California-based solar electric carmaker Aptera announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market with the limited production of the ‘Union (or Etihad) Edition’ Aptera for exclusive delivery to the UAE in 2026. Read more…
RheinEnergie becomes a strategic investor in The Mobility House
The Mobility House, a Munich-based specialist for vehicle-grid integration, has gained German energy supplier RheinEnergie as a strategic investor. The new partnership supports RheinEnergie’s goal of providing a sustainable energy supply by 2035 through the integration of vehicle batteries into the grid. Read more…
Tesla Supercharging Station Deployment Accelerated In Q1 2024
In Q1, Tesla deployed 297 new stations and 2,687 new stalls. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance With 103,000 Miles: Battery Health And Range Revealed
This owner discusses other topics too, like range loss, maintenance and service costs and even depreciation. Read more…
Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets
Vinfast on Tuesday announced the signing of 12 more U.S. dealerships, but a recent report suggests the EV firm may be falling behind on sales targets. The first of the new dealerships is expected to open later this month, according to a Vinfast press release. The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North… Read more…
Li Auto begins deliveries of Li L6, addresses key concerns
Li Auto said it won’t launch a lower-priced Air variant for the Li L6, and the model won’t be getting a price cut, even though other models have seen significant price reductions recently. Read more…
Webinar: How Do Conductive Electrode Coatings Optimize the Performance of Dry-coated Batteries?
Dry coating of lithium-ion batteries has the potential to revolutionize battery production through a reduced solvent, energy, and footprint demand. However, dry coated electrodes suffer from poor adhesion between the dry film and current collector that leads to the demand of a pre-coating. In this webinar, we will discuss how carbon coatings of current collectors… Read more…
Tesla Q1 report show sharp revenue and profit drops, but Musk promises affordable model for 2025
It’s a turbulent time for Tesla, the EV giant once hailed as a disruptor, now struggling to maintain its dominance. The company hit a speed bump in the first quarter of 2024, when revenues saw a 9% drop – its worst performance since 2012. But there’s a flicker of hope: CEO Elon Musk’s hinted at a new affordable EV model… Read more…
World premiere of the Mini Aceman: Mini launches first all-electric model
Mini already offers the Cooper and Countryman with electric drives, but both models are also available with combustion engines. With the Aceman, the British BMW brand has unveiled its first all-electric model series. We have the data from the premiere in Beijing! Read more…
Mitie fleet hits 5,000 electric vehicle milestone
The British energy service provider Mitie has added the 5,000th electric vehicle to its fleet. Two thirds of the Mitie fleet are now purely electric, and the conversion of the fleet is due to be completed by the end of 2025. Read more…
Fisker could file for bankruptcy protection by mid-May
The struggling electric car manufacturer Fisker is facing bankruptcy within 30 days. The company warns of this in a notification to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. A necessary investor is still not in sight. Read more…
Mercedes presents the electric G-Class
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the electric G-Class in the run-up to Auto China – as has become apparent, the model will not be sold as the EQG but as the “G 580 with EQ Technology”. However, nothing has changed in terms of technology compared to the EQG concept. There are four electric motors close to the wheels. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Code Concept Has A GTI Robot Vacuum Cleaner That Picks Up Your Mess
VW’s latest show car gives us a glimpse into the future of its electric SUVs, AI-generated co-pilot included. Read more…
Future Electric Mercedes Cars Will Be Named ‘With EQ Technology’
Say goodbye, eventually, to the “EQE” and “EQS” naming scheme. Mercedes is sticking with the iconic names you know and love for future EVs. Read more…
The Volvo EX30 Is Already A Sales Hit
The Swedish-based automaker also delivered one million electrified vehicles globally through March 2024. Read more…
Li Auto to plug into Huawei’s charging network
The Li Auto App’s charging map will soon have access to nearly 200 Huawei supercharging stations, the company said. Read more…
BMW gives the i4 a facelift and a new all-wheel-drive model
BMW presents a slightly revised version of the 4 Series Gran Coupé and its electric version, the i4, at Auto China in Beijing. There are fresh design accents and an additional drive variant in the case of the i4. Read more…
Volkswagen study ID. Code gives outlook on China SUV
Volkswagen has high hopes for the upcoming electric vehicle offensive in China from 2026, when the vehicles from the Xpeng cooperation and those based on the China Main Platform will debut. The German carmaker thus designed its own concept, the ID. Code, to introduce the new design language for EVs for China. Read more…
Factorial Energy and LG Chem forge solid-state battery alliance
The solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy and LG Chem have announced that they are working together on new battery materials. Building on this, both sides also want to hold talks on the licensing of solid-state battery technologies and material supplies at a later date. The aim is to lead the way in the commercialisation of solid-state batteries. Read more…
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared video footage of its ALIA eVTOL transitioning from vertical takeoff to forward propulsion in its latest test video. This is a key milestone as the company seeks certification for the aircraft ahead of several use cases. Read more…
