They spoke about population collapse and the war in Ukraine. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot Level 3 First “Drive” Review: Horse Has The Reins
You want legal hands-free driving? Move west and buy a Mercedes. Lire la suite…
California Tops US EV Adoption: 25% EV Share Of Total Sales In H1 2023
The share of passenger EV sales in the US exceeded 7.5 percent in 2022, but there are big differences between states. Lire la suite…
USA: 13 electric school buses for Kentucky
The Bowling Green Independent School District (BGISD) in Kentucky has started a pilot programme to test electric buses. Blue Bird Corporation will supply the latter. Lire la suite…
Hands-off with the first true hands-free car in the US, and it’s not Tesla
Mercedes invited us out to Santa Monica to drive its EQS in some of the worst possible traffic conditions – and we were happy about it, because it let us test its new DRIVE PILOT system, the first actual hands-free “Level 3” autonomous drive system certified to operate in the US. More…
MG Cyberster pre-orders kick off in China
SAIC Motor-owned MG has officially thrown open the doors for customer reservations of its eagerly awaited electric roadster, the MG Cyberster, in China. Making its initial appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show two years ago, this two-seater electric sports car promises a mix of performance and innovation. Featuring three distinct versions, including two single-motor models and a top-of-the-range dual-motor variant, the Cyberster showcases a blend of speed and endurance. The dual-motor version boasts the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.2 seconds, while one of the… More…
LGES could build EV batteries with JSW in India
JSW is looking to produce up to 20 GWh of battery capacity in the country. Moreover, the Indian company seems to be looking to enter the EV production business after all. Lire la suite…
Terra Motors to build 1,000 HPC sites in Tokyo
Japan’s capital Tokyo will get an extensive fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Terra Motors aims to build ultra-fast charging stations at 1,000 locations in the metropolis by March 2026. Lire la suite…
Li-Cycle commissions German battery recycling plant – and announced its first partner
The trial operation has been running since August. Now, Li-Cycle has officially opened its Spoke facility in Magdeburg, thus heralding the start of regular operation. One of the first recycling partners is the Kion Group. Lire la suite…
Hyundai, Kia EV Price Cuts Coming To Korea, Ioniq 5 $3,000 Cheaper
The new base price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be $34,100, whereas in the US it starts at $41,450. Lire la suite…
Fastned installs 400 kW Hypercharger in Hilden
With six Hypercharger charging columns with up to 300 kW of power, the “Seed & Greet” charging park in Hilden was already one of Fastned’s larger installations in Germany. Now, the Dutch company installed five more columns with up to 400 kW each, making it the largest Fastned location in Europe with a total of 22 charging points. Lire la suite…
Qiyuan unveils electric sedan A07
Changan Automobile, a forerunner in the Chinese auto industry, has recently launched a new sub-brand, Qiyuan, which now brought its first model, the A07 in extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) versions. This dual-model approach, a diversification in offerings, seems to resonate with local EV makers as a more efficacious strategy to boost sales than solely offering BEVs. The A07 was officially introduced to the market at an event, showcasing five different versions of the model, including three EREV and two BEV variants. For the potential buyer, the… More…
Ascend Elements and SK ecoplant build battery recycling plant in the US
SK ecoplant’s subsidiary TES is also part of the joint undertaking. Ascend Elements will use the recycled materials to produce cathode material and precursors at its nearby battery materials facility. Lire la suite…
Netherlands announce H2 subsidy scheme
The goal is to increase the number of hydrogen-powered trucks and vans on the road and set up refuelling infrastructure in the country. The application requirements are formulated so that fleet and refuelling station operators will have to collaborate to receive the grants. Lire la suite…
REI pull the cover off its first ever full-suspension electric mountain bike
REI’s bicycle brand Co-op Cycles has just unveiled its first ever in-house developed electric mountain bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1. More…
Everrati debuts an all-electric Mercedes SL W113 ‘Pagoda’ in Monaco
A mere 24 hours after introducing an all-electric Land Rover Defender designed specifically as a Shore Tender vehicle for yachts, EV conversion specialist Everrati is unveiling yet another spin on a classic – an electric Mercedes-Benz SL W113 “Pagoda.” The 1960s Benz is being showcased in Monte Carlo with a second, more sustainable life as an EV. More…
VW lowers EV production in October
The carmaker sites weak demand and will thus manufacture less ID.3 and Cupra Born next month. After the autumn holidays, VW will again ramp up production. Lire la suite…
Lifted Rivian R1T With 38-Inch Tires Looks Ready For The Apocalypse
A $150,000 silent cruising machine for all the preppers out there. Lire la suite…
Nyobolt EV
Despite the pace at which sales of electric passenger vehicles are growing, and the promise they hold for lowering worldwide carbon emissions, there is a major conflict between the way EV designs are evolving and how that threatens to create serious problems for the sustainability of automotive supply chains.
Historically, the primary deterrent to consumers adopting EVs has been range anxiety, given the comparatively lower MPGe of battery packs versus fuel tanks in IC-engined cars, and the far lower availability of charging points relative to fuelling stations. In response, automotive OEMs are building EVs with ever-larger batteries, with a view to enabling EVs to complete their day-to-day journeys and make it back home without needing to recharge. More…
Tesla expands Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in the US
Tesla has made another rare expansion of its Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in North America. More…
