As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden administration announced that a new round of federal funds to support the US battery manufacturing industry is becoming available. This $3.5 billion package is the second part of a large $6 billion-plus program that awarded funds to its first applicants last year. Read more…
First flying electric ferry completes passenger test flights, starts serial production
The Swedish electric boatmaker Candela has just announced the successful completion of test flights for the Candela P-12. The flying electric ferry is now headed for serial production ahead of its upcoming commercial rollout. Read more…
Paris wants to punish big SUVs by charging them more for parking
Fresh on the heels of its ban on rental e-scooters, Paris is now targeting “auto-besity” by enforcing substantially higher parking fees for SUVs, and that includes large electric and hybrid ones too. Read more…
Overair looks to bring eVTOL operations to Texas, working with City of Arlington and DFW Airport
Less than a month after announcing three separate partnerships to establish electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) operations in South Korea, zero-emission aviation developer Overair is turning its sights back on its native US. Today, Overair has shared news of two separate memorandums to research, develop, and implement eVTOL operations in North Texas. Read more…
New Momentum Cito E+ Is A Versatile Throttle-Equipped Urban E-Bike
Giant’s sub-brand Momentum dabbles into throttle-equipped e-bikes with the new Cito E+ Read more…
Volkswagen’s Sub-$22,000 EV Could Come After 2025: CEO
Volkswagen is falling behind competitors in the cheap EV race. Read more…
Polestar becomes latest automaker to plug into Tesla’s charging network in China
This is part of Polestar China’s efforts to build its own charging service system, with the company building its own charging network and accessing more third-party chargers. Read more…
Audi could delay the launch of more EV models
Not only will the Q6 e-tron be launched much later than planned. According to a German media report, other electric models from Audi will also be noticeably delayed. One upcoming model series could even be completely redesigned. Read more…
Mullen to produce battery packs in Fullerton, California
The company will move existing battery testing and production equipment from its pilot facility in Monrovia, CA, to the new location. Operations there will kick off in December. Read more…
The Kia EV9 could just be the ultimate family car
The carmaker has done nearly everything right. Many aspects set the Kia apart from the competition, and the charging curve for this EV is quite impressive. However, there is room for improvement, especially when it comes to the driving assistance systems.
Mercedes’ fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday unveiled the first of a planned network of charging stations that the automaker claims will be the fastest in the U.S.—and it represents a template for the form and function of future stations on the network. Located at Mercedes’ headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, near Atlanta, this first location features… Read more…
GAC Aion unveils Hyper HT with gull-wing doors
After a recent – and slightly confusing – tease, GAC Aion has officially unveiled the Hyper HT. And yes – it does come with a set of gullwing doors, but the story is not that straightforward. The Hyper HT is a mid-size fastback SUV and is quite an interesting addition to the growing list of electric cars. Starting at an attractive price of RMB 213,900 (approximately €27,500), the Hyper HT is the latest offering from the Hyper sub-division of GAC Aion. Following the Hyper GT sedan and the Hyper SSR supercar, the HT is the brand’s third model in what is a quickly expanding lineup. The… Read more…
USA increases funding for domestic battery production
The US government has announced a further 3.5 billion dollars in subsidies to boost domestic battery production. It is the second round of grants in this area. The first was in 2022. Read more…
Porsche invests in electric production in Zuffenhausen
Porsche has announced an investment of around 250 million euros in its plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The goal is to make Porsche’s main plant fit for the future – i.e. for the production of electric sports cars. Read more…
BYD Yangwang concept car showcases ability to provide extra safety backups
The concept car has no conventional steering, nor conventional brakes, but is capable of driving normally. The technology will provide an extra safety backup on top of the traditional braking and steering devices. Read more…
Eramet practices EV battery recycling
The mining group Eramet has opened a pilot plant for recycling electric car batteries at its research centre in Trappes near Paris. It is a 1:1,000 scale model of the large recycling plant that Eramet is planning with Suez in Dunkirk. Read more…
The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s, and all electric
After referring to its upcoming tiny city EV as the “Legend,” French automaker Renault has officially unveiled what is now the all-electric Twingo and released some photos. And from the looks of it, this sweet little teal number, set to be released in 2026, takes a heap of inspiration from its original ’90s hatchback. Read more…
China is approaching one million new energy vehicles per month
In China, sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids reached a new record last month. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached around 956,000 units in October. Read more…
Renault publishes first images of upcoming small electric car
Shortly after announcing a new electric model for less than 20,000 euros, Renault revealed the first images of the corresponding study. Although the model was initially labelled “Legend,” it is now clear that it is an electric Twingo – with many designs borrowed from the first-generation Twingo. Read more…
BMW shifts gears – ICE production stops in Germany
BMW marks the end of an era in Germany, as the last internal combustion engine (ICE) has left its Munich production line. This does not signify a complete farewell to combustion engines for BMW, but it’s as symbolic a move as they come. BMW’s Munich factory, a site that has been synonymous with the roar of combustion engines for over six decades, is undergoing a transformation. The plant, which has been assembling the electric i4 since October 2021, is now set to become a hub for BMW’s future electric vehicles. Among the anticipated models are the electric 3-Series (i3), i3 Touring, and a… Read more…
