Ireland-headquartered battery storage technology company ADS-TEC Energy has received more than 100 million euros in new orders, from both existing and new customers, for delivery of its fast-charging systems in 2023 and 2024. New customers include Dutch charging point operator PowerGo, which has ordered 20 ChargeBox systems. These will be installed in Spain and the… Read more…
Tesla will sue re-sellers of first delivered Cybertruck
The Cybertruck, a vehicle that has become almost mythical in the automotive world, is finally about to hit the roads. And to make sure early buyers are in for the truck itself rather than just looking to make a quick buck Tesla has introduced new resale restriction. Tesla’s update to its Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement introduces a novel clause specifically for Cybertruck buyers: a prohibition on reselling the vehicle within the first year after delivery. This move is not entirely unprecedented in the automotive world, particularly in the realm of rare or highly sought-after vehicles…. Read more…
Centurion’s Newest E-MTB Is A Lightweight Trail Ripper Loaded With Tech
The lightweight No Pogo SL joins the growing list of Bosch Performance SX-powered performance-oriented two-wheelers. Read more…
Karma’s First EVs Are The 1,180-HP Kaveya Coupe And 590-HP Gyesera Sedan
Both are part of Karma’s relaunch and rebranding as a more upmarket EV brand building ‘ultra-luxury vehicles.’ Read more…
Kia EV6, EV9 Exports Up 90% Year-Over-Year In October 2023
The E-GMP-based EV sales volume is on a path of fast growth to new records. Read more…
Yoke or not, some Teslas might have the wrong airbag
Tesla may have installed the wrong airbag for Model S and Model X owners who opted to switch from the available steering yoke back to the steering wheel, or vice versa. That’s according to recall documents posted late last week by the federal government and dated November 3. The frontal airbag itself is different between the two steering… Read more…
Hyundai’s New $1.58 Billion South Korea Plant To Produce 200,000 EVs Annually
Local reports suggest that the Genesis GV90 would be the first EV to roll out of the new plant. Read more…
This Mostly Stock Electric Mini Punched Above Its Weight. It’s Now A Street Rally Champion
With a standard electric motor and some smart tweaks, the front-wheel drive EV was faster than some Ferraris and Porsches. Read more…
Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering Infrastructure: new December 2023 session topics announced
New session topics for the December 2023 Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure are out now. This virtual event will span all things EV charging in two main tracks: Featuring speakers from organizations including: The free-to-attend conference will be broadcast December 4 – 6, 2023, featuring live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads…. Read more…
Direct contact technology needed to meet future EV needs (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TTI and Aptiv. As automakers unveil one battery-electric vehicle platform after another, high-voltage (HV) interconnects are emerging as one of the most important automotive components. They enable power delivery from chargers to batteries and from there to inverters, electric motors, power distribution systems and auxiliary devices such as air conditioners. Because of their… Read more…
How KYMCO hopes to change the game for swappable battery EVs
KYMCO, one of the world’s leading motorcycle, scooter, and ATV manufacturers, has just announced a major new expansion to the brand’s Ionex platform for swappable battery electric vehicles. Read more…
BYD teases sleek new electric SUV design to rival Tesla’s model Y
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is teasing a new electric SUV as part of its Ocean series. The BYD Sea Lion 07’s design was led by ex-Audi and Lamborghini chief designer Wolfgang Egger. Read more…
Joby Aviation flies eVTOL in New York City for the first time, ahead of air taxi operations [Video]
Joby Aviation – one of the leading eVTOL developers right now, has taken to the skies of New York City for the first time ever, teasing a not-so-distance future in which it intends to begin commercial air taxi operations in the urban area and beyond. Getting to the airport may just get a lot easier… and quieter. Read more…
Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles
Up-and-coming EV maker Rivian closed on a monumental land agreement last week for 1,800 acres to host its new mega site in Georgia. Construction can now begin on Rivian’s $5 billion facility, where its next-gen R2 electric vehicles will be made. Read more…
Lotus Emeya to be unveiled November 17
Lotus Emeya is poised to make its grand debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 17, 2023. The Emeya will be the second mass-produced EV by Lotus, following the successful launch of the SUV Eletre. This electric sedan is challenging established players like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Porsche Taycan. At the heart of Emeya’s appeal is its blistering performance. The vehicle boasts a jaw-dropping acceleration, clocking 0-100 km/h in a mere 2.78 seconds. This feat is going to be reserved for the the more powerful 675 kW or 905 horsepower version, but there will also be a comparatively… Read more…
German All-Electric Car Sales Rebound In October 2023
Meanwhile, plug-in hybrids continue to free fall with a 49 percent drop year-over-year. Read more…
VW ID.7 goes on sale in the UK
The all-electric VW ID.7 is now on sale in the UK – at least the ID.7 Pro Launch Edition. Prices start at 55,570 pounds, which is roughly 63,711 euros. A longer-range version will follow next year. Read more…
Solaris to deliver 55 electric buses to public transit operator Nobina Stockholm
Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has scheduled 2024 delivery of as many as 55 Urbino 15 LE electric buses to Swedish public transport operator Nobina for service on suburban Stockholm routes. The low-entry, tri-axle, 52-seat buses feature a 240 kW central motor and battery packs with total capacity of more than 550 kWh, designed for all-day… Read more…
Li-Metal produces lithium metal ingots using reprocessing technology
Li-Metal, a Canada-based vertically integrated battery materials company, has announced the successful production and shipment of its first batch of lithium metal ingots. These were produced at Li-Metal’s recently commissioned lithium metal reprocessing and casting facility in Markham, Ontario, which has the capacity to process up to 15 metric tonnes of anode scrap material per… Read more…
Pau discontinues H2 project – and buys battery buses in future
Another municipality in France is switching from hydrogen to battery-electric buses. The city of Pau justified its decision to end its four-year trial with H2 buses with frequent breakdowns and rising hydrogen costs. Read more…
