Global EV sales continued building momentum last month despite claims of a cooling market. Sales of electric vehicles grew by double digits in the top markets globally. China, the world’s largest EV market, continues to break sales records despite ending subsidies. Read more…
In push to expand EV charging network, France and Denmark go big
The European Union is not fooling around, and European countries are under pressure to adhere to ambitious plans to get their roadways up and ready for the total phase-out of fossil fuels in the years ahead. To this end, both France and Denmark have just announced huge investments in building out their electric vehicle charging infrastructure to adhere to new EU regulations announced this summer. France will put €200 million into expanding fast-charging stations within the country, and Denmark has earmarked €91.5 million to focus on charging for heavy-transport vehicles. Read more…
BMW expands ChargeForward incentive program to EV drivers in the contiguous United States
In order to further optimize the charging experience and help alleviate strain on local electrical grids, BMW USA announced it is expanding its ChargeForward incentive program to EV and PHEV drivers throughout the contiguous United States. The national expansion comes on the wings of the launch of BMW’s first all-electric 5 series, the i5. Read more…
EV owners aren’t driving as much—here’s why that’s a problem
A new study has found that EVs aren’t being driven as much as internal-combustion cars, indicating they aren’t replacing as many miles driven in combustion vehicles as previously thought. Researchers from George Washington University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) examined odometer readings from 12.9 million used cars and 11.9… Read more…
ZF’s Brake-By-Wire System Never Needs Brake Fluid
The system is said to improve EV range while cutting maintenance costs. Read more…
Tesla Increased The Price Of Model 3, Model Y In China
The slight price hikes were caused by rising costs, the Chinese media say. Read more…
Karma Automotive introduces the Kaveya Coupe and Gyesera Sedan
Karma Automotive, a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, unveiled the Kaveya coupe and the Gyesera sedan. These vehicles mark a significant shift for Karma, reinventing itself as a purveyor of ultra-luxury EVs. The Kaveya is set to debut in late 2025, and the Gyesera is coming next year. The Karma Kaveya, described as an ‘EV super coupe GT’, stands at 4,768 mm long – an inch longer than BMW iX3. It boasts an aluminum frame construction complemented by carbon fiber body panels. You get butterfly doors, slim headlights, and a deployable rear spoiler. Weighing in at 2,404 kg,… Read more…
ZF reveals an electromechanical brake system
Automotive supplier ZF has presented a purely electromechanical braking system for the automotive industry that uses electric motors instead of hydraulics for deceleration. This should not only save energy and increase range but also reduce wear and tear – and therefore, cost. Read more…
New battery research centre to open in Ohio
The Ohio State University is working with industry partners to establish a new research and development centre for battery cells, which is scheduled to open in April 2025. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Production And Deliveries Accelerated In Q3 2023
The number of Fisker Ocean deliveries in October already outpaced the entire third quarter. Read more…
Canadian community to electrify its public transport
The region Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine in eastern Quebec wants to switch to electric buses only. It received government funding to purchase 21 electric buses and install 18 charging stations along the routes. Read more…
Volvo Trucks overhauls its medium-duty electric truck duo
Volvo Trucks has presented the new edition of its FL Electric and FE Electric trucks. Among other things, the medium-duty duo has been given more AC charging power and an electric power take off interface. The first deliveries of the revised models to customers are planned for the first half of 2024. Read more…
Check Out Himiway’s New C1 Electric Bike Made For Kids
The new Himiway C1 could be the perfect way to introduce your youngster to the wonderful world of two wheels. Read more…
Rivian Gets Final Approval For $5 Billion EV Plant In Georgia
The American company’s second factory will build more affordable EVs based on the R2 platform. Read more…
Owner Ditches Gas Hyundai Kona For Used Chevy Bolt EV, Ends Up With Money In Her Pocket
She was thinking about getting a Nissan Leaf but decided to get a Bolt instead. Read more…
Iberdrola builds Green Corridor in Brazil
And the company is using specially designed EVs to do so. Seventeen charging points have already been installed along the 1,200-kilometre corridor between the states of Bahia and Rio Grande. Read more…
Mercedes invests in charging in South Africa with Chargify
Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Chargify aim to install over 120 new AC and DC charging points across South Africa. Read more…
Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo believes an electric minivan could be the future of luxury vehicles—in some markets at least. The automaker on Saturday fully revealed the all-electric EM90 and confirmed the opening of pre-orders in China. Volvo confirmed Chinese sales when it first announced the EM90 in August, and didn’t discuss other markets in this latest… Read more…
Fisker takes another tumble, slashes production forecast
California-based electric automaker Fisker saw its shares plummet 14% yesterday after reporting big losses and lower sales than expected. Now the American startup expects to slash its production forecast for this year by as much as 30% of initial expectations. Read more…
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculatio. Read more…
