The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded a framework contract for up to 1,600 new depot charging points for electric buses over a period of eight years. The contract was awarded to two providers: ABB and SPIE-Ekoenergetyka. Read more…
Einride opens electric truck charging park in Sweden
Einride, a service provider specializing in electric transport, has inaugurated its first charging park for electric trucks in Rosersberg, Sweden. Nine charging points are available at the site at the start. Read more…
UK government announces battery strategy
The UK government has unveiled its first battery strategy. The roadmap should improve domestic electric vehicle supply chains and reduce reliance on Chinese industries for securing and processing critical raw materials, manufacturing batteries, and recycling batteries on scale. Read more…
Lion Electric to cut workforce in North America
Lion Electric announced a workforce reduction aimed at rationalizing its cost structure and improving its ability to reach its profitability objectives. The move will affect Lion’s workers both in the USA and in Canada. Read more…
Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe
Nissan will build a Leaf replacement, as well as electric versions of two popular crossovers, in the U.K. for European sales. The Leaf replacement, along with electric Juke and Qashqai crossovers, will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland factory—long the automaker’s hub for European production—and will be inspired by three recent concept… Read more…
Lotus’ 450 kW DC Charger Can Add 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes
The powerful liquid-cooled DC fast charger is already available in China and will arrive in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 2024. Read more…
Next-Gen Nissan Skyline To Morph Into All-Electric Sedan And SUV: Report
The two models might even make their way to the U.S., but it’s not what you expect. Read more…
New funding for Sono Motors to continue business until 2024
Munich-based solar technology company Sono Motors has entered into investment agreements with New Yorkville, a New York-based hedge fund, which should enable the company to restructure itself, end the self-administration proceedings that have been ongoing since May 2023 and continue its solar integration business. Read more…
Watch wind technicians ‘walk to work’ at US offshore wind farm Vineyard Wind 1 [video]
Check out this cool video on Reddit of a “walk to work” gangway that’s now being used by wind farm technicians at Vineyard Wind 1. Read more…
Chery and Huawei brand Luxeed shakes up EV market with 855 km range S7, starting at $35k
Luxeed – a young, premium EV brand developed between Chery Automobile and Chinese tech giant Huawei, has shared new details of its flagship sedan, the S7. In a matter of months since first teasing the Tesla Model S competitor, followed by an influx of pre-orders, Chery and Huawei have now shared trim variants, pricing, and of course, range – which tops out at an impressive 855 km. Read more…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Price And EPA Range Overview
The 2024 model year is less expensive, while offering up to 361 miles of range. Read more…
France: 125 Million Euros Towards Development Of Cycling Infrastructure
France is once again rolling out funding for cycling-focused infrastructure projects. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Isn’t Even On Sale Yet But Somehow One Got Impounded
How did the ticket not get lost under that wiper blade? Read more…
Nissan Skyline to be revived as fastback and SUV
Not often do we get to write about automotive legends such as Skyline, and when we do we approach the subject with the respect the coveted name deserves. The legendary Nissan Skyline, which has carved its name in the annals of automotive history, is set to undergo a remarkable transformation. Nissan is resurrecting the Skyline as a powerful electric fastback and a cutting-edge SUV. Sacrilege for some, but Nissan has done it before.
The Skyline’s journey began in 1969 when it emerged as a result of Nissan’s merger with the Prince Motor Company, the original creator of the Skyline. Over… Read more…
MyWheels installs Invers’ bidirectional charging solution
Invers, a provider of hardware and software solutions for shared mobility companies, is equipping bidirectionally chargeable electric cars for car sharing with its technology. Read more…
Report: VW’s Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV
The Volkswagen Group’s Scout EV brand may outsource development of its upcoming electric pickup truck and SUV to Magna, according to a new report. VW has given Magna Steyr, the division of the automotive supplier that builds the rugged G-Class for Mercedes-Benz in Graz, Austria, an order worth $492 million to develop the models, Automotive News… Read more…
Lilium clears another hurdle towards European type approval
The Bavarian electric aerial cab company Lilium has received Design Organization Approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This approval is a key requirement for companies that develop commercial aircraft. Read more…
Nio starts displaying vehicles at used car trading platform Uxin’s outlets to reach more customers, report says
Nio has started displaying vehicles at used car trading platform Uxin’s offline outlets to open up new sales channels and increase sales exposure and reach, according to local media. Read more…
Lotus presents fast charger with 450 kW capacity
Lotus Technology, the electric car division of Geely subsidiary Lotus, has raised further capital ahead of its planned IPO and also presented a range of its own charging solutions. These are also set to come to Europe next year. Read more…
Lectric Ebikes rose to the top of sales, and now they are giving it all away
In just four years, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes quickly grew into a major player in the US e-bike market. The garage startup story of how Lectric’s founders rode the brand’s budget-priced e-bikes all the way to the top has been told many times. Just as fascinating, yet less well-known, is how committed the company has been to giving back through major donations and philanthropy. Read more…
