Deloitte says that the main reason why Americans are switching to EVs is their lower operating costs compared to ICE cars. Read more…
QuantumScape’s solid-state battery cell achieves milestone in testing: 1,000 charging cycles
In recent A-sample tests at the laboratories of PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group’s battery company, a solid-state battery from QuantumScape achieved more than 1,000 charging cycles while retaining more than 95 percent capacity. This translates to a potential battery life of 500,000 km with no significant loss of vehicle range. Solid-state battery technology promises longer ranges,… Read more…
CARB certifies Mullen’s Class 1 EV cargo van
Southern California-based EV maker Mullen Automotive has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, which has already been certified by the EPA. The company can now sell the vehicle in every state in the US, including the states that currently follow CARB regulations for… Read more…
MATISSE: Research project on solid-state batteries for electric aircraft
A European consortium led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is to develop multifunctional structural components with an integrated semi-solid-state battery for use in aircraft as part of the EU MATISSE project. Read more…
Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?
To be frank, Americans don’t buy Fiats. The brand sold only a few hundred cars in the US last year. But Fiat hopes to – finally – charm the US with the “immersive Italian experience” of its upcoming Fiat 500e – Stellantis’s first all-electric car in the US. Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own theme music.. Read more…
BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower
After overtaking Tesla as the global EV sales leader in the last three months of 2023, BYD continues to expand. On Wednesday, the automaker’s luxury Yangwang brand unveiled its first sedan, the U7. BYD’s new flagship sedan will be a powerhouse with over 1,000 hp. But it won’t be cheap. Read more…
BMW nearly doubles its all-electric sales in 2023
BMW Group just released its sales numbers from 2023, and it was a very good year indeed. The automaker says it hit its target of 15% share of battery-electric vehicles – and expects to sell half a million BEVs in 2024. Read more…
The Dream Of The Flying Taxi Will Never Truly Die
Plus, more news on Fisker’s dealership pivot and why Google’s Waymo is reaching “verb” status. Read more…
Leapmotor begins C10 pre-sales in China, starting at $21,170
The Leapmotor C10 is available in both EREV and BEV versions, with pre-sale prices roughly half that of Li Auto’s Li L7 EREV. Read more…
VinFast VF Wild mid-size electric pickup concept debuts at CES 2024
Electric vehicle upstart VinFast made a splash at the 2024 CES technology show in Las Vegas by revealing its latest creation – the VF Wild electric pickup concept. After a series of SUVs VinFast is clearly considering a move into the electric pickup segment. That’s bound to see an increase in popularity now that the Tesla Cubertruck finally started deliveries.… Read more…
MAN and ABB to jointly develop charging solutions
MAN Truck & Bus and ABB E-mobility have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement for technical collaboration. The first area of strategic cooperation is megawatt charging (MCS). Read more…
BMW to exclusively build electric cars in Munich from 2027
BMW will produce exclusively electric cars at its main plant in Munich from the end of 2027. The Munich plant will then be the first location in the BMW Group’s existing production network to have completed the transformation to e-mobility. Read more…
Mbay Mobility plans 33,000 e-taxis in Africa
The Senegalese startup Mbay Mobility wants to put 33,000 electric taxis on the streets of three major West African cities within ten years. Specifically, this is planned for Dakar and Accra (the capitals of Senegal and Ghana) as well as Abidjan, the largest urban centre in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more…
NREL Has Just Issued A Ban On All E-Bikes And E-Scooters – Here’s Why
The threat of uncontrollable e-bike and e-scooter fires once again rears its ugly head. Read more…
Volkswagen Cuts EV Prices In Europe In Hopes Of Selling More Cars
The German automaker also revised the trim levels of its EVs so that their buyers can benefit from local incentives. Read more…
Almost 1.2 million new EVs hit the road in the US in 2023
A total of 1,189,051 electric cars were sold in the US in 2023. That means that the market share of BEVs continues to grow. More than half of electric cars sold came from Tesla. Read more…
VinFast launches small electric SUV VF 3 for international markets
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast presented its new VF 3 model at the CES. The electric compact SUV was launched on the domestic market six months ago and is now set to be rolled out internationally and is designed to appeal to young customers in particular. Read more…
Electric scooters: Tier and Dott push ahead with merger
Electric kick scooter rental companies Tier Mobility and Dott want to merge. Both companies have signed a preliminary agreement on a merger. The planned joint venture will be based in Berlin. Read more…
2024 Toyota bZ4X Emerges With New Pricing And Features
It will be offered with one year of complimentary charging through EVgo’s nationwide charging network. Read more…
Automakers’ NEV market share in China in 2023: BYD 35%, Tesla 7.8%, Nio 2.1%
BYD ranks No. 1, Tesla No. 2, and Nio No. 9 in terms of NEV market share in China in 2023. Read more…
