Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech isn’t going to be making up any significant portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade. That’s a reality check contained in a recent document that perhaps serves to temper some of the recent hype over solid-state battery tech… Read more…
Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
Toyota is securing substantial funding as it looks to catch up in the EV race. Sources close to the matter say Toyota and its affiliates will sell a stake of around $4.7B in Denso, the second-largest global auto supplier.. Read more…
Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
Tesla briefly increased the deposit amount for the Cybertruck last night before reverting to the original price. Read more…
New US solar capacity additions have edged past natural gas in 2023
Solar capacity has grown faster in US electrical generation than all other energy sources in the first three quarters of 2023, according to new data from FERC.Â. Read more…
Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – Here’s what we know so far
A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far. Read more…
ZES electrifies another ship on Dutch inland waterways
Thanks to conversions with battery containers from Zero Emission Services (ZES), a completely emission-free inland waterway vessel in the Netherlands will go into operation from April 2024 onwards. The first electrically powered ship on this route will be followed by four that will traverse Dutch inland waterways between Den Bosch, Maasvlakte and Moerdijk. Read more…
Volkswagen struggles to keep up with EV revolution – more job cuts coming
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, is grappling to stay competitive in the electric vehicle market. The CEO of Volkswagen brand cars, Thomas Shafer, recently declared, “We are no longer competitive,” as the company announced additional job cuts. As the automotive industry undergoes a seismic shift towards EVs, Volkswagen is working tirelessly to remain in the race against formidable competitors like Tesla.
With the rapid rise of EVs, Volkswagen finds itself struggling to adapt to the new realities. During a staff meeting, Thomas Shafer highlighted the critical issues faced by the… Read more…
De Lijn procures up to 1,600 electric bus chargers for Belgium
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has awarded a framework contract for up to 1,600 new depot charging points for electric buses over a period of eight years. The contract was awarded to two providers: ABB and SPIE-Ekoenergetyka. Read more…
Einride opens electric truck charging park in Sweden
Einride, a service provider specializing in electric transport, has inaugurated its first charging park for electric trucks in Rosersberg, Sweden. Nine charging points are available at the site at the start. Read more…
UK government announces battery strategy
The UK government has unveiled its first battery strategy. The roadmap should improve domestic electric vehicle supply chains and reduce reliance on Chinese industries for securing and processing critical raw materials, manufacturing batteries, and recycling batteries on scale. Read more…
Lion Electric to cut workforce in North America
Lion Electric announced a workforce reduction aimed at rationalizing its cost structure and improving its ability to reach its profitability objectives. The move will affect Lion’s workers both in the USA and in Canada. Read more…
Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe
Nissan will build a Leaf replacement, as well as electric versions of two popular crossovers, in the U.K. for European sales. The Leaf replacement, along with electric Juke and Qashqai crossovers, will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland factory—long the automaker’s hub for European production—and will be inspired by three recent concept… Read more…
Lotus’ 450 kW DC Charger Can Add 89 Miles Of Range In Five Minutes
The powerful liquid-cooled DC fast charger is already available in China and will arrive in Europe and the Middle East in Q2 2024. Read more…
Next-Gen Nissan Skyline To Morph Into All-Electric Sedan And SUV: Report
The two models might even make their way to the U.S., but it’s not what you expect. Read more…
New funding for Sono Motors to continue business until 2024
Munich-based solar technology company Sono Motors has entered into investment agreements with New Yorkville, a New York-based hedge fund, which should enable the company to restructure itself, end the self-administration proceedings that have been ongoing since May 2023 and continue its solar integration business. Read more…
Watch wind technicians ‘walk to work’ at US offshore wind farm Vineyard Wind 1 [video]
Check out this cool video on Reddit of a “walk to work” gangway that’s now being used by wind farm technicians at Vineyard Wind 1. Read more…
Chery and Huawei brand Luxeed shakes up EV market with 855 km range S7, starting at $35k
Luxeed – a young, premium EV brand developed between Chery Automobile and Chinese tech giant Huawei, has shared new details of its flagship sedan, the S7. In a matter of months since first teasing the Tesla Model S competitor, followed by an influx of pre-orders, Chery and Huawei have now shared trim variants, pricing, and of course, range – which tops out at an impressive 855 km. Read more…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Price And EPA Range Overview
The 2024 model year is less expensive, while offering up to 361 miles of range. Read more…
France: 125 Million Euros Towards Development Of Cycling Infrastructure
France is once again rolling out funding for cycling-focused infrastructure projects. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Isn’t Even On Sale Yet But Somehow One Got Impounded
How did the ticket not get lost under that wiper blade? Read more…
