Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) is cooperating with Volvo Cars. Through this partnership, Volvo Cars customers will have access to over 590,000 charging points in Europe. The joint offer is scheduled to be launched in mid-November. Read more…
Vingroup launches Green SM service in Laos with 1,000 Vinfast EVs
Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) is about to launch its electric taxi service, Green SM, in Laos. Vingroup owns green SM and plans to introduce 1,000 electric cars by their subsidiary Vinfast this year. It has plans for broader services and more markets. Read more…
Stellantis & Leapmotor are negotiating potential cooperation
Stellantis is reportedly close to signing an investment agreement with Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor. According to a media report, in addition to the financial participation, it is also about access to an electric car platform. Read more…
California allows electric school buses only from 2035
State Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a corresponding bill to transitins the state’s school bus fleets to zero-emission. California estimates that it will cost five billion dollars over the coming years. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Next To Rivian R1T Showing Size Difference
This is our best look yet at how the two electric trucks compare in terms of dimensions and design. More…
Gothenburg now boosts 2.8 MW system made from old Mercedes EV batteries
Sweden’s largest battery storage system was commissioned in Gothenburg. Stena Recycling’s subsidiary Batteryloop installed its BLESS III system, storing 2.8 megawatts in reused Mercedes EV batteries and already helping power a whole new neighbourhood. Read more…
Toyota’s FT-3e EV concept displays your charge level on the side of the car
The Toyota FT-3e looks to be the first “ground up” electric SUV concept from the infamously EV-hesitant automaker, and we’re getting a very limited look at it based on some early Japan Mobility Show teasers today. No technical or performance information is being published at this time. More…
Is Toyota teasing us with an electrified Supra
While the FT-Se concept won’t be fully revealed for another week or two, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s coming. The Gazoo Racing (GR)-badged concept car seems to have some serious Supra design DNA based on two early shots Toyota has shared. Spoilers (well, spoiler) ahead. More…
Siemens invests in Skeleton Technologies
Siemens is investing an unknown amount in the Estonian supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies. Both sides are already cooperating on the construction of a large production factory – near Leipzig, Germany. Read more…
EU Court decides that Pedelecs are not motor vehicles
In Europe, Pedelecs are not covered by compulsory motor vehicle insurance because they are not exclusively mechanically driven. This was decided by the Court of Justice of the EU. The ruling came after an accident in Belgium. Read more…
Volvo’s EM90 electric van leaks ahead of the announcement
Volvo briefly teased its first all-electric MPV, the EM90, and we expect the vehicle to launch sometime in 2024. The Chinese MIIT, however, couldn’t wait any longer and revealed some key specs as well as the design of the vehicle. The EM90 is an interesting one as this is the first time the company ventures into the MPV segment. And as previously speculated, the EM90 is based on Geely’s SEA platform, which is used for the making of numerous Zeekr models, including the Zeekr 009. This SEA platform also underpins the Polestar 4, Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X as well. Unsurprisingly, the… More…
USA: Ford cuts 700 jobs in Michigan
Since supply chain issues are still putting a damper on production, the US automaker will temporarily cut one shift at the EV production plant where it builds its Ford F-150 Lightning. But that is only part of the truth. Read more…
Nio starts delivering the ET5 Touring in Europe
The EV maker kicked off deliveries of its newest EV in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Norway. It is not clear exactly how many units have been delivered so far. Read more…
Volkswagen ramps up EV production again
After lowing production in Zwickau and Dresden in the first two weeks of October, the carmaker is again producing in full-shift operation. However, it could cut jobs long-term, as demand is still dwindling. Read more…
Cruise Robotaxis Upgraded After Fire Truck Crash In San Francisco
GM’s driverless taxi business says its vehicles are now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles. More…
Want a low-cost electric boat? These are the most affordable options out there
Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has remained outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us. More…
Toyota FT-3e SUV Concept Teased To Preview Next-Gen EVs
There’s also a glimpse of a Supra-like two-door electric coupe. More…
Comau announces automated production system for NIO e-drive systems
Comau has implemented a turnkey solution to automate the manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation e-drive systems. The company says it ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the EV manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors.
The solution includes primary lines such as e-motor assembly lines, gearbox manufacturing and inverter assembly lines, as well as end-of-line testing processes. More…
First electric Mini Cooper rolls off production line in China
The very first units of the all-new electric Mini Cooper drove off the assembly line at Spotlight Automotive’s manufacturing facility on October 14. Located in the bustling city of Zhangjiagang in China’s Jiangsu Province, this facility isn’t just another car factory. It’s the result of an ambitious collaboration between Great Wall Motor (GWM) and BMW, conceived back in 2019. This joint venture was started with a whopping RMB 1.7 billion (equivalent to a staggering €216.84 million). Interestingly, while the companies are jointly developing and producing the cars, they have agreed to sell… More…
Global EV Sales Hit A Near-Record 1.2 Million Sales In August 2023
All-electric and plug-in hybrids are approaching 20% of the world’s new car sales. More…
