You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to operate legally on roads. For decades, the result of those regulations has helped spawn some of the most interesting and often cutest miniature vehicles in the world. Now, one Japanese automaker plans to bring its own kei car to the US. Meet the PUZZLE from HW ELECTRO. Read more…
Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Tesla has started bringing Cybertrucks to US showrooms ahead of the official production launch at the end of the month. Read more…
Fast charging network EVgo offers one-year deal to Hertz renters
DC fast charging network EVgo has announced a new deal with rental car company Hertz that offers drivers renting an electric car from any Hertz location in the US with discounts on charging for a year, with no subscription or session fees. EVgo is also following in Tesla’s footsteps and building prefabricated models for its charging sites. Read more…
The Wall Street Journal Tried 126 Non-Tesla DC Fast Chargers. It Didn’t Go Well
Payment and handshake issues were a bother, to say the least. Read more…
Cops Are Now Using E-Bikes To Chase Illegal E-Bikers
Talk about fighting fire with fire. Read more…
William Li’s full remarks on Nio opening battery swap network to partners
Nio will share its next-generation battery pack standard, the 800 V high-voltage, fast battery swap platform, with the entire industry, said William Li. Read more…
Parkland secures over $200 million from the CIB in Canada
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has made a 210-dollar financing deal with Parkland Corporation, a North American fuel retailer. It is for Parkland to expand its EV charging network across Canada, which could lead to up to 2,000 new charge points. Read more…
Tesla faces strike in Sweden
Although Tesla does not manufacture its vehicles in Sweden, the manufacturer’s electric cars are serviced in the country by more than 120 mechanics. These are now also being supported in their strike by dock workers who are refusing to unload Tesla vehicles. Read more…
Vanwall Vandervell S Plus comes with more power and more colors
Vanwall, a name with a rich racing history, has been making waves with its electric hatchback, the Vandervell S. Originally touted as a 580 horsepower powerhouse, the latest news from Vanwall is sure to get EV enthusiasts excited. The Vandervell S Plus is set to exceed expectations, packing up to 641 horsepower when it hits the road in Q1 2024. The company also revealed the hatchback is coming in six stunning colors, paying homage to its racing legacy.
Vanwall Racing Green, the first color option, is a nod to the brand’s illustrious past in motorsport. Beyond this iconic hue, buyers can… Read more…
Tozero sources battery scrap from Huayou Cobalt
The Munich-based battery recycling start-up Tozero has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Chinese company Huayou Recycling. The agreement stipulates that Huayou Recycling will supply battery waste to Tozero for its German pilot plant near Munich. Read more…
Nio to unveil 1st firm to use its battery swap system on Nov 21, report says
Nio is set to announce the first company that will use its battery swap system on November 21, and the company is in talks with four to five other companies for similar partnerships, said Nio CEO William Li, according to local media. Read more…
The remaining parts of Proterra Inc find a buyer in Phoenix Motorcars
Proterra electric buses will remain in circulation as Phoenix Motorcars announces the acquisition of Proterra Transit. The 10-million-dollar offer comes shortly after Volvo Group bought Proterra’s battery business. Read more…
General Motors takes control over BrightDrop
General Motors has fully integrated its previously independently operating electric commercial vehicle division BrightDrop into the Group. As part of the reorganization, the previous BrightDrop CEO Travis Katz is leaving the company. Read more…
CA: Joby pledges to create nearly 700 jobs in the eVTOL business
California has granted nearly ten million dollars to Joby Aviation. The Toyota-backed eVTOL start-up that holds contracts by the US Air Force says the grant will support its statewide expansion and job creation. Read more…
Closer look at Tromox’s new 55 MPH light electric motorcycle and e-dirt bike
The light electric motorcycle market has expanded far beyond that of the larger and flashier flagship electric sportbikes. While companies like Harley-Davidson, Zero, and Energica battle for market share of the electric equivalent of liter bikes, a dizzying array of companies have rolled out wave after wave of new, lighter electric motorcycles. One of the most interesting on the small-sized end of the market is Tromox. The company’s roots may be small, but the new MC10 electric motorbike is now pushing the brand into larger territory than ever before. Read more…
BYD to officially launch Song L on Dec 15, already gets over 11,000 pre-orders
BYD began pre-sales of the Song L on October 31, with a price range of RMB 220,000 to RMB 280,000 for the pre-sale. Read more…
BYD presents the Sea Lion 07 mid-class SUV coupé
BYD presented the Sea Lion 07 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The battery-electric SUV coupé is primarily intended to compete with the Tesla Model Y in terms of performance and price. Other, smaller offshoots are already in the works. Read more…
BYD & Huaihai move on plans for sodium-ion battery plant
BYD wants to produce sodium-ion batteries worth 30 GWh in China annually. Huaihai Holding Group is on board with the ten-billion-yuan venture which targets becoming the world’s largest supplier of SI batteries for small cars. Read more…
Chinese sodium battery maker Zoolnasm begins construction of its 1st production base
The planned annual capacity of Zoolnasm’s manufacturing facility includes 20 GWh of sodium-ion battery cells and 10 GWh of sodium-ion battery systems. Read more…
Tesla, Audi, and Nissan shine in winter range test
As winter blankets the landscape in a cold embrace, electric vehicle owners are bracing themselves for the inevitable reduction in their driving range. It’s a well-known fact that cold weather can put a damper on an EV’s range, but what may surprise you is that not all electric cars are created equal when it comes to managing winter range loss. Recent data from battery health and data startup Recurrent gathered from 10,000 EVs and 18 different models, sheds light on how various electric vehicles cope with the challenges of winter.
Before delving into the specifics, it’s important to… Read more…
