German powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies has signed a long-term supply agreement with US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi for silicon carbide products worth €1.75 billion over ten years to secure supply capacity as e-mobility ramps up. The cooperation between Vitesco Technologies and Onsemi takes place on several levels. On the one hand, there is the above-mentioned supply […] More…
Spanish Company Niche Mobility Showcases New ADTS E-Bike System
The e-bike system continuously changes gear ratios for optimized power delivery. More…
Japanese Automakers Fail Miserably: Tesla & BYD Lead EV Space (Report)
A new report breaks down the world’s EV leaders, transitioners, and laggards, and we find it compelling. More…
Enter Right Now For Chance To Win Ford Mustang Mach-E GT With BBS Wheels, Carbon Wing
The prize pack includes the FLO Home X5 charger. More…
Stellantis CEO Admits To The Need For More US Battery Factories
We knew this was coming years ago, and now some companies are trying to play catch up. To produce EVs, you need lots of batteries. More…
Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions
A new study from the American Chemical Society provides a reminder that tailpipes aren’t the only source of harmful vehicle emissions. The study suggests that wiper fluid could be a significant source of emissions, one that will become a bigger part of the vehicle fleet’s overall carbon footprint as EV adoption increases. That’s because wiper… More…
ABB presents efficient ship drive system ‘Dynafin’
ABB has presented a new electric drive system concept for significantly more efficient ships under the name Dynafin. The system dispenses with a traditional propeller – and is instead designed to mimic the “movements of a whale’s tail”. Dynafin includes an electric main drive system that drives a large wheel rotating at a moderate 30-80 […] More…
Ford’s Partnership With Tesla Threatens GM, Others: Here’s How
Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC he thinks “GM and others are going to have a big choice to make.” More…
Faraday Future FF 91 Launch Edition Model Priced From $309,000
The EV startup plans to make 300 units of the $309,000 FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance launch edition. More…
BYD-Castrosua presents first electric city bus
BYD has presented the first electric bus jointly developed with the Spanish chassis builder Castrosua. Both companies signed a manufacturing partnership last year. The first units of the electric bus will soon be in use in Spain. The BYD-Castrosua electric city bus is twelve metres long and offers space for up to 92 passengers. It […] More…
Tesla Cleared In NHTSA Investigation Regarding In-Car Gaming Feature
The investigation began in late 2021 after videos surfaced showing games could be played even while the car was on the move. More…
Great Wall Motor to build EV plant in Europe
The Chinese manufacturer Great Wall wants to build cars in Europe in the future and is also looking at Germany. But other countries in Eastern Europe are probably also in the running. At this stage, different concepts for the European factory are also still being examined. “The eastern German states could come into question,” says […] More…
ICCT e-mobility transition ranking shows Tesla and BYD in lead
A new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses how effectively the world’s 20 largest automakers are transitioning to electric vehicles. At the top of the ranking is Tesla, followed by Chinese manufacturer BYD, which is catching up fast. The manufacturer assessment on the electric drive system turnaround is the first of […] More…
Einride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks
Autonomous EV freight developer Einride is doing everything it can to become a globally recognized name in zero-emission commercial vehicle technologies. Today, the company announced a signed memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) to deploy Einride’s full electric and autonomous freight portfolio across over 550 km.. More…
Foothill Transit grows fuel-cell-electric bus fleet
Foothill Transit, a public transport agency serving the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys in Southern California, is furthering its sustainability efforts with the introduction of Axess EVO-FC buses to its fleet. Manufacturer ElDorado National (ENC) will produce the buses in Riverside, CA. ENC is a subsidiary of REV Group and has been focussing on zero-emission […] More…
Allego to install 1,500 charge points at furniture stores in Germany
Allego will install 1,500 charge points at furniture stores by the Porta Group. The German family business, which includes outlets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has opted for a mix of 50 and 150 kW chargers accessible to customers and third parties alike. According to Allego, the order includes charging stations for 123 Porta […] More…
Faraday Future officially launches the FF 91
Faraday Future has announced the official market launch of its debut model FF 91. The price is now also known: The currently cheapest version starts at $249,000 (€233,000), and the limited top model is significantly more expensive. The electric car startup is asking an impressive 309,000 US dollars (289,400 euros) for the FF 91 2.0 […] More…
Nio Receives Nearly 30,000 Pre-Orders In 3 Days For All-New ES6: Report
The second-generation all-electric SUV is quite the attraction in China, it seems. More…
Octopus funds charging network in Northern Ireland with £50 mn
Weev, the Belfast-based startup on a mission to bring better charging to Northern Ireland, has received a funding boost. Octopus Investments, part of the Octopus Energy Group, is investing up to £50 million and says the capital was to address the shortage of charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland. In its funding announcement, Octopus states EV […] More…
Stellantis considers building further battery factories in the US
Stellantis is planning one or two additional battery factories in the USA, as no less a person than Group CEO Carlos Tavares explained. The US Inflation Reduction Act has created “very favourable” investment conditions in the country. Tavares told reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the first ACC Gigafactory in France. Stellantis will […] More…
