Electric motorcycles are notorious for their impressive torque and the ability to access that torque instantaneously. It’s why an e-motorcycle with less total power than a combustion engine motorcycle can still cross the finish line first in a head-to-head drag race. It’s also why an Energica rider recently got into a bit of hot water after being “too fast” on a race track. Read more…
Large amounts of carbon capture as a solution is an ‘illusion’ – IEA
The oil and gas industry is banking on carbon capture as its “fix” for climate change. The IEA’s new report dispels that idea and offers real solutions. Read more…
Northvolt develops sodium-ion battery validated at 160 Wh/kg
Following a breakthrough in technology, Northvolt adds sodium-ion to its cell portfolio, enabling the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide.
The cell has been validated for a best-in-class energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram at the company’s R&D and industrialization campus, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, Sweden. Read more…
Geely’s Radar brand launches electric pickup RD6 in Laos
Radar is accelerating its entry into overseas markets and is expected to be available in more than a dozen countries by January 2024. Read more…
VW starts pre-sales of ID.7 Vizzion electric sedan in China for $33,230
The Volkswagen ID.7 Vizzion’s main competitors in China will be models including the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Han EV, with a price tag in between. Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales in Nov 1-19 at 402,000, up 2% from same period last month
Retail penetration of NEVs in China was 41.3 percent in the November 1-19 period, and 34.8 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Tesla to introduce congestion fees at crowded superchargers
Tesla is once again in the news, this time for managing its Supercharging network. Or rather for trying to keep the congestion at the chargers in check. The company has announced the introduction of congestion fees at its high-traffic Supercharging stations across the United States, a strategy officially aimed at optimizing the usage of its charging facilities and reducing wait times for users.
This move is not without controversy. Tesla’s congestion fees, set at €1 per minute, are designed to discourage customers from charging their EVs to full capacity (100%), thereby freeing up space… Read more…
UAW win helps nonunion workers too as VW, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda hike pay
VW has announced that it will raise factory worker pay at its non-unionized Chattanooga, Tennessee factory by 11%. The news comes not long after UAW’s historic strike wins, in which it earned 25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV lease rates revealed with new promotional offers
If you’re looking to get behind the wheel of Chevy’s new all-electric SUV, now may be the time. The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is now available for a 36-month lease with promotional rates. Read more…
Tesla ‘fully open source’ original Roadster design and engineering, releases R&D docs
Tesla has now ‘fully open source’ its original Roadster design and engineering, and released R&D documents accessible to everyone. Read more…
Nissan to build electric versions of two best-selling crossovers, the Juke and Qashqai
Nissan plans to build electric versions for two of its best-selling crossovers in the UK. According to a new report, Nissan will build an electric Juke and Qashqai at its Sunderland factory.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Leaked Photos Provide Best Look Yet Inside And Out
Take a good look at the Cybertruck’s white-trimmed dashboard and the touchscreen UI menu in these leaked shots that look official. Read more…
Chinese companies begin production of sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion batteries are expected to offer lower energy density compared to Li-ion cells, but they do offer some advantages, and could be a good fit for smaller EVs. Chinese battery behemoth CATL unveiled its first-generation sodium-ion battery in July 2021, and since then, several Chinese automakers have announced plans to use sodium-ion batteries in production… Read more…
Ford’s Michigan LFP Battery Plant Will Be Much Smaller Than Planned
The Marshall site’s annual projected output will be 20 GWh instead of 35 GWh, and it will have 1,700 employees instead of 2,500. Read more…
This E-Bike From German Brand Geos Is Lightweight, Sleek, And Stealthy
It’s perfect for those who want an e-bike, but don’t want their e-bike to look like an e-bike. Read more…
Daimler’s RIZON electric trucks achieve full homologation in the US
Daimler Truck, which launched electric truck brand RIZON in May, says its Class 4 and 5 medium-duty models have received full US homologation, which is the process of certifying that a vehicle complies with the technical and legal requirements to be deemed roadworthy and safe for public use. RIZON has received certification from the EPA… Read more…
The advantages of dynamic power sharing EV chargers for fleets (Webinar)
In this session at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, we will discuss a high-power 600 kW charging solution that allows dynamic allocation of power via four independent plugs for fleet charging. The charger architecture and software solutions will be explained in detail, showing the advantage when compared to individual chargers. The availability of different… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N incoming with even more power than Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai is making waves once again with its latest endeavor, the not-so-secret-anymore Ioniq 6 N. While the Ioniq 5 N has just hit the streets, rumors are swirling about the next Hyundai high-performance car, set to arrive as early as 2025. According to a report from Australian magazine Drive, the Ioniq 6 N is gearing up to outshine its crossover sibling, promising even more power and excitement for EV enthusiasts.
The Ioniq 6 N witll feature a dual-motor setup, more powerful than the 650 hp of the Ioniq 5 N. While torque figures remain a mystery for now, it’s worth noting that the Ioniq 5… Read more…
Elon Musk to discuss Tesla investing in xAI with the board
Elon Musk says he plans to discuss Tesla investing in xAI, his new AI startup, with the automaker’s board of directors. Read more…
Audi e-tron GT caught with a sporty facelift for the first time
Audi’s high-performance EV is getting an upgrade. The Audi e-tron GT was caught testing for the first time, revealing the electric car’s sporty new facelift. Read more…
