Nio has launched a new edition of its ES6 in China. The ES6 is the company’s best-selling model on the Chinese market and has now been converted to the new NT 2.0 platform. In February this year, Nio said it would be phasing out the models based on the first generation of its electric car […] More…
2023 Rivian R1T: Prices And Estimated Range Of 17 Configurations
The top version is promised to offer 400 miles of range. More…
New NIO ES6 Small Electric SUV Arrives With Cushy, Tech-Heavy Cabin
The second generation of the Chinese EV maker’s least expensive electric SUV has officially launched in China. More…
Tesla Stock Could Surge 1,030% To $2,000 By 2027, Says Analyst
Tesla aims to launch a ride-hailing business with the help of its vision and AI-based Full Self-Driving technology. More…
Mercedes-AMG Teams Up With Micro Mobility Systems AG For New E-Scooter
A stylish and techie two-wheeler for in-city escapades. More…
BMW Determined To Beat Tesla At Its Own Game, BEVs Are Top Priority
BMW North America boss is confident the automaker’s BEV share will “more than double” this year in the US. More…
See What A VW ID.4 Owner Thinks About The Toyota bZ4X
She never drove an electric Toyota before, but says she likes the brand in general. More…
Volvo EX30 claims lowest-ever carbon footprint for brand
Volvo says its upcoming EX30 electric SUV will have the lowest carbon footprint of any of its production models to date. Scheduled to debut June 7, with orders and pre-orders in some markets on the same date, the EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs—which both boast… More…
India: Uber Green launches in three major citites
Ride-hailing company Uber will launch its Uber Green service in three cities in India starting this June, namely bringing the EV-only option to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Uber also shared a slew of new EV partnerships in India. Staying with Uber Green, the service allows customers to request an electric vehicle to pick them up. […] More…
Infineon heads semiconductor project with gallium nitride
The new EU research project ALL2GaN, led by Infineon Austria, aims to exploit the energy-saving potential of highly efficient power semiconductors made of gallium nitride (GaN) so that they can be easily and quickly integrated into many applications. The project name ALL2GaN stands for “Affordable smart GaN IC solutions for greener applications”. Infineon expects to […] More…
Musk Has Tesla Succession Plan, Board Aware Of His Recommendation
Tesla’s CEO did not say who is on his list of potential successors, though. More…
LEVC adds range to its TX and VN5
In the UK, LEVC has announced an enhancement for its TX taxi and VN5 light van. Both vehicles are to benefit from a larger and more efficient battery. The 34.6 kWh unit upgrades LEVC’s eCity powertrain, offering increased capacity (up from 31 kWh) and greater efficiency. The electric-only range for the TX is now 78 […] More…
Future Stellantis EVs: Better range vs. weight with lithium-sulfur cell tech?
Ask futurists which materials have the potential to make our lives better in all sorts of ways, and odds are the resulting shortlist will include graphene. Graphene has become a bit of a buzzword for startups in a range of areas, and it takes center stage in Lyten’s lithium-sulfur EV batteries. An undisclosed investment from Stellantis… More…
Stellantis invests in lithium-sulfur tech to promote low-cost, US-sourced EV batteries
On Thursday, Stellantis revealed a new investment in Lyten, an advanced materials company and pioneer behind lithium-sulfur EV battery tech. More…
SK On gathers another 880 million euros
SK On, the battery division of the South Korean company SK Innovation, has secured further capital for its global expansion. SK On has now managed to well exceed its targeted investment amount of 4 trillion won with the addition of this latest financing round. This most recent investment round includes investments of 1.05 trillion won […] More…
Tata to pick the UK over Spain for new battery plant
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors appears to have opted for the UK to construct its planned battery cell factory. Previous plans for Europe saw Tata also eyeing Spain, yet the latest BBC reports consider talks in Britain well advanced, including a location. The BBC expects Tata and the UK government to finalise the deal, […] More…
Candela C-8 Polestar Edition Debuts As $450,000 Electric Boat That “Flies” Over Water
It’s powered by a 69-kWh battery pack from the Polestar 2. More…
Volkswagen’s Elli adjusts charging tariffs Europewide
Volkswagen’s energy subsidiary, Elli, is set to change tariffs with higher prices coming in from June. This adjustment will affect not only Elli customers but also the charging fees of VW brands. We have learned that prices across the board are rising, including the previously affordable Ionity rates. The unexpected price hike for Elli customers, […] More…
One of the best-designed electric scooters in the world finally comes to the US
Last summer I had the chance to test out the European designed and manufactured electric scooter Äike T at its world debut launch. As one of the first-ever test riders, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But after checking it out and doing my first few parking lot donuts, I knew this would be something special. Now nearly a year later, the Äike T is finally coming to the US via a new subscription service known as Tempo. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Was “A Tough Product To Design,” Says Elon Musk
It’s even harder to build, according to the company’s CEO. More…
