ChargePoint today announced a new suite of fleet software solutions. Designed for mixed fuel and all-electric fleets, the software shall support managers to streamline their operations and lower their total cost of ownership when transitioning to e-mobility. Read more…
Audi delays Q6 e-tron launch until next year
Audi will no longer present its Q6 e-tron this year as previously planned. In a media report, Audi has confirmed that the electric SUV will probably not be presented until March 2024. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Sees Record Profit In Q3, Keeps Its EV Plans On Track
The news comes after Ford and General Motors delayed or abandoned some of their electric vehicle production goals. More…
Japan Mobility Show, Toyota Electric Truck, GM’s EV Delays And Setbacks
Plus we talk about Mazda’s Iconic SP and present some Tesla Cybertruck info. More…
US: Genesis Electric Car Sales Hit New Record In September And Q3 2023
The brand’s electrification heads toward a 10 percent share. More…
New HeyBike Mars 2.0 Promises Practicality And Go-Anywhere Fun
A powerful motor, quick-folding frame, and fat tires are just a few of the Mars 2.0’s defining features. More…
Toyota FT-Se electric sports concept to go in production after 2026
Toyota’s newly unveiled FT-Se Concept captured a significant slice of the limelight at the Tokyo Mobility Show. With its sleek design and the promise of a possible electric “manual” transmission, it’s no wonder the car sparks excitement. And things got more exciting now that Hideaki Iida, the brains behind the FT-Se’s design and project manager for Toyota’s GR (Gazoo Racing) Design Group, dropped some hints about the car’s future. During an interview at the show, he divulged that the FT-Se shares its battery pack with the Lexus LF-ZC, a model officially slated for production in 2026. … More…
Hertz slows down on EV plans
The car rental company’s EV fleet is expanding slower than planned. Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr cites Tesla price cuts and another more unexpected reason. Read more…
BP orders superchargers from Tesla
For the first time, Superchargers will be installed in a Tesla-external charging network: BP has ordered 100 million US dollars worth of Supercharger hardware, including CCS adapters, in an unprecedented deal. Read more…
Tender: Budapest to procure 50 electric buses
The Hungarian capital expects another 50 electric buses by 2025. The Budapest Transport Authority BKK has now published the corresponding tender. Read more…
QuantumScape solid-state cell reaches 1,000+ cycles in tests
Solid state battery firm QuantumScape shows promising progress in cell tests. The Volkswagen partner writes in its current quarterly report that the best-performing prototype A0 cell has exceeded its own performance targets and those of any other automotive battery cell, but challenges remain. Read more…
Renault announces 200 kW electric drive for 2027
Renault is working with Valeo to develop a new motor for 800-volt electric cars. The engine, named E7A, is currently in the prototype stage and is due to be launched on the market in 2027. Read more…
GKN Automotive unveils new off-the-shelf electric drive unit concept
GKN Automotive has unveiled a plug-and-play e-drive concept designed for niche EV players and conversion companies.
GKN says the eCrate concept is the basis for a cost-effective modular e-drive system using market-proven technology in an off-the-shelf format. More…
USA: Daimler Truck commences medium-duty electric truck deliveries
Daimler Truck North America has commenced series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck, and says clients have already lined up. Its sister brand, Rizon, also delivers good news. Read more…
B-ON introduces new electric transporter ‘Pelkan’
The StreetScooter successor company B-ON presented a preview of the first representative of a new family of electric delivery vehicles at the Japan Mobility Show. The Pelkan is scheduled to celebrate its world premiere and go on sale next year. Read more…
Tesla slightly increases Model Y price – breaking trend
Tesla has increased the price of its popular Model Y Long Range today – bucking a trend that has been worrying investors. More…
GM’s Ultium Cells Plant In Tennessee Delayed Until 2024
The EV battery-making facility was initially scheduled to go online toward the end of this year. More…
Li Auto to report Q3 earnings on Nov 9
Li Auto delivered 105,108 vehicles in the third quarter, above the upper end of its guidance range of 100,000 to 103,000 vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Sport version found hiding in the code
Ever since its inception, Tesla has been a company of surprises, pushing the envelope with innovative technology and design. Now, there’s excitement in the air, and it’s all about the Model 3 Sport. Modern-day sleuths (read: hackers) are giving us a sneak peek into what might be Tesla’s next thing. A recent software update from Tesla had a little secret hidden within its code. The diligent Tesla hacker known as Green, or @greentheonly for the digitally inclined, stumbled upon some rather intriguing details about a new trim of the Model 3 destined for the US market. digging in some more,… More…
Due to rising costs, Ford scales back investment targets
The US manufacturer is struggling with rising costs, especially in the electric car segment. Even though the number of electric cars sold continued to rise in the third quarter, Ford only wants to implement its planned investments step by step. Read more…
