Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds
EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. More…
Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection
It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…
GM to expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bi-directional charging capabilities to all Ultium-based EVs
Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…
Review: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire sets a high bar, dresses down Plaid
If you haven’t noticed, there is a bit of a horsepower war going on with electric vehicles these days. The Porsche Taycan can be specced for 750 ponies. You can get over 800 hp in Rivian’s R1S SUV. Heck, the GMC Hummer EV delivers 1,000 horsepower. However, one that tops nearly everything is coming from an automaker that has some deep… More…
Maiden flight for Austrian electric training aircraft
Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft has completed the maiden flight of its all-electric eDA40 training aircraft at the company’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt. According to the company, the successful first flight is a major step towards certification. Sören Pedersen, Head of Flight Test at Diamond, was at the controls for the first flight, which took […] More…
BMW unveils i5 for the Chinese market
BMW has presented a special version of its 5 Series Sedan and the all-electric i5 for the Chinese market. Among other things, the China offshoots get a longer wheelbase, more space in the rear and specific design and equipment features. The 5 Series Sedan and the i5 for the Chinese market are produced at BMW […] More…
Fisker and Foxconn deal reportedly not finalized
A deal between Fisker and Foxconn for contract manufacturing of Fisker’s planned Pear EV has not been finalized, according to a recent TechCrunch report. “In the Foxconn deal specifically, we don’t yet have a final conclusion to this deal,” Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker said in an interview with TechCrunch on the sideline of an event in… More…
Motiv introduces Argo, a new kind of medium-duty electric truck
Motiv Power Systems, a 14-year veteran of the electric truck industry, has just announced Argo, a new medium-duty Class 4-6 truck designed from the ground up to be electric, available in 2024. More…
BrightDrop to launch sales in Mexico this year
General Motors’ label BrightDrop is eyeing its next big market. Following the US and Canada, Mexico is next to receive the company’s electric vans as BrightDrop targets fleet customers. The new market entry also marks the end of a challenging period for the GM brand. In Mexico, GM confirmed today that it intends to launch […] More…
Universal EV Chargers to install infrastructure in Illinois
The US American charging infrastructure provider Universal EV Chargers has announced the receipt of substantial grants to accelerate the installation of EV chargers throughout Illinois. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has awarded competitive grants to deploy 176 new DC fast charging ports at 44 strategic locations across the state. These grants are part of […] More…
Badar Khan to succeed Cathy Zoi as EVgo CEO
EVgo’s Board of Directors has appointed Badar Khan to succeed Cathy Zoi as Chief Executive Officer, effective on 9 November 2023. Zoi will retire as CEO and from the Board following an impactful career. Cathy Zoi oversaw a 957% increase in quarterly revenue since EVgo went public in 2021. Zoi did not disclose her reasons […] More…
Varta signs supply deal with SK Nexilis
The German battery manufacturer Varta plans to continue with the series production of battery cells for electric cars, using anode copper foil supplied by the South Korean company SK Nexilis. According to South Korean media reports, Varta will use SK Nexilis’ copper foil in a production plant for electric car battery cells with an annual […] More…
LGES and Huayou plan battery recycling plants in China
South Korean battery cell manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) announces a joint venture with Huayou Recycling, a subsidiary of Huayou Cobalt, to set up two battery recycling plants in China. A plant for the pre-treatment of battery scrap will be built in Nanjing, and one for the post-treatment in Quzhou, not far away. The locations […] More…
Samsung SDI to produce 46120 cells for BMW in Goed
Samsung SDI plans to expand its battery cell factory in Goed, Hungary, this year to produce large round cells with a diameter of 46 millimetres. BMW is said to be a future customer for these cells. That is what TheElec reports, citing unnamed sources. According to the report, BMW commissioned Samsung SDI to supply round […] More…
Despite Q2 losses, Lucid has secured funding until 2025
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors reports another quarterly loss of more than 700 million dollars, but sees the financing of its business secured until 2025. Meanwhile, the presentation of the electric SUV ‘Gravity’ is scheduled for November. As per the second quarter 2023 financials now released by Lucid, the company posted revenues of […] More…
Proterra files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The US electric bus and battery manufacturer Proterra has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is effectively an insolvency proceeding in self-administration for reorganisation. The company hopes to strengthen its financial position by recapitalising or selling business units. Proterra intends to continue its business operations during this process. “While our best-in-class EV and battery […] More…
CFO Kirkhorn leaves Tesla
Zachery Kirkhorn has stepped down as Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kirkhorn is leaving the company after 13 years, four of which he served as CFO, or “Master of the Coin,” as Tesla calls it. He will remain available to Tesla until the end of the year to “support a seamless transition.” His successor has […] More…
Lab allows customised validation
NI has developed a software-defined battery laboratory to speed up the validation of battery systems (writes Nick Flaherty).
The lab covers a battery’s lifecycle from r&d to validation, production, second life and re-manufacturing by using different software loads. More…
GM’s BrightDrop continues North American expansion by bringing its electric vans to Mexico
GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery business BrightDrop has added a third North American territory to its coverage map – Mexico. The e-delivery specialist shared details of its latest market expansion this evening, which will soon include sales of its two all-electric vans to the South. More…
