Australian equipment specialists Semco recently took delivery of their first Takeuchi TB20e, making it one of the first battery-powered compact excavators on the continent … but that’s not what makes it awesome. Read more…
EV stocks surge in HK ahead of May deliveries, Nio leads with 10% gain
Insurance registrations for Nio vehicles were 15,400 for May 1-26, already close to the full month of deliveries in April. Read more…
Fisker cuts hundreds of jobs in bid to live another day
Fisker’s woes continue. The troubled EV maker has now reportedly cut hundreds more jobs, in a desperate attempt not to go under. The company is continuing its search for funding. If it can’t find any, then the alternatives are a buyout (though that fell through once before) or simply bankruptcy, which at this point is always looming. Workers suspected they… Read more…
Eleport launches EV charging hub in Lithuania
Estonia-based EV charging infrastructure developer Eleport has launched a charging hub in Kaunas, Lithuania. The 20 charging stations installed during the first phase of the project include 12 DC and 8 AC chargers, serving up to 40 EVs simultaneously. Eleport plans to add another 20 stations, bringing the charging capacity up to 3 MW and… Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV compares to Grand Cherokee, tops 300 miles
Jeep’s first electric vehicle for North America may have been teased for several years, but now it’s been revealed in production form—and with a fall 2024 arrival date, it’s just around the corner. The Wagoneer S is only offered as a battery electric model, with 600 hp and 617 lb-ft of torque, combined, and a 0-60 mph time… Read more…
Jeep officially unveils its first EV, the Wagoneer S, including a rugged Trailhawk edition
The moment is finally here. Jeep officially revealed its first global EV, the Wagoneer S. Jeep’s premium electric SUV features over 300 miles range, a tech-loaded interior, and “lightning-quick” acceleration. The rugged SUV brand also unveiled a Trailhawk concept built to conquer any terrain. Check out the full details below. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV, VW’s flagship is a no-go, and Elon definitely isn’t hiding in Texas
Scooter Doll reviews Chevy’s new, affordable Equinox 5-passenger crossover, Volkswagen’s US dealers don’t think the company’s flagship ID.7 EV is going to be able to compete with Hyundai and Tesla, and Elon Musk’s plans to move Tesla from Delaware to Texas really, definitely, pinky-swear, have nothing to do with him trying to get his hands on $56 billion. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
New York is first in the US to deploy the Home Energy Rebates program
New York has become the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, which helps low- and middle-income households save up to $14,000 on energy-efficiency upgrades. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Seederal 160 hp electric tractor gets real
French start-up Seederal recently unveiled its first electric tractor prototype during, just one year after announcing its first round of funding. Read more…
GM’s Supercharger Access Plan Is Still On Schedule, Despite Tesla’s Layoffs
Turmoil at Tesla has decimated the Supercharger team. Despite this, GM says its EVs will still get access to the Superchargers soon. Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk Concept: Rock-Crawling Goes Electric
Jeep’s new midsize electric SUV is probably getting an off-road variant soon. Read more…
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S: A 300-Mile EV With Tons Of Speed
Jeep’s first global EV launches with a big battery, off-road tricks, an aerodynamic design and quicker 0-60 mph times than a Trackhawk. Read more…
Jeep officially enters the electric vehicle game with the Wagoneer S
Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle that stands on its on is the Wagoneer S. While it is not the first electrified vehicle by the manufacturer, it is the first that is not built based on a combustion model. Read more…
ChargePoint to supply EV chargers to Airbnb hosts
US-based EV charging provider ChargePoint is partnering with accommodation platform Airbnb to make it easier for Airbnb hosts in the US to install EV chargers at their listings. ChargePoint is providing Airbnb hosts a discounted package that includes a dedicated website offering ChargePoint hardware, charger management software, installation, and support services. Airbnb guests will be… Read more…
Micromeritics collaborates with Fraunhofer for battery cell production training
US-headquartered Micromeritics Instrument, a manufacturer of systems for measuring density, surface area and porosity, powder rheology, and catalyst activity, is partnering with German battery research institute and production facility Fraunhofer FFB, which is part of the Fraunhofer Battery Alliance. The collaboration focuses on educating future scientists and engineers and the production of training content for… Read more…
$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US very soon, Stellantis CEO says
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says a $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US market “very soon”. He made the remark during a Bernstein investor conference. According to him, this model will be used to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected EV adoption. “In the same way we brought the €20,000 Citroen e-C3, you will have a $25,000 Jeep very… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) CEO warns of ‘messy’ Q2, talks R2 and Tesla NACS
After shutting down its plant for upgrades, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is warning that Q2 could be “messy.” Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, warned that Q2 will be messy at a fireside chat Thursday. Scaringe also discussed Tesla NACS adaptors and Rivian’s upcoming R2 and R3 vehicles. Read more…
MOD Cargo: I tested the new Texas-based cargo electric bike for the whole family
MOD Bikes is a bit of a different type of electric bike maker, marching to the beat of its own drum, which helps the company stand out in a sea of newly released e-bikes. Look no further than the company’s popular sidecar electric bike or their own in-house designed street chargers for e-bikes. It’s obvious that MOD isn’t using the same playbook as everyone else. Read more…
Daimler Truck North America pairs up with Li-Cycle to recycle its EV batteries
Daimler Truck North America has partnered with Li-Cycle to recycle its end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries. Read more…
Mustang Mach-E Rally first drive: Ford is getting more comfortable with EVs
I had the chance to drive the updated Mustang Mach-E, including the new top-of-the-line Rally version, and I think it marks an important step for Ford, or more specifically, Ford Model e. Read more…
