The US government has moved ahead to maintain nationwide charging infrastructure. It has awarded nearly $150 million to 24 recipients in 20 states. The grants will help repair or replace about 4,500 EV charging ports. Read more…
Hamburg mayor gives up electric company car due to insufficient range
Hamburg’s mayor Peter Tschentscher is swapping his fully electric company car for a plug-in hybrid. According to a media report, this is because the range in cold weather is so low that it is not enough for a trip to Berlin and back. Read more…
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: First fully electric Jeep arrives fall 2024
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday. The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the Wagoneer S was first shown in concept form in September 2022 as one of three production-bound EVs, alongside the European-market Avenger and the more… Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets an available Bronze Appearance Package, as well as some performance upgrades, for the new model year. The appearance package includes a bronze grille, badging, and 20-inch wheels. It’s available with Shadow Black, Star White Metallic, and new-for-2024 Eruption Green paint colors. Ford said a Mach-E GT with this… Read more…
Ruff Cycles’ New Lil’Buddy Edge Is A Charming Moto-Inspired E-Bike
The German e-bike brand wants to appeal to a wider audience with its most affordable model yet. Read more…
Leapmotor secures $84.3 million strategic investment from local govt funds
This is the latest investment Leapmotor has received after announcing a 1.5 billion euro investment from Stellantis on October 26, with the subscription price a 70 percent premium to its closing price in Hong Kong today. Read more…
Cold Weather Charging Woes, Rideshare Drivers Hog Stations, Cybertruck Called A Dud
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Tesla Cybertruck Owners Who Drove 10,000 Miles Say Range Is 164 To 206 Miles
Also, the charging speeds are below par, but on the flip side, the sound system is awesome and the car is “a dream to drive.” Read more…
Eve Energy to build energy storage plant in Malaysia
Eve Energy plans to set up an energy storage company in Malaysia and acquire new land parcels to begin construction of an energy storage plant. Read more…
GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs
General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years. Read more…
Rivian R1S now available for leasing in the US
The Rivian R1S is now officially available for lease in the US and not just purchased. This means that customers can benefit from the full $7,500 tax credit that is unavailable when purchasing the battery-powered SUV. Read more…
More EVs than diesels sold in the EU over 2023
According to the industry association ACEA, more than 1.5 million electric cars will be newly registered in the EU in 2023, 37% more than in 2022. New diesel registrations will lag behind. The most popular model across all drive systems was the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Lotus Emeya electric sedan goes on sale in China starting from €87,600
The Lotus Emeya has officially made its debut in China. With a starting price of €87,360, this electric powerhouse is not cheap, but it certainly has a lot to offer. The second EV from Lotus, after the Eletre SUV, Emeya comes in four trim levels, including a top-of-the-range Emeya R+ with 675 kW of power, 985 Nm of torque, and… Read more…
Xpeng has solid new models pipeline for 2024-2025, says BofA
The Xpeng brand will have a total of 10 models based on the SEPA 2.0 platform, many of which will be launched in 2024-2025. The Mona project’s A-class sedan is scheduled for launch in the second half of the year. Read more…
BYD to manufacture EVs in Indonesia
BYD is looking to build an electric car factory in Indonesia. At least that is what Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on the occasion of BYD’s market entry in the Southeast Asian country. Read more…
Daimler Trucks selects Mississippi site for new battery factory
Daimler Truck and its partners in the USA have chosen the spot for their joint battery cell factory. Marshall County in Mississippi will see building works commence before Daimler Truck, Paccar, and Cummins’ Accelera business begin producing batteries in 2027. Read more…
Wagoneer S will be the first all-electric Jeep
With the Avenger, Jeep already has an electric model on offer, but the electric version is only available in Europe (alongside petrol and hybrid models). Stellantis has now given an initial preview of the first all-electric model, which will also be available worldwide. Read more…
Propella begins shipping its new low-cost, torque sensor commuter electric bike
The Propella 9S Pro V2, unveiled late last year, is one of only a few low-cost torque sensor-enabled electric bikes to reach the market. And now the new model is officially shipping to customers. Read more…
Chinese startup Newrizon begins exporting battery swap-enabled electric trucks to Middle East
Newrizon, founded by a former Nio senior vice president, announced in February 2023 that it had secured more than RMB 100 million in Series B+ funding from Nio Capital. Read more…
Amprius rolls out high-density SiCore batteries with extended cycle life
Amprius Technologies, a manufacturer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, has unveiled its new SiCore product platform, with the aim of revolutionising electric mobility.
The company has also branded its existing silicon nanowire platform, SiMaxx, with its current product range of up to 500 Wh/kg and 1,300 Wh/L energy density. Read more…
