Say goodbye to the federal tax credit. Read more…
U.S.-Made 2025 Volvo EX90 Priced From $76,695, Launches In Mid-2024
That means the base variants of Volvo’s electric flagship will be eligible for U.S. EV federal tax credits. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e: 149-mile electric minicar returns to US cities at $34,095
The 2024 500e will start at $34,095, including a mandatory $1,595 destination fee, Fiat revealed Tuesday. It will arrive to U.S. dealerships—and focused on urban areas—starting in the first quarter of 2024. In U.S. spec, the 500e delivers 118 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque from its single permanent-magnet motor, and it has a 42-kwh nickel… Read more…
Today’s EV infrastructure webinar schedule: Tuesday, December 5th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV infrastructure that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more…
Tesla opens several more chargers for third-party brands in China
Tesla has increased the number of charging stations approved for third-party brands in China – to more than 350 Superchargers and over 260 Destination Chargers. The first manufacturers in China have already entered into charging infrastructure partnerships with Tesla. Read more…
QBuzz places major electric bus order with Iveco
Iveco Bus has received an order for 140 electric buses from Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz. This involves two different models, which are to be deployed in the province of South Holland from the end of 2024. Read more…
UAW launches bid to unionize more US car manufacturers
The US automobile workers union United Auto Workers (UAW) is launching an offensive to unionize more major car manufacturers in the US. After winning ground against Ford, GM and Stellantis, the union is now taking aim for the rest of the industry in the USA. Read more…
CATL’s New Skateboard Chassis Gets A 621-Mile CLTC Range Rating, EV Coming In 2024
CLTC figures tend to be overly optimistic but the efficiency is still impressive. Read more…
Tesla Insurance Facing Prospective Class Action Suit Over ‘Inflated’ Premiums
A California judge denied Tesla’s car insurance business bid to dismiss the consumer protection lawsuit. Read more…
Nio Day 2023 to be held on Dec 23 in northwest Chinese city Xi’an
Stellantis plans fast chargers at European dealerships
By the end of 2024, a network of DC charging stations with a capacity of at least 50 kW will be installed at official Stellantis brand dealerships throughout Europe. Stellantis will not build and operate the stations but will allocate these to third party charging point operators. Read more…
UK to rejoin Horizon Europe in 2024
On January 1, 2024, the United Kingdom will once again become an associate member country of Horizon Europe, the EU’s most important funding program for research and innovation with a budget of 95.5 billion euros for the period 2021 to 2027. Horizon Europe also funds many projects in the field of e-mobility. Read more…
Intra Drive E-Bike System Combines Motor And Gearbox In Compact Assembly
The new system promises 600 watts of peak output combined with an eight-speed drivetrain suitable for all sorts of e-bikes. Read more…
The Next Chevy Bolt Will Arrive In 2025, CEO Mary Barra Confirms
We finally have a launch year for the future LFP battery-powered Chevy Bolt. Read more…
Toyota’s sleek electric Sport Crossover set to hit the roads in 2025
Toyota is on the roll – after unveiling the Urban SUV Concept, the company has unveiled its electrifying Sport Crossover. This fastback-style EV is developed in collaboration with China’s BYD and is set to hit the European market in 2025. Toyota’s Sport Crossover EV, originally showcased at Auto Shanghai in April, will be a “style hero” that will target first-time… Read more…
Volvo Trucks certified dealer network adds five new dealer locations in the US
Vanguard Truck Centers, Volvo Trucks certified dealer in the USA, has completed the official certification process at five new locations in the USA, expanding to three new states with Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina. Read more…
Beta to build centre for eVTOL manufacturing in New York
Beta Technologies is investing 41 million dollars in the expansion of its existing facility at Plattsburgh International Airport in the US state of New York. The site will serve as a manufacturing and final assembly centre for Beta’s eVOTLs. Read more…
Symbio opens large-scale fuel cell production in France
Symbio, the fuel cell joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, has opened its first gigafactory under the name SymphonHy. The joint venture partners say the factory, located in Saint-Fons, France, is the largest integrated production site for fuel cells in Europe. Read more…
Toyota electric sports car teased with advanced battery tech
Toyota is once again showing its FT-Se electric sports car concept—this time with a bit more information. The automaker revealed the FT-Se last month at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, but didn’t provide much technical info at that time. Now Toyota has published dimensions and hinted at next-generation battery tech that could be included if the… Read more…
Juiced launches new Scrambler X2 as ‘better than ever’ electric bike
San Diego-based e-bike company Juiced Bikes has just launched a new version of one of the company’s most popular electric bikes. The updated Scrambler X2 is “back and better than ever!”. Read more…
