Plus, we drive the Volkswagen ID.7 and talk Tesla Q4. Read more…
Switch EV enters Plug&Charge agreement
Hubject has found another partner in London’s Switch EV. Their charger operating system, Josev, is now certified for Plug&Charge. The company counts ABB among its backers and has also entered the DACH markets. Read more…
Maserati opens configurator for first two electric luxury models
Maserati provides an official update on its electric car plans. The most important point: the first two BEV models GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore are now available in several EU countries. Read more…
EU Commission approves German charging joint venture for China
BMW and Mercedes have got the green light for their charging joint venture in China. The authorities have no objections to the cooperation “given the limited impact on the European Economic Area”, according to the EU Commission. Read more…
Honda and GM kick-off joint hydrogen fuel cell production
The Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) joint venture has started commercial production in Brownstown, Michigan, and will use the new fuel cells in various applications, including vehicles. Read more…
Fliteboard unveils new electric hydrofoil surfboard to help surfers catch a wave
Fliteboard, a leading manufacturer of electric hydrofoil surfboards, announced the launch of its new sub-brand FLITElab* (there’s no more info below, that asterisk is frustratingly part of the name). The announcement coincides with the launch of FLITElab*’s first product, the AMP board, which can help surfers catch a wave, both assisted and electricity-free. Read more…
Xpeng to upgrade 1 of its plants for about 20 days to prepare for new model
The upgrade, which is due to be completed by the end of February, is aimed at preparing for a new model and boosting the plant’s capacity. Read more…
Tesla to start Cybertruck tour in China on Jan 28, here are 8 locations it’ll make its debut
Cybertruck’s tour of China will begin on Sunday, January 28, and will debut in eight cities. Read more…
Porsche Macan EV powered by CATL batteries, report says
Porsche has begun accepting reservations for the Macan EV in China, with the official launch set for April 25, the first day of the Beijing auto show. Read more…
Successful test of aircraft rim motor
Duxion Motors has successful ground tested its patented eJet Motor for electric aviation, writes Nick Flaherty. The successful ground testing of the scaled prototype at Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, included both low-speed and high-speed testing. Read more…
BYD launches production at its plant in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s president visited BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters on January 25, and together with the NEV maker’s chairman remotely witnessed the start of production at the plant. Read more…
Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power
For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. Read more…
Nio to waive some fees for using swap stations along highways during Chinese New Year holiday
Between February 8 and February 18, Nio owners who use battery swap stations along China’s highways will be exempt from service fees but will have to pay for electricity. Read more…
China’s solid-state battery planned capacity to exceed 128 GWh by 2025, analysts say
China already has 10 GWh of capacity for solid-state batteries, with more than 128 GWh planned for medium-term capacity, CITIC Securities said. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue pricing announced, deliveries start in March
Prices of the 2024 Honda Prologue have been finally unveiled. Starting at a reasonable $48,795 for the base model (including destination charge), this EV claims to offer a decent range of up to 476 km. However, there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Honda’s Prologue shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and while the Prologue might… Read more…
Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t
Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. That said, some of those Maserati vehicles in the pipeline, particularly the 100% electric ones, continue to face development hurdles. Meanwhile, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is in a battle with the Italian government over EV sales support. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT spotted with aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt
Kia’s sporty EV6 GT is getting a facelift. The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology.. Read more…
New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects
Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7 GW of new projects to its pipeline. Read more…
Voltage surge and transient suppression in EV chargers
Anything powered by an external source of electricity needs to be protected from voltage transients and surges, as it is not a question of whether such hazards will occur, but rather how often they will occur (and of what severity they will be). As might be expected, there are internationally agreed-upon regulations for surge and… Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue starts at $48,795, rated at 296 miles
Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, arrives at dealerships starting in March, the automaker confirmed Thursday, along with first official pricing for the model. As promised, the Prologue starts under $50,000. But for those who want all-wheel drive and a loaded version, it ranges nearly up to the $60,000 mark. In Single Motor… Read more…
