Tesla enthusiasts anticipating a major makeover of its most popular Model Y electric crossover will have to wait a bit longer. CEO Elon Musk dispelled rumors swirling around an imminent refresh of the vehicle, stating definitively that no such thing is planned for 2024. Musk’s announcement, made via his social media platform X, put an end to speculation that the… Read more…
Big Bus Tours to add 40 electric buses to sightseeing fleet
Global sightseeing company Big Bus Tours has announced that it will add a further 40 electric buses to its fleet by summer 2024. That includes new buses and conversions. Read more…
Panasonic curbs plans for expanded US cell production
Panasonic Energy is canceling the schedule for expanding its production capacities in view of the weaker demand in North America. The previously communicated mark of 200 GWh of battery cells per year for 2031 will no longer be linked to the target year mentioned. Read more…
BYD evaluating a second car factory in Europe
BYD announced its first passenger car factory in Europe in Hungary last year. And while that is not even operational yet, the carmaker is already considering a second production facility in Europe. Read more…
New player: Prime Lithium wants to produce lithium for EVs in Germany
Prime Lithium, a subsidiary of Deutsche Rohstoff AG, wants to produce high-quality lithium for 500,000 EVs per year at the Stade Chemical Park near Hamburg in Germany. The company wants to realise a pilot plant on site by the end of 2025 and become a ‘key player in Europe’s battery value chain’ by 2030. Read more…
Plans for Gotion’s battery factory in Morocco take shape
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has signed an investment agreement with the Moroccan government for a battery cell factory in the country. The initial production capacity will be 20 GWh, but this figure could increase significantly at a later date. Read more…
Zeekr builds right-hand drive Zeekr X
Zeekr has started production of the right-hand version of its Zeekr X electric SUV. It will be available in Q3 2024 in markets such as Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. Read more…
Hyundai to launch all-electric Staria in 2026
The Hyundai Staria may finally go tailpipe emission-free, but not with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain as earlier confirmed. A new report says it will gain a battery-electric variant in 2026. Read more…
Watch now: The Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure starts today
The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure starts today, Monday, June 10th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting June 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual… Read more…
Engineered solutions elevate battery system safety
Oerlikon presents a full range of innovative customized safety components for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), including pioneering heat shields, gas guidance systems, and cell separators.
In the event of a battery fire, they improve the heat protection and electrical and mechanical strength of the batteries, which can save passengers’ lives. Read more…
brandgroup launched first product range for e-mobility
German family-owned company brandgroup has entered into the e-mobility market with a new product range and flexible production service. The new product range from brandgroup offers a wide range of solutions for various applications in the field of electromobility. Read more…
The 2024 Polestar 3 Has The Potential To Be A Needed Hit
Polestar’s first crossover is pleasant, but a little pricey. Can it really take on the best from BMW, Porsche and Mercedes? Read more…
Review: 2025 Polestar 3 swings for efficient performance
Two-row, five-seat electric SUV Estimated range: 279 miles (Performance Pack), 315 miles (base) 0-60 mph, 4.8 seconds (base); 4.5 seconds (Performance Pack) Price: $80,300, Launch Edition; may be eligible for Federal incentives Polestar’s new electric SUV has been delayed by software issues, and it has seen sister brand Volvo has cut its… Read more…
Nissan Offering $1,000 To Chevy Bolt Owners Towards Buying A Leaf
Nissan is also offering 40 kWh Leaf leases ranging from $99 to $250 per month depending on your location. Read more…
European sightseeing tours go electric—Big Bus Tours deploys 40 electric buses
They ply the streets of every major European city—double-decker buses with open top decks, loaded with tourists taking in the sights. Like every other class of vehicle, these tour buses are starting to go electric. Multinational tour bus operator Big Bus Tours has added 40 electric sightseeing buses to its fleet, just in time for… Read more…
Volvo issues EV battery passport 3 years ahead of EU requirements
Volvo Cars is launching what appears to be the world’s first EV battery passport for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to start production, the automaker told Reuters. A battery passport documents the origins of the raw materials and components used to manufacture an EV battery, as well as its recycled content and the… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Gigacast Repairs Have Improved Greatly
A few years ago, any collision damage to a gigacast element would have meant replacing the entire piece. That’s no longer the case. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck: 5 Things To Know About The World’s Most Controversial EV
Alanis King checks out the Cybertruck and dives deep into some of its more… unusual qualities. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh AWD review
In recent years Hyundai managed to boost its reputation significantly, its car now desirable to a huge number of people. One of the models that contributed a lot to this is the Ioniq 5, which we are reviewing today. It is a model that stands out with its looks and convinces the buyer with its day-to-day performance. Table of Contents:… Read more…
Tesla won’t launch Model Y ‘refresh’ this year, Musk says
“No Model Y ‘refresh’ is coming out this year,” Musk said. Read more…
