Tesla has sold the German inductive charging firm after just a few months. Wiferion now belongs to Puls, a company based in Munich. Why Tesla moved on so quickly is unconfirmed at this stage, but reports suggest the purchase was an exercise in “acqui-hiring”. Read more…
Solaris places fuel cell module follow-up order with Ballard
Ballard Power Systems has received another large order for fuel cell modules from the Polish bus manufacturer Solaris. The new order comprises 177 modules, with delivery scheduled to begin in 2023 and be completed in 2026. Read more…
Gebrüder Weiss introduces electric delivery fleet in Hungary
After a successful pilot phase with electric vans in the capital Budapest, the logistics company also wants to deliver in other Hungarian cities with electric vans. Initially, four locations will be added. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Ads Spotted In Japanese Airport
The American EV maker has gone from zero advertising last year to showcasing its best-selling car on huge screens. More…
Solé Bicycles Joins The E-Bike Game With New E-24
The E-24 boasts BMX styling and a powerful 750-watt hub motor. More…
Tesla offers to wrap up your car in new colors
In a bid to offer Tesla enthusiasts a little more personalization, Tesla is now offering vehicle wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y. But does this move from Elon Musk’s company truly electrify the aesthetics of these cars or simply puts a premium price on an old idea For those new to the concept, wraps allow car owners to change their vehicle’s appearance without a repaint. These wraps not only jazz up your car’s exterior but also shield the original paint from unsavory scratches and weather-related damage. They’ve been particularly alluring to Tesla owners as their vehicles come in very… More…
2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395
Reservations for the 2024 Kia EV9 open October 16, the automaker announced Monday alongside full pricing details for the three-row electric SUV. Kia revealed a starting price of about $56,000 last month, announcing a $54,900 price for the base EV9 Light in single-motor, rear-wheel drive form before destination. The automaker has now confirmed a… More…
Genesis EVs Now Selling In 33 States, Two Standalone Stores Added
Genesis has expanded electric vehicle sales to 10 new states, bringing the total to 33; it now has nine standalone stores in the US. More…
Machinery Company THK Surprises With EV Concept Featuring In-Wheel Motors
THK isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking about EVs, but that hasn’t stopped it from making one. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Production To Reach 260K Units By 2025: Analyst
A longtime Apple forecaster’s prediction slots at the lower end of Tesla’s production estimates. More…
Coherent scores major investment in new SiC unit from Denza, Mitsubishi Electric
Coherent, a major US supplier of materials used to make chips for the automotive industry, said on Tuesday Japan’s Denso and Mitsubishi Electric will invest one billion dollars in the company’s silicon carbide business. Read more…
Over 900,000 NEVs sold in China over September
China recorded a new record month for sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in September. BYD alone accounted for almost a third of the 904,000 units, but more and more China start-ups are also posting rising sales figures. Read more…
CA: New Flyer to supply 22 zero-emission buses to Omnitrans, adapted for BRT
New Flyer has received firm orders from Omnitrans of San Bernardino Valley, California, for 18 battery-electric buses specially designed for bus rapid transit (BRT) services. Omnitrans also bought four fuel cell-electric Xcelsior buses. Read more…
Fiat launches Charging-as-a-Service business with E-Gap in select European markets
Fiat is launching on-demand charging in four European countries to boost ranges of its compact electric Fiat 500 and its Abarth offspring. The carmaker will rely on CaaS provided by E-Gap, an Italian startup already on the roll-out. Read more…
Toyota orders cathode materials from LG Chem in the USA
Toyota Motor North America is securing large-scale battery materials from LG Chem, specifically cathode materials for Toyota’s battery plant in North Carolina. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2025. Read more…
Jetson Haze Folding E-Bike Promises Big Fun In A Compact Package
The Jetson Haze centers on affordability and practicality, and is an excellent first step into the world of e-mobility. More…
Elinta Motors unveils third-gen 400 and 800 V powertrains
Elinta Motors has launched its third-generation 400 and 800 V systems. The 400 V version is aimed at light to medium-duty vehicles, and features a 160 kW motor and up to 168 kWh with four battery packs. More…
Stockholm bans fossil-fuelled cars in city centre from 2025
The Swedish capital is making good on its promise to become a green city as it is moving forward on plans to ban petrol and diesel-powered cars in central Stockholm. Class 3 environmental zones will come into force at the start of 2025, with an extension possible within six months. Read more…
Tashkent orders 2,000 electric buses from BYD
The Chinese manufacturer has received a major order from Uzbekistan and is to deliver 2,000 examples of its K9UD electric bus in the coming years. The first 200 electric buses are to roll onto the roads as early as next year. Read more…
BYD starts building EV factory in Brazil
The Chinese company wants to build a total of three production facilities on a former Ford industrial site in the Brazilian state of Bahia. The first vehicles could roll off the production line there as early as between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. Read more…
