In the NaNaBatt project, EAS Batteries, Ionic Liquids Technologies and three institutes at TU Braunschweig are developing production processes for sodium-ion cells that are primarily intended to be sustainable and cost-efficient. The results should contribute to the further development of German battery cell production. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck: Here’s What We Expect at Today’s Launch
Some leaked details ahead of today’s launch reveal key details about Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck Read more…
Electrified Vehicles Surged To 18% U.S. Market Share In Q3 2023
The average transaction price for all-electric cars is now closer to the industry average than ever before. Read more…
Renault 5 E-Tech teaser reveals battery capacity, pricing and key design elements
Renault is almost ready to unveil the highly anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech Electric – it’s going official at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show. Yet the company couldn’t wait that long and released an extensive teaser for its upcoming disruptive model. We got to learn the size, battery capacity and even pricing for it, along with some design bits. Read more…
Designwerk enters the megawatt charging sector
Designwerk is commercializing a battery-buffered charging device for commercial vehicles with two CCS charging points with 420 kilowatts of power each. But this is just the beginning. The technology on which the charging container is based comes from an ongoing demonstration project for megawatt charging. A charging station of this type is to be used for the first time by a customer in Switzerland in 2024. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in them
Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday unveiled a new EV motor design that splits the difference between conventional motors and in-wheel motors. Dubbed the Universal Wheel Drive System—or Uni Wheel for short—this design moves motors closer to the wheels but not into them. That’s made possible by a planetary gear set with a central sun gear… Read more…
Priority Current review: A solid 5-speed belt-drive electric bike that’s built to last
The Priority Current quickly became one of my favorite commuter electric bikes soon after its release, thanks in large part to its high-quality design and higher-end components all offered for a reasonable price. Now that I’ve tested the second version of the bike with a 5-speed drivetrain and other new add-ons, I’m even more sold on this comfortable commuter electric bike. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party
Tesla is holding a Cybertruck delivery event today, and it will unveil the specs and pricing of the production version of the electric pickup truck. Read more…
A wave of layoffs hits EV battery companies
It’s been a tough few weeks for workers at next-gen and traditional EV battery companies, with hundreds of employees in the US and Europe losing their jobs. Call it new industry growing pains: Companies are struggling to bridge the gap between early-stage products and the high-volume production that will be needed down the line, reports The Information. Battery makers also are looking to save cash as costs surge and investors move their funding to less risky prospects. Read more…
BYD slashes prices in year-end promotion as EV race with Tesla intensifies
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is slashing EV prices as the race with Tesla for the global title heats up into the end of the year.. Read more…
GM CEO Expects ‘Significantly Higher’ EV Production In 2024
Mary Barra said the company was “a bit disappointed” because of the manufacturing restraints in building EV battery cells. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia’s Uni Wheel Concept Ditches CV Axles To Make Room For More Batteries
More batteries means more range. But can the two automakers pull it off? Read more…
Mercedes and BMW to jointly launch a new charging network in China next year
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have reached an agreement over a 50:50 joint venture in China with that will focus on building a fast and premium charging network in the country. The first charging stations will be operational in 2024 and the entire network should be ready by 2026. Read more…
Do Rivian Owners Regret Their Purchase? This Video Tries To Come Up With An Answer
Just don’t mention the Tesla Cybertruck. Read more…
Nio And Geely Join Forces On Battery Swapping Tech
The Chinese automakers will collaborate on battery swap standards, network expansion, and future battery swappable models. Read more…
Cannondale Goes Big On Versatility With New Tesoro Neo Carbon
Cannondale puts a practical spin on its sporty road bikes with this versatile urban e-bike. Read more…
Watch The Tesla Cybertruck Debut And Delivery Livestream Here
The livestream starts at around 3 P.M. Eastern (12 P.M. Pacific). Read more…
Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-prone
The reliability of electric cars and plug-in hybrids is improving, but they still remain more trouble-prone than cars without plugs, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. On average, EVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, the survey found. Electric cars, electric SUVs, and electric pickups are all among the… Read more…
Li Auto plans to start tapping overseas markets in 2024, with 1st stop to be Middle East, report says
Li Auto plans to initially enter Middle Eastern countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and possibly some North African countries, with the first model to be the flagship Li L9, according to local media. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue cuts price of 1st model by $4,200 one month after launch
Jiyue has slashed the starting prices of both versions of the Jiyue 01 by RMB 30,000 and is compensating customers who have already taken delivery for the difference. Read more…
