Barcelona-based Wallbox Chargers and Kia America are working together to enable bidirectional charging for customers driving a Kia EV9. Drivers could thus use the electric car to power their homes or feed energy into the grid – and reduce their electricity bill. Wallbox will offer its second-generation bidirectional DC charger called Quasar 2 starting in […] More…
Fraunhofer ISE integrates solar cells into car hood
While the vehicle roof is the easiest surface to use for generating solar power on board cars, researchers at Fraunhofer ISE went one step further. As part of two publicly funded research projects, they integrated solar cells into the standard sheet metal bonnet of a car. The photovolatic bonnet, which will soon be on display […] More…
Rivian To Discontinue Compass Yellow Paint For R1T And R1S
The 20-inch all-terrain Bright wheels will also disappear from Rivian’s options list. More…
30 charge parks by the end of 2024: Mercedes to build European HPC network
Mercedes-Benz plans to open its first 30 fast-charging parks in Europe, with a combined total of more than 200 charging points, by the end of 2024 as part of its announced global HPC network. The first location is to be built this year in Mannheim, Germany. The Welt am Sonntag reports this with reference to […] More…
GKN & Marschall and Parker to cooperate on hydrogen flight
Aerospace industry supplier GKN Aerospace is joining forces with Marshall and Parker Aerospace to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for aircraft. The partners plan to develop a liquid hydrogen system suitable for both fuel cell and internal combustion engine aircraft. The planned collaboration will benefit from the UK government-funded H2GEAR programme, led by GKN Aerospace, […] More…
Tesla opens first V4 Supercharger in the UK – with display and credit card terminal
In London, the first Tesla Superchargers are now available for all EVs and with the possibility to pay by credit card. Something that will be required of all public chargers in the EU from 2024. The fourth-generation (V4) Superchargers at the Tesla Centre in the London borough of Tottenham have a small display that can […] More…
Incat Tasmania to build world’s larget electric ferry yet
The Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania announces the production of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry. The 130-metre-long electric ferry is being built for the South American shipping company Buquebus and will operate between Argentina and Uruguay from 2025. Incat Hull 096, as the aluminium-built electric vessel is called, will have the capacity for […] More…
Kalmar buys terminal tractor product line in the US
Kalmar, part of Finish company Cargotec, will acquire the rights to the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week. The terminal tractors will become part of Kalmar‘s portfolio under the name ‘Kalmar TX’. As part of […] More…
Watch Tesla Model Y Driver Try To Evade The Police With Shredded Tires
The driver didn’t pull over after an HOV violation, so the California Highway Patrol began a pursuit which involved a spike strip. More…
See China Take On Germany In HiPhi Vs. Porsche Vs. BMW EV Drag Race
The Human Horizons HiPhi X and HiPhi Z race against the Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo and the BMW iX M60. More…
Buick launches electric version of the Velite 6 in China
The General Motors brand Buick is launching a purely electric new edition of its Velite 6 model in China. The predecessor, offered with a battery-electric drive and as a plug-in hybrid, remains in the line-up. The new Buick Velite 6 has a 130-kW front engine and a 50.3-kWh battery. According to Chinese standards, that allows […] More…
Tesla is pushing for lower import taxes on EVs in India
India’s government is considering a significant reduction in import tax for electric cars, if the manufacturer commits to local production. Apparently, Tesla is pushing for the move in New Delhi. Specifically, carmakers that also produce in India could import ready-built electric cars to India at a reduced tax rate of 15 per cent, compared to […] More…
China: Xpeng and Didi develop new brand for small EVs
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng signed a strategic partnership with shared mobility provider Didi. The deal includes the development of a new small electric car brand and an investment by Xpeng in Didi. Xpeng wants to launch a new EV brand in 2024. It is currently being developed under the project name “Mona” and should […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck With Tundra Wrap Spotted In The Wild Trolling Toyota
Judging by the license plate, it appears that it’s the same Cybertruck that was previously spotted with a Ford F-150 wrap. More…
Chroma ATE unveils integrated HIL test bed for battery EVs
Chroma ATE has launched the 8610 battery pack power HIL test bed for testing battery systems and components of new energy vehicles, including the battery module, BMS and cooling/heating system. Various hardware options are available for integration, such as a DC power supply, battery charge-discharge system, digital meter, hi-pot tester, and short-circuit and overvoltage protection devices. More…
The Battery Show North America returns to Novi
The Battery Show is returning to the Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi, Michigan on Sept. 11-14 with more than 775 exhibitors and over 72 hours of education available across the three-day expo. More…
BMW To Construct $108 Million Battery Logistics Facility
The battery facility will eventually employ 500 workers. More…
Some Tesla Superchargers Got A Special Display In Taiwan
It shows charging details for each of the stalls. More…
Tesla Opened Its First V4 Supercharger In The UK
The dispensers already accept card payments, without a necessity of the Tesla app. More…
The 5 Chinese Brands With The Highest Potential Abroad
Out of approximately 170 car companies in China, these five have enormous growth potential. More…
