Charging limits now apply to the batteries of electric cars and plug-in hybrids on Greek ferries. In other words, most ferries no longer take fully charged electric vehicles. Read more…
Kia EV3 enters the compact SUV segment with design, range, and innovation
Kia has finally unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the EV3, a compact SUV designed to redefine expectations in its class. The EV3 builds upon the success of Kia’s flagship EV9 SUV, incorporating the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, advanced technology, and sustainable materials to deliver an engaging and eco-conscious driving experience. With its distinctive design, the EV3 commands attention. The… Read more…
Gravity shows new fast-charger for curbside charging in cities
US-based EV charging startup Gravity wants to build up on-street charging network larger than Tesla’s. It now introduced its “DEAP Trees,” a universal on-street mounting and cable system. Read more…
Texas-based MOD Bikes launches 28 MPH full suspension adventure e-bike
MOD Bikes, the Austin, Texas-based e-bike maker with a flair for the unconventional, has just announced the newest addition to its electric bike lineup. The new MOD Black is the brand’s newly updated full-suspension electric bike, designed with adventures in mind. Read more…
The US’s largest heavy-duty electric truck microgrid is powered by… natural gas
Southern California’s largest heavy-duty electric truck charging depot, powered by the US’s largest electric truck microgrid, is now online and fueled by natural gas. Read more…
Kia reveals full specs and launch dates of incoming EV3 compact SUV, but will it come to the US?
After months of teasing its new compact SUV, Kia has officially unveiled full images and specs of the EV3, and it looks like another winner from the Korean automaker. Launching later this summer, the EV3 takes much of the design and technology from its larger EV9 sibling and delivers it as a smaller, more affordable option to global consumers. Read more…
GM Aims To Win The EV Race By ‘Flooding The Zone’
Plus, Airbnb wants hosts to install more chargers and BYD’s imminent entry to Europe is making automakers nervous. Read more…
Nio plans to continue European expansion despite EU tariff uncertainties
William Li said that Nio plans to continue expanding in Europe despite tariff uncertainties in the European Union, and that many of the complaints raised by the EU do not make sense. Read more…
Gravity’s urban fast-charging “trees” could rival Tesla Supercharging
The Gravity charging company on Wednesday unveiled a new design for EV charging stations that it believes will be the foundation of a massive urban fast-charging network. Styled as Distributed Access Energy Points (DEAPs), the chargers take the form of what Gravity calls “trees,” taller structures in which the charge cable dangles from an extended… Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tesla Model Y rival set for May 30 reveal
Stellantis on Wednesday released a new teaser video for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S showing that the electric SUV has the Tesla Model Y in its sights. A voiceover declares that Jeep is “taking on America’s bestselling EV brand,” setting up a race between a Wagoneer S (albeit a pre-production one) and a Model Y Performance. In the video, Jeep quotes a… Read more…
TU Braunschweig researches wireless charging for electric vehicles
Researchers at the Technical University of Braunschweig and INTIS GmbH have developed a stationary inductive charging system for electric vehicles with a charging capacity of 22 kW. They have now presented their initial results. Read more…
E.ON builds fast chargers in DHL distribution centres
DHL and E.ON have entered into a partnership to expand the electric charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles. Based on the framework agreement, fast-charging infrastructure will be set up at several DHL distribution centres in Germany. Read more…
The Kia EV3 Won’t Replace The Niro EV
Although the Niro is slightly larger than the EV3, it has a smaller battery than the newly introduced subcompact crossover. Read more…
CPCA expects China’s May NEV retail at 770,000, penetration at record 46.6%
China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales in May is expected to be around 1.65 million units, down 5.3 percent year-on-year, the CPCA said. Read more…
CATL to focus on international expansion
According to Chinese media sources, the Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL is sharpening its focus on its business abroad as domestic competition increases. Company boss Robin Zeng will now be personally responsible for the expansion. Read more…
Porsche Ventures invests in battery startup South 8
Porsche Ventures, the venture capital arm of sports car manufacturer Porsche, is making a strategic investment in South 8 Technologies, a battery startup from San Diego. South 8 wants to make lithium-ion batteries with a liquid gas electrolyte more weather-resistant and cheaper. Read more…
South African off-grid EV charging network gets green light
The planned development of off-grid charging stations for electric vehicles in South Africa is taking shape. The first 15 car charging stations and seven electric truck stations should be ready in about a year. They will be powered by locally generated solar power. Read more…
Alpitronic announces MCS charging system for 2025
Alpitronic plans to offer a megawatt charging system for electric trucks starting next year. Philip Senoner, head of the Italian hardware manufacturer, announced this at the E.ON Drive Summit in Munich. Read more…
USA: WattEV to massively expand its electric truck fleet
Californian truck charging station specialist WattEV has announced plans to expand its current fleet of 36 battery-electric trucks to more than 180 electric trucks from various manufacturers by the end of this year. Read more…
Jeep releases the Avenger 4xe
In a bid to modernize the classis SUV brand, Jeep has released the new Avenger 4xe. Jeep’s newest hybrid Avenger variant will be available to order in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read more…
