Only 1,959 examples of the new Mini E-Bike 1 will ever see the light of day. Lire la suite…
West Sussex County Council to install hundreds of chargers
The UK borough will also prepare for a rising demand for charging infrastructure and set up “passiv” chargers that can be activated at a later date. The money comes from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and CPO Connected Kerb. Lire la suite…
Interview: Li-Cycle founder Tim Johnston on battery recycling in Europe
On 26 September 2023, Li-Cycle opened its first battery recycling plant outside North America in Magdeburg. We talked to Li-Cycle founder Tim Johnston about the company’s plans and technology. Lire la suite…
Maxwell Vehicles, Rossmönster offer a new era of van life with bespoke solar electric camper
Ahead of its public display at the Adventure Van Expo in Oregon this weekend, EV specialist Maxwell Vehicles announced it has teamed up with premium van-builder Rossmönster to create a purpose-built electric camper that fans of this site are going to eat up. Complete with a solar roof, adequate range, and eventual access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, this electric camper van will be available to test out soon. Check it out. More…
Huawei and Chery’s Luxeed S7 aims to outshine Tesla Model S
Huawei, a name synonymous with technology, and Chery, a stalwart in the automotive industry, have joined forces to introduce a new electric vehicle brand, Luxeed. Their first creation, the Luxeed S7 sedan, is set to launch in November, promising to surpass the Tesla Model S in every specification, according to Huawei executive Richard Yu. This venture marks Huawei’s first electric sedan, having previously concentrated its automotive efforts on SUVs, such as the Aito’s M-series models. The Luxeed S7 is not just another electric sedan; it’s a smart EV that aims to outshine its competitors,… More…
Ubitricity reaches 10,000 charging points
Ubitricity is already active in Germany, France and especially the UK. With its market entry in the Netherlands – and above all the takeover of existing charging points there – the Berlin-based company has now reached a major milestone. Lire la suite…
Custom Land Rover Defender EV Fits Inside A Superyacht
UK-based luxury EV conversion specialist Everrati says the so-called “Shore Tender” can be recharged onboard a ship. Lire la suite…
Echion to deliver anode materials to InoBat
The British battery materials supplier and Slovakian battery company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a collaboration between the two companies. Together, they want to develop lithium-ion batteries with faster charging capabilities and a higher energy density. Lire la suite…
EU member states agree on position on Euro 7 emissions standard
Before the negotiations with the EU Parliament, member states agreed on a common position on the planned Euro 7 emission standard. However, the countries want much more lax regulations than the EU Commission proposed. Lire la suite…
USA: Ford interrupts construction work on LFP cell factory
Ford wants to manufacture its own LFP battery cells with CATL technology in Michigan from 2026. But now, construction work has been suspended indefinitely. Ford itself remains vague about what is going on. It is probably less about CATL’s involvement in the project and more about the ongoing negotiations with the UAW union. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz applies for US grants for factory expansion
Mercedes-Benz wants to expand its electric vehicle production in the US. The carmaker has already applied for subsidies for its US factories in Tuscaloosa and Charleston. Lire la suite…
EV conversion specialist Everrati ‘launches’ Land Rover Defender designed to be stored on a yacht
Yes, that rendering includes chilled champagne storage under the hood where an engine used to be. What else would you expect within a Land Rover Defender EV conversion coming our way from Everrati and superyacht designers Bannenberg & Rowell? While this is not the first all-electric Defender conversion we’ve seen, it’s certainly the first designed to be stored aboard a yacht. Yeah… you read that right. More…
Sleek-looking ‘world’s most sophisticated’ electric scooter unveiled, heads to production
The full specs for the self-proclaimed “world’s most sophisticated” micromobility vehicle, the Bo M electric scooter, have been unveiled as the e-scooter heads to production. More…
Used Tesla Model 3 Buyers Are Trading In Honda Civics, Toyota Tacomas: Study
CarMax says that SUVs and Toyota models are the top traded-in vehicles for buying a used EV. Lire la suite…
Ford Pauses Construction Of $3.5 Billion Michigan LFP Battery Plant
Ford said it is going to limit spending at the Marshall site until it is confident about its “ability to competitively run the plant.” Lire la suite…
Nissan to only sells EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan has declared its commitment to exclusively launch electric vehicles in Europe from now on and completely phase out internal combustion engines by 2030. This announcement aligns Nissan with its partner Renault, which has similar electric aspirations. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida, with a tone of finality, stated, “There is no turning back now.” He emphasized that EVs are the “ultimate mobility solution” and are pivotal for achieving carbon neutrality, a cornerstone of Nissan’s Ambition 2030 vision. Uchida’s conviction reflects the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability and… More…
North America: ADL appoints contract manufacturing partner
The British bus manufacturer will be working with Big Rig Manufacturing to build its all-electric Enviro500EV Charge for the US an Canada. Production will kick off in Nevada next year. Lire la suite…
Europe: Nissan to launch new EVs only
Nissan’s plan to launch only electric cars and e-powered hybrids in Europe from 2023 lasted only a short time. Now, the Japanese want to introduce only pure electric vehicles – so that the last hybrid will be sold by 2030. Lire la suite…
Can EVs and solar save the world? The IEA thinks so
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its 2023 Net Zero Roadmap today – here’s what’s happened since 2021 and what must urgently happen before 2030. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Manufacturing Confirmation Units Spotted In New Drone Video
These so-called “Series 8” pickups will reportedly head out to Tesla stores soon. Lire la suite…
