In view of the growing strength of Chinese competitors, Western car manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to offer affordable entry-level electric car models. Stellantis has now finalised its plan for a Jeep for under 25,000 dollars. Read more…
Air taxi startup Lilium opens branch in China
German eVTOL developer Lilium is opening its regional headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) in the Chinese metropolis of Shenzei. The aim is to get the air taxis flying in the region as soon as they are ready for the market. Read more…
Proposed California bill seeks to rein in fast electric bicycle speeds
If a proposed new bill eventually becomes law, higher-speed electric bicycles may soon have a tougher row to hoe in California. Read more…
Grande Panda: Fiat presents its entry-level electric car
Stellantis brand Fiat has unveiled the Grande Panda, a new model based on the affordable CMP Smart Car platform. The Italians are revitalising the legendary Panda model name and were inspired by its iconic design. Read more…
Leapmotor reportedly begins EV production at Stellantis’ Polish plant
Leapmotor’s first T03 small EVs rolled off Stellantis’ assembly plant in Poland last week and were on schedule for mass production in September, according to Reuters. Read more…
Nio’s semi-solid state battery supplier WeLion sees 31% increase in installations in May from Apr
China saw 482.9 MWh of semi-solid batteries installed in May, up 30.9 percent from 369.0 MWh in April, with WeLion the sole contributor, according to an industry association. Read more…
bdtronic’s new machine targets the impregnation of windings
bdtronic’s B8650 impregnation machine enhances electrical component manufacturing, targeting the impregnation of windings in rotors, stators and coils used in electric motors. Read more…
Sunbelt Rentals adds electric skid steer to its California lineup
The latest addition to Sunbelt Rentals’ ever-expanding lineup of zero-emission construction equipment is here, and it’s an all-electric skid steer set to be deployed on the Gateway project at UC Berkeley, California. Read more…
Mullen PowerUP is an EV and mobile charging station in one
Based on the all-electric Mullen THREE electric chassis cab, Mullen says the new PowerUP mobile charging platform provides increased job site versatility thanks to on demand, mobile DC fast-charging. Read more…
Selling A “Stupid” Tesla Cybertruck, Upgrading To Cadillac Lyriq
From range to pricing and accessories, the Cybertruck has failed to live up to his expectations. Read more…
APM Terminals to pilot electric terminal tractors with inductive charging at New Jersey port
APM Terminals Elizabeth, a division of shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, is dipping its corporate toe into electrification. The company will invest $5 million in its Electrification Pilot Project, including a $1.4 million Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant from the EPA. The DERA grant has facilitated the replacement of seven diesel terminal tractors with new… Read more…
Mercedes to use Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 for its HPC public EV charging network
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, is moving ahead with its planned $1-billion investment in public EV charging. As part of this investment, Mercedes-Benz HPC announced plans to deploy Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 throughout its network. Manufactured in Wisconsin, the Hypercharger 400 offers charging power levels up… Read more…
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Gets More EPA Range: Up To 339 Miles
The key is the new 118-kWh battery and higher overall efficiency. Read more…
Hot Or Not: Tesla Cybertruck Wraps You Can’t Look Away From
These wraps run the gamut from subtle color shifts to in-your-face sensory overload. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries halted amid problem with giant windshield wiper
Tesla has reportedly halted Cybertruck deliveries amid a problem with the motor of its giant windshield wiper. Read more…
Elon Musk claims that Tesla’s always ‘coming next year’ Roadster can fly
Elon Musk is again claiming that Tesla’s always “coming next year” Roadster will be able to fly. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Bobcat pitches electric telehandler concept
Bobcat unveiled the all-new TL25.60e electric telehandler concept at Intermat last month, with a 2.5 ton rated capacity, three electric motors, and the promise of unmatched energy efficiency and performance that’s objectively superior to diesel. Read more…
New Tesla Model 3 Performance: A Porsche Taycan For Half The Price?
Forget AI and robots. The new Model 3 Performance is a giant-killer that reminds us what Tesla’s actually good at. Read more…
Report: BYD Will Supply LFP Batteries For Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory
BYD’s FinDreams battery unit will supply lithium-ion cells for Tesla’s made-in-China energy storage systems. Read more…
Musk: Buying EV batteries from suppliers costs less vs. Tesla’s own
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in Thursday’s annual shareholder meeting, called himself “a helpful accelerant” to the company’s future, as shareholders approved a pay package for Musk valued at $46 billion based on current stock prices. Meanwhile, one aspect that was due to change the company’s trajectory, cut costs, and enable… Read more…
