How often do have an opportunity to participate in a candid, one-on-one discussion with both a leading dry room contractor and dehumidification manufacturer? After a brief 10-minute video covering everything you need to know about dehumidification for battery dry rooms, we’ll dedicate 20 minutes to take and answer your questions. We’ll cover principles of dry… Read more…
Preview of the Mercedes VAN.EA: when the electric van becomes a spaceship
Yes, Mercedes’s enthusiasm for EVs has cooled down a little. However, the development of the new architectures continues at full speed. The vans are now finally benefiting from this—our first test drive in a prototype of the new electric van platform is convincing.
Toyota Prius Goes Coast-To-Coast: Sets Fuel Efficiency Record
The Prius never had a drinking problem. Now it got close to 100 mpg to set a world record. Read more…
China Tells Automakers: Keep The Best EV Tech At Home
Plus, China’s V2G pilot program to balance the electrical grid and dealership service is unprepared for revenue shifts with EVs. Read more…
AI-powered Jiyue 07 launches in China with L4 autonomy
With the rising concerns about climate change and the push for sustainable transportation, EVs are quickly becoming the preferred choice for many drivers. China, in particular, has been a major player in the EV space, and the latest release from Jiyue, the Baidu-Geely joint venture, deserves all the attention it can get. The Jiyue 07, an “AI-era smart car,” has… Read more…
Beam Global introduces curbside charging system in California
The San Diego-based infrastructure solutions provider Beam Global has officially launched its patented ‘BeamSpot’ curbside EV charging system. It intends to launch the product in the USA and Europe. Read more…
Wattif takes over Housing Cooperatives portfolio from Mer
Wattif has acquired the Norwegian part of Mer’s business with charging stations for housing cooperatives. Wattif now holds the claim of being one of the largest operators of charging stations for housing cooperatives in Europe. Andreas Strand has also been appointed as the new CEO of Wattif. Read more…
German hydrogen network runs into supply problems
It’s not just the hydrogen trains in Lower Saxony that are currently unable to refuel with hydrogen – drivers of hydrogen cars and trucks are also being left out in the cold at more and more filling stations. The background to this is an accident at the Leuna Chemical Park. Read more…
GM and Hyundai examine alliance – also in the eMobility sector
General Motors and Hyundai are sounding out an alliance in several strategic areas – including the development and production of electric and hydrogen technologies, according to statements from both companies. Read more…
The Best Electric Cars For City Living
Live in a major city? If so, then these EVs are the ones we recommend. Read more…
Swedish researchers report progress with ‘structural’ battery
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg have reported progress in the development of their ‘structural battery’, which they claim could increase the range of an electric car by up to 70 per cent. Read more…
Jaguar boss: Going all-electric has been “hugely frustrating”
Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it’s finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand’s boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. “It’s been hugely frustrating—saying we’re going all EV then ‘nothing,'” managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar’s… Read more…
GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US
Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW. Read more…
Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America
Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. This carbon fiber-clad luxury spin on an already premium BEV offers swanky new interiors, sleek exterior paint, and some (slightly) improved performance – all for a significant jump in price compared to the other Eletre trims. Read more…
Electric coaches replace trains in the Netherlands
Dutch state railway company NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) will use electric coaches for the first time to replace trains when they are not running due to disruption. Last week, the electric coaches ensured service on the route from Amersfoort Centraal station to Zwolle. Read more…
PV Power to build charging network in Vietnam
PV Power, a power generation company owned by the state-owned oil and gas company Petrovietnam, is planning to build 1,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across Vietnam by 2035. Read more…
GM And Hyundai Join Forces To Boost EV Development
The two automakers signed a memorandum of understanding today. Read more…
GM And EVgo To Build 400 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across The U.S.
Dubbed “flagship destinations,” most will have up to 20 stalls, proper lighting, canopies and amenities—almost like a gas station. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler
The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications. Read more…
