Robotic charging specialist Rocsys has signed an order of agreement with marine terminal operator SSA Marine to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems. The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. The project is partially funded by a $50 […] More…
VW, Audi Stop Offering Some PHEVs Due To Russia – Ukraine Conflict
The move is temporary, but the manufacturers didn’t say when the order books would be opened again. More…
Honda releases first-production electric motorcycle, but its CRF-E2 comes with a small catch
We’ve watched Honda play around with prototype electric motorcycles as well as electric scooters for years. Now we’re finally getting an initial look at the first-production Honda electric motorcycle. But there’s a distinct chance that your kids may be more interested in the Honda CRF-E2 than you. More…
Kia EV6 RWD Almost As Fast As EV6 AWD In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge
But wait… shouldn’t it be the other way around? More…
Onto orders 700 electric cars from Vauxhall
The British electric car subscription service Onto has ordered another 700 electric cars for its fleet. The cars in question are 700 Corsa-e and Mokka-e from Vauxhall that can now be booked via Onto. Stellantis says that the Corsa-e and Mokka-e are scheduled for delivery in March and April. Onto has chosen the models with […] More…
Global Plug-In Car Sales: Chinese Models Dominate Top 20 In January 2022
The Tesla Model Y was #1, but the Tesla Model 3 weakened. More…
Porsche Taycan Production Halted Due To Components Shortage
The parts supply issue spreads in Europe to more brands. More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Asks Judge To Block SEC Subpoena
The CEO claims the SEC is relentlessly trying to limit his freedom of speech. More…
GM launches pilot program to use EVs for home backup power, teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup for it
GM announced today the launch of a pilot program with PG&E in California to test the use of electric vehicles for home backup power. More…
More EVs likely means less pollution from utilities, not more: Here’s why
There are some ill-informed opinion pieces suggesting that the more EVs that are put to use, the more we’ll need to tap into dirtier power sources in order to meet demand. But as a recent RMI report suggests, that’s not true—because relatively simple tech like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth loads and help utilities… More…
Allan Paterson
On the home straight Britishvolt’s head of r&d tells Rory Jackson how his experience in battery cell technology has led to him being involved in setting up the UK’s first gigafactory In high-tech industries such as the EV world, supply chain resilience is now regarded as a strategic imperative, and many nations now push for […] More…
Gogoro & ProLogium presents lithium-ceramic solid-state battery
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro has unveiled a prototype lithium ceramic solid-state battery for two-wheel battery swapping. The prototype, jointly developed by Gogoro and solid-state battery specialist ProLogium Technology, integrates with Gogoro’s existing vehicles and battery swap network. The prototype presented looks unspectacular due to its integration into the battery exchange network; it can only be […] More…
Motiv Medium-Duty EV Drives 150+ Miles Hauling 3 Tons Of Payload
That’s thanks to two Aries LFP battery packs totaling 156 kWh supplied by Our Next Energy (ONE). More…
Mazda presents the hybrid crossover CX-60
Mazda is launching its first model with a plug-in hybrid drive, the CX-60. Pre-orders for the CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV are now possible at prices starting at £43,950, with deliveries expected in autumn. Mazda first announced the PHEV crossover in October 2021, at which time a larger seven-seater called the CX-80 was mentioned alongside the five-seater […] More…
Volkswagen ID Buzz World Premiere: Watch The Live Stream Here Today
The long-awaited Buzz reveal livestream will start at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (7:00 PM CET). More…
China’s February NEV sales rise by 189%
In February, 317,000 New Energy Vehicles were sold in China. Compared to the same month last year, sales increased by 189 per cent. The ratio of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars within the NEV category remained nearly constant. While the 317,000 sales represent a 24.1 per cent decline from the 412,000 units sold in January […] More…
Renault Trucks to add two electric trucks to lineup by 2023
Renault Trucks is expanding its electric portfolio and has announced the market launch of two new 44-tonner models for the first quarter of 2023: the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for long-distance transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for construction site transport. Plans are also underway for another freight-carrying electric truck. The new models will […] More…
Shocking Supercharger overcharge
The owner of a Tesla Model 3 in China was astonished when, after a relatively short stay at a Supercharger station, he suddenly faced a bill charging 3,846,306 yuan, or about $600,000. To add insult to injury, the drivers’ vehicle was also banned from using the Superchargers. The fault was apparently a software error. cnevpost.com More…
Aston Martin And Britishvolt To Develop High-Performance Batteries
The bespoke high-performance cylindrical battery cell technology will be used in Aston Martin’s first battery electric vehicle in 2025. More…
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids sells out in less than a day (again) after the electric ATV briefly restocked
Even though you can’t buy an actual Tesla Cyberquad yet, your kids can already get a half-sized version. Or at least they could have if they were quick, since Tesla and Radio Flyer’s co-developed Cyberquad for Kids only briefly returned to being in stock before immediately selling out again. More…