Sponsored by Henkel. With the dramatic growth anticipated in the electric vehicle industry, manufacturers and component suppliers alike are vying for position in performance, range, cost efficiency, durability and reliability. Thermal potting materials, while often unseen, play an important role in heat management – a significant factor in achieving these objectives. As such, designers and… Read more…
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger EREV blends power with efficiency
Ram introduced the 2025 1500 Ramcharger. This new pickup truck is actually an EREV that promises to alleviate the persistent range anxiety that plagues electric vehicle enthusiasts, particularly when heavy towing is on the agenda. At the heart of this behemoth lies a 70.8-kWh battery, estimated to deliver 233 km of pure electric driving bliss. It powers a robust all-wheel-drive powertrain, with formidable 663 horsepower output. Distinguishing itself from the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, the Ramcharger’s features a 3.6l Pentastar V6 generator that can refill the batter at up to… More…
Tesla Model X Catches Fire After Becoming Fully Submerged In Water
Musk often says Teslas can be like boats for a while, but this video shows you should not mix water and a Tesla. More…
Citroen spices up My Ami with new Pop version
Citroen decided that it was the perfect time to update its My Ami mini EV with a Pop version. This compact electric marvel has become a social touchstone with over 43,000 units zipping through urban landscapes since its launch. Citroen wants us to see the update as a striking testament to its commitment to innovative design and customer personalization – that’s if we believe the over-hyped press release. The My Ami Pop is instantly recognizable even from a distance. Sporting a new set of stickers, rear spoiler, new headlamp bezels, and black bumper reinforcements, the updates apparently… More…
Blue World Technologies & AGCO Power reveal methanol fuel cell range extender
Blue World Technologies and AGCO Power have developed the fuel-cell-based Fendt e100 Vario Range Extender Concept that the two companies say will double the operation time of the existing Fendt e100 V Vario electric tractor. Read more…
Major Spanish cities ban e-scooters from public transport
In Madrid, it is now forbidden to take electric scooters on public transport. The ban applies to buses as well as subway trains and streetcars. Other Spanish cities are also following suit. Read more…
Blink Charging brings its EQ 200 to the UK and Ireland
The EV charger supports vehicle-to-grid and bi-directional charging and offers up to 22 kW of charging power output. According to the company, the EV charger was specifically developed for the European market. Read more…
Polestar offers flexible lease program in the USA
In the USA, Polestar is offering a flexible leasing program for all models of the Polestar 2 fastback as well as up and coming models. Read more…
Report: Tesla plans to make $27,000 EV in Germany
Tesla plans to build a $25,000-euro (just under $27,000 at current exchange rates) EV at its factor near Berlin, according to a Reuters report published Monday. The report, cites an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter, but the source did not say when production would begin. CEO Elon Musk announced plans for the lower-priced EV during a… More…
Ram copies Toyota’s BS with ridiculous PR campaign for new Ramcharger 1500
It looks like Ram has taken a page from Toyota’s playbook on how to spin a hybrid into a “class-shattering battery electric vehicle” that gets “unlimited range”: just make stuff up. Ram, owned by Stellantis, insists too that we not call its new Ramcharger 1500 pickup a hybrid, when it in fact houses a 27-gallon gas tank between the battery and the rear axle. So yeah, it’s clearly a hybrid. More…
Zero unveils 2024 electric motorcycle lineup, including new models
Zero Motorcycles, the California-based manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles, has just revealed its new 2024 model line. The release includes several new models that expand upon the company’s previous top-tier frame design, now bringing it to several new models. More…
Tesla Cybertruck With White Interior Trim Spotted At Gigafactory Texas
The seats are still black, though. More…
Audi Still Has Big Plans For More Paid Software Features
Audi’s technical boss said this comes in response to customer demand and is not necessarily driven by the desire to increase profits. More…
Revel will focus on EV infrastructure and ride-hailing
The Brooklyn-based e-mobility and infrastructure company is saying goodbye to moped-sharing offer in New York and San Francisco. Instead, the company wants to focus on its EV ride-hailing and fast-charging business. Read more…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Improved By 33% In October 2023
One out of four new cars sold was rechargeable and almost 16 percent were all-electric. More…
This New Bike Trailer Has Two Motors To Lighten Your Load
The new Paxxter E from Roland Werk wants to set a new standard for bike trailers. More…
See The Rimac Nevera Beat The Tesla Model S Plaid At The Charging Game
The Croatian hypercar can charge at double the speed of the American sedan. More…
MoEVing adds 100 small electric trucks to its fleet
Indian logistics provider MoEVing has deployed 100 Tata ACE EVs. They will serve more than ten companies from different industries “as varied as FMCG and e-commerce to oil and gas.” Read more…
Hyundai is planning its own LFP battery cells
According to Korean media, the Hyundai Group is working on its own LFP battery cells for more cost-effective electric cars. A corresponding joint project with battery manufacturers from South Korea that began this year is due to be completed by the end of 2024. Read more…
Shanghai to start pilot operation of autonomous buses in downtown area
Shanghai has opened a total of 926 roads for autonomous driving tests, with a total mileage of 1,800 kilometers. Read more…
