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Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EV brands in China
Back in April, Tesla started a pilot program in China whereby it opened up access to its chargers for other EV brands. The initial batch was made up of 10 Supercharger stations and 120 destination charging stations. Things seemingly went well with the pilot, and now the actual rollout is underway. Read more…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy The Hyundai Ioniq N (At Least Not Right Away)
The Ioniq 5 N is shaping up to be one of the all-time great performance EVs. But if you want to save some cash, look to its corporate cousin. Read more…
Michigan just passed a 100% clean electricity by 2040 law
Michigan has become the 12th state to pass landmark legislation that sets a 100% clean electricity deadline for utilities.. Read more…
ZeroAvia signs on to provide up to 70 zero-emission engines to new electric airline, Ecojet
Hydrogen-electric plane technology developer ZeroAvia announced it has signed an agreement with the newly launched, carbon-conscious airline EcoJet to provide up to 70 zero-emission plane engines. With ZeroAvia’s help, Ecojet looks to become the world’s first all-electric airline. Read more…
BMW reveals first electric M performance car name in new trademark filing
A new trademark filing revealed the name of the first BMW high-performance M electric car. The BMW M3 is going electric, likely under the name iM3. Read more…
Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil
The Ohio House has voted on a bill to ensure that the state cannot ban gas-powered vehicles, protecting pollution in a state that has one of the worst environmental legacies in the US. Read more…
Used EVs Are Facing 33% Price Drop, Longer Selling Times: Report
Polestar 2, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Kia EV6 are among the slowest-selling used EVs. Read more…
Ford To Set Up ‘Retail Replenishment Centers’ For Its EV Dealers
Ford wants to help dealers cut costs by carrying less inventory after almost 400 dealers left its voluntary EV certification program. Read more…
ZF introduces a purely electric brake system for software-defined and electric vehicles
German automotive company ZF has presented a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system for the global market. The new system uses an electric motor to generate braking force at each whee, without a hydraulic system and brake fluid. ZF also sells hybrid forms with a hydraulic front axle and an electric rear axle, as well as… Read more…
Clenergy EV adds more CPOs to its European e-roaming network, enables touch-free payments
EV charging software provider Clenergy EV has announced multiple new strategic partnerships that will give its customers access to a wider range of public chargers, as well as the option of paying with contactless cards. The new e-roaming partners include Shell Recharge, Total, Ionity, Osprey, ChargePoint, EVBox and Powerdot, among others. Clenergy customers can now… Read more…
2024 Kia EV9 EPA Range, Efficiency And Pricing Overview
Compared to the Kia EV6, it consumes roughly one kilowatt-hour more per every 10 miles. Read more…
GMC Hummer EV’s Markup Hell Finally Ends With A Huge Price Crash
The bubble has popped on GM’s flagship electric powerhouse and prices are crashing faster than flippers can offload them. Read more…
Rivian’s Leasing Program Is Great News For The EV Startup
Honestly, it’s kind of a miracle that Rivian’s made it this far without any leasing. Read more…
EVs dominate European car of the year awards
The European Car Of The Year 2024 contest is in its final stage as the finalists have been announced. And the list is absolutely dominated by EVs with 5 out of the 7 contenders, plus the BMW 5 Series which comes in both EV and ICE flavors.
So out of the 7 finalists, 6 are available as EVs. We have the BMW 5 Series, BYD Seal, Kia EV9, Peugeot E-3008/3008, Renault Scenic, Toyota C-HR and the Volvo EX30. The Toyota C-HR is the only car with a BEV variant, but it’s still a hybrid.
The BYD Seal is interesting as a Chinese-made vehicle among the top 7 is news on its own.
The jury… Read more…
Tesla Raises Insurance Rates For Drivers Who Use ‘Track Mode’ On The Track
Take “Track Mode” literally, and you get punished by Tesla’s insurance algorithm. Read more…
French Startup Eclair Is Developing An AI-Powered E-Bike
The commuter e-bike makes use of AI to predict the rider’s assist level needs, promising a seamless and natural-feeling ride. Read more…
Volkswagen Boss Warns ‘We Are No Longer Competitive’
The company plans massive cost-cutting, including staff reductions. Read more…
KEBA and Easelink work to develop automated hands-free conductive charging for EVs at home
Easelink makes a hands-free, automated conductive charging system that is in operation at taxi stands in the company’s native Austria. Earlier this year, Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging technology to US industry players. Now Easelink is collaborating with a fellow Austrian firm called KEBA, an EV charger manufacturer that has sold over 500,000 wallboxes around… Read more…
Tips for fleet managers transitioning from diesel to EVs (Webinar)
Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. In this keynote presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, Siemens will discuss key items for fleet managers to consider, including: The goal of this presentation is to help fleets to optimize their investment in electric vehicles and ensure a… Read more…
