Swiss battery solutions provider Leclanché has won a second battery system project for Scotland’s Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), for two roll-on/roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries (RoPax) to serve three Outer Hebrides islands. Leclanché won a contract to supply batteries for two 1.1 MWh Navius MRS-3TM Marine Rack Systems from Istanbul-based electric system integrator Elkon. Elkon… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.3 tested by ADAC over 100,000 km
Volkswagen’s ID.3 electric car has been put through its paces by the German ADAC, Europe’s most extensive automobile association. A rigorous endurance test spanning over 100,000 km provides insight into the vehicle’s battery life and degradation, software, and general performance. Impressively, even after covering a distance of over 100,000 km, the battery retains a net capacity of 93%. To put this into perspective, Volkswagen guarantees at least 70% of the original net capacity after eight years or 160,000 km. This finding is significant, considering that to achieve the mileage quickly… More…
BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations sites and more
BP on Thursday announced a $100 million order for Tesla DC fast chargers, marking the first time Tesla chargers have been purchased for use by a third-party EV charging network. The Tesla chargers will be deployed as early as 2024 at gas stations, Travel Centers of America locations, and planned charging hubs to be located near airports and in… More…
California to invest $40 million in charging infrastructure
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is set to distribute $40.5 million in federal funding to build 270 EV fast chargers at 26 sites along highways. Read more…
Robocabs: Waymo is winning the fight while it’s flight for Cruise
Shortly after General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise had its operating licence revoked in California, Waymo is flying. Google’s autonomous car business relies on specialist partners, proving a winning combination. Read more…
Volkswagen Group’s Electric Car Order Bank Shrunk By 50% In Europe
Market conditions remain challenging. More…
How to select the optimum transient surge protection for EV on-board chargers
Sponsored by littelfuse. The automotive environment is one of the most severe environments for electronics. Today’s vehicle designs proliferate with sensitive electronics, including electronic controls, infotainment, sensing, battery packs, battery management, electric vehicle powertrains, and on-board chargers. In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger… Read more…
Albemarle receives $90-million Department of Defense grant for lithium production
Albemarle, a US-based chemical manufacturer, has won a $90-million grant from the US Department of Defense to expand domestic mining and production of lithium for EV batteries. Using Defense Production Act authority, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy will subsidize the company’s planned reopening of its lithium mine in… Read more…
GKN is working on an electric motor for small and niche manufacturers
GKN Automotive has unveiled a modular eDrive concept geared towards niche electric vehicle makers and EV conversion companies. The new eCrate shall rely on market-proven technology but in an off-the-shelf format. Read more…
Epsilon Advanced Materials to build graphite anode factory in the US
The Indian battery materials company is investing 650 million US dollars in the new production facility in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and production is planned to start in 2026 Read more…
World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team
Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team has set a new world water speed record for an electric-powered boat, reaching an average speed of 114 mph (183 km/h or 99 knots) on Lake Townsend near Greensboro, North Carolina.. More…
Nissan Has Plans To Bring Lower-Cost EVs To Market. But When?
CEO Makato Uchida teased an announcement about a more affordable EV at the Japan Mobility Show. More…
The Tesla Model Y Long Range Is Now $500 More Expensive
A slight price adjustment to some Model Y versions were reported also in China. More…
ChargePoint releases EV management software for mixed fleets
ChargePoint today announced a new suite of fleet software solutions. Designed for mixed fuel and all-electric fleets, the software shall support managers to streamline their operations and lower their total cost of ownership when transitioning to e-mobility. Read more…
Audi delays Q6 e-tron launch until next year
Audi will no longer present its Q6 e-tron this year as previously planned. In a media report, Audi has confirmed that the electric SUV will probably not be presented until March 2024. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Sees Record Profit In Q3, Keeps Its EV Plans On Track
The news comes after Ford and General Motors delayed or abandoned some of their electric vehicle production goals. More…
Japan Mobility Show, Toyota Electric Truck, GM’s EV Delays And Setbacks
Plus we talk about Mazda’s Iconic SP and present some Tesla Cybertruck info. More…
US: Genesis Electric Car Sales Hit New Record In September And Q3 2023
The brand’s electrification heads toward a 10 percent share. More…
New HeyBike Mars 2.0 Promises Practicality And Go-Anywhere Fun
A powerful motor, quick-folding frame, and fat tires are just a few of the Mars 2.0’s defining features. More…
Toyota FT-Se electric sports concept to go in production after 2026
Toyota’s newly unveiled FT-Se Concept captured a significant slice of the limelight at the Tokyo Mobility Show. With its sleek design and the promise of a possible electric “manual” transmission, it’s no wonder the car sparks excitement. And things got more exciting now that Hideaki Iida, the brains behind the FT-Se’s design and project manager for Toyota’s GR (Gazoo Racing) Design Group, dropped some hints about the car’s future. During an interview at the show, he divulged that the FT-Se shares its battery pack with the Lexus LF-ZC, a model officially slated for production in 2026. … More…
