European Teslas are the first to get the feature. More…
Musk Has Been ‘Overly Optimistic’ On FSD. What Does That Mean For Owners?
On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, Tesla’s CEO also said that the recent FSD price cut would be temporary. More…
Scania kicks off production of electric long-haul trucks
Scania is starting series production of its BEV trucks for regional transport in Södertälje, Sweden. These differ in several respects from Scania’s BEV models for urban transport, which will be launched in 2021, for example in terms of chassis, batteries, engine and charging power. Read more…
FEV opens battery cell lab in Aachen
The development service provider FEV has expanded its analysis and benchmarking capacities for battery cell tests. A new battery cell laboratory has now been opened at the Aachen site, with operations scheduled to start before the end of 2023. Read more…
Phoenix Motorcars to give all its EVs – past and present – V2G capabilities
Phoenix Motorcars is working with Fermata Energy to enable all of its electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks to feed energy back to the grid. Even vehicles delivered nearly ten years ago will get V2G capabilities via a software update. Read more…
Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech
A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year. But where… More…
Nissan’s Hyper Punk Concept Is A Two-Door Crossover For Online Influencers
It rides on 23-inch wheels with light-up triangles. More…
Tesla’s NACS Plug Is About To Dominate. ChargePoint Says Bring It On
In this interview with InsideEVs, ChargePoint’s CEO says this transition should’ve already happened. More…
New B’Twin Speed 900E Is A Sleek And Compact Urban E-Bike
It flaunts a stealthy design that does a good job of hiding the fact that it’s an e-bike. More…
Lancia’s new electric flagship is coming in 2026 with a range of over 700 km
The Italian automaker, Lancia, has shared more details about its upcoming all-electric flagship, which will be the second car to come after the revival of the brand. The anticipated vehicle will hit the roads in 2026 and will be manufactured in Melfi, Italy. This Lancia flagship will be a fastback, stretching to 4.7 meters. It will be based on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform. Luca Napolitano, Lancia’s CEO, shed some vague details on the vehicle: “Imagine feeling as if you’re lounging in an Italian living room while driving this car,” he mused. The aim is to encapsulate the… More…
Pilot project on bidirectional charging takes off at Frankfurt Airport
At Frankfurt Airport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is to be used bidirectionally in the future. The operator, Fraport, is receiving support from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology to bring the idea into regular operation at the airport. Read more…
Nobina orders 55 electric buses for Stockholm area
The Scandinavian bus operator Nobina has ordered 55 electric regional buses from Solaris. The buses are 15-metre long, double-rear-axle intercity buses, which are widely used in the Nordic countries. Read more…
2024 BMW i5 Electric Sedan Arriving At US Dealers On October 28
Prices start at $67,795 for the i5 eDrive40 rear-wheel-drive variant offering a BMW-estimated range of 295 miles. More…
Supernal signs cooperation with Korean Air
Hyundai’s electric aerial taxi subsidiary Supernal has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea’s largest airline Korean Air. With the cooperation, the partners aim to accelerate the development of vertical take-off and landing electric air taxis (eVTOLs) and the ecosystem for them in South Korea. Read more…
UK funds green freight projects with £200 million
Four flagship projects will receive funding to help the logistics sectors move their fleets towards zero-emission. These projects will help get battery-electric and fuel cell trucks on the road and set up the necessary infrastructure. Read more…
Japanese consortium to demonstrate inductive charging while driving
Inductive charging of electric vehicles while driving is now also being tested in Japan. A consortium of science and industry has launched a demonstration project in the city of Kashiwa. Read more…
Tesla kicks off sales of the new Model 3 in China
Tesla has now officially launched its redesigned Model 3 on the Chinese market. Deliveries of the “Highland” are scheduled to begin there this month – with delivery times between six and nine weeks. Read more…
CATL finds two new customers for its Shenxing batteries
Two more Chinese electric car manufacturers are relying on CATL’s particularly fast-charging new LFP battery Shenxing. After Neta and Avatr, Chery and BAIC BJEV also announced their use. In the case of Chery, cars with this battery will also be sold in Europe. Read more…
Nissan Hyper Punk Concept is a digital dream for the modern creators
Nissan is unveiling its fourth EV concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show. The Hyper Punk concept is designed for the present-day content creators, influencers, and the artsy bunch, Nissan wants this new model to be a testament of its dedication to expressive design. Previously Nissan unveiled the Hyper Urban, Hyper Adventure and Hyper Tourer concepts. These virtual rides will race into the world of Fortnite, much like the BMW iX2 did not long ago. Back to the final 4th addition to Nissan’s concept EVs roaster. The Nissan Hyper Punk boasts, uhm let’s say unique (according to Nissan… More…
BMW is switching to a direct sales model in Europe
The BMW Group will gradually introduce a direct sales model in Europe from 2024. The Mini brand will start on 1 January 2024 with the three countries Italy, Poland and Sweden, with the other countries following in stages. There is also a timetable for the BMW brand. Read more…
