New battery chemistries using niobium oxide in the cathode active materials are nearing completion in Asia, according to CBMM, a niobium manufacturer and seller. Since 2019, CBMM has seen a 500% increase in niobium oxide exports to fulfill demand for new uses for EV battery cathodes. The company expects sales to reach 1,000 tons in… Read more…
Mercedes CTO says solid-state batteries may not be necessary
Solid-state battery technology is widely expected to be the next big thing in the EV world, as it promises higher energy density, lower cost and more safety than current Li-ion designs. However, Mercedes Chief Technology Officer Markus Schäfer recently voiced a contrarian view, saying that solid-state batteries “may not be necessary,” thanks to developments in… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Aero Wheel Covers Are Chewing Into Tire Sidewalls
The Cybertruck’s fancy Goodyear tires are being chewed up by its wheel covers. Here’s what’s happening next. Read more…
Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford provided an update on Wednesday on its plans to adopt the Tesla charge port for future EVs and to allow current and recent EV models to charge on the Tesla Supercharger network. To the latter point, Ford revealed that the accessory adapters needed to get drivers of current and recent American Ford EVs on-network with Supercharging will be… Read more…
ChargeHub and Parkopedia join forces on charging in USA and Canada
Parking service provider Parkopedia is partnering with North American EV roaming hub operator ChargeHub. Read more…
Yana Fayer appointed Electrify America CFO
Electrify America announced the appointment of Yana Fayer to the position of chief financial officer. Fayer has over 15 years of finance and accounting experience across energy, asset management, retail, and construction industries. Read more…
Tesla drops Model Y price in Canada, now access up to $12,000 rebate in Quebec
Tesla has dropped the price of the two base Model Y trims in Canada, which now means buyers of the popular Model Y AWD could get up to $12,000 in rebate in Quebec. Read more…
Tesla’s latest ‘million vehicle safety recall’ is about font sizes
Tesla is having to “recall” over 2 million vehicles, but again, the fix is just a software update and this time, it’s about font sizes. Seriously. Read more…
Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform
Hyundai announced a new deal with Iveco Group to supply an all-electric van based on its global eLCV platform. The Iveco-badged electric van will be Hyundai’s first export to use its new EV platform. Read more…
Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]
If you’ve been inside a Rivian R1T or R1S, you could argue they’re pretty well equipped to handle off-road terrain and are already reasonably customizable with add-ons. However, a custom truck specialist in Florida has reimagined the Rivian pickup for “Apocalyptic” level performance with an entirely customized exterior complete with LED lights, a roll cage, and even Kevlar paint.. Read more…
Kia U.S. All-Electric Car Sales Increased 57% In January 2024
The Kia EV9 outsold the EV6 last month. Read more…
Here are the three flagship colors of the Renault 5
The relentless teaser campaign for the upcoming Renault 5 EV continues. So far, we’ve seen a prototype at Roland Garros, some design details along with pricing and battery capacity, as well as a teaser video. Today, it’s time for colors. Renault revealed the three “flagship colors” for the upcoming car. The use of the word “flagship” implies there may be… Read more…
Hyundai Starts 2024 With 77% Year-Over-Year BEV, PHEV U.S. Sales Increase
Hyundai’s all-electric and car sales increased by 42% year-over-year. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Falls Short In Norwegian Winter EV Range Test
All the cars in the test were below their advertised figures, but the Model 3 fell short by almost 30%. Read more…
Mercedes opens further HPC charging parks in China
Mercedes-Benz has put a number of additional fast-charging locations in China into operation. The first Mercedes Charging Hubs in Europe and the USA have also been online for several weeks. Read more…
Ehang launches autonomous air taxi for 300,000 euros
In China, starting this coming April, it will be possible to buy an autonomous electric flying taxi – an unmanned arial vehicle (UAV) able to carry passengers – for the equivalent of around 300,000 euros. Chinese manufacturer Ehang has now officially announced a recommended retail price of 2.39 million yuan for its autonomous electrically powered two-seater passenger drone EH216-S, which will be available from April 1, 2024. Read more…
Volvo ends Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles
Volvo will stop funding Polestar and is considering a move that could give parent Geely greater control of the EV brand, Reuters reported Thursday. The news comes after Polestar announced that it missed already-reduced 2023 delivery targets. The brand’s shares are also down 83% since it went public in June 2022 via a merger with a special purpose… Read more…
Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. Nearly 83% of those surveyed said the federal government was pushing too… Read more…
BYD and FAW’s joint battery project goes into production
FAW-FinDreams has a total planned capacity of 45 GWh, and will be able to provide blade batteries for nearly 600,000 vehicles when fully operational. Its initial production capacity is 15 GWh. Read more…
ElectricBrands files for insolvency under self-administration
The German electric vehicle developer ElectricBrands has filed for insolvency under self-administration – and is aiming to “completely reorganise the company” with this step. The company, based in Eppertshausen, says it is about to launch its lightweight electric vehicles on the market. Read more…
