That’s about five percent of Hyundai’s total sales volume. Lire la suite…
Zero-emissions barge in world first
Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship (writes Nick Flaherty).
The H2 Barge 1 was developed in partnership with sports company Nike and the BCTN Network of Inland Terminals. The 110 m-long, 11.45 m-wide ship will sail between Rotterdam and BCTN’s inland terminal in Meerhout several times a week. More…
Ford puts UK PM Rishi Sunak on blast after expected delay in 2030 ICE car ban
After an expected delay in the UK’s target to ban new ICE vehicle sales, Ford says prolonging it any further will risk the country’s transition. More…
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance giveaway to referral program to boost incentives
Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program in order to boost incentives at the end of the quarter. More…
Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities
Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years. More…
BYD launches affordable Dolphin EV in Japan to unlock market dominated by Toyota
China’s largest automaker, BYD, is set to take on Toyota on its home turf. BYD launched the all-electric Dolphin hatchback starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,570) in Japan Wednesday as it looks to take on Toyota head-on. More…
Electric scooter acquisition: Bird has purchased Spin
Bird Global has bought the e-scooter and e-bike rental company Spin from the Berlin-based micro-mobility provider Tier Mobility for a sum of $19 million. Lire la suite…
BMW CEO Zipse likely to extend contract
According to a media report, BMW wants to extend the contract with CEO Oliver Zipse at a supervisory board meeting next week ahead of schedule by another two years until summer 2026. It remains to be seen what will happen after that – but there is already speculation about potential successors. Lire la suite…
Going over 160 kph in an electric kart
Latvian kart manufacturer Blue Shock Race claims a new world record for the fastest production electric kart. A 25 kW electric kart from Blue Shock Race reached a top speed of 163 kph at the Gotlandring in Sweden. Lire la suite…
Toyota unveils ambitious new EV production facility
Toyota has taken an ambitious leap into the future of electric vehicles. After sitting on the sidelines of the EV revolution, and at times dismissing it at large, the company finally realized it may be on the wrong side of the fence. The recent unveiling of its state-of-the-art EV production line in Japan paints a vivid picture of a company trying to redefine itself in the electric age. The giant’s new battery electric vehicle production line boasts some truly intriguing technologies. And if it’s a reflection of what’s to come, it could spell a transformative period for the once-automotive… More…
Trek Finally Launches E-Bike Version Of Popular Marlin MTB
The Trek Marlin+ is offered in two builds, and retains the same level of versatility as its non-electric counterpart. Lire la suite…
Kia EV Sales Exceeded 15,000 In August 2023
The company exported the first batch of over 2,000 EV9s. Lire la suite…
Fisker Pear Deep Dive Shows What Makes $30K Entry-Level EV Special
Electrifying got up close and personal with Fisker’s 2025-bound model, the innovative Pear compact electric crossover. Lire la suite…
Antoine Tessier Named CEO of duPont Registry Group
Technology and luxury lifestyle industry leader Joins from LVMH Group. Lire la suite…
Shell makes another investment in XCharge
Shell has made a major investment in the Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge, which plans to use the funds to fuel its planned global expansion. Lire la suite…
Empa wants to automate battery development
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) want to speed up the development of new energy storage devices with the help of the “Aurora” battery robot. Lire la suite…
Maserati charges up for its first EV, the GranTurismo Folgore
Maserati is one of just a few brand holdouts that haven’t yet offered a single model with a charge port. That’s due to change very soon, with the arrival of the GranTurismo Folgore in the fourth quarter of 2023. But to prepare for that, Maserati needs to get its dealerships ready with chargers, so that it can service EVs and get them charged… More…
Tesla Model 3 earns a spot among top 10 leased vehicles
The Tesla Model 3 is now one of the top 10 leased vehicles in the U.S., marking the first time an EV has appeared among the top leased vehicles, according to credit report provider Experian. In the second quarter of 2023, the Model 3 was the seventh most-leased vehicle in the U.S. The top leased vehicle was the Ford F-150 pickup truck, which is… More…
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. More…
Ridepooling: Volkswagen opens Moia brand to third parties
Volkswagen is making its electric ridepooling service Moia accessible to other providers via a licensing model. According to Moia, clients remain flexible in their choice of vehicles – and are therefore not restricted to Volkswagen models. Lire la suite…
