The latest creation from UK-based David Brown Automotive transforms the classic Mini into a silent handcrafted urban runabout. Lire la suite…
Redwood Materials purchases Redux Recycling
The US recycling company founded by ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel has completely taken over the German battery recycler Redux Recycling. The company previously belonged to the Austrian Saubermacher Group and operates a recycling plant in Bremerhaven, among other places. Lire la suite…
UK considers weakening ICE exit
Conservative PM Rishi Sunak is attempting to water down the UK policy to ban the sale of new combustion vehicles in 2030. It had been moved back from 2035 by the former conservative leader Boris Johnson. Lire la suite…
CNGR to build battery materials factory in Morocco
CNGR Advanced Materials and the African investor Al Mada are planning a joint venture to produce battery materials in Morocco. The exact location for the plant has already been announced, as has the start of production – provided the official permits are granted in time. Lire la suite…
Hexagon Purus opens H2 cylinder factory in Germany
Hexagon Purus will manufacture its hydrogen cylinders at its own plant in Kassel in central Germany. Until now, it shared a site with another unit of the Norwegian company. Lire la suite…
Two Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Testing At NorCal Off-Road Park
The Cybertruck release candidate units were apparently driven from Texas to Northern California for some off-road testing. Lire la suite…
XPeng unveils refreshed G9 electric SUV
In a bold move to redefine its market position, XPeng has launched a newer and more affordable version of its flagship G9 SUV. The redesigned G9 is built on the robust framework of XPeng’s latest SEPA (Smart Electric Platform Architecture) and is set to undercut its predecessor by a remarkable RMB 46,000 (€5,900). At a glitzy launch event in Dunhuang, Gansu province of northwest China, He Xiaopeng, XPeng’s chairman and CEO, unveiled the new G9 with great fanfare. Available in five distinct versions, the vehicle now starts at a price of RMB 263,900 (approximately €33,700), a significant… More…
GM halts BrightDrop van production in Canada – again
General Motors is halting production of its all-electric BrightDrop vans at its plant in Ingersoll, Canada, for several months. There seems to be a problem in the supply chain for the required battery modules. Lire la suite…
France: New environmental bonus could push out imported EVs
France will introduce new rules for EV subsidies from 1 January 2024. The French government now gives more details on the reform of the “bonus écologique.” What is clear is that the new criteria will make it particularly difficult for the Chinese competition. Lire la suite…
Moots launches premium ‘adventure-ready’ e-bike that you probably can’t tell is electric
Moots is known for its premium, hand-built bikes that focus on a high level of craftsmanship designed for dedicated riders. Now the company is bringing that same level of professionalism to its first e-bike, the Moots Express – although you probably wouldn’t realize the bike was even electric if you saw it whizz by on the trail. More…
Electric Go-Kart You Can Buy Hits 100+ MPH, Sets Speed Record
Latvian-based Blue Shock Race used one of its 33.5-horsepower production models to set the record in Sweden. Lire la suite…
Volvo will build its last diesel in early 2024
Volvo Cars is saying goodbye to diesel-powered cars. The carmaker says it will produce its last diesel in early 2024. In Europe, Volvo Cars now primarily sells electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Lire la suite…
Munro MK_1 Mountain Rescue Edition Debuts As Go-Anywhere Emergency EV
It can carry three passengers and has space for a stretcher. Lire la suite…
Lexus To Unveil Next-Gen Modular EV Concept In October Ahead Of 2026 Debut
The Japanese automaker wants to adopt a “drastically changed production method” and a completely new software platform. Lire la suite…
Older Tesla Model 3s Get $800 Powered Liftgate Retrofit Option
The product is compatible with Tesla Model 3 sedans built before 2021 with a manual liftgate. Lire la suite…
Mini Countryman Electric arrives in North America
Electric cars and Climate Week – it’s like peanut butter and jelly, a match made in heaven. So, when Mini decided to parade its all-new electric Countryman during Climate Week in New York City, no one batted an eye. This was the electric SUV’s North American debut, following its official introduction in Germany. The fanfare is not just because it’s an electric Mini, but also because it promises a lot. Mini has been many things: iconic, small, zippy. Yet, electric wasn’t high on that list. Yes, we’ve seen the Cooper SE and there are murmurs of the upcoming Aceman. Still, with the unveiling… More…
Kia EV4 test drive spotted in the US, will it be the electric successor to the Soul?
A new Kia electric crossover was spotted testing in the US, which appears to be the upcoming EV4. The EV4 is expected to be Kia’s entry-level subcompact electric crossover with starting prices under $30,000.. More…
Segway SuperScooter GT1 lands at new $1,500 low, Sun Joe electric pressure washer $87, more
The best price ever is now available on the Segway SuperScooter GT1 at $1,500. Now live with $1,300 in savings attached, you’ll also be able to lock-in a new low on Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI electric pressure washer at $87. We also have some Rad Power cargo e-bikes, but if those don’t fit your EV needs we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Graphite made from wood chips may soon be in your EV battery
A New Zealand-based startup just got $18 million to commercialize graphite made of wood chips for EV batteries in Europe and the US. More…
Redwood Materials expands presence in Europe, acquiring its leading Li-ion battery recycler
Less than two years after sharing expansion plans for Europe, US-based battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials is adding Germany to its map of locations. Today, the company announced the acquisition of Redux Recycling GmbH – the leading lithium ion battery recycler in the EU, as it looks to quickly expand its operations overseas. More…
