An insufficient supply of the new APP550 electric motors is mentioned as the reason.
Volvo Joins The ‘Gigacasting’ Revolution With Two New 9,000-Ton EV Giga Presses
IDRA Group says the two giga presses â the largest ones it makes â will be installed at Volvo’s dedicated EV plant in Slovakia.
No place to plug in
Because Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) is running behind with the installation of charging infrastructure at two Duplin bus depots, dozens of electric buses remain off the road. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck specs sheet leaks to confirm dimensions
Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybertruck is about to start deliveries by the month’s end. Amidst a sea of delays and hushed whispers of specifications, a new leak finally provides some specific numbers. Spanning a length of 5,660 mm, the Cybertruck sits between the hefty full-size trucks and the more agile mid-size alternatives. It’s a conscious dance on the edge of regulatory thresholds, with its 2,029.5 mm width just ducking under the 2,030 mm mark that would demand additional safety lighting. The height, however, tells a story of modesty in a segment known for its towering statures…. More…
Archer and Beta work on interoperable charging system for electric aircrafts
The two US-based electric aircraft developers, Archer Aviation and Beta Technologies, have agreed to cooperate to introduce an interoperable charging system based on Beta’s charging technology. Archer has its eye set on India. Read more…
E.ON Drive Infrastructure purchases AC columns from Alfen
The Dutch charging hardware manufacturer has signed a four-year framework agreement with charging network operator E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI) to supply AC stations for several European countries. Read more…
Which is it, already – is US EV demand slowing or growing?
Some media say EV demand is slowing, and other media claim there’s record demand. So what’s going on? ZETA’s Albert Gore and I chatted about it. More…
Why car drivers should LOVE seeing more people riding e-bikes
The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure. More…
Volkswagen is pausing EV production at its German plant again due to a lack of e-motors
Volkswagen’s EV production woes in Germany continue. Volkswagen announced it’s pausing EV production at its German plant due to a lack of electric motors. More…
Lucid Motors (LCID) introduces RangeXchange, offering vehicle-to-vehicle charging capabilities
Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable. More…
2023 Lexus RZ Gets $15,000 Lease Cash Discount, The Biggest One Yet
The new offer reduces the Lexus RZ 450e’s monthly lease payment to $499 a month â the same as the 2024 Lexus RX 350.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month
The Bao 5 SUV is available in three variants with a starting price of RMB 289,800 and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Read more…
Rivian makes progress with its second US production facility
Rivian has hired Arnhelm Mittelbach as Plant Manager for its second manufacturing facility currently under construction in the US state of Georgia. The carmaker hopes for a “formal groundbreaking ceremony in early 2024.” Read more…
Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVs
Hyundai is developing a new generation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, The Korea Herald reported this week. The automaker is undertaking a two-year joint venture with battery makers based in its home country of South Korea that aims to see development work on LFP batteries completed in 2024, and for the batteries to… More…
BMW i3 EV sequel won’t be an “outsider,” claims development boss
The BMW i3 electric car will get a successor, but without the “polarizing design” of the original, the automaker’s development boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News. “A lot of people liked it, but in the eyes of others the i3 was not a real BMW. A bit of an outsider in the classroom if you will,” Frank Weber said of the original i3… More…
Alleged Tesla Cybertruck Specs Leak. Here’s How It May Compare To The Competition
These unconfirmed specifications say the Cybertruck can tow more than the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Polestar Cuts Delivery, Profit Margin Forecast Even With Revenue And Sales Up
The company mentions “weakening global consumer demand particularly affecting the rate of EV adoption.”
Li Auto Q3 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Li Auto’s third-quarter results were somewhat mixed, with a strong outlook for fourth-quarter sales, according to Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Renowned Chain Maker KMC Now Making E-Bike Motors
Compleo presents its new HPC column – the eTower 200
Over a year ago, Compleo announced a new HPC product and presented a first customer. Now, the company – under new ownership – unveiled the eTower 200 charging station. Read more…
