Porsche has begun accepting reservations for the Macan EV in China, with the official launch set for April 25, the first day of the Beijing auto show. Read more…
Successful test of aircraft rim motor
Duxion Motors has successful ground tested its patented eJet Motor for electric aviation, writes Nick Flaherty. The successful ground testing of the scaled prototype at Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, included both low-speed and high-speed testing. Read more…
BYD launches production at its plant in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s president visited BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters on January 25, and together with the NEV maker’s chairman remotely witnessed the start of production at the plant. Read more…
Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power
For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. Read more…
Nio to waive some fees for using swap stations along highways during Chinese New Year holiday
Between February 8 and February 18, Nio owners who use battery swap stations along China’s highways will be exempt from service fees but will have to pay for electricity. Read more…
China’s solid-state battery planned capacity to exceed 128 GWh by 2025, analysts say
China already has 10 GWh of capacity for solid-state batteries, with more than 128 GWh planned for medium-term capacity, CITIC Securities said. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue pricing announced, deliveries start in March
Prices of the 2024 Honda Prologue have been finally unveiled. Starting at a reasonable $48,795 for the base model (including destination charge), this EV claims to offer a decent range of up to 476 km. However, there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Honda’s Prologue shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and while the Prologue might… Read more…
Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t
Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. That said, some of those Maserati vehicles in the pipeline, particularly the 100% electric ones, continue to face development hurdles. Meanwhile, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is in a battle with the Italian government over EV sales support. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT spotted with aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt
Kia’s sporty EV6 GT is getting a facelift. The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology.. Read more…
New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects
Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7 GW of new projects to its pipeline. Read more…
Voltage surge and transient suppression in EV chargers
Anything powered by an external source of electricity needs to be protected from voltage transients and surges, as it is not a question of whether such hazards will occur, but rather how often they will occur (and of what severity they will be). As might be expected, there are internationally agreed-upon regulations for surge and… Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue starts at $48,795, rated at 296 miles
Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, arrives at dealerships starting in March, the automaker confirmed Thursday, along with first official pricing for the model. As promised, the Prologue starts under $50,000. But for those who want all-wheel drive and a loaded version, it ranges nearly up to the $60,000 mark. In Single Motor… Read more…
Caterpillar shows off its first-ever underground electric mining truck
This week, Caterpillar successfully demonstrated a prototype of an all-new battery electric underground mining truck at its Australian proving grounds, making it the latest addition to a rapidly-growing portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous mining machines. Read more…
2024 Subaru Solterra gets faster charging and new upgrades for the same price
The 2024 Subaru Solterra is an upgrade over last year’s model with faster charging and more for the same starting price. Read more…
Summer Is Still Worse Than Winter For EV Chargers, Experts Say
The recent winter storms were rough for DC fast chargers. But the worst may be yet to come. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue Will Start At $47,000
The model will begin arriving at Honda dealerships in March. Read more…
Tesla Battery Energy Storage Deployment More Than Doubled In 2023
The solar deployment continued to fade. Read more…
MAN and ABB E-mobility announce R&D cooperation
European vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with ABB E-mobility to work together even more closely, particularly in the area of R&D. “Cooperation in the area of research and development is rather rare in our industry,” said Thomas Nickels, Senior VP of Engineering at MAN. “Together with ABB E-mobility,… Read more…
How did the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program do in its first full year?
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), part of the Inflation Reduction Act, has made $5 billion in federal funding available to build public EV charging stations. The program is administered at the state level, and the ultimate goal is to deploy 500,000 chargers along 75,000 miles of major US highways. The NEVI program will… Read more…
Camouflaged Smart HY11 spotted in China
One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its debut expected at the Beijing Auto Show, that question will be answered shortly. Smart HY11 is going… Read more…
