The Dutch fuel cell system developer and integrator zepp.solutions is receiving EU funding of around two million euros for the construction of a plant in the greater Rotterdam area, with which the company intends to increase its production to 1,000 fuel cell systems per year. According to zepp.solutions, the new factory will produce its Y50 […] More…
“You’d have to be crazy to buy an FCEV”
Even in Japan, there is growing dissatisfaction with hydrogen cars. Taking the example of MK West Group, an upmarket taxi firm operating in Kobe, a Bloomberg report reveals the actual cost of running fuel cell vehicles. The operator acquired two Toyota Mirai two months ago, primarily because of their short refuelling times. This appeared convenient […] More…
BYD delivers the first zero-emission double-deckers to Chile
BYD is adding weight to its foothold in Chile as it delivers the first electric double-decker buses to the country, claiming these were the only ones on the continent. The new EVs are, however, joining a considerable fleet of electric buses already in service. “In Chile, we have been pioneers in the implementation of electric […] More…
Ford Pro’s second-gen EV charger makes it easier for businesses to go electric
Ford Pro released its second-generation EV charger Tuesday, the Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp. The new EV charger is designed to simplify and improve the experience, making it easier than ever for fleets to go electric.. More…
Report: EVs now top 5% of new vehicle sales in 23 countries
EVs have surpassed at least 5% of new car sales in 23 countries, according to a new Bloomberg report. Much of that sales growth has happened in the past year, according to the report. Five more countries have 5% EV sales—which Bloomberg analysts consider a tipping point for mass adoption—than a year ago. And median EV sales were up 55%… More…
Tesco is running home deliveries with 500 electric vans
British supermarket chain Tesco has announced receiving its 500th electric van. It will run home deliveries for the company’s Sheffield Extra store, making it the first in Yorkshire to have a fully electric fleet. The Sheffield branch runs 14 electric vans, making 2,500 deliveries to customer’s homes each week. Tesco introduced its first EV home […] More…
Canoo Unveils Longer Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle 190 Electric Van
Compared to the existing LDV 130, the LDV 190 offers a larger cargo area of 172 cubic feet thanks to the longer body. More…
Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030
Alongside targets outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, Magna International has submitted goals to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. En route to that target, the global contract manufacturer had introduced several near-term sustainability goals. More…
BMS measures cells in real time
Rather than using algorithms that model the expected performance of battery cells, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measures the current from each individual cell using random pulses to avoid overheating the cell. More…
Fisker launches ‘Ocean’ sales in three new European markets
Fisker is now offering its Ocean electric SUV in three additional European countries; Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland. There, the Fisker Ocean can be reserved and ordered immediately via country-specific websites – these are markets 10, 11 and 12 for the Ocean. Deliveries in the three new countries are scheduled to begin at the end […] More…
Tesla Will Start Its Own Train Shuttle At Giga Berlin In September
The railway line will replace the bus shuttle that’s currently in operation. More…
Hyundai to launch new high power charging station Blue Plug
Hyundai Motor Group Group will develop new high power chargers to counteract Tesla’s supercharged approach in South Korea. The new HPC columns dubbed Blue Plug shall expand Hyundai’s E-Pit network that has grown rather slowly. According to local media, Hyundai Kefico, an engine and transmission manufacturer owned by Hyundai Motor Group, is seeking to get […] More…
Tesla Offers Free Supercharging For All EVs In Europe Today
This is how Tesla celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first Supercharger stations opened in Europe. More…
Changan launches new NEV subsidiary ‘Qiyuan’
Chinese carmaker Changan has unveiled a new brand of electric and hybrid cars called Qiyuan. Qiyuan is expected to achieve annual sales of 1.5 million vehicles by 2030 and launch ten products by 2025. Changan officially unveiled the new brand this weekend. The Qiyuan range is to include the ‘A’, ‘Q’ and ‘E0’ series. In […] More…
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) now covers the whole of London
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has been expanded to include all London’s boroughs today. Driving a non-compliant vehicle anywhere in the zone will incur a charge of 12.50 pounds per day. But, Mayor Sadiq Khan’s clean air plan is not without opposition. As for the rules, drivers of vehicles below Euro 4 (petrol) or […] More…
Scout appoints new head of production
Jan Spies will become head of production for Volkswagen’s new US electric car brand Scout. Spies will serve as Chief Production Officer of Scout Motors from the beginning of 2024 and in this role will oversee the production of the new Volkswagen brand’s electric pickup truck and SUV. Spies has plenty of VW and US […] More…
Tesla Reportedly Enables FSD Beta In HW4 Cars, Elon Musk Says It’s 6 Months Behind HW3
Previously, cars with the Hardware 4 driving assistance computer had unusable cruise control and Autopilot. More…
VinFast Is Now The World’s Third-Most Valuable Automaker
It’s behind only Tesla and Toyota, despite selling just 151 vehicles in the US in the first half of the year. More…
Fast Charging Vs. Slow Charging: Study Reveals Difference In Range Degradation
Recurrent Auto analyzed the data from over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the United States. More…
Juiced unveils new Scorpion X2 electric moped, slashes prices
San Diego-based e-bike company Juiced is preparing to launch its latest electric bike, the Juiced Scorpion X2. This will mark a triumphant return for the popular electric moped-style bike. More…
