SAE International’s Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment Taskforce has been working on a new wireless EV charging standard for some time. Now, following a “lengthy consensus process,” the group has decided upon Differential Inductive Positioning System (DIPS) as the technology alignment methodology for the SAE J2954 standard, Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) for Light-Duty Plug-in/Electric Vehicles… Read more…
Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)
In this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, presented by Terralink Communications, we’ll discuss how to avoid common EV charging site design problems, including: Reserve your spot—it’s free! See the full session list for the December Virtual Conference here. Broadcast live on December 4-6, 2023. This virtual event will span all things EV… Read more…
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Range Increases To 293 Miles
That’s thanks to the new, more efficient drive unit, which in Europe is held back by a production bottleneck. Read more…
Air taxi maker Lilium receives major EASA eVTOL development authorization
German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane startup Lilium has obtained authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that will allow it far greater flexibility and range in developing its future battery-powered air taxi toward certification. Read more…
CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas)
The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car, is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune, Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isn’t a Tesla, it’s sitting unsold on a dealer lot somewhere in America. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens its first branded Charging Hub in Europe, but with slower rates than US
Less than two weeks after cutting the ribbon on its first Charging Hub in the US, Mercedes-Benz has begun operations at its first location in Europe. Can you guess where? Don’t think too hardâ. Read more…
Volkswagen trademark filing reveals new ID. Cross, hints at a new electric SUV
A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV.. Read more…
Lancia teases the Ypsilon EV, coming next year
Lancia is back and it keeps teasing concepts and revealing bits of its plans for the future. For instance, the first flagship Lancia EV is scheduled for the 2026 with over 700 km range. But until then, we have another model to look forward to – the Ypsilon. Today’s teaser reveals some vague details regarding Lancia’s first EV.
The teaser image itself isn’t showing much – we are likely looking at a small part of the central console with the Cassina inscription on it. As the press release points out, Lancia is planning to launch a Cassina Limited Edition variant of the Ypsilon, which… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event Will Start Nov. 30 Around 2 P.M. EST
That’s according to Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha. Read more…
Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?
We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed… Read more…
ubitricity and UK Power Networks to launch program that shifts charging demand from peak hours
UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an initial two-year “flexibility tender” agreement with electricity distribution network UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points. The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of… Read more…
Is The BYD Seal A Worthy Tesla Model 3 Rival? This Fully Charged Review Tries To Find Out
Top-notch interior, a plush ride, a rotating center screen, and a price on par with the Model 3. Read more…
Tesla Offers Six Months Of Free Supercharging For New Model 3, Model Y Purchases
It looks like the American automaker is pulling all the stops to boost sales this year. Read more…
Mercedes opens first charging hub in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened its first own charging hub in Germany in Mannheim. This is also the first of 30 planned fast-charging parks in Europe that will offer more than 200 charging points by the end of 2024. Mercedes is relying on E.ON for the Europe-wide construction and operation. Read more…
Electric buses to grace Oxford
The first ever electric bus service in Oxford has been launched by the Oxford Bus Company with 21 Wrightbus StreetDeck Electoliners. The electric buses will be charged by Zenobe and should be put into service by the end of the year. Read more…
DHL to field test Volkswagen ID.Buzz fleet in South Africa
DHL Express is launching a pilot test of an ID.Buzz Cargo fleet of four vehicles in South Africa with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Tests will run for a six month period. Read more…
Tesla’s supplier in Sweden joins strike action against the company
In yet another twist in the ongoing labor dispute saga in Sweden, Tesla finds itself entangled in a supplier-related headache as Hydro Extrusions, a critical component supplier for the Model Y, joins the IF Metall strike. Approximately 50 workers at Hydro Extrusions in Vetlanda, Sweden, a subsidiary of Norwegian aluminum and energy company Hydro, have decided to down their tools in solidarity with the striking union members. This unexpected development has the potential to impact Tesla’s operations in Giga Berlin, where Hydro Extrusions supplies aluminum profiles for the Model Y.
The labor… Read more…
Mitsubishi to release compact ‘Minicab EV’ transporter van in Japan
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that the new Minicab EV, a ‘kei-car’ class electric commercial vehicle with a monobox design, will hit the market in Japan on December 21. Read more…
Desten presents fast charging LFP batteries
Battery technology company Desten has just presented a fast-charging LFP battery. According to the company, the 22 Ah pouch cell can be charged from 20 percent to 80 percent SoC in six minutes. The 22 Ah pouch cell should also be suitable for electric cars. Read more…
Hyvia to deliver fuel cell architecture for the Renault Master
Hyvia, the joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, presented the new architecture of the Renault Master H2-Tech fuel cell transport vehicle at the Solutrans trade fair, which is to be available from the second quarter of 2024, including smaller body versions. Read more…
