Circle K and Ionity announce the latest expansion of high-power EV chargers across the chain’s rest stop network in Ireland. Ionity will add high-power charging stations at six Circle K sites nationwide. Read more…
Nottingham on route to 100% electric bus fleet by 2028
Nottingham City Transport expects 24 zero-emission buses to take up service by the end of March. The new fleet will help NCT end the use of diesel buses in the English city in line with Nottingham’s climate targets. Read more…
Ford cuts production of the F-150 Lightning
Ford has now officially announced a reduction in production for its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. From April 1, the model will only be produced in one shift in Dearborn. A few months ago, there were still three shifts. Read more…
Hyundai orders more motor cores from Posco
South Korea’s principal steel group has received another major order from Hyundai to supply stators and rotors for motor cores. The Posco components will help power mainly electric cars built in the European plants of Hyundai and Kia. Read more…
Opel appears to be scrapping plans for electric Manta
The electric reinterpretation of the Manta planned by Opel for 2025 will allegedly not come onto the market. According to a French media report, Stellantis wants to freeze the project. Plans for an electric successor to the Insignia are also said to have been shelved. Read more…
Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in LA
Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Although, in light of the fallout from Cruise, it might not be smooth sailing.. Read more…
Ford And Lincoln’s Digital Experience Brings Gaming And Streaming To Your Next EV
Ford has big plans for software in your car, including a high degree of customization—and making this stuff easy to use for everyone. Read more…
Stellantis STLA Large platform will not be a pure 800-volt architecture
Stellantis has unveiled its STLA Large platform, which is designed for large electric vehicles. This will form the basis for future vehicles in the D and E segments for the global markets. However, the STLA Large is not a purely electric platform. Read more…
Newcomer Nima expands HPC network in the Nordics
Nima Energy is setting out to build over 1,000 high-power charging stations across the Nordics over the next three years. The network is already well underway in its home country, Sweden, fuelled by capital injections of its principal investor Niam. Read more…
Nio offers incentives for owners to share 100-kWh long-range battery packs ahead of Chinese New Year travel rush
Nio had raised the price of daily battery upgrades for February a few days ago. February 10-17 is the Chinese New Year holiday. Read more…
Xpeng has undergone fresh team reshuffles led by new president, report says
Xpeng has made a new round of organizational changes led by new president Wang Fengying, involving teams including marketing, human resources, data, manufacturing and product planning, according to local media. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric-only “baby” G-Class
In a groundbreaking announcement at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz’s technical chief, Markus Schaefer, confirmed the company’s move towards an all-electric future by revealing that the upcoming “baby” G-Class will be powered exclusively by an electric powertrain, putting an end to speculations about the possibility of an ICE alternative. What sets this electric SUV apart is not only its… Read more…
Quantix Ultra offers flame protection at 1,200 C
A new material called Quantix Ultra, produced by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, offers improved fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) drives, having resisted temperatures of up to 1,200 C during testing. Read more…
New Aito M7 has totaled over 130,000 firm orders in 4 months since launch, says Huawei’s Richard Yu
The new M7 was launched on September 12 and contributed 84 percent of Aito’s 24,468 deliveries in December. Read more…
Nio beefs up marketing as funny video goes viral
The animated video showcases the Nio ES8’s self-driving capabilities, zero-gravity seat, and elegance on the road. Read more…
Dongfeng’s NEV brand Voyah strikes strategic partnership with Huawei
Voyah said it and Huawei will accelerate the large-scale commercial application of intelligent technologies through the exploration of collaborative vehicle models. Read more…
Acura ZDX prices revealed – it’s not cheap
Acura is finally entering the electric car market with its first-ever electric vehicle, the Acura ZDX. While Acura enthusiasts might be thrilled about this electrifying debut, the pricing announcement has raised some eyebrows. Starting at €60,100 for the entry-level A-Spec RWD trim, the Acura ZDX doesn’t come cheap but prospective buyers can already place their orders online, aligning with Acura’s… Read more…
Gigafactory Nevada expansion starts for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells production
After a year of waiting, Tesla has decided to kickstart the long-anticipated expansion. The ambitious plans for Gigafactory Nevada, aided by incentives to the tune of €308 million in tax breaks, are bringing Tesla Semi and the groundbreaking 4680 battery cells into the spotlight. The Gigafactory Nevada project has been a crucial element of Tesla’s strategy to secure a consistent… Read more…
Smartravel e-motorbike drops to $1,299 (Save $600), Greenworks 20% off electric tool sale, more
This Smartravel e-motorbike is seeing an exclusive $600 discount today with our code, dropping the off-road design down to $1,299 with code 9TO5BIKE250. It comes joined by a 20% off Greenworks electric tool sale that applies to a collection of snow blowers and saws. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
Iveco scores biggest electric bus deal yet
Iveco just landed its largest electric bus contract to date, selling more than 400 battery electric city buses and a 10-year service contract to the city of Rome. Read more…
