Musk reportedly said during the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang that Tesla opposes decoupling from China. More…
Elon Musk Meets Chinese FM, Reaffirms Tesla’s Commitment To China
A new Range Rover electric SUV is coming to rival the Porsche Macan EV
British luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is transforming its lineup amid the industry’s shift to electric vehicles. Its latest plans include an electric successor to the Range Rover Velar, a stylish and functional rival to the upcoming Porsche Macan EV.. More…
Many Tesla Cybertruck Job Positions Opening At Giga Texas
If the Tesla Cybertruck really is coming soon, Tesla will need to quickly fill a number of new positions. More…
Yes, it’s actually National E-bike Day. Here’s how an electric bike can benefit you
I know it feels like there’s a National Anything Day just about every day. And believe it or not, it’s National E-bike Day today. As we celebrate this fun new holiday, it’s important to remember the impact our daily choices has on the environment. One of the most significant ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to reevaluate our means of transportation. In recent years, electric bicycles have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars and personal vehicles.. More…
Rolly-Royce to commence Spectre production this autumn
Rolls-Royce has announced that it will start manufacturing its long-awaited Spectre electric coupé in September. It expects prices for the luxury EV to exceed half a million euros on average while noting record demand. During the European debut of the Spectre at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös revealed to […] More…
Powertrain testing
The growing shift towards electric and other forms of powertrains is being mirrored by changes in the services from test providers. The state of the market for EV powertrain testing could be seen as buoyant at the moment, as the automotive industry transitions from IC… More…
BorgWarner to invest in Mexican site
US automotive supplier BorgWarner is investing an undisclosed amount in its Ramos Arizpe Campus in Mexico. The move will create some 280 new jobs. The company plans to “produce innovative battery cooling plates destined for a carmaker’s next generation of electric vehicles” at the site. Joe Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and […] More…
Range Rover Velar To Transform Into Redesigned EV By 2025
Yet another luxurious, off-road-ready SUV is going to arrive as a fully electric model sooner rather than later. More…
EV startup Aehra plans to emphasize efficiency, battery repairability
There is no shortage of EV startups looking to challenge established automakers, but Milan-based Aehra is taking a different approach. Aehra unveiled its first model, an SUV, last October, plans to unveil a sedan in June, and aims to start deliveries of both in 2025 in markets potentially including North America, Europe, China, and the Middle… More…
New charging parks at airports in Finland and Lithuania
Lithuania and Finland are increasing the number of charging options for electric cars at airports. At the Lithuanian airports of Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga, around 170 new charging points for electric vehicles will be installed in the coming years. According to the announcement by the airport operator LTOU, these will mainly be AC chargers, but […] More…
GM’s Quirky Baojun Yep Mini EV Goes On Sale For Just $11,300
The mini electric SUV features a rear exterior display to communicate with other road users, a refrigerated frunk, and boxy styling. More…
Vestas drives fleet electrification with Ford Pro in North America
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has opted for electric pickup trucks by Ford to enter its service fleet in North America. The order of over 300 F-150 Lightning EVs will make up a large portion of the company’s vehicles there and includes access to charging. In North America, Vestas’ service fleet comprises around 1,850 vehicles; with […] More…
Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3
Elon Musk is in China meeting with government officials, and Tesla CEO’s visit is sparking rumors of a FSD Beta release in China and of the new Model 3. More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk May Head To China This Week To Meet With Officials
Musk hasn’t been to China since January 2020, when he danced on stage at the delivery event at Giga Shanghai. More…
Elon Musk “Rejuvenated” At Tesla, According To Analyst
The analyst sees the new Twitter CEO appointment as promising on top of Musk’s recent statements at Tesla’s shareholder meeting. More…
Startup plans first EV designed and engineered in Africa
Startup Atlas E-Mobility Group on Thursday announced plans to launch what it claims will be the first EV designed and engineered in Africa. Headquartered in London, but with development and production facilities in Morocco, Atlas aims to start producing vehicles in 2026, initially for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with a wider release in… More…
Manz joins Customcells Group
Manz AG becomes a shareholder of the Customcells Group. The German engineering company is taking a rather unusual route – through its investment in the subsidiary Customcells Tübingen GmbH. For about a year, Manz has held a 40 per cent stake in the subsidiary, which develops battery cells in Tübingen, Germany, and plans to manufacture […] More…
Italian authorities get funding to procure Rampini buses
Italy’s bus maker Rampini has won a tender from the procurement agency Consip to supply up to 280 zero-emission buses. The contract will come into force this June, allowing public administrations to buy a Rampini e-bus with or without specific adaptations. Specifically, this concerns the Ramoni Eltron model, an 8-metre battery-electric bus. Configurations include two […] More…
ACC opens battery factory in France
Automotive Cells Company (ACC), a battery cell joint venture by Stellantis, Total and Mercedes-Benz, inaugurated its first factory in France. However, the “Grand Opening” of the ACC Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau/Douvrin in the Hauts-de-France region is not synonymous with commissioning, which will take place later this year. ACC says it has a production area of more […] More…
Amsterdam’s growing e-bus fleet will charge smarter
Amsterdam’s public transit operator GVB is extending smart charging technology across its depots in the Dutch capital. Using technology by The Mobility House, GVB will charge its growing electric bus increasingly intelligently before the year’s end. In concrete terms, GVB targets intelligent charging over 159 electric buses at 190 DC charge points equipped with the […] More…
