Plus, the U.S. will finalize changes to the EV efficiency rating rule and Blink will continue expanding despite EV adoption slowdown. Read more…
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy aims to accelerate deployment of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks
The Biden Administration has released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040. The Strategy is designed to target public investment to amplify private sector momentum, focus utility and regulatory energy planning, align industry activity, and improve… Read more…
Alpitronic opens development centre near Munich
The Italian fast-charging station manufacturer Alpitronic has opened a new development site in Ottobrunn near Munich, Germany. The fifth location now houses software and system development as well as sales and marketing. Read more…
Lunaz Applied Technologies goes into administration
The UK commercial vehicle electrification firm Lunaz Applied Technologies has entered administration, resulting with the loss of around 40 jobs. Read more…
Fisker pauses production, with glut of undelivered EVs
Fisker has paused production of its Ocean electric SUV for six weeks as it seeks to draw down inventory and secure additional financing. To the funding point, Fisker confirmed Monday that it has secured “a financing commitment from an existing investor” of up to $150 million. The company has about 4,700 vehicles in inventory worth about $200… Read more…
2025 Volkswagen ID.7 First Drive Review: Okay, I Get It Now
The ID.7 is more than just a sedan version of the ID.4’s playbook. It’s cushy, high-tech road trip champion with exceptional range. Read more…
Tesla opens North American Supercharger network for Rivian
After Tesla opened its Supercharger network in North America for Ford at the beginning of March, it is now Rivian’s turn. Rivian customers now have access to around 15,000 authorised Tesla Superchargers in North America via the manufacturer’s app – but only theoretically at present. Read more…
New York City gets federal funding for electric school buses and trucks
New York City has received 77 million dollars in federal grants to help electrify the city’s school buses. Part of the money will also be used to open a charging depot for electric trucks. Read more…
First drive: Honda says its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell hybrid is the future. Is it?
Honda invited us out to its US R&D Center in Torrance, California to drive the new fuel cell plug-in hybrid version of the CR-V, which gets released later this year. Is this first-ever hybrid between a battery EV and fuel cell EV the future of electric cars. Read more…
Penske and Hitachi just launched a big electric truck charging pilot
Hitachi and Penske Truck Leasing have launched a high-capacity electric truck charging pilot at a major commercial truck depot in California.. Read more…
There’s A Brand New Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series For Sale On Cars & Bids
The car has about 70 miles on the odometer and it’s completely stock. Read more…
Fisker Hits Pause On Production With 4,700 EVs In Inventory, Bankruptcy Rumors
The maker of the Ocean SUV said it has a financing commitment of up to $150 million from a current investor. Read more…
Xpeng Q4 earnings call live updates: Deliveries of new brand’s 1st model to start in Q3
During next month’s Beijing auto show, Xpeng will officially launch its new brand for the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 segment. Read more…
Xpeng Q4 2023 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Xpeng delivered solid fourth-quarter earnings although the guidance came in soft, said Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Mazda To Trademark The ‘6e’ Name And Logo In Europe, Maybe For Electric Sedan
Is the Mazda6 sedan coming back as an EV? A recent model name and logo trademark application in the EU seems to suggest it might. Read more…
Nvidia and MediaTek team up to on new car chipsets
The automotive world is on the cusp of a revolution, and it’s not just about ditching gas for electric powertrains. We are heading towards a future where cars are more than just modes of transportation – they’re extensions of our digital lives. A landmark partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia promises to usher in an era of cars with unprecedented levels… Read more…
Electric boat manufacturer Candela raises 25 million euros in fresh capital
The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has completed its largest financing round to date. It comprises investments totalling 24.5 million euros. Candela intends to use the additional capital to expand production of its P-12 electric ferry. Read more…
Gillig to deliver up to 395 electric buses to the greater Seattle area
North American bus manufacturer Gillig has signed a framework agreement to deliver up to 395 battery-electric buses. The customer is the transport operator King County Metro Transit, which operates in the greater Seattle area. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 17: Nio 2,200, Xpeng 2,200, Li Auto 7,000, Tesla 12,300
So far this month, Nio was 5,500, Xpeng 4,700, Li Auto 18,200 and Tesla 31,000. Read more…
US government funds 52 hydrogen projects
The US Department of Energy has announced 750 million US dollars in funding for 52 hydrogen and fuel cell projects in 24 states. This is primarily intended to boost the domestic production of fuel cells and electrolysers – especially with a view to heavy commercial vehicles. Read more…
