Two automakers, two radically different approaches to simulating “gears” for EVs. Who comes out on top? Read more…
Stellantis unveils a new Fiat E-Ducato with 420 km range
At this year’s Solutrans exhibition, Stellantis announced an update of its entire range of commercial vehicles, including a new Fiat E-Ducato van with 420 km range. The lineup of vans includes vehicles for Opel, Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen since Stellantis owns a bunch of European brands.
Arguably, the most interesting update is the Fiat E-Ducato with 420 km of autonomy thanks to its huge 110 kWh battery. A hydrogen version of the van is also in the works.
The new E-Ducato, which isn’t exactly new as the model itself was released earlier this year, is part of Stellantis’… Read more…
Kempower earns ETL certification, will begin production of EV charging stations in North America
Kempower, a manufacturer of DC fast charging solutions for EVs, has earned Electrical Testing Laboratories certification from Intertek Testing Laboratories, allowing production to begin at the company’s new production facility in North Carolina. The ETL Listed Marking is a certified indicator to retailers and distributors, that Kempower’s satellite charging systems have been tested by Intertek… Read more…
Exxon Mobil plans to produce lithium in Arkansas
When a new technology is in the process of replacing an old one, it’s not uncommon for industry incumbents to experiment with the new tech. When the incumbents in question have barrels of cash lying around, it’s easy for them to do so by means of acquisitions—and that’s exactly what some of the oil majors… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Seen Driving Into The Gulf Of Mexico. Boat Mode On?
This particular prototype was spotted testing the waters of the Atlantic Ocean—literally. But why? Read more…
Tesla Begins Introducing Congestion Fees at Busy Superchargers
Fully charging any NACS equipped vehicle could soon get much more expensive at busy Superchargers. Read more…
Domino’s Promises Hot And Fresh Pizzas With New Delivery E-Bike
Fancy an e-bike with a built-in pizza oven? Read more…
Hyundai and Kia top extensive EV charging test
When it comes to owning an EV or considering buying one – be it new or used – one crucial aspect that captivates both consumers and industry experts is the efficiency of charging. Recently, Edmunds conducted an exhaustive EV Charging Test, providing valuable insights into the charging speeds of different electric vehicles. This hands-on evaluation offers a unique perspective on the performance of various EV models currently available in the market.
The definitive guide to fast-charging speeds
Taking the top spot in the Edmunds EV Charging Test is the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited RWD… Read more…
Ford cuts back on major EV investment, jobs at Michigan battery plant
In its latest setback, Ford is cutting back on another significant EV investment. The company is scaling back plans at its $3.5B EV battery plant in Michigan as it adjusts to market demand.. Read more…
Fisker Ocean review – Coming soon, in a future software update
The Fisker Ocean has been out and about for a few months now, but most media drives have been relatively short test drives so far. But with the LA Auto Show in town, Fisker gave us an Ocean overnight to have a little unsupervised testing time with its new electric SUV. Read more…
Juiced e-bikes start from $1,199, deep deals on portable power stations, tons more e-bikes
The Juiced Bikes’ Black Friday deals are now joining in on the Thanksgiving Week action, with price cuts starting from $1,199 for the brand’s popular e-bikes. You’ll also find much of the same holiday savings on these ALLPOWERS power stations from $79, as well tons of price cuts on Blix e-bikes at up to $800 off. Read more…
Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge
Tesla has launched its new Supercharger congestion fee at select stations in an attempt to shorten charging session times. Read more…
Tenet raises $30 million for its EV financing and charging platform
New York-headquartered vehicle financing company Tenet Energy has closed a funding round of more than $30 million. The financing includes more than $10 million in Series A investment, led by venture capital firm Nyca Partners, as well as a $20-million warehouse debt facility provided by Silicon Valley Bank. Other investors participating in the round include… Read more…
LeeBoy collaborates with Portable Electric to electrify the paving industry
LeeBoy, a manufacturer of commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the paving industry. LeeBoy’s 8520C E-Paver, which was introduced at the recent ConExpo trade show, is a commercial-class electric asphalt paver. The prototype incorporates various EV… Read more…
Hertz And EVgo Introduce Special Charging Rates For EV Renters
This might be a good opportunity to test the EV ownership experience by renting before buying. Read more…
Here’s how your old Prius battery will help build new EVs
Redwood Materials, the battery recycling effort started by Tesla alum JB Straubel, sees its mission as critical for ramping up domestic content in American EVs—as well as for helping automakers meet sustainability targets. Last month, Redwood detailed one way it’s actually making that process happen on the ground: It’s started an… Read more…
Financial Analyst Says Tesla Should Cancel The Cybertruck
2024 is “already a lost year for growth,” Jefferies analyst Phillipe Houchois wrote. Read more…
Elevate the efficiency of EV battery systems with electronic components (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Ametek. The increase of vehicles becoming electric, autonomous, and connected causes the demands for safety and reliability to be at an all-time high. Safety is more than just the chassis of the vehicle; it also lies within the electronic materials of the interior components, such as the sensor technology within the battery management…. Read more…
Major UK petrol station chain to buy Tesla EV chargers
British petrol station operator EG Group plans to buy Tesla fast charging stations for its evpoint European EV charging network. This is the second known sale of Tesla chargers to another charge point operator, following a recent order from bp pulse. EG’s Tesla chargers will be accessible to all EV drivers regardless of brand, and… Read more…
All-new Renault Master brings an EV version with 87 kWh battery
Renault just unveiled the all-new Master, which it calls next-generation multi-energy Aerovan. The company claims its design is a masterpiece of aerodynamics, ensuring top-tier efficiency, regardless of the energy source. Speaking of energy, this van offers two pure EV versions in addition to the traditional dCi engines. There’s a hydrogen version too.
The EVs aren’t an afterthought either – they provide an impressive 410 km WLTP range thanks to a generous 87 kWh battery.
You get to pick between a 96 kW motor with 40 kWh battery with 180 km range and a more powerful 105 kW motor… Read more…
