Stellantis is getting into the battery swap game, announcing a partnership with US-based swap specialist Ample. Using Ample’s existing technology, Stellantis intends to deliver EVs with battery packs that can be swapped in five minutes, beginning with its 500e. Read more…
‘Great For The Industry’: Ford, Others Get Tesla Cybertruck 48V System Specs
This might spark another technological shift in the industry. Read more…
Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC Fast Charger
Welding technology multinational Lincoln Electric has introduced its Velion DC Fast Charger for EVs. The Level 3 charger has been designed with industrial-grade components, provides output power of up to 150 kW, and has a charging efficiency of 95%, according to the company. The charger is manufactured with more than 75% domestic component content, according… Read more…
Webinar: Optimizing battery pack and module production testing
In today’s fast-paced battery production landscape, where ambitious goals for scalability and data ownership are at the forefront, understanding the critical role of testing and data analytics is paramount. Discover the challenges faced in achieving ambitious battery pack and module production goals and how to overcome them. Learn how to harness the power of the… Read more…
Honda to unveil new global EV series at CES 2024
Honda announced its intentions to launch a ‘new global EV series’ at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Japanese automaker aims to release 30 new EVs by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050, so it’s got no time to lose The teaser released by Honda doesn’t show much. It can be wither the front… Read more…
Stellantis ‘In The Black’ On EVs In The U.S. And Europe, CEO Says
By “EVs,” Carlos Tavares meant “electrified vehicles” (BEV+PHEV+HEV), as Stellantis currently has zero BEVs on sale in USA. Read more…
Fiat 500e gets 5-minute charging with battery swapping trial
Public charging can be an EV dealbreaker, especially for those who don’t have home charging. But the global automaker Stellantis is working on quelling that reason for EV rejection with tech that can give you a full charge in less than five minutes. Starting next year, a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric minicars that are part of parent company… Read more…
First order for Volvo electric buses with MCV chassis
Volvo Buses has received its first order for electric buses with bodies from MCV. The Luxembourg bus operator Demy Schandeler, which has already been operating ten Volvo 7900 Electric buses since the beginning of 2023, has now ordered 15 more Volvo 7900 Electric buses – for the first time with bodies from its partner MCV. Read more…
Live Wire: How Much EV Range Do You Actually Need?
It’s nice to know you have miles to spare, but isn’t that dead weight? Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks electrifies its factory logistics
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks truck assembly plant in Wörth in Germany’s automotive hub of Baden-Württemberg is electrifying its local supply chain. The German truck maker aims to fully electrify the logistics to and from the plant by the end of 2026. Read more…
UK to invest £70 million in rapid charging pilot scheme
UK Transport secretary Mark Harper has announced a new £70 million pilot scheme to boost the number of ultra-rapid EV charge points at motorway services and spark private investment. Read more…
Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. Today, Tesla shared its 48V implementation documentation with other major automakers — including competitors like Ford. Read more…
Ford to help F-150 Lightning owners save on electricity costs with new V2H partnership
Ford aims to help F-150 Lightning owners save on monthly electricity costs with a new vehicle-to-home (V2H) partnership. The “first-of-its-kind collaboration” will use the Lightning’s powerful battery with smart thermostat tech to unlock new savings.. Read more…
Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it’s a bit of a weak one
Tesla’s annual Holiday software update, which is generally a big and fun one, has leaked, and it’s a bit disappointing this year. Read more…
Stellantis And Ample Launch EV Battery Swap Tech For The Fiat 500e
Ample’s battery swap stations can replace a depleted pack in five minutes. Read more…
Want your Cybertruck now? That’ll be $135,000
Tesla has extended an intriguing offer to Cybertruck reservation holders. The automaker is allowing customers to configure the Foundation Series trucks, which come with a hefty price tag starting at over €112,000 and reaching well above €125,800. And if you place an order for one of these obscenely trucks, there’s a chance you could have it in your driveway in… Read more…
DKV Mobility and Fleetcor integrate Tesla Supercharger
DKV Mobility customers now have access to over 10,000 Tesla Superchargers throughout Europe. And customers of the Travelcard charging card distributed in Germany by Fleetcor can now use it at all Tesla fast chargers in Germany. Read more…
Reminder: Most EVs don’t deliver EPA range at 70 mph
The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions. While some cars exceeded their EPA-rated ranges—one by more than 70 miles—nearly half fell short. A Ford… Read more…
Morgan electric 3-wheel sports car chases Aptera, open-air style
British automaker Morgan on Wednesday unveiled a new prototype for an electric version of its classic 3-wheeler. In addition to charmingly anachronistic sports cars, Morgan is known for three-wheelers, which the company originally started producing to exploit a tax loophole in its home market. Morgan has teased both three-wheeled and four-wheeled… Read more…
Pilot Travel Centers, GM And EVgo Launch Full-Blown EV Charging Stations
17 sites are already online, with hundreds to follow in the next few years. Read more…
