Ford is partnering with the world’s largest supplier of EV battery cells, China’s CATL, for a plant in Michigan that will produce batteries for up to 400,000 American-made Ford electric vehicles annually. Outside of Ford’s $11.4 billion electric truck manufacturing complexes in Tennessee and Kentucky and its BlueOvalSK venture… More…
What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?
Ford announced on Monday that it’s planning the installation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into its Mustang Mach-E starting later in calendar year 2023 and its F-150 Lightning in calendar year 2024. The shift will potentially bring lower EV prices, although that will “depend on what happens with the market,” according… More…
Greenworks 12-inch string trimmer cuts without gas or oil at $117, more in New Green Deals
Greenworks’ 12-inch string trimmer lets you put the finishing touches on any lawn cutting day, which is an absolute must if you’re after the best yard in the neighborhood. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
Let’s talk about Elon Musk’s potato livestream of Tesla FSD v12
Elon Musk finally did his promised livestream of a drive on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12. Here’s the video and my impressions. More…
2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron joins the 300-mile club—in Sportback form
Audi has promised a range of around 300 miles for at least one variant in the 2024 Q8 E-Tron lineup—and it has now confirmed that number for Sportback versions of the crossover EV. The EPA has published official range ratings for the Q8 E-Tron, which replaces the former Audi E-Tron SUV and E-Tron Sportback. The Q8 E-Tron Sportback, a… More…
Valeo starts series production of HV heater for e-buses
Valeo has started the series production of its new high-voltage heating unit ‘Thermo HV’ for electric buses. This is intended to act as an additional electric heater to the heat pump system as soon as there is a higher heating requirement at low outside temperatures. Valeo’s thermal systems are meeting with increasing demand in the […] More…
Propella 9S Pro V2 unveiled as budget-friendly electric bike with big new upgrades
Propella has long been known for its lightweight, slick-looking electric bikes at reasonable prices. The company’s minimalistic design has been praised for keeping things simple and affordable for the masses. And it seems they’ve done it again now that we’re getting our first look at the Propella 9S Pro V2, the company’s new flagship electric bike model. More…
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70: Same EPA Range, Higher Price
The model is locally produced in Montgomery, Alabama. More…
Glasgow won’t buy H2 refuse trucks after all
The Scottish city of Glasgow wanted to purchase 19 hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles worth seven million pounds. But nothing came of it. The supplier cancelled two corresponding purchase contracts due to difficulties with the technology and the costs, writes the portal GlasgowLive. It will probably take until after 2027 before enough green hydrogen is available. […] More…
This Electric Kayak From Old Town Is Like An E-Bike For The Water
The BigWater ePDL+ 132 has everything you need for a long day of fishing. More…
E.ON to build charging stations at Czech Kaufland locations
The energy group E.ON will build EV charging stations, including HPC chargers, at all existing Kaufland stores in the Czech Republic in the coming years. In the first phase, which has already started, E.ON will install more than 400 charging points at 41 Kaufland locations in the country by 2026. According to a company statement, […] More…
Mullen kicks off production of the ‘Three’ electric truck
Mullen Automotive has started production of its Mullen Three, a Class 3 commercial electric truck, at its assembly in Tunica, Mississippi. The first customer deliveries are planned to go out this month. The US American company plans to gradually ramp up its Class 3 production rate through the remainder of this calendar year. Once fully […] More…
USA: Wallbox and Kia partner on bidirectional charging
Barcelona-based Wallbox Chargers and Kia America are working together to enable bidirectional charging for customers driving a Kia EV9. Drivers could thus use the electric car to power their homes or feed energy into the grid – and reduce their electricity bill. Wallbox will offer its second-generation bidirectional DC charger called Quasar 2 starting in […] More…
Fraunhofer ISE integrates solar cells into car hood
While the vehicle roof is the easiest surface to use for generating solar power on board cars, researchers at Fraunhofer ISE went one step further. As part of two publicly funded research projects, they integrated solar cells into the standard sheet metal bonnet of a car. The photovolatic bonnet, which will soon be on display […] More…
Rivian To Discontinue Compass Yellow Paint For R1T And R1S
The 20-inch all-terrain Bright wheels will also disappear from Rivian’s options list. More…
30 charge parks by the end of 2024: Mercedes to build European HPC network
Mercedes-Benz plans to open its first 30 fast-charging parks in Europe, with a combined total of more than 200 charging points, by the end of 2024 as part of its announced global HPC network. The first location is to be built this year in Mannheim, Germany. The Welt am Sonntag reports this with reference to […] More…
GKN & Marschall and Parker to cooperate on hydrogen flight
Aerospace industry supplier GKN Aerospace is joining forces with Marshall and Parker Aerospace to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for aircraft. The partners plan to develop a liquid hydrogen system suitable for both fuel cell and internal combustion engine aircraft. The planned collaboration will benefit from the UK government-funded H2GEAR programme, led by GKN Aerospace, […] More…
Tesla opens first V4 Supercharger in the UK – with display and credit card terminal
In London, the first Tesla Superchargers are now available for all EVs and with the possibility to pay by credit card. Something that will be required of all public chargers in the EU from 2024. The fourth-generation (V4) Superchargers at the Tesla Centre in the London borough of Tottenham have a small display that can […] More…
Incat Tasmania to build world’s larget electric ferry yet
The Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania announces the production of what it claims is the world’s largest battery-electric ferry. The 130-metre-long electric ferry is being built for the South American shipping company Buquebus and will operate between Argentina and Uruguay from 2025. Incat Hull 096, as the aluminium-built electric vessel is called, will have the capacity for […] More…
Kalmar buys terminal tractor product line in the US
Kalmar, part of Finish company Cargotec, will acquire the rights to the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the US. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week. The terminal tractors will become part of Kalmar‘s portfolio under the name ‘Kalmar TX’. As part of […] More…
