Thanks to many new BEV models, electrification quickly progresses. More…
BMW Group More Than Doubled All-Electric Car Sales In Q2 2023
Mercedes-Benz EV sales grew over 600% last quarter in the US, reaching 15% total share
Mercedes-Benz USA released its second quarter 2023 sales results, indicating an over 600% jump in EV sales. Electric vehicles now account for 15% of overall Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle sales in the US.. More…
These EVs have 800V charging: Why it’s better with or without Tesla’s NACS
The 800-volt DC fast-charging that a handful of electric vehicles on the market are capable of at this point is widely seen as a technology advantage. But not a single Tesla currently offers it. Nor does the Tesla Supercharger network in the U.S. The odd thing about charging at 800 volts or higher, versus the 400 volts most EVs fast-charge at, is… More…
Chinese EV Startup Byton Files For Bankruptcy
The brand behind the M-Byte SUV never started series production. More…
Toyota, Stellantis Question White House’s Plan To Boost EV Sales
The carmakers said the plan would force aggressive and unrealistic sales of EVs, putting pressure on critical mineral supplies. More…
Hyzon Motors confirms plans for 200 kW FC system for 2024
Hyzon Motors, the US developer of fuel cell commercial vehicles, plans to start producing and commercialising its new fuel cell system in 2024. This is expected to generate 200 kW of power from a single stack. According to Hyzon, the system, which was announced last year, enables 20 per cent more range per kilogram of […] More…
Used Electric Car Prices Are Collapsing: Here Are Some Deals
In 2023, the car market has seen a drastic shift. Tesla’s price cuts and increased production mean that buyers are in for a treat. More…
Mercedes-Benz issues two recalls for EQ vehicles in the US
Mercedes-Benz has recently issued two voluntary recalls that affect EQE, EQS, and EQS SUV electric vehicles in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) counts 8,281 electric Mercedes cars among the affected in its latest report. The issue is with software that, under certain conditions, could lead to a loss of propulsion. […] More…
Ford teases new high-performance ‘electric pony’ Mustang Mach-E [Video]
Ford is giving us a sneak peek of its new “electric pony” ahead of the model’s reveal at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS). In Ford’s latest video, you can see the new high-performance electric pony ready to rip past a Mustang Mach-E GT and tearing across a dirt track.. More…
Renault pilots series production of the first Renault 5 EVs
Renault gives a glimpse into the series producing its next-generation EV model. The Renault 5 is on a prototype production run in a “secret and high-tech miniature plant”. Not too secret, though; the plant is part of the brand’s Technocentre engineering complex near Paris. Created 25 years ago, the Global Production Engineering Center serves Renault […] More…
Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30%
Tesla is leading a large drop in used electric car value in the US – with Model 3 being down 30% over the last year. More…
ZF presents updated electric truck axle drive
Automotive supplier ZF has presented the next generation of its electric axle drives for commercial vehicles. The new AxTrax 2 drives are suitable for distribution vehicles up to 44-tonne trucks and trailers and are scheduled for production in 2024. The AxTrax 2 will be offered in two variants: AxTrax 2 enables 210 kW of continuous […] More…
China Ministry retracts pricing pledge for local automakers, citing anti-monopoly law
Mere days after gathering over a dozen automakers building EVs in China to commit to a non-binding pledge to avoid further price wars, China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers, at the advisement of the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has retracted the pledge after quickly catching flack promoting potential monopolization.. More…
European Parliaments sets EU-wide charging infrastructure targets
The European Parliament has adopted the EU’s rules for expanding EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure. This is another step towards the incoming legislation, which largely follows earlier proposals, and there is news on maritime fuels. Staying with electric vehicles, negotiators from the Parliament and the EU states had negotiated binding targets for EV infrastructure expansion […] More…
EU Council opens the door for European battery market regulation
The way is clear for comprehensive battery market regulation in the EU. Following the EU Parliament in mid-June, the EU member states have now also approved the regulation. This concludes the legislative process. The regulation will thus enter into force in a few weeks. Strictly speaking, the document still must be formally signed by the […] More…
QiO’s New EINSx P-E E-Bike Seeks To Provide No-Frills Urban Performance
A Bosch system and suspension fork make this bike an attractive option for city-dwellers looking for a comfy yet capable commuter. More…
Charging initiatives in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Dubai and Saudi Arabia plan to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. While Dubai already set concrete targets, Saudi Arabia wants to build out a high-power charging network at the pace the market ramps up. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) issued plans to increase the number of charging stations from 370 to […] More…
Report: EV inventories are swelling, and prices may drop soon
Despite strong sales, dealership EV inventories are growing, according to data from Cox Automotive (via Automotive News). EVs are approaching 7% of the U.S. new car market, and they’re on track to surpass sales of one million units in the U.S. for the first time this year, Cox Automotive estimates. But the data also show that EVs aren’t flying off… More…
BC Hydro readies to adopt NACS plugs at charge stops in Canada
Canada’s BC Hydro has announced it will add connectors for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) at its EV charging stations across British Columbia. In a tweet, BC Hydro said it is working with its suppliers to see when NACS connectors will be available for their future charging stations. There is also talk of BC […] More…
Dutch Gov’ funds Charging Energy Hubs for heavy-duty EVs
Future demands of high-power charging will need grid-sensitive infrastructure for heavy-duty EVs across Europe. With 20 proposals to select from, the Dutch government is funding a consortium to establish ‘Charging Energy Hubs’ in the country. Working with Heliox and internal documents, we unearth the details and find concrete real-world applications in the making. *** Twenty-nine […] More…
