The new Orange Patriot pays tribute to the brand’s iconic model of the same name. More…
Rivian R1T Fender Bender Fixed For A Fraction Of $41K Repair Estimate
The body shop that gave the owner the initial estimate said that the whole bedside would have to be replaced. More…
Soitec opens semiconductor factory with “SmartCut” technology
French Soitec has opened a new production facility for silicon carbide chips for electric vehicles in Bernin near Grenoble. The semiconductor firm claims its patented manufacturing technology allows SiC substrate to be used more often, considerably reducing CO2 emissions in wafer production. Lire la suite…
EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here’s how
The federal EV tax credit will shift to a point-of-sale dealership rebate in 2024, giving customers instant access to the credit, the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed Friday in a press release. Under current rules, buyers can’t claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. Effective… More…
Early Tesla Cybertruck Fetches $400K At Auction: Report
The low-VIN 2024 Cybertruck was sold at the Petersen Auto Museum’s 29th Gala hosted by Jay Leno. More…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales More Than Doubled In September 2023
During the quarter, the brand sold almost 9,000 rechargeable cars. More…
Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction
An early Tesla Cybertruck has sold for $400,000 at auction by the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles.. More…
Aston Martin Working On 800V Front-Wheel Drive EV Setup
The British ultra-luxury automaker was awarded £9 million in UK government funding to develop the system. More…
Ferrari boss already tested the future electric supercar from Maranello
When one thinks of Ferrari, one imagines the roar of a 12-cylinder engine, not the quiet hum of an electric motor. However, change is inevitable, and even this iconic supercar manufacturer isn’t denying it. Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari NV’s CEO, recently took an early prototype of Ferrari’s debut electric model for a test drive. While Vigna remained coy in the interview with Bloomberg about the specifics of his experience, he teased, “I like it a lot, and I’m happy because you cannot see what I’m seeing in my memory.” Ferrari, globally revered for its exquisite 12-cylinder engines, has… More…
Octopus branches out into continental Europe
Octopus Energy expands its roaming platform ‘Electroverse’ into France, Spain and Italy following its rollout in the UK. The energy company claims its platform enables access to over half a million public charge points and envisions further expansion. Lire la suite…
Schaeffler wants to become market leader with Vitesco takeover
The German supplier Schaeffler wants to take over drive manufacturer Vitesco. The companies’ complementary assets will be bundled in Schaeffler’s E-Mobility Division – “with the ambition to create a market leader in e-mobility.” Lire la suite…
Ionway to build cathode plant in Poland
Ionway, the newly established battery materials joint venture between Volkswagen and Umicore, has identified its first site for the production of cathode materials. The new plant will be built in Nysa, Poland, and will be adjacent to Umicore’s existing cathode materials plant. Construction is scheduled to begin as soon as the approval process is completed. Lire la suite…
Ebusco to deliver 20 more electric buses to Belgium
Ebusco has received a follow-up bus order from Multiobus. The Belgian operator signed for 20 electric buses at the Busworld show in Brussels. Multiobus opted for Ebusco’s best-known model while carefully moving into lightweight technology. Lire la suite…
Tesla to ramp up lithium refinery earlier than planned
Tesla initially planned to open its lithium refinery under construction in Texas towards the end of 2024. That will now happen around half a year earlier, and the carmaker will ramp up production further by the end of next year. Lire la suite…
US: EV Tax credit turns into rebate at the time of purchase
The US Department of the Treasury has changed the tax credit for electric cars. Consumers can benefit from it directly in the form of a rebate when buying from 1 January 2024. Lire la suite…
Sale Water Park now offers ultra-rapid charging in Greater Manchester region
Be.EV has opened Manchester’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Sale Water Park. The £1million site is equipped with high-power chargers by Kempower and part of a larger roll-out across the North West of England. Lire la suite…
BMW makes new appointments to management positions
Following the contract extension for Group CEO Oliver Zipse, the BMW Group has made several new appointments at the management level below the Board of Management. This includes management changes at the BMW, BMW Motorrad and Rolls-Royce brands. Lire la suite…
Iveco presents the E-Way H2 bus with Hyundai fuel cells
At Busworld in Brussels, Iveco and Hyundai presented the E-Way H2, a 12-metre city bus with a fuel cell system from the Hyundai brand HTWO on board. The model will be built in France and Italy. Lire la suite…
Tesla enhances camera quality in HW3 vehicles through latest OTA update
Tesla’s reputation for continuous improvements is well-founded, particularly when it comes to software. This time, the automaker from Austin has turned its attention to camera quality. Those driving Hardware 3 (HW3) Teslas are in for a treat with the introduction of a new software upgrade that improves camera quality. Recently, Tesla owner @efieber_andre took to platform X to spotlight what he dubbed a “game changer” – the 2023.32.4 software update. Prior to this update, drivers had bemoaned a camera feed riddled with overly saturated visuals, an odd red hue, and generally poor quality… More…
Rules of origin for EVs: EU and UK ready to compromise
London and Brussels are ready to compromise on the so-called rules of origin for electric cars. If a deal can be reached before the deadline at the end of the year remains to be seen. Lire la suite…
