The company Elexon, which specializes in charging logistics fleets, has a new owner. The Swiss energy group Varo Energy has acquired 100 per cent of the company. Elexon intends to continue its growth course under the new owner. Read more…
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Smart Europe’s vice-president of r&d shares some of his insights into developing the company’s distinctive battery EVs. By Rory Jackson
While automotive OEMs might now agree that electric powertrains are effectively the future of all mobility, it should be remembered that only 20 years ago, many of them saw electrifying vehicles as a peculiarity at best, and a waste of resources at worst. Read more…
Tesla offers $1,120 insurance subsidy for basic Model 3 and Model Y inventory cars in China
Earlier today, Tesla raised the starting price of the Model Y Long Range in China by RMB 2,000, its fifth price hike in the country in the past month. Read more…
BYD starts exporting lithium batteries from China by air transportation
The export of lithium batteries using air transportation is very rare and difficult, as the product is classified as dangerous goods. Read more…
Tesla raises starting price of Model Y Long Range in China again by about $280
This is Tesla’s seventh price hike in China in the past month, although each time it’s for a different model. Read more…
The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28.Â. Read more…
Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program
After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then. Read more…
Mercedes opens its first own-brand charging hub in Europe
Today Mercedes proudly announced the opening of its first own-branded charging hub in Europe. This follows similar hubs that have recently opened in Atlanta, Georgia, in the USA, as well as Chengdu and Foshan in China.
The first Mercedes charging hub in Germany is located at the Mercedes subsidiary in Mannheim, in the Rhine-Main-Neckar region, one of the country’s most important transport corridors.
The hub has six charging points, each with an output of 300 kW. Each charger has only one port, in order to ensure that the maximum energy reaches the charging vehicle. Given the high… Read more…
I Saw The Tesla Cybertruck Up Close. My Jaw’s Still On The Floor
And not always in a good way. But the quality is better than we’ve seen before. Will this be a win for Tesla Read more…
Mazda CEO Says EVs ‘Not Taking Off’ In The U.S.—Except Teslas
Masahiro Moro told Fortune that EV “inventory is piling up” but failed to mention Mazda’s poor effort at offering a competitive EV. Read more…
Lithium-Ion Battery Prices Hit Record Low, But EVs Still Remain Expensive. Here’s Why
Falling raw material and component prices have contributed to this trend. Read more…
Watch Mercedes-Benz’s CEO Pull Tank Turn In The Electric G-Class
The EQG also has a button for a “nudge” function that should come in handy when off-roading. Read more…
Li-Metal demonstrates electrolyte reconditioning process for carbonate-to-metal tech
Li-Metal, a developer of lithium metal anode and lithium metal production technologies, has demonstrated an electrolyte reconditioning process that it calls “a pivotal component supporting Li-Metal’s patented and modular carbonate-to-metal (C2M) technology for lithium metal production.” The electrolyte reconditioning process plays a crucial role in the closed-loop operation of Li-Metal’s C2M technology, by facilitating the… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) officially kicks off EV leasing program, beginning in these 14 states
Less than a week after confirming an EV leasing program was in the works, American automaker Rivian has officially added the option to its online configurator. Beginning today, customers in 14 initial states can sign up to lease an R1T pickup from the automaker’s existing inventory. Read more…
Range Energy’s electric trailer can improve semi-truck mpg by 36%
Range Energy’s electric trailer, which can “electrify” a diesel semi truck just by adding a trailer, has been found to improve efficiency by 36% in independent testing. Read more…
Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. Read more…
Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday. Read more…
Trek Refreshes Powerfly 4 Electric Mountain Bike With Trail-Ready Tech
Trek has also managed to lower the price on this hardtail e-MTB. Read more…
Polestones 01 EREV SUV debuts with 476 hp and 1,338 km of range for less than €47,000
China has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, with a slew of homegrown automakers vying for a piece of the fast-growing market. One of the latest contenders to enter the arena is the Pininfarina-designed Polestones 01 EREV SUV, which recently started deliveries in China. The Polestones 01 wants to challenge established players like Li Auto’s L8 and L9.
Developed by Rox Motor and manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), this EREV SUV is available in six and seven seat configurations and comes with a bulky look that sets it apart in the crowded EV landscape…. Read more…
BYD Rolled Out Its 6 Millionth Plug-In Vehicle
It took just over three months to produce another million plug-in cars. Read more…
