You can now drive an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for less than the gas-powered model. With an up to 400% discount, Ford Mach-E lease prices are considerably cheaper. Read more…
How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD, the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Read more…
Will The Nissan GT-R Be Replaced By An EV? Here’s Everything We Know
Nissan has just confirmed it’s pulling the plug on its generation-defining GT-R but it could come back as an EV. Read more…
Improving the efficiency of non-invasive degradation analysis of Li-ion battery cells
Sponsored by Chroma. What is non-invasive analysis? The analysis of lithium-ion battery cell degradation can be classified into invasive and non-invasive methods, with non-invasive analysis offering the following advantages: Therefore, whether used to evaluate battery material performance, select batteries, or study battery degradation, non-invasive analysis has seen wide adoption and is known to yield significant… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Tries Towing A Model 3 While Charging It. Here’s What Happened
Having a set of electrical outlets in the bed of the truck can prove to be quite useful. Read more…
char.gy secures funding to expand charging network in the UK
EV charging company char.gy has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. Read more…
ChargePoint announces new features for be.ENERGISED platform
ChargePoint has announced a series of updates and additions to its be.ENERGISED platform in Europe and new software in North America compatible with 3rd party manufacturers. Read more…
From Denmark to Le Mans with 48 electric cars and an electric truck
To dispel range anxiety, the non-profit organization GodEnergi has organised “the world’s largest electric road trip”. The route stretches between Denmark and the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France, and back. The 1,300-kilometer journey included not only 48 electric cars but also a Volvo electric truck. Read more…
BMW launches new X3 as PHEV again
BMW has presented the new edition of the X3, which is available as a plug-in hybrid again. The X3 30e xDrive has a system output of 220 kW and the purely electric range has increased significantly. However, the purely electric variant has been cancelled and will come as an independent model based on the New Class. Read more…
2024 Tesla Model 3 LR real world range test
Tesla is now one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and the Model 3 plays a major part in that achievement. The compact sedan debuted first in 2017 and recently got a significant update, known as Highland. The interior materials are upgraded (quality is still not the greatest, but certainly a big step in the right direction), while the exterior… Read more…
JLR launches subsidiary Freelander for electric cars with Chery technology
JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is reviving its Freelander brand for future electric cars, which will be based on a platform from its Chinese partner Chery. The Freelander models will be built in China and will also be sold there – for the time being. Read more…
Dürr, Grob and Manz present battery concept factory
At the Battery Show Europe, the three medium-sized German companies Dürr, Grob and Manz presented their joint vision of a concept factory for the production of lithium-ion batteries. The concept is part of the joint project to offer complete battery production systems from a single source. Read more…
‘No One Else Is Even Close’: Lucid CEO On Air Efficiency, Gravity SUV
Peter Rawlinson says Lucid is ahead of Tesla in terms of tech and efficiency, and it’s also building a “true” SUV, unlike the Model X. Read more…
BMW iX Owner Review: The Infamous Cupholders
At your request, our iX correspondent reviews the SUV’s much-maligned cupholders, along with its general ergonomics. Read more…
CATL reshuffles team, gives equal focus to overseas business as domestic
CATL has reorganized all of its more than 40 factories into domestic and overseas regions, which were previously under six regions. Read more…
Nio reportedly reshuffles smart driving team to focus more on end-to-end tech
The main benefit of using end-to-end technology is that it accelerates NOA coverage in urban areas, as it can cover corner cases that are not fully covered by rules. Read more…
Hubject collaborates on charging with Exicom in India
Hubject, the German electric vehicle Interoperability specialist, has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom, India’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers. The partnership aims to use Hubject’s innovative interoperability technology to improve the charging experience electric vehicle drivers in India. Read more…
Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests
As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. Read more…
This $400 Tesla Aftermarket Part Fixes One Very Controversial Feature
For a few hundred dollars and a good amount of elbow grease, you can get your turn signal stalks back. Read more…
Aachen researchers shorten electrode drying process with laser
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has demonstrated that the drying time for the production of battery electrodes can be significantly reduced using a new laser process. Read more…
