
As part of a determined push towards a greener future, Volvo Cars announced during Climate Week NYC its intention to end production of all diesel-powered vehicles by early 2024. This landmark decision positions the Swedish automaker as one of the pioneers among legacy car manufacturers to fully abandon diesel. Rewinding a bit, Volvo Cars wasn’t just content with bidding adieu to diesel. In 2022, the company sold its stake in Aurobay, which held its remaining combustion engine assets, signaling a significant departure from developing new combustion engines. In layman’s terms? No more R&D… More…
2025 Volvo EX30 First Ride Review: Little EV Goes Big On Charm

The Volvo EX30 hopes to one-up the Audi Q4 E-Tron and Tesla Model Y by offering big personality in a small and affordable package. Lire la suite…
Average Electric Vehicle Prices Plummet As Oversupply Concerns Grow

The average transaction price of a Tesla has fallen by 19.5 percent over the last 12 months. Lire la suite…
New electric vehicle incentives announced in France

France, home to automotive giants like Renault and Stellantis, has raised its shields against an increasingly competitive Chinese electric vehicle market. The French government announced a revamped incentive program set to kick off in January 2024. But it’s not just about the environment anymore; it’s a play to revitalize and prioritize European carmaking. The previous “green bonus” system in France, which provided a flat €5,000 for every EV, has undergone a facelift. The new system now considers factors beyond merely the emissions produced while driving. “We used to only focus on CO2… More…
Hertz’s Model 3 And Model Y Rentals Now Allow Full Tesla App Access

Tesla has developed software to unlock more functionality from Hertz’s Tesla rental fleet. Lire la suite…
In a ‘bone-headed’ move, the UK to roll back gas car phase-out and other net zero policies

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening the UK’s commitments to net zero in a bombshell policy shift. More…
NIO stock sinks after $1 billion planned convertible debt offering

Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO’s stock is falling after announcing a proposed total of $1 billion in convertible senior notes on Monday. More…
Toyota Reveals Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Production Line In Japan

The new demonstration line includes the giga press and facilities for solid-state battery development. Lire la suite…
German Brand Haibike Launches New Hybe Electric Downhill Racer

The top-tier Hybe 11 is rocking the race-ready Bosch Performance CX Race motor. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen ID.3 production to end at Dresden plant

Volkswagen, the renowned German automaker, is seemingly recalibrating its approach to electric vehicle production. In a move that has the industry’s attention, the company is reportedly bringing an end to the ID.3 electric vehicle production at its iconic Dresden Transparent Factory. The Dresden Transparent Factory, standing as a testament to architectural prowess with its clear glass walls, has seen the birth of several Volkswagen marvels over the years. But like all things, change is the only constant. Reliable sources, as cited by Automobilwoche, suggest that this decision falls under… More…
Toyota reveals next-gen EV production line as it looks to play catch-up with Tesla

As it looks to make up for lost time, Toyota is giving us a glimpse of its next-gen EV production line with modern technology like Giga casting, self-propelled assembly lines, and robots to transport finished vehicles.. More…
Marriott taps EV Connect as charger provider, countering Hilton’s recent alliance with Tesla

Hospitality group Marriott International has announced an agreement with charging services provider EV Connect to implement and manage chargers across thousands of hotels in the US and Canada. The news comes weeks after Hilton Hotels announced a similar agreement with Tesla. More…
Watch Tesla Model 3 Catch Fire After Debris Strike, Sparks Discussion On EV Safety

Electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire, but when they do, they are more difficult to contain. Lire la suite…
Battery Scientists Claim Breakthrough, 10-Minute Fast Charging For 1,500 Cycles

Researchers at a Tennessee lab developed a new electrolyte for ultra-fast charging. Lire la suite…
UAW Strike Against Detroit’s Big Three, What It Means For Electric Vehicles

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the brand is unwilling to choose between going out of business and rewarding its workers. Lire la suite…
GM To Idle Plant That Makes Brightdrop Electric Vans Until Spring 2024

This comes after a month of downtime that affected the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, in July. Lire la suite…
EU project to develop light electric vehicles
The 3.5-year EU project GIANTS (Green Intelligent Affordable New Transport Solutions) aims to develop technology solutions that will enable the production of affordable light electric vehicles (L5, L6 and L7) for urban transport worldwide. Two major car manufacturers are also involved. Lire la suite…
VW presents the third Tiguan generation
Shortly after the new Passat, Volkswagen has also presented the new edition of its best-selling combustion engine Tiguan. As with the estate model, the new plug-in hybrid drives with a 100-kilometre electric range will also be used in the compact SUV in future. Lire la suite…
RWTH Aachen announces new component project with Röscher
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has started the ‘variTwist’ project with its Berlin-based industrial partner Röscher GmbH. Lire la suite…
Georgia EV driver calls cops on the US Energy Secretary
The US Energy Secretary and her entourage had to deal with the police in the state of Georgia over a disagreement over charger usage. Lire la suite…

