Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, among many other brands, has revealed a Fiat 500 electric car that can travel at “typical highway speeds” without using energy from its battery pack—potentially greatly extending range. Or, to map it out a bit differently, at slower speeds, the test vehicle might… More…
Introducing ZiGGY: An autonomous robot that saves you a parking spot then charges your EV
Charging technology provider EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY – a mobile robot that can charge an EV wherever it’s parked. Through its ability to recharge itself via different energy sources and its summoning feature, ZiGGY can alleviate the need to install specific parking stalls for EV charging, as any spot can now become a spot to recharge. More…
Italy’s EV Debacle In April Ahead Of New Incentives
Overall registrations fell off a cliff, with a total of fewer than 99,000 units, compared to almost 147,000 in April 2021. More…
LG Energy Solution to build 4680 cells in Ochang
LG Energy Solution has announced the construction of a new production line at its Ochang plant in South Korea for 4680 round cells. The line is expected to have an annual production capacity of 9 GWh – and apparently produce cells for Tesla. LGES says it plans to start production of the 4680 cells in […] More…
Germany: Volkswagen Resumes 3-Shift Operation In Zwickau
Around 1,300 electric cars roll off the production line every workday. More…
Tesla Looking At Mexico, Canada, Not Just US, For New Plant Site
Tesla’s next North American factory might not necessarily be in the US, Elon Musk reportedly suggested during an internal meeting. More…
Electric car makers write open letter to US Congress
The CEOs of General Motors, Ford, Stellantis and Toyota Motor North America are urging the U.S. Congress to lift the federal government’s cap on the number of vehicles that are eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500 from the current 200,000 vehicle cap. In a joint letter Monday to congressional leaders, the executives […] More…
The MIMO C1 Is A 2-IN-1 E-Scooter That Can Transform Into A Trolley
It’s the perfect personal mobility tool for busy, on-the-go city dwellers. More…
EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effort
Although an attempted expansion of the federal EV tax credit has failed—multiple times, in recent years—in a renewed effort, automakers are asking Congress to please try again. In 2009, Congress set a 200,000-vehicle cap of qualifying vehicles—including plug-in hybrids—for each automaker, and the framework hasn’t changed… More…
Here’s why Bloomberg thinks Volkswagen’s EV sales will overtake Tesla’s by 2024
According to a comprehensive report published this morning by research firm Bloomberg Intelligence, Tesla will hold its global crown for EV sales for the next 18 months but will then be usurped by Volkswagen electric vehicles. The full BEV outlook report predicts that many legacy automakers will lag in sales through 2025, but Volkswagen is on track to overtake Tesla’s production volume by 2024. More…
Hyzon is taking over Orten from Germany
The US manufacturer of fuel cell commercial vehicles Hyzon Motors is acquiring the German company Orten, including conversion specialist Orten Electric Trucks. The purchase brings three production facilities and a team of over 80 employees under the Hyzon umbrella. The acquisition of Orten Betriebs GmbH and its subsidiaries, as well as Orten Electric Trucks GmbH, […] More…
Our Next Energy To Build 600-Mile BMW iX Using Its Battery Tech
ONE promises to effectively double the BMW iX electric SUV’s range thanks to its Gemini Dual-Chemistry battery tech. More…
LG invests $450 million in producing Tesla’s 4680 battery cell format
LG announced that it is investing $450 million into producing 4680 battery cells, a format pioneered by Tesla. More…
UK government stops subsidising new electric cars
The British government is ending its subsidy programme for electric cars with immediate effect. The sudden move only affects newly purchased electric cars. Subsidies for electric vans, electric taxis and electric motorbikes are to continue. All existing applications for the grant will still be considered, as will grants not yet applied for electric cars bought […] More…
The British government has stopped subsidizing new electric cars
The British government is ending its subsidy programme for electric cars with immediate effect. The sudden move only affects newly purchased electric cars. Subsidies for electric vans, electric taxis and electric motorbikes are to continue. All existing applications for the grant will still be considered, as will grants not yet applied for electric cars bought […] More…
Some Rivian R1S Reservation Holders Hit With New Delivery Delays
Many Rivian Forums users reported their delivery dates were pushed back from March–April 2022 to October–December 2022. More…
Scania launches its regional long-haul electric truck
Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania has debuted its regional long-haul electric truck that will be available in Europe as both a rigid truck and a tractor-trailer. More…
VinFast announces over 50 upcoming stores spread throughout Europe
During EVS35 in Olso, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast outlined its plans for expansion overseas, alongside the European debut of its VF 8 and VF 9 EVs. During the presentation, VinFast shared intentions to open at least 50 stores spread throughout Europe in countries including Germany, France, and the Netherlands to start. Additionally, VinFast shared new sales policies exclusive to those European markets. More…
VinFast announces over fifty upcoming stores spread throughout Europe
During EVS35 in Olso, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast outlined its plans for expansion overseas, alongside the European debut of its VF 8 and VF 9 EVs. During the presentation, VinFast shared intentions to open at least fifty stores spread throughout Europe in countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands to start. Additionally, VinFast shared new sales policies exclusive to those European markets. More…
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