
New York-headquartered vehicle financing company Tenet Energy has closed a funding round of more than $30 million. The financing includes more than $10 million in Series A investment, led by venture capital firm Nyca Partners, as well as a $20-million warehouse debt facility provided by Silicon Valley Bank. Other investors participating in the round include… Read more…
LeeBoy collaborates with Portable Electric to electrify the paving industry

LeeBoy, a manufacturer of commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the paving industry. LeeBoy’s 8520C E-Paver, which was introduced at the recent ConExpo trade show, is a commercial-class electric asphalt paver. The prototype incorporates various EV… Read more…
Hertz And EVgo Introduce Special Charging Rates For EV Renters

This might be a good opportunity to test the EV ownership experience by renting before buying. Read more…
Here’s how your old Prius battery will help build new EVs

Redwood Materials, the battery recycling effort started by Tesla alum JB Straubel, sees its mission as critical for ramping up domestic content in American EVs—as well as for helping automakers meet sustainability targets. Last month, Redwood detailed one way it’s actually making that process happen on the ground: It’s started an… Read more…
Financial Analyst Says Tesla Should Cancel The Cybertruck

2024 is “already a lost year for growth,” Jefferies analyst Phillipe Houchois wrote. Read more…
Elevate the efficiency of EV battery systems with electronic components (Whitepaper)

Sponsored by Ametek. The increase of vehicles becoming electric, autonomous, and connected causes the demands for safety and reliability to be at an all-time high. Safety is more than just the chassis of the vehicle; it also lies within the electronic materials of the interior components, such as the sensor technology within the battery management…. Read more…
Major UK petrol station chain to buy Tesla EV chargers

British petrol station operator EG Group plans to buy Tesla fast charging stations for its evpoint European EV charging network. This is the second known sale of Tesla chargers to another charge point operator, following a recent order from bp pulse. EG’s Tesla chargers will be accessible to all EV drivers regardless of brand, and… Read more…
All-new Renault Master brings an EV version with 87 kWh battery

Renault just unveiled the all-new Master, which it calls next-generation multi-energy Aerovan. The company claims its design is a masterpiece of aerodynamics, ensuring top-tier efficiency, regardless of the energy source. Speaking of energy, this van offers two pure EV versions in addition to the traditional dCi engines. There’s a hydrogen version too.
The EVs aren’t an afterthought either – they provide an impressive 410 km WLTP range thanks to a generous 87 kWh battery.
You get to pick between a 96 kW motor with 40 kWh battery with 180 km range and a more powerful 105 kW motor… Read more…
How my love of weird electric vehicles landed me on 100 million Chinese TVs

A fascination with electric vehicles isn’t anything new. These days, everyone and their brother seems to have an EV. But I’m not one of the “normal” electric vehicle enthusiasts. I’m drawn to the more oddball designs. And that zeal has seen me end up in some weird places. Most recently, it had me end up on a hundred million TV screens across China. Read more…
Hyundai opens new robot-run smart facility to build custom EVs

Hyundai officially opened its new Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) this week to expand the brand in the EV era. The “smart urban mobility hub” is run by robots (even robot dogs) and AI, providing new ways to buy custom Hyundai EVs. Read more…
VinFast (VFS) launches VF 7 SUV priced around $35,000 – When will we see it in the US?

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially launched its VF 7 EV in its native country, rounding out a lineup of of six initial SUVs covering the A to E vehicle segments. While the initial launch begins in Vietnam, the VF 7 should eventually make its way to the US and it’s starting at a rather enticing price point. Read more…
ChargePoint appoints new CEO

The charging infrastructure operator ChargePoint is restructuring its management team: Rick Wilmer has been appointed as the new CEO with effect from November 16, 2023. Wilmer replaces Pasquale Romano, who had been ChargePoint CEO since 2011. Read more…
Britishvolt owner Recharge faces legal action by staff

The owner of the battery start-up Britishvolt could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings. The Financial Times reports that a former employee of new owner Recharge Industries has taken legal action against the company to claim outstanding salaries. Read more…
Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?

A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars. In a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 2, 2023, filed the previous April, the Italian performance automaker appears to be working to integrate motors together with friction brakes, as part of a… Read more…
Ford Cuts Dealer EV Requirements Again

The automaker is reducing the number of chargers that dealers are required to install and is cutting training costs by half. Read more…
Ford CEO Takes A Jab At Tesla Cybertruck’s Off-Road Abilities With F-150 Lightning Video

Both electric pickups took on the same off-road obstacle. But which one performed better? Read more…
Nio says next-gen battery packs for mass market will be what it will share

Nio’s shared battery packs will be the next generation of mass-market battery packs that support ultra-fast charging, and the battery swap experience for Nio customers will only get better, William Li said. Read more…
Renault introduces newest generation of the Master transporter van

Renault has presented the new edition of the Master, which will be more streamlined and will be able to travel up to 410 kilometers in the electric version. The French company has set spring 2024 as the date for the market launch. Read more…
LG Electronics will offer AC and DC chargers in the USA

LG Electronics is preparing to sell EV chargers in the USA next year by introducing its first AC and DC charging stations line. Read more…
Changan signs on as Nio’s battery swapping partner

The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is bringing a partner on board for its battery replacement business. Among other things, this involves the development of suitable electric cars – but also future standards for battery swapping. Read more…

