Wolftank Group, a green energy technology provider from Austria, has partnered with several leading e-mobility providers in Italy to install more than 400 charging stations. The first charging stations have already been set up, and Wolftank says “numerous others” will be installed in the coming months at around 115 highway service areas, train station parking […] More…
Electrogenic presents electric conversion kit for the Mini
British EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has revealed a ‘plug and play’ solution to easily electrify the classic Mini. Electrogenic’s Mini EV conversion kit has a target price of £15,000 + VAT and can be fitted by any qualified mechanic. The Mini conversation kit will be offered via Electrogenic’s global network of installer partners from autumn […] More…
This subsea cable maker is going to deliver 6 GW of offshore wind energy
You can’t have offshore wind power without export cables, and cable maker Nexans just landed a €1.7 billion contract to deliver 2,160 km (1,342 miles) of subsea and land cables. More…
US: Mazda MX-30 Sales Returned To Two Digit Level In April 2023
It was the best result in 10 months, but still 78 percent down year-over-year. More…
Take A Look At Cipollini’s New Fybra GX Gravel E-Bike
This boutique electric gravel bike is nearly the price of a small car. More…
Orders Re-Open For Ford Mustang Mach-E And Tesla Model 3 LR AWD
Also, a Porsche Taycan GT appears to be in the works. More…
After I bought a $2,000 electric mini-truck from China, these DIY upgrades made it great
As many of my regular readers will know, nearly two years ago I set out on a saga to buy an electric mini-truck from China. Now that it’s been with me for over 18 months, I’ve had the chance to put in a number of awesome upgrades to turn the truck into a true workhorse. More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Surged 50% In April 2023
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) remained the second most popular “fuel type.” More…
Startup EVs Vs Legacy EVs: Who Will Win? A J.D. Power Exclusive
Tesla’s remarkable rise has spawned additional EV startups, but legacy automakers are finally getting serious about EVs, too. More…
Ford’s Q1, Refreshed Volvo EVs & CEOs Making News: EV News May 5, 2023
The weeks are flying by as the weather gets warmer and the EV news keeps streaming in. More…
FEV & ITL present improved battery housing concept
The development service provider FEV, together with Impression Technologies (ITL), a specialist in aluminium metal, has developed a battery housing concept for EVs using ‘HFQ technology’, which is intended to optimally utilise the space available for energy storage. By completely relocating the structurally relevant components to the outside and simultaneously integrating the battery housing into […] More…
DE: Volkswagen & Shell install first battery-boosted DC charger
Volkswagen and Shell Germany have put the first battery-boosted charging station into operation at a Shell petrol station in Göttingen. If the trial deployment is successful, further examples of Elli’s pole could be created at pit stops by Shell in Europe. The Flexpole charging columns from Volkswagen’s energy brand Elli deliver up to 150 kW […] More…
Major OEM places drive order with Magna
Magna has won a major order for its new electric drive system, eDS Mid. The order, from an unnamed “Europe-based Global Premium OEM”, is to supply the electric drive system for use in sedan and SUV models planned for release in 2027. Magna’s eDS Mid is a compact, high-speed electric motor that offers a scalable […] More…
White House: Toyota “fully committed” to electrifying US fleet
Toyota “has been the laggard” on electrifying its U.S. lineup, but is now “fully committed,” White House senior advisor John Podesta said in an interview with Reuters published Tuesday. Podesta said he met with senior officials from the automaker, including chief scientist Gill Pratt, who is one of the executives who even around the time of… More…
Lion Electric presents the Lion5 Class 5 electric truck
Lion Electric has officially presented the Lion5, an all-electric Class 5 truck powered by Lion’s new in-house engineered and manufactured 800V battery packs. The Lion5 has a maximum payload of up to 12,500 lbs. and production is to start before the end of the year. The Canadian electric utility vehicle manufacturer added that the” new […] More…
BP increases stake in India’s EV-only cab service BluSmart
BluSmart Mobility, an Indian EV-only ride-hailing startup, has raised $42 million. Investors include BP Ventures, the investment arm of the British oil and gas company BP. The funds will strengthen BluSmart’s presence in India and more than double the fleet. The announcement is in line with earlier plans updated in June 2022. At the time, […] More…
Albemarle to expand lithium refining in Australia
The American speciality chemicals company Albemarle has announced a doubling of the production capacity of its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia. Instead of 50,000 tonnes per year, the plant will be able to produce 100,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide at full capacity. This will support the production of an estimated 2.4 million electric […] More…
Mini Publishes Battery And Range Specs For All-New Cooper Electric
The 2024 Mini Cooper EV will be able to go up to between 186-248 miles on a single charge. More…
Tesla secures large order of parts for Cybertruck
Tesla has reportedly secured a large order of interior parts for the Cybertruck worth hundreds of millions of dollars. More…
Melbourne mechanic tries to upsell customer for oil change on EV
In Melbourne, a Mercedes owner was charged 445 Australian dollars by one of the manufacturer’s dealerships for an engine oil and filter change. This was clearly an oversight, as the car in question was an all-electric Mercedes EQA 250. According to the story, the driver did not initially question the $700 invoice, which was set […] More…
