Ryvid, the Southern California-based manufacturer of the popular Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle, has just launched its second model based on the same platform. The new Ryvid Outset, priced at just $5,995, is set to become the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. Read more…
Tesla is finally going to release everything we want to know about Autopilot/FSD as NHTSA forces it
Tesla is finally going to release everything we always wanted to know about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), but it’s because NHTSA is forcing the automaker to do it. Read more…
What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers
Tesla is backing off from the Supercharging business after winning millions in government funding. We explain what happens next. Read more…
A $175,000 CyberTrailer Camper That Can Charge Your EV Is In The Works
Made by California-based Living Vehicle, the Cybertruck-inspired trailer will be ready next year. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Production Halt Means 500 Magna Workers Laid Off
Plus, new rumors about Rivian and the Apple Car, and NHTSA is demanding Autopilot data from Tesla. Read more…
US haulage company 4 Gen Logistics drives sustainable goods transport forward
The US transport company 4 Gen Logistics is now using 41 electric trucks from Volvo Trucks North America in California. The vehicles are on the road in the Inland Empire metropolitan region. Read more…
De Lijn to procure 100 electric buses from Irizar
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has concluded a framework agreement with the Spanish manufacturer Irizar for the delivery of up to 100 electric buses. De Lijn intends to use the ie tram electric buses in special projects such as the Spartacus project in Limburg and the BRT project in Kortrijk. Read more…
Two electric trucks for Mercedes’ plant logistics around Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz is electrifying its logistics operations between Bad Cannstatt and Sindelfingen with two electric eActros trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The duo now transports car engines on a daily basis. Read more…
Milence builds truck charging park near the French-Spanish border
The electric truck charging joint venture Milence announces another location in France. This is being built in Perpignan in the south of the country and is scheduled to go online in September 2024. This will be Milence’s second French site after Heudebouville in Normandy. Read more…
Rock Tech loses funding support from Germany
Lithium producer Rock Tech will not receive any money from the federal funding programme created in 2023 to build a battery cell ecosystem in Germany. According to a media report, the company is now hoping for support from elsewhere to complete its lithium converter in Guben – in particular from the state of Brandenburg.
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UrbanLink orders 20 eVTOLs from Lilium
The Bavarian electric flying taxi startup Lilium has received an order from UrbanLink for 20 Lilium jets with an option for 20 more. The fledgling airline plans to offer its service with electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in Florida from 2026. Read more…
BorgWarner does business with Xpeng and Polestar
BorgWarner has received two further orders for electric motors from Xpeng to equip new SUV models from the Chinese manufacturer. At the same time, the US supplier has announced that its new torque vectoring system will make its debut in electric cars from Polestar. Read more…
You Can Put A Wet Towel On A Tesla Supercharger Handle To Get Faster Charging Speeds
The trick is most useful on older, V2 Supercharger stalls, but it can also come in handy on the newer V3 units. Read more…
Kia EV3 world premiere confirmed ahead of summer launch
After launching three large EVs, namely the EV5, EV6, and EV9, Kia is going back to affordable models, aiming for higher sales volumes. Three such models have been confirmed for the near future: EV2, EV3, and EV4. The first of the lot, which will be the Kia EV3, will break cover on 23 May 2024. Read more…
US government to motivate supplier shift with millions in grants
The US government is providing more than 100 million dollars in subsidies for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers. These grants are intended to enable companies to convert their production to manufacture parts for electric vehicles. Read more…
Nio’s orders up 19% in Apr from Mar, Deutsche Bank survey shows
The sequential increase in new orders for Nio in April was mainly due to lower prices for its BaaS battery rental service, according to Deutsche Bank. Read more…
BMW releases M Performance parts for the i5 Touring
The new BMW i5 Touring is wagon now offers the option of adding BMW M Performance Parts, taking its driving dynamics, style, and efficiency to even greater heights. The BMW M Performance Parts are designed specifically for the i5 mode promise aerodynamic and aesthetic improvements. With offerings for the interior, exterior, and even suspension, BMW enthusiasts can fine-tune their new… Read more…
BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. In addition to the battery facility, BMW said in a press release that it is also expanding the body shop and making other upgrades to the site, with a total investment of 800… Read more…
EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US
Eli Electric, the manufacturer of the popular Eli ZERO electric microcar, announced this morning the opening of reservations in the US. Read more…
The Avatr 15 is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model Y
Chinese EV startup Avatr, backed by prominent local automaker Changan and battery supplier CATL, has announced its third and potentially most model crucial model. The Avatr 15 is a mid-size SUV that is planned to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
