Porsche’s future EVs could borrow design elements from the Mission X concept. More…
Balancing Act: Porsche’s Upcoming EVs To Merge Radical Design With Heritage
Germany OKs Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, enabling hands-free driving
Ford Motor Company has announced that Germany is the next market where customers will gain access to its BlueCruise driver assistance technology. Following approval, Ford drivers in Germany can now take advantage of true hands-free driving on certain roadways. More…
This new all-electric luxury trailer is a 24-foot off-grid sanctuary
Pioneering luxury off-grid travel trailer company Living Vehicle released its newest HD24 model Tuesday. The new all-electric trailer boasts the same advanced features (like an all-solar roof) and capabilities as its flagship model, only in a smaller package. More…
Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says
Tesla battery degradation is not accelerated by frequent Supercharging, which was previously thought, according to an extensive new study. More…
Model 1 Sells 403 New Ford E-Transit Passenger Vans To CalVans
The fleet includes 9-person and 12-person passenger vans upfitted for different configurations and route needs by Forest River Bus. More…
Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle
Specialized’s dedicated value-oriented utility bike brand Globe has just launched its second model, a fast and powerful long tail cargo e-bike known as the Globe Haul LT. More…
ZeroAvia presents dedicated compressor for hydrogen aircrafts
Electric aircraft engine maker ZeroAvia has developed a high-performance air compressor specially designed for aviation fuel cell systems. The company claims it is the world’s first and supports fuel cell systems with up to 900 kW of power. ZeroAvia says the new component is “many times more powerful than any existing fuel cell compressors and […] More…
Some Colleges Are Banning E-Bikes And E-Scooters In Campus
Certain schools are citing safety and fire hazards as reasons to ban e-mobility devices altogether. More…
Seres teams up with Bosch in development cooperation
The Chinese electric car brand Seres has concluded a strategic cooperation agreement with Bosch China for the development of electric vehicles. Among other things, this involves safety and assistance systems, but also the electrification of the powertrain. According to the agreement, the cooperation between Seres Auto and Bosch China includes new material applications and component […] More…
Tesla makes Superchargers free in Europe for a day
Tesla is making all Superchargers free in Europe for a day in celebration of 10 years of Supercharging on the continent. More…
Designwerk goes to BeNeLux markets
The Swiss eMobility specialist Designwerk now also offers the complete electric truck portfolio in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – from dump trucks and low-floor vehicles to heavy-duty transporters. For the Volvo subsidiary based in Winterthur, the market entry in the Benelux countries means expansion to the north. Customers can choose from 18- to 50-tonne […] More…
Tesla range not degraded by frequent fast-charging, study finds
DC fast charging makes EV road trips practical, but owners are cautioned that frequent fast-charging can also cause battery degradation. That isn’t necessarily the case, a new study has found. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, studied fast charging on over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S. Cars that were fast-charged… More…
Ebusco to supply on shore power system to electrify inland vessels
Ebusco has received an order from Zero Emission Services (ZES) to supply charging technology to power zero-emission inland vessels. The Dutch company, of which Ebusco holds 40 per cent, sells swappable energy containers for ships. These so-called ZESpacks are used to power inland vessels and, when empty, can be swapped at an exchange and charging […] More…
Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 beat the extreme heat and then drove 2,000 km
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ long-range electric truck, the eActros 600, passed rigorous tests with flying colors in summer temperatures of up to 111F (44C).. More…
zepp.solutions to build fuel cell plant near Rotterdam
The Dutch fuel cell system developer and integrator zepp.solutions is receiving EU funding of around two million euros for the construction of a plant in the greater Rotterdam area, with which the company intends to increase its production to 1,000 fuel cell systems per year. According to zepp.solutions, the new factory will produce its Y50 […] More…
“You’d have to be crazy to buy an FCEV”
Even in Japan, there is growing dissatisfaction with hydrogen cars. Taking the example of MK West Group, an upmarket taxi firm operating in Kobe, a Bloomberg report reveals the actual cost of running fuel cell vehicles. The operator acquired two Toyota Mirai two months ago, primarily because of their short refuelling times. This appeared convenient […] More…
BYD delivers the first zero-emission double-deckers to Chile
BYD is adding weight to its foothold in Chile as it delivers the first electric double-decker buses to the country, claiming these were the only ones on the continent. The new EVs are, however, joining a considerable fleet of electric buses already in service. “In Chile, we have been pioneers in the implementation of electric […] More…
Ford Pro’s second-gen EV charger makes it easier for businesses to go electric
Ford Pro released its second-generation EV charger Tuesday, the Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp. The new EV charger is designed to simplify and improve the experience, making it easier than ever for fleets to go electric.. More…
Report: EVs now top 5% of new vehicle sales in 23 countries
EVs have surpassed at least 5% of new car sales in 23 countries, according to a new Bloomberg report. Much of that sales growth has happened in the past year, according to the report. Five more countries have 5% EV sales—which Bloomberg analysts consider a tipping point for mass adoption—than a year ago. And median EV sales were up 55%… More…
Tesco is running home deliveries with 500 electric vans
British supermarket chain Tesco has announced receiving its 500th electric van. It will run home deliveries for the company’s Sheffield Extra store, making it the first in Yorkshire to have a fully electric fleet. The Sheffield branch runs 14 electric vans, making 2,500 deliveries to customer’s homes each week. Tesco introduced its first EV home […] More…
