Veolia has completed phase one of its vehicle-to-grid trial and is taking it into the heart of London. The country’s largest waste management firm will reutilise its Westminster fleet of electric waste trucks to double as a power source for National Grid ahead of electrifying the entire fleet.
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Eberspächer sells brand new plant for HV heaters to GG Group
The automotive supplier Eberspächer has sold its new plant in Bulgaria, which was intended for the production of high-voltage heaters, to the GG Group from Austria before it even opened. The company cites lower demand than expected as the reason. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck AWD real life towing range tested
Tesla’s Cybertruck, hailed as the electric revolution in the world of pickup trucks, has been put to the test once again, this time focusing on its towing capabilities. With a medium weight and relatively aerodynamic load, the AWD Cybertruck went 185 km, using up 100% of its battery pack. Of course, this figure dwindles to approximately 140 km when using… Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to refresh M7 SUV in Q2, report says
Aito launched the new M7 on September 12. It previously said it had more than 120,000 firm orders for the M7 by the end of December. Read more…
BMW partner Brilliance considers withdrawing from joint venture BBA
Brilliance could withdraw completely from the car joint venture with BMW in China. According to an agency report, the parent company of Brilliance is considering selling its 25 per cent share in the joint venture with BMW in order to raise its own capital. Read more…
Zeekr continues past months’ discounts for Zeekr 001 and offers new perks
Zeekr extends price discounts introduced in August 2023 for the Zeekr 001 and offers new benefits including a RMB 10,000 final payment reduction. Read more…
Non-bike bike gear tested: Foldylock Forever is the most secure folding lock, period.
As someone who lives life on two-wheels, testing bike gear isn’t just a fun hobby – it’s part of my daily life. E-bikes are how I get around and the gear I use with them helps me avoid needing to use a car. And so when I find something new that I incorporate into my everyday kit, that means that it has proven itself as both effective and worth it in the long haul. The latest lock that I trust to use on my own electric bikes is the Foldylock Forever from Seatylock. Read more…
CCV: Flexible Payment Solutions for Charging Stations
From the Mifare card to customised app solutions, EV charging stations accept a variety of payment options. However, simply paying by card is not always possible. Thanks to the digital and compact terminal solutions by international payment service provider CCV, charging station operators can accept all common payment methods. Read more…
Nio to hike cost of battery upgrades on daily basis in Feb 1-17
Nio will raise the cost of battery upgrades on a daily basis by 76 percent between February 1-17, as it expects demand for upgrades to surge during the Chinese New Year travel rush. Read more…
Adhesives: essential EV enablers
Adhesives are used in vehicles of all kinds, but they are particularly essential in electric vehicles (EVs) because they perform key functions within battery packs and help save weight in body structure, translating into performance and energy efficiency, as David Fetterman, PPG Industries’ global segment director for adhesives and sealants, explains to Peter Donaldson. Read more…
Exec reveals how Li Auto plans to achieve 800,000 car sales in 2024
Li Auto is aiming to sell at least 400,000 units of its three existing models in 2024, with a new EREV Li L6 selling 30,000 units a month and the Li Mega MPV selling 8,000 units a month. It will launch three new BEV models in the second half of the year. Read more…
Zeekr launches upgraded 009 MPV with small starting price hike and better features
The starting price of the upgraded Zeekr 009 has risen by about $140, but makes a number of settings previously available as paid options standard. Read more…
BYD in talks with Brazilian lithium producer over supply deal
BYD has held discussions with Sigma Lithium about a possible supply agreement, joint venture or acquisition, an executive at the NEV maker said, according to the Financial Times. Read more…
Li Auto opens its 1st 2 Nio House equivalents
Li Auto has opened 2 flagship retail centers in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with the facilities in Beijing and Shanghai set to debut later this month. Read more…
New Volteq electric mini loader runs on remote control
US equipment manufacturer Volteq launched a new electric mini loader last week that it claims is ready to go toe-to-toe with the diesel-powered competition. In addition to quieter, smoother operation, reduced maintenance, and no-drip job site readiness, the new Sky 1000 loader has one more trick up its sleeve: remote control. Read more…
Volkswagen Group Set A New Global BEV Sales Record In Q4 And In 2023
All-electric vehicles accounted for 8.3% of total sales in 2023. Read more…
Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus e-bike flash sale takes $900 off through today, Anker power stations, more
Flash sale alert! Through the end of the day, you can now save $900 on the popular RadRover 6 Plus from Rad Power Bikes (our review right here). This e-bike drops to $1,199 through the weekend’s end and comes complemented by a compact Anker portable power station at $115 and all of today’s other best new Green Deals – including a batch of new e-bike and so much more. Read more…
Video: Caterpillar goes all in on EVs at CES
Off-road vehicles may turn out to be one of 2024’s top EV stories. The intrinsic advantages of EVs—silence, lack of local emissions, high torque—make them great choices for applications from construction to agriculture to mining. One off-road OEM exhibiting EVs at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is Caterpillar. The iconic yellow-machine maker’s entire booth at… Read more…
Porsche Taycan Sales Reached A New Record In Q4 2023
Full-year results were near a record too, confirming a rebound of the Taycan. Read more…
Smart celebrates 25th anniversary with limited #3 edition
In 1998, Smart set a precedent in the automotive world with the introduction of the compact two-seat model. Now, as Smart commemorates its 25th Anniversary, the company wants to liven up the market once again with the launch of the Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition. Priced at around (€47,290), the limited edition #3 goes on sale on January 19. After… Read more…
