General Motors has acquired Israel-based battery startup ALGOLiON for an undisclosed amount, with the aim of developing new ways to track EV battery health. ALGOLiON has developed software that uses data from EV battery management systems to help identify anomalies in individual cells, which could provide early detection of thermal runaway events… More…
Norway introduces card payment requirement at DC charging points
In Norway, charging infrastructure operators have to offer card payment at new fast charging stations since 1 July. There is currently no obligation to retrofit existing columns – but it is still up for discussion by policymakers. According to the state’s Ministry of Transport, the rule initially only applies to stations with at least 50 […] More…
Posco to build further battery materials plants with support from China
The South Korean Posco Group is building two factories for the production of nickel and precursor materials for electric car batteries in the South Korean city of Pohang together with the Chinese battery materials company CNGR Advanced Material. The factories, in which the partners are investing a total of 1.5 trillion won (1.1 billion euros), […] More…
BYD to manufacture EVs, chassis and battery materials in Brazil from 2024
BYD is planning to build three production facilities on a former Ford industrial site in Brazil: one for the production of electric and hybrid cars, one for chassis for electric buses and trucks, and a third that will process lithium and iron phosphate for the international market. To convert the site in the Camaçari industrial […] More…
Tesla Extends $1,000 Off, 3 Months Of Free FSD Referral Program Indefinitely
The discount and perk were initially available only for orders placed until June 30. More…
E.ON now offers Zaptec wallboxes
Norwegian charging infrastructure manufacturer Zaptec has signed a framework agreement with energy company E.ON to distribute its products in 18 European countries. E.ON will initially distribute Zaptec products to residential customers through its digital channels in Sweden and Norway. In Sweden, the Zaptec Go wallbox will be sold immediately through E.ON as part of a […] More…
Hitachi Rail releases “tribrid” train Masaccio in Italy
Hitachi Rail has started producing its latest train with a flexible drive concept that will run exclusively battery-electric in the future. Hitachi calls the Masaccio a “tribrid” because it can be operated flexibly via an overhead line, purely electric or as a diesel hybrid. Hitachi Rail produced the first 20 units of the Masaccio in […] More…
BYD Plug-In Car Sales Surged In June 2023: Over 250,000 Sold
The volume almost doubled year-over-year. More…
Can Toyota Beat Tesla New BEV Unit President Shares His Vision
Toyota’s BEV Factory president Takero Kato said he loves BEVs and wants them to offer the same range as the automaker’s hybrids. More…
SAIC is on the lookout for European factory location
The Chinese car company SAIC is planning to build a plant for electric vehicles in Europe and is currently looking for a location. SAIC has joint ventures in China with Volkswagen and General Motors that produce electric cars, among other things. According to Reuters, the company is not yet giving any further details. SAIC is […] More…
Review: WowGo AT2 Plus is the budget-priced all-terrain electric skateboard to buy
Electric skateboards are a blast no matter what type you’re riding or where you’re doing it. Just having a fast, fun form of transportation in a compact package you can carry under your arm is a feat in and of itself. But off-road electric longboards ratchet up the fun several notches by taking you beyond just cruising the bike paths and out into nature. The WowGo AT2 Plus is an all-terrain e-board that can handle any type of terrain you throw at it, doing so without breaking the bank. More…
Norway: Optimera to purchase up to 50 electric trucks
Norwegian building materials supplier Optimera announced the procurement of 40 to 50 large electric trucks and other heavy electric vehicles over the next few years. Optimera has already put a first Volvo FH Electric into operation and will use it primarily for transporting building materials in the Oslo region. Based on the practical experience with […] More…
German-Made Tesla Model Y RWD Now Available In Midnight Cherry Red, Quicksilver
The entry-level variant of the crossover was previously shipped from China to Europe. More…
2023 MG4 EV XPower Unveiled As 429-HP AWD Electric Hot Hatch
MG’s most powerful production car ever, the MG4 EV XPower is capable of doing 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds. More…
MG Motor adds 320 kW AWD MG4 variant to lineup
MG Motor has added a new top model to its MG4 electric series. The MG4 XPower has a 320 kW all-wheel drive, to which the front electric motor contributes 150 kW and the rear 170 kW. For the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, MG quotes a duration of 3.8 seconds – not surprising […] More…
Tesla Undervaluing FSD Pack For Trade-Ins: Report
It would appear that the American EV maker values its so-called Full Self-Driving feature high only when it’s convenient. More…
Tesla Going On Hiring Spree For Test Drivers This Summer
The American EV maker wants to capture “high-quality data that will contribute to the improvement of vehicle performance.” More…
Fiat launches the 600e and the Topolino
Fiat presents two new electric models, the 600e and the Topolino. Despite the similar name, the 600e is not related to the Fiat 500 electric – but to other Stellantis electric vehicles. Fiat may state that it is “the 500e’s big brother” (at least in the German press release), but that applies at most to […] More…
Stellantis reveals new electric SUV set to rival the Volvo EX30, starting under $40,000
On Tuesday, Stellantis unveiled its latest electric SUV, the FIAT 600e, with up to 248 miles range (400 km) starting at under $40,000 (€36,490). The new compact electric SUV is set to compete against the upcoming Volvo EX30 in the lucrative crossover market. More…
Fisker Teases 600-Mile Ronin Flagship EV, Will Reveal It August 3
Henrik Fisker describes the EV on his Instagram as “the ultimate long distance Grand Touring car with anticipated range of 600 miles.” More…
