Electric Era Technologies, maker of PowerNode EV fast charging stations, has announced the first of more than 10 commercial installations planned for the US this year. The new public fast charger was put into service at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. Electric Era Technologies was launched by former SpaceX engineers in 2019…. Read more…
BMW Group Logistik tests electric semi-trailer in real-world logistics operations
BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with German e-trailer manufacturer Trailer Dynamics, has conducted tests to compare the performance of an electrically powered semi-trailer combined with a diesel tractor on varying routes in a simulation of real-world logistics operations. The companies conducted four days of tests over distances of up to 250 kilometers each day on… Read more…
Elon Musk takes zealot stance against union as Tesla strike expands in Sweden
Elon Musk is reportedly taking a zealot stance against union amid a strike in Sweden expanding and potentially now crippling operations for Tesla in the country. Read more…
Review: Vanpowers UrbanGlide-Ultra, going Dutch for Black Friday
VanPowers sent us its top-of-the-line UrbanGlide-Ultra bike last month which is touted to be a Dutch-style e-bike and top spec in its Urban Glide lineup. But with Black Friday prices starting under $1000, how close to a real Dutch “Gazelle” type bike is this? You might be surprisedâ. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Vs. Model Y: Does Upgrading To The Crossover Make Sense?
This is not a new question, but it’s a legitimate one given the similarities and differences between these two popular EVs. Read more…
Original Tesla Roadster’s Design And Engineering Is Now ‘Fully Open Source’: Musk
Just don’t expect to build one from scratch in your garage. Read more…
More details about Leapmotor’s first international SUV surface, to have 530 km of range
After Stellantis acquired 20% of Leapmotor, the carmaker’s first SUV, the C10, will likely reach international markets. It was first displayed at the Guangzhou Auto Show, but the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published a more detailed specs sheet of the vehicle. Read more…
Solaris to deliver 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses to Wałbrzych
The Polish city of Wałbrzych has ordered 20 Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses from Solaris, with an option for 25 more. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in September 2024. Read more…
Paris to vote on parking charge by vehicle size
Paris wants to increase parking fees for heavy cars, making the city less attractive for large SUVs in particular. The citizens of the French capital are to vote on this proposal in February 2024. Read more…
Share Now leaves Copenhagen and GreenMobility steps up
Denmark’s EV-sharing company wants to increase its fleet in Copenhagen and says the move directly results from main rival Share Now leaving town. GreenMobility now targets deploying another 1,000 electric vehicles in the Danish capital. Read more…
Tesla wins public apology from owner who tormented the company
Tesla has won a court order against an owner in China who tormented the company with protests at stores and events over an alleged “brake failure” that was proven nonexistent. Read more…
Hedge fund looks to acquire Volta Trucks from bankruptcy, potentially saving tons of jobs
Just over a month after Volta Trucks announced it was filing for bankruptcy, shareholder and lender Luxor Capital Group looks to breathe new life into the commercial EV startup, potentially salvaging hundreds on jobs in the UK. Read more…
Tesla Discounts New Cars In Inventory—All Models—By Up To $6,300
The discounts are for new and low-mileage vehicles and reach $3,700 for the Model 3 and $3,000 for the Model Y. Read more…
Onsemi opens chip test lab in Slovakia
The US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has opened an application test laboratory in Piestany, Slovakia. The lab is dedicated to the further development of system solutions for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Efficient at last: Has the VW ID.7 got what it takes for a top company car?
Volkswagen’s ID. models have an image problem. Issues with production, software and consumption have left buyers wary. With the ID.7, Volkswagen is now daring to make a fresh start – and thanks to the new drive, it finally moves efficiently, as our test shows. Read more…
DHL Express Malaysia increases EV share with local vehicles
The global logistics firm is on track to decarbonise deliveries in the South East Asian country. DHL Express Malaysia announced adding 44 electric vans and seven electric scooters from localised production. Read more…
Desiknio’s Premium X20 Electric Bikes Are Finally Coming To The US
The X20 Gravel and X20 Pinion are all about lightness, agility, and versatility. Read more…
Here’s How An Affordable Chinese-Made EV Holds Up After 100,000 Miles
Two years on the road for this MG5 EV and the brake pads look almost brand new. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck – latest photo leak leaves no secrets
In a matter of days, Tesla enthusiasts and electric vehicle aficionados alike will finally get to witness the production version of the highly-anticipated Cybertruck, four years after its initial prototype unveiling. As the countdown to November 30 ticks away, the internet is buzzing with leaked photos that offer a glimpse inside and out of this futuristic EV pickup.
The latest set of images, which seem almost too professional to be unofficial, has surfaced online, providing a closer look at the Cybertruck’s interior.
Posted on X by @ya78756632 and originally uploaded on Weibo by user… Read more…
Mahle charging solution becomes part of inductive charging standard
SAE International has selected a positioning system from supplier Mahle as the global alignment methodology for electric vehicle wireless charging under the upcoming SAE J2954 standard. Read more…
