The two US-based electric aircraft developers, Archer Aviation and Beta Technologies, have agreed to cooperate to introduce an interoperable charging system based on Beta’s charging technology. Archer has its eye set on India. Read more…
E.ON Drive Infrastructure purchases AC columns from Alfen
The Dutch charging hardware manufacturer has signed a four-year framework agreement with charging network operator E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) to supply AC stations for several European countries. Read more…
Which is it, already – is US EV demand slowing or growing?
Some media say EV demand is slowing, and other media claim there’s record demand. So what’s going on? ZETA’s Albert Gore and I chatted about it. More…
Why car drivers should LOVE seeing more people riding e-bikes
The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure. More…
Volkswagen is pausing EV production at its German plant again due to a lack of e-motors
Volkswagen’s EV production woes in Germany continue. Volkswagen announced it’s pausing EV production at its German plant due to a lack of electric motors. More…
Lucid Motors (LCID) introduces RangeXchange, offering vehicle-to-vehicle charging capabilities
Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable. More…
2023 Lexus RZ Gets $15,000 Lease Cash Discount, The Biggest One Yet
The new offer reduces the Lexus RZ 450e’s monthly lease payment to $499 a month â the same as the 2024 Lexus RX 350.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month
The Bao 5 SUV is available in three variants with a starting price of RMB 289,800 and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Read more…
Rivian makes progress with its second US production facility
Rivian has hired Arnhelm Mittelbach as Plant Manager for its second manufacturing facility currently under construction in the US state of Georgia. The carmaker hopes for a “formal groundbreaking ceremony in early 2024.” Read more…
Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVs
Hyundai is developing a new generation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, The Korea Herald reported this week. The automaker is undertaking a two-year joint venture with battery makers based in its home country of South Korea that aims to see development work on LFP batteries completed in 2024, and for the batteries to… More…
BMW i3 EV sequel won’t be an “outsider,” claims development boss
The BMW i3 electric car will get a successor, but without the “polarizing design” of the original, the automaker’s development boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News. “A lot of people liked it, but in the eyes of others the i3 was not a real BMW. A bit of an outsider in the classroom if you will,” Frank Weber said of the original i3… More…
Alleged Tesla Cybertruck Specs Leak. Here’s How It May Compare To The Competition
These unconfirmed specifications say the Cybertruck can tow more than the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Polestar Cuts Delivery, Profit Margin Forecast Even With Revenue And Sales Up
The company mentions “weakening global consumer demand particularly affecting the rate of EV adoption.”
Li Auto Q3 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Li Auto’s third-quarter results were somewhat mixed, with a strong outlook for fourth-quarter sales, according to Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Renowned Chain Maker KMC Now Making E-Bike Motors
Compleo presents its new HPC column – the eTower 200
Over a year ago, Compleo announced a new HPC product and presented a first customer. Now, the company – under new ownership – unveiled the eTower 200 charging station. Read more…
Global EV sales hit record in September, Tesla and BYD dominate
EV sales kept climbing in September, nearly 9.5 million plug-in models have found their new owners in 2023 so far, of which over 6.5 million are BEVs. That’s around 16% of all cars sold in 2023 and 12% share for the BEVs alone. The data comes from EV-Volumes by way of Jose Pontes. September saw a record 1,291,077 new passenger plug-in cars sold, of which the majority – 890,000 – were EVs. Breaking down the total numbers by individual models, it’s no surprise that Tesla Model Y dominates with 121,258 sales in September. BYD’s Yuan Plus (aka Atto 3) is the next EV in the list with 35,378,… More…
Archer Aviation plans to launch air taxi services in India operating up to 200 Midnight eVTOLs
Less than a month after announcing plans to implement commercial air taxi services in the UAE, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has signed a separate agreement with InterGlobe Enterprises to bring its zero-emissions aircraft mobility to India, pending regulatory approvals. More…
Nio Oct deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 5,875, ET5 Touring at 3,105
The ES6 remains the best-selling Nio model, but deliveries were down from September, while deliveries of the EC6 coupe SUV were up significantly. Read more…
GoFast to install HPC at Aldi Suisse stores
In Switzerland, fast-charging provider GoFast is installing HPC columns in around 150 of the current 240 Aldi Suisse stores. Installations are set to begin in summer 2024. Read more…
