GM’s Ultium EV platform is finally starting to pick up speed. The latest report by the company reveals EV sales are still a small fraction of the company’s total sales volume – this quarter, companies under the GM umbrella delivered 20,094 EVs compared to the 674,336 total sales. And of those 20,094 units, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV account for 15,835 of the sales. That’s an great performance for a vehicle that’s approaching its end-of-life stage. GM is going to update it using its Ultium platform in the near future, though. Although not record-breaking, the rest of the sales are from… More…
CALB reveals high-density battery with 25-year lifecycle
At the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, CALB, China’s third-largest battery maker, unveiled its 314Ah energy storage solution as part of its strategy of greater globalization. Lire la suite…
Ducati Unleashes Ultra-Limited Powerstage RR LTD Enduro E-Bike
It’s Ducati’s first full-carbon e-enduro bike, and only 230 will ever see the light of day. More…
Here Are Three Radical Ways Toyota Is Reinventing Its EV Production
Toyota has pledged to cut the processes that slow down innovation in half; check out some of the advancements helping it achieve that. More…
Kia is announcing three new EVs on October 12
Kia’s lineup of EVs has been among the most unique and distinctive so far, and in recent times it’s covered more and more of the market at various price points. The Korean company is of course set to continue launching new EVs, and we will get a glimpse of three of those next week, on October 12 to be precise. That’s when Kia EV Day is taking place, an event during which the company says it will announce its future EV vision along with a new model lineup. Specifically, it will present three new small to medium sized EVs, with keynote speakers expected to introduce these as well as Kia’s… More…
Joby Aviation initiates first eVTOL test flights with a pilot onboard [Video]
eVTOL developer Joby Aviation continues to deliver key milestones in bringing its all-electric aircraft into commercial operations. Today, Joby confirmed it has completed multiple eVTOL test flights in California with a pilot onboard, with the video footage to back it up. See for yourself below. More…
Ford EV sales cross the 20K mark in Q3 on higher Mustang Mach-E demand
Ford posted its third quarter EV sales numbers Tuesday, crossing the 20,000 milestone as production picks up. The biggest star in Q3 was not Ford’s F-150 Lightning but the Mustang Mach-E that carried sales. More…
Virginia is about to get a big 772 MW solar boost
Dominion Energy Virginia today proposed more than a dozen new solar projects that will power nearly 200,000 Virginia homes at peak output. More…
Genesis shares 2024 GV60 pricing, including cheaper RWD trim with ~50 miles more range
Genesis USA has just shared pricing and packaging for the 2024 model year of its GV60 SUV. In addition to new standard features, the luxury sub-brand of Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a new rear wheel drive (RWD) that offers nearly 50 miles more range than the 2023 EV models at a significantly lower MSRP. More…
New Tesla Safety Feature Auto-Activates Hazards After An Accident
The OTA update is rolling out to all US-bound Model 3 and Model Y units, as well as post-2020 Model S and Model X cars. More…
Stellantis launches new electric van grant in the UK
UK buyers can make significant savings when opting for vans by Stellantis brands. This week, the Group’s LCV business launched an exclusive incentive on top of the existing government grant for electric vans. Lire la suite…
Driivz to manage high-power charging in the Nordics for St1
Israeli software company Driivz has found its next European client after scoring a significant deal with Shell. St1 Nordic Oy will use Driivz software to manage new high-power charging hubs across the Nordics. Lire la suite…
GM Ultium EVs ramping slowly, as targets look out of sight
General Motors’ third-quarter financial results show a slow production ramp of Ultium EVs but indicate the automaker is unlikely to meet its near-future electric vehicle delivery targets. GM reported that it delivered just 4,222 Ultium EVs in Q3, compared to 15,835 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models. The Bolt EV and EUV, which are based on a different… More…
StoreDot & Flex-N-Gate announce cooperation
Israeli battery developer StoreDot has partnered with US-American car component manufacturer Flex-N-Gate. Under the agreement, Flex-N-Gate will produce samples of StoreDot’s battery cells for automakers at its pilot battery factory in Windsor, Canada, starting next year. Lire la suite…
Meet JUXTA Nomad – a portable, autonomous mini mart you may see at EV charging stations soon
Less than a year after launching as a company, tech startup JUXTA looks to revolutionize convenient retail with the official launch of its offering – a portable mini mart called the Nomad designed as an autonomous, turnkey solution for EV charging stations in the US and Europe. Following the Nomad’s recent launch, JUXTA has announced multiple partners, and you may see one of these unstaffed stores near you soon. More…
Rivian Has “Very Clear” Path To Profitability, CEO Says
Rivian is currently losing about $33,000 per vehicle sold, but RJ Scaringe said the situation is “improving quarter to quarter.” More…
Porsche Discontinuing Greyp E-Bike Brand Due To Profitability Concerns
The Croatian brand’s technology will be integrated into Porsche eBike Performance. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Towing SpaceX Rocket Engine In New Video
It’s a Raptor Vacuum engine that reportedly weighs about 3,500 pounds. More…
2024 Skoda Enyaq RS gets power and range upgrades
Skoda’s electric SUV has received an update, not even a full two years since its release. After the regular models got detailed last week, it’s now turn to see what the 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS has to offer. More power, more range and faster DC charging makes one wonder if the early adopters of the Enyaq Coupe RS are feeling just a tad bit envious right about now. In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles, it’s refreshing (and perhaps, mildly infuriating for early birds) to see automakers push upgrades at increased frequency. The dual motors on the 2024 Enyaq RS produce a combined… More…
Electreon enters China with its wireless charging technology
The Israeli specialist for inductive charging is tackling the Chinese market as it signs a strategis agreement with science and technology association SITEC. The goal is to step into China’s second-largest province, Shandong, before establishing a stronger foothold. Lire la suite…
