Mercury Marine has just announced the launch of its two newest electric outboard motors, the Avator 20e and Avator 35e. More…
Andrada Group to build battery recycling plant in Hungary
The Slovenian Andrada Group is planning to set up a recycling factory for electric car batteries in Alsózsolca in north-eastern Hungary. In the future, the plant should be able to recycle 10,000 tonnes of batteries annually. According to the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, the Andrada Group will invest 10 billion […] More…
Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared
Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit. It’s an about-face from the drive units supplied by Bosch in Rivian’s Quad-Motor models, and should help mitigate the bottlenecks to ramping production of the R1T adventure pickup truck, R1S three-row SUV, and EDV… More…
2023 Rivian R1T Dual Motor First Drive: Technically Less, But Still Capable
The dual-motor Rivian might seem less exciting on paper, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. More…
Ford Pro launches two new charging stations for fleets
Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle division within the US carmaker, revealed two new charging stations geared towards business users. The AC and DC versions are available to pre-order now and come equipped with a range of fleet features. Dubbed the Series 2, Ford Pro says it designed the new devices with ease of use and […] More…
Renault Plans IPO Of Ampere EV Unit In Spring 2024, CEO Says
In the run-up to the initial public offering, Renault will separate Ampere from the rest of the company on Nov 1, Luca de Meo said. More…
Propella Presents New 9S Pro V2 Commuter E-Bike
The bike’s simple design has accessibility and ease-of-use in mind. More…
NEO Battery releases SiC anodes for performance evaluation
The Canadian battery materials technology company NEO Battery Materials has sent the latest optimized batch of its proprietary silicon anode materials, NBMSiDE, to battery manufacturers and EV automakers for performance evaluation. Further improved formulations with uniform coatings and additives have enabled an over 70% cycle life enhancement compared to the previously evaluated batch. NEO Battery […] More…
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II EV Conversion By Electrogenic Revealed With 201 HP
A part of the 93-kWh battery pack has been mounted under a hand-shaped, hand-riveted aluminum cowling under the hood. More…
CA: Transit agency CalVan orders over 400 Ford E-Transit vans
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a primary bus and transport services dealer in the US, has scored a deal with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans). Model 1 called the contract “unprecedented” and is set to deliver 403 new Ford E-Transit vans. CalVans is a public transit agency that offers a unique vanpool program. It connects residents […] More…
Bosch starts production of 800-volt drives
Bosch has expanded its eMobility portfolio to include 800-volt systems. With immediate effect, the company is serially manufacturing an electric drive and an inverter with 800-volt technology. The components are said to stand out not only for performance but also for their efficiency. The 800-volt version of the electric motor (a permanent magnet synchronous motor) […] More…
Polaris presents two pontoons with a powerful electric punch
Polaris Marine presented two pontoon boats at a dealer’s meeting in Indiana this month. The demonstrators from companies in the Polaris powersports Group come with high horsepower electric propulsion. For those not in boating, a pontoon boat relies on floats, also called tubes, to remain buoyant. The setup allows for flat decks that can be […] More…
Audi Improved e-tron GT Range: 2024 EPA Ratings Emerge
Now, the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT duo are rated at 249 miles, but they are also more expensive. More…
Fisker Announces New Markets In Europe, Start Of Deliveries In Canada
The Fisker Ocean is now available to order in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland; deliveries in Canada will start next month. More…
Electric refuse trucks by Daimler roll-out in Denmark
Mercedes-Benz eEconic, the electric truck geared towards municipalities, is finding favour in Denmark. Waste management company Urbaser is deploying the vehicles in Aarhus after successful rollouts across other Danish cities. It is the third time Urbaser has turned to Mercedes. The company already runs eEonic trucks to collect waste in Copenhagen and Vejle, a town […] More…
Porsche introduces next-gen hybrid Cayenne
Following the market launch of the new Cayenne in spring 2023, Porsche is presenting a new hybrid top model for the revised third generation of the SUV series. As before, the most powerful Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid: in the successor to the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Porsche has upgraded the hybrid technology and, above […] More…
Electrogenic unveils its most complex EV conversion to date – a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check this thing out. More…
Battery recycler Redwood raises just over 1 billion dollars
US battery recycling company Redwood Materials has raised more than one billion dollars from investors in its Series D financing round. That brings Redwood’s total equity raised since its inception to nearly $2 billion. Redwood does not name the exact amount of the Series D round in its announcement, only that it is “over one […] More…
See Tesla Semi Car Hauler Deliver Cybertrucks At Fremont Facility
The Tesla Semi-Cybertruck combo is a sight to behold and a great marketing move. More…
Tesla Receives Special Order From NHTSA Concerning Autopilot Probe
The EV maker was instructed to respond by August 25 or face fines of up to $26,315 per day. More…
