Volvo is the first foreign automaker to announce the adoption of Tesla’s NACS EV charging standard. With a Tuesday confirmation, Volvo said that future Volvo models, starting in 2025, will get the NACS connector for North America. Volvo appeared to indicate that the upcoming $35,000 EX30 EV and U.S.-made EX90, which are both due to arrive… More…
Volvo To Adopt Tesla’s NACS Charging Inlet For BEVs In North America From 2025
Starting next year, existing Volvo BEVs will gain access to the Tesla Supercharging network with an adapter. More…
Zoomo To Integrate Cargo E-Bikes From EAV Into Its Fleet
This will ultimately translate into more electric mobility options for the last-mile delivery sector. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Might Be Undergoing Trials At Giga Shanghai
Tesla has restricted drone operation around Giga Shanghai, sparking speculations of the facelifted Model 3 being tested in China. More…
CCS1 To Tesla NACS Charging Connector Transition: Everything We Know
The transition appears to be underway. See which companies are readying for the NACS charging connector. More…
Lordstown files bankruptcy, suing Foxconn
Lordstown Motors Corporation has fallen apart. On Tuesday, the electric truck startup filed for bankruptcy protection and listed itself for sale. The moves come after the automaker disclosed its Taiwan partner, Foxconn, was looking to back out of the needed funding deal. Lordstown said it’s looking to sell the Endurance electric truck and related… More…
Formula E announces multiyear US broadcast partnership with CBS, Paramount+, and Roku
Following its first-ever race in Portland, Oregon, this past weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has announced new partnerships with CBS Network and Roku Media to feature live races on multiple platforms in the US. More…
First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game
Eurobike 2023 was my first chance to check out the recently unveiled second-generation FUELL Flluid electric bikes, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3. I was able to see both models up close and personal, and take a test ride on the Flluid 3 to see how well that new Valeo gear box motor works. More…
Lordstown (RIDE) files for bankruptcy with Endurance electric truck assets up for sale
EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. Lordstown is also suing Foxconn after the companies failed to find common ground over a promised investment to keep the EV startup afloat.. More…
Toyota presents 2nd gen C-HR hybrids
Toyota has presented the second generation of its coupé-like SUV model C-HR. The car is now being offered for the first time as a plug-in hybrid in addition to three full hybrid versions. The new models get Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid powertrain with more power, with key components extensively redesigned to reduce size and weight. The […] More…
Former Audi CEO Stadler will not go to jail
Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler gets off with a suspended sentence and a fine after his involvement in the diesel scandal. The Munich Regional Court has now sentenced Stadler to 21 months of suspended imprisonment and a fine of 1.1 million euros. Rupert Stadler was the first former Volkswagen board member to admit in court […] More…
Dovetail tests fuel cell aircraft with Rex in Australia
The Australian company Dovetail Electric Aviation is testing a fuel cell system from Hyundai for aviation in collaboration with Australian regional airline Rex Group. Dovetail wants to use the FC system from Hyundai subsidiary HTWO for initial tests in Australia in order to integrate it into its Iron Bird aircraft. Dovetail has already tested an […] More…
Tesla got ‘very angry’ by leaked Valencia project, reportedly killed factory
Tesla was reportedly “very angry” when its plans for a potential factory in Valencia, Spain, leaked and it has abandoned the project. More…
Lotus Eletre SUV boasts 20-minute charging, bound for Europe and UK soon
The Lotus Eletre electric SUV will boast very fast charging to go with its bevy of performance and tech features. The first SUV from the British automaker known for sports cars, and one of several planned electric models, the Eletre uses an 800-volt electrical architecture that allows for 350-kw DC fast charging—matching the maximum power… More…
Volvo Trucks delivers 74-tonne electric truck in Sweden
Volvo Trucks has delivered an electric 74-tonne truck to Swedish haulier Mattson Åkeri in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Trucks is now testing a Volvo FH Electric 6X4 with two trailers in container transport in the port area of Gothenburg. Mattson Åkeri has ordered three electric heavy-duty trucks from Volvo Trucks. The Volvo FH Electric 6X4 is […] More…
Volvo CE discloses protocol for 48-volt charger
Construction equipment manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has decided to publish its brand-independent software protocol and connector specifications for 48-volt DC chargers. It will allow other OEMs and suppliers to use it when developing their charging solutions for compact electric construction machines. Currently, there is no industry standard for 48-volt DC charging solutions. Customers […] More…
Check Out This Custom Super73 S2 E-Bike In Collaboration With Vissla
A surfboard rack and fat tires make this the ultimate beach e-bike. More…
Project REVAMP looks at battery assessment for utility vehicles
In the REVAMP project, a consortium of nine partners wants to create a process to automatically assess the condition of used commercial vehicle batteries. This should make it possible to remanufacture batteries economically. REVAMP stands for “Remanufacturing of variant battery modules with automated assembly and testing processes” – and addresses the challenges associated with the […] More…
Allstar partners with Fastned in the UK
In the UK, Allstar has partnered with Fastned to enable business drivers using the Allstar One Electric solution to find, charge and pay at Fastned’s network of high-power chargers across Britain. The partnership will see the number of fast charge points in Allstar’s network increase to over 6,000, taking the total number of charge points […] More…
Electrify America to offer Lyft drivers special charging rates
In the USA, Volkswagen-owned, fast-charging network Electrify America and the ride-hailing platform Lyft are extending their collaboration. The partners will provide drivers on Lyft utilizing electric vehicles with discounted charging at Electrify America stations across the USA. The premium charging agreement offers active and eligible EV drivers on Lyft a tiered discount on Electrify America […] More…
