The second generation of the mid-size electric SUV sold as the Nio ES6 in China will be available in five northern European markets. More…
2023 Nio EL6 Debuts In Europe With 328 Miles Of WLTP Range
Mercedes-Benz reveals Vision One-Eleven study
Mercedes-Benz presents the Vision One-Eleven, a new all-electric sports car study. The technical highlights include a new battery concept with high-performance liquid-cooled round cells based on a new cell chemistry, as well as two axial-flow electric motors. As is often the case with concept presentations, no concrete technical data has been mentioned. The focus of […] More…
Don’t count on EV brake lights to communicate brake regen
Some EVs don’t illuminate their brake lights when using regenerative braking, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. Regenerative braking allows drivers to decelerate (and momentarily charge the battery) without using the brake pedal, which can also mean that it is inconsistent with brake lights, CR found in a test of EVs from Genesis, Hyundai… More…
Tesla Powerwall Installations Surpassed 500,000 Globally
The company produces hundreds of new units every day. More…
VW subsidiary PowerCo presents battery dry coating process
Volkswagen’s PowerCo now officially confirmed its intention to industrialise dry coating for electric car batteries. The plan was leaked a few days ago. At a media round table in Berlin, the company has now revealed further details. Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo is approaching the further development and industrialisation of the dry coating process together with […] More…
Eni to kick off with electric car-sharing in Rome
The Italian car-sharing provider Enjoy has added 100 electric cars to its fleet in Rome. This is a first for the company that otherwise only offered combustion engine models in the Italian capital, while electric cars have started populating the company’s fleets in other cities. The new clean, quiet and non-polluting vehicles will be the […] More…
Toyota Plan Envisions 900-mile EVs, Chevy Bolt EV’s Ultium Future
Also, CharIN offers support for Tesla NACS. More…
Austria-based consortium presents FlyGrid energy storage
In Austria, under the leadership of the Technical University of Graz (TU Graz), a consortium of universities, energy providers, companies and start-ups have presented the prototype of a flywheel storage system called FlyGrid. This was integrated into a fast-charging station and is meant to enable improved use of renewable (and thus fluctuating) energy sources. The […] More…
Swiss E-Bike Brand Thömus Goes Big On Tech With New Twinner T1 Pro
A carbon-fiber frame and a powerful transverse flux motor only begin to scratch the surface of this cutting-edge two-wheeler. More…
Citroën to launch electric car in France for under 25k
Citroën plans to launch an electric model with a base price of less than 25,000 euros on the European market in early 2024. The small electric car will then be offered in France and the UK, among other countries. As the company’s brand boss, Thierry Koskas, told journalists, the new, affordable model will be the […] More…
Toyota considering engine sounds, stalling for electric sports car
Toyota is considering fake engine sounds and a manual transmission for a future electric sports car, chairman Akio Toyoda said in a recent interview with Autocar. The aim is to replicate the full experience of a gasoline car—including some of the less-fun parts. Toyoda, who recently stepped down as CEO and is the grandson of the the… More…
Tesla Semi recall suggests production is still slow
Tesla has issued a new voluntary recall on the Tesla Semi, in the form of a software update to ensure that the side door warning system works properly. More…
Vestas orders over 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargo
In Europe, wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has ordered more than 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargo. The first examples of the electric model were already put into service in February 2023. The electric combi vans will be used for the service and maintenance of Vestas wind turbines in Denmark and northern Germany. In addition to the […] More…
Audi opens charging hub in Austria
Audi has opened its first charging hub in Austria. The hub is located in Salzburg and operated in collaboration with Moon Power, which also runs an EV competence centre in the immediate vicinity of the hub. The hub is the Volkswagen brand’s fourth fast-charging location after Nuremberg, Zurich and Berlin. Similar to the hub in […] More…
Tesla has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls
Tesla has confirmed that it has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls worldwide, and it is growing fast. More…
Rolls-Royce Considering Switching From BEV To Hydrogen For Future Models
The luxury carmaker’s CEO rules out hydrogen combustion, but fuel cells are on the table. More…
Tesla To Reduce Shifts At Giga Berlin, Keep Production On Track
Saturday shifts will be canceled and fewer temporary workers will be hired. More…
Hyundai Offers $5,000 Cash Rebate On 2023 Ioniq 6 SE And SEL
The Ioniq 6 SE’s base price drops to $37,715, which undercuts the Tesla Model 3’s MSRP before tax credits and incentives. More…
NIO ET5 Touring Unveiled With Up To 348-Mile Range, Perfect Weight Distribution
The electric wagon is powered by a dual-motor, 360-kW all-wheel drive powertrain. More…
Toyota To Receive $850 Million Subsidy For Next-Gen EV Battery Development
The money will be used to develop bipolar LFP packs, as well as all-solid-state batteries. More…
