We will finally get to see the first 100% electric Lamborghini concept model that we’ve all been waiting for at Monterey Car Week on August 18. More…
VinFast completes SPAC merger, will begin trading on Nasdaq stock market August 15
VinFast has leaped over its very last hurdle, a formality at the very least, to finalize its SPAC Merger with Black Spade Acquisition Company and list on the Nasdaq stock market. All is officially complete, enabling VinFast’s new ticker symbols to begin scrolling tomorrow. More…
VinFast completes SPAC merger, will begin trading on Nasdaq stock market August 15
VinFast has leaped over its very last hurdle, a formality at the very least, to finalize its SPAC Merger with Black Spade Acquisition Company and list on the Nasdaq stock market. All is officially complete, enabling VinFast’s new ticker symbols to begin scrolling tomorrow. More…
Ford revamps BlueCruise hands-free driving access, including free trial for new EV owners
As Ford Motor Company continues to expand the number of branded vehicles equipped with its BlueCruise hands-free driving technology, it is now making the feature more accessible to drivers by offering more flexible subscription plans as well as a free trial for new customers. More…
Good news: Chevy Bolt EV and EUV production will continue longer than expected
General Motors will continue building the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV electric models longer than initially expected. More…
Leaked images show the new Kia EV5 electric SUV in full ahead of its official debut
Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV is not due for its official release until later this month. However, new leaked images show the compact SUV in full. More…
Leaked images show the new Kia EV5 electric SUV in full ahead of its official debut
Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV is not due for its official release until later this month. However, new leaked images show the compact SUV in full. More…
Stellantis mulls $25,000 EV: Future Bolt EV rival?
Look below the $25,000 price point for new vehicles, going purely by sticker prices, and you’ll find plenty of options in smaller gasoline-fueled cars and crossovers—some of them hybrid. But none in that price range are EVs. According to Automotive News, citing Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, this is a price point the Fiat and Jeep… More…
Taiga Motors introduces more affordable version of its Orca electric watercraft
Over three years of sharing intentions to bring a more affordable version of its flagship electric personal watercraft to market, Taiga Motors has officially launched the Orca Performance. This redesigned new model features the same specs as its predecessor, but at a more consumer-friendly price. Have a look. More…
Taiga Motors introduces more affordable version of its Orca electric watercraft
Over three years of sharing intentions to bring a more affordable version of its flagship electric personal watercraft to market, Taiga Motors has officially launched the Orca Performance. This redesigned new model features the same specs as its predecessor, but at a more consumer-friendly price. Have a look. More…
It wasn’t an EV that caused the ‘Fremantle Highway’ to catch fire
After the fire on the car cargo ship off the Dutch coast, the media hastily identified an electric car as the cause. Now it turns out – that this is not true. Even though the cause of the fire is still unknown, the EV theory no longer holds up after the freighter was inspected. The […] More…
Zeem Solutions to charge up Hertz EV at LAX
The transportation and service company Zeem Solutions has announced a deal with Hertz. The former will provide fast-charging and other services for Hertz’s EV fleet at Los Angeles International Airport. The Zeem charge parc is located just a mile away from the airport. On top of providing a place for EVs to plug in, Zeem […] More…
Luxembourg extends wallbox subsidy until the end of 2024
Luxembourg is extending its grants for the installation of private EV charging stations under the “Klimabonus Mobilitéit” programme until 31 December 2024. The programme, which has been running since 2020, promotes electric vehicles, e-bikes, and private charging stations. According to the government, more than 3,500 subsidy applications have already been granted. The new regulation provides […] More…
Siemens to support Lishen to scale battery production
Chinese battery manufacturer Lishen Battery is using Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio to scale its battery production. Lishen and Siemens have signed a corresponding strategic cooperation agreement. Under the terms of the collaboration, Lishen Battery will use Opcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio to set up a technology centre. The dedicated facility will be equipped […] More…
Ford patents tech to charge EVs while driven
A recent Ford patent filing hints that the automaker is investigating ways of charging EVs while driving. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 20, 2023, and originally filed Jan. 20, 2022, the patent application in question is titled “Roadway Charging Coil Alignment and Monitoring” and deals with wireless… More…
India likely to cancel major electric bus tender
The third tender for 4,675 electric buses for India, published in January 2023, is likely to be a flop. Apparently, there was not much interest from the industry – because of the financing model chosen in the tender. As reported by Business Standard, no bids were received from established OEMs such as Tata Motors, Ashok […] More…
Hyke presents small fuel cell hydrogen ferry in Norway
The Norwegian company Hydrolift Smart-City Ferries (Hyke for short) has developed a purely electric passenger ferry with space for 50 people, which weighs only ten tonnes and can be produced in series. The 15-metre-long and 5.7-metre-wide Hyke Shuttle 0001 has an output of between 60 kW and 150 kW, depending on the version, and has […] More…
Solaris reorders fuel cell modules from Ballard
The Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has placed another order with Ballard Power Systems for multiple fuel cell modules. Most of the modules now ordered are for a hydrogen bus order from Germany. Ballard will deliver 96 new modules to Solaris from the end of 2023, most of them in 2024. Fifty-two fuel cell modules will […] More…
SAIC-GM-Wuling introduces small EV Baojun Yunduo
The joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling is launching another affordable electric model on the Chinese market. The Baojun Yunduo is a 4.30-metre-long compact electric car that costs only 12,100 euros and is intended to compete with the BYD Dolphin and VW ID.3. Yunduo means “cloud” in Chinese and is offered on the Chinese market from 95,800 yuan, […] More…
Airbus, BMW and Quantinuum to improve FC catalysts
Airbus, BMW and the English quantum computer provider Quantinuum are jointly conducting mobility research with quantum computers. The focus of the cooperation is on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells. In a new technical paper, the partners report that they can accurately model the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on the surface of a […] More…
