The Swiss cable specialist announces an expansion of its High Power Charging portfolio to include its own solution for Tesla’s North American Charging System (NACS). Huber+Suhner targets releasing prototypes next year. Read more…
Genesis reveals pricing for the 2024 GV60 in the USA
Hyundai’s subsidiary Genesis is introducing the new model year of the GV60 in the USA. With an improved range and growth for new state markets across the USA, Genesis is taking a more serious shot at the US market. Read more…
Analysis: IRA will double US EV sales by 2030 vs. previous forecast
Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could more than double U.S. EV sales compared to previous projections, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. A pre-IRA forecast saw two million U.S. EV sale by 2030. Now, with IRA-influenced trends like greater automaker investment in EV manufacturing, as well as a revamped federal… More…
BMW’s new EV crossover is small, slippery, and not coming to America
BMW unveiled the all-new iX2 xDrive30 today, an EV that shares its platform with the second-generation X2. It’s promising 259-279 miles of WLTP range on a 64.8kWh battery, a 5.6-second 0-100km/h (62 mph) time, and 313 hp / 364 lb-ft of total system output from the AWD motors. Both the car and the battery will be manufactured in Regensburg, Germany. A global launch is set to begin in March 2024, though the compact EV crossover will not be coming to the US. BMW announced that the iX2 was coming earlier this year. More…
Tesla tries new advertising effort, expands online ads
Tesla has been apparently dipping its toes in advertising over the last few months – and now it has expanded into a new medium, airport advertisement, on top of broadening its online ads. More…
Hyundai to build Tesla knockoff for Chinese EV maker Arcfox
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors plans to build EVs under the brand Arcfox, a Chinese electric car company co-owned by BAIC Motor Corp. More…
Aptera shares a juicy progress update toward reaching scaled solar EV production [Video]
Resilient startup Aptera is back with a robust progress update after a busy summer promoting its upcoming solar EV by the same name, ahead of planned production next year. The company has posted not one, but two videos updating its fanbase about its progress, which appears to be coming along quite nicely. Could it be the first to successfully reach scaled solar EV production. More…
Lexus Teases Lineup Of EV Concepts, Including Sleek Fastback
The battery-electric concepts will debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on October 25. More…
Tesla sells wireless charging business Wiferion
Tesla has sold the German inductive charging firm after just a few months. Wiferion now belongs to Puls, a company based in Munich. Why Tesla moved on so quickly is unconfirmed at this stage, but reports suggest the purchase was an exercise in “acqui-hiring”. Read more…
Solaris places fuel cell module follow-up order with Ballard
Ballard Power Systems has received another large order for fuel cell modules from the Polish bus manufacturer Solaris. The new order comprises 177 modules, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2023 and be completed in 2026. Read more…
Gebrüder Weiss introduces electric delivery fleet in Hungary
After a successful pilot phase with electric vans in the capital Budapest, the logistics company also wants to deliver in other Hungarian cities with electric vans. Initially, four locations will be added. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Ads Spotted In Japanese Airport
The American EV maker has gone from zero advertising last year to showcasing its best-selling car on huge screens. More…
Solé Bicycles Joins The E-Bike Game With New E-24
The E-24 boasts BMX styling and a powerful 750-watt hub motor. More…
Tesla offers to wrap up your car in new colors
In a bid to offer Tesla enthusiasts a little more personalization, Tesla is now offering vehicle wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y. But does this move from Elon Musk’s company truly electrify the aesthetics of these cars or simply puts a premium price on an old idea For those new to the concept, wraps allow car owners to change their vehicle’s appearance without a repaint. These wraps not only jazz up your car’s exterior but also shield the original paint from unsavory scratches and weather-related damage. They’ve been particularly alluring to Tesla owners as their vehicles come in very… More…
2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395
Reservations for the 2024 Kia EV9 open October 16, the automaker announced Monday alongside full pricing details for the three-row electric SUV. Kia revealed a starting price of about $56,000 last month, announcing a $54,900 price for the base EV9 Light in single-motor, rear-wheel drive form before destination. The automaker has now confirmed a… More…
Genesis EVs Now Selling In 33 States, Two Standalone Stores Added
Genesis has expanded electric vehicle sales to 10 new states, bringing the total to 33; it now has nine standalone stores in the US. More…
Machinery Company THK Surprises With EV Concept Featuring In-Wheel Motors
THK isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking about EVs, but that hasn’t stopped it from making one. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Production To Reach 260K Units By 2025: Analyst
A longtime Apple forecaster’s prediction slots at the lower end of Tesla’s production estimates. More…
Coherent scores major investment in new SiC unit from Denza, Mitsubishi Electric
Coherent, a major US supplier of materials used to make chips for the automotive industry, said on Tuesday Japan’s Denso and Mitsubishi Electric will invest one billion dollars in the company’s silicon carbide business. Read more…
Over 900,000 NEVs sold in China over September
China recorded a new record month for sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in September. BYD alone accounted for almost a third of the 904,000 units, but more and more China start-ups are also posting rising sales figures. Read more…
