Britishvolt has entered into a development partnership with Aston Martin for electric car batteries. The aim is not only to maximise the performance of special cylindrical high-performance cells developed by Britishvolt for use in Aston Martin’s electric cars. Reports began surfacing about a month ago that Aston Martin was interested in cells from Britishvolt. However, […] More…
Ampler releases two new sleek-looking urban e-bikes that you’d never know are electric
Stylish urban electric bicycle company Ampler has just unveiled two all-new city e-bike models that offer both work and play options for urban riders. The new Ampler Juna is a relaxed comfort bike for cruising the city, while the new Ampler Axel offers a sportier, more responsive ride that is more likely to strike a chord with daily city commuters. More…
First Official Peek Inside VW ID. Buzz Reveals Colorful Cabin
See more of the electric van at the world premiere event scheduled for March 9 at 1 pm EST. More…
Chevy Dealers Gearing Up To Beat Tesla With Electric Trucks & SUVs
The chairman of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council backs GM’s plan to meet demand and surpass Tesla on EVs. More…
Making the cases for battery transport
As the EV industry grows, the logistics of moving major components – particularly batteries – between facilities has to be closely considered, argues Olivier Saada, business development manager for containers at battery transport packaging specialist Corplex (writes Peter Donaldson). EV batteries are considered dangerous goods and fragile items, and the company makes cases that are […] More…
Will Tesla Expand Its Original Factory In Fremont, California
Elon Musk has been hot and cold about California, but Tesla could use every bit of expansion that’s possible. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Reached 19% Market Share In January 2022
Kia Niro EV was the most registered electric car model. More…
VW goes ahead with $2 billion new factory to produce upcoming Trinity high-efficiency long-range electric car
Volkswagen has green-lighted a new $2.2 billion investment to build a new factory in Wolfsburg, Germany.. More…
Zelensky Invites Musk To Ukraine, More Starlinks Coming Too
More Starlink internet terminals shipments to the war-torn country were also confirmed during the same video call. More…
Nissan Puts Ariya’s e-4ORCE AWD Tech To Good Use Serving Ramen
Watch the e-4ORCE-powered tray robot serve bowls of noodles swiftly, without spilling a drop of soup. More…
Iveco & Forsee extend electric bus partnership
French battery manufacturer Forsee Power has extended the partnership it has had with Iveco France since 2013. Forsee Power will supply its new generation of battery pack type ZEN 42 for Iveco electric buses. These are said to have up to 20 per cent higher energy density than the previous ZEN 35 battery generation. According […] More…
Asian Petrolhead Tries Kia Bongo 3 Electric Pickup Truck
This is the new BEV version of the small Kia pickup that is sold around the world under many names. More…
BASF to build cathode material plant in Québec
BASF has announced its intention to produce cathode materials and recycle batteries in the Canadian province of Québec from 2025. To this end, the company has now signed an agreement that secures BASF a plot of land in Bécancour. According to the company, planning work for the project has already begun. Subject to the necessary […] More…
Chile to ban combustion motors by 2045
The government of Chile has adopted the national strategy for electromobility. In three stages between 2035 and 2045, different classes of vehicles are to be sold only with zero-emission propulsion. As the government explains in a statement, one of the main goals of the strategy is for all light and medium vehicles sold, all public […] More…
South Korea to strike PHEVs from subsidy list
The South Korean government wants to remove hybrid cars from its list of environmentally friendly cars from 2025 or 2026. This would mean that owners of cars with hybrid drives would no longer enjoy tax benefits and purchase bonuses. Instead, electric two-wheelers are to be promoted in future. For passenger cars, according to Deputy Prime […] More…
Volkswagen confirms plans for Trinity factory
Volkswagen’s supervisory board has given the go-ahead for plans to build a new electric car plant in the Warmenau district of Wolfsburg. The company says it will invest around two billion euros in the new factory, where the electric flagship Trinity will be built. The board had previously given the go-ahead for the project. Construction […] More…
Musk Calls On US To Pump More Oil And Gas In “Extraordinary Times”
Despite the negative effect such a move could have on Tesla, Musk says the dependence on Russian supply must be reduced. More…
China: Plug-In Car Sales More Than Doubled In January 2022
Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV is still strong at #1, but there are two BYD plug-in hybrids behind. More…
Norway: BEV Sales Improved But PHEVs Shrunk By 75% In February 2022
The top-selling models were Hyundai Ioniq 5, ahead of BMW iX and Audi Q4 e-tron. More…
Volkswagen Chooses Wolfsburg For $2.2 Billion EV Plant
Construction is set to begin in spring 2023. More…
