Karma Automotive, a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, unveiled the Kaveya coupe and the Gyesera sedan. These vehicles mark a significant shift for Karma, reinventing itself as a purveyor of ultra-luxury EVs. The Kaveya is set to debut in late 2025, and the Gyesera is coming next year. The Karma Kaveya, described as an ‘EV super coupe GT’, stands at 4,768 mm long – an inch longer than BMW iX3. It boasts an aluminum frame construction complemented by carbon fiber body panels. You get butterfly doors, slim headlights, and a deployable rear spoiler. Weighing in at 2,404 kg,… Read more…
ZF reveals an electromechanical brake system
Automotive supplier ZF has presented a purely electromechanical braking system for the automotive industry that uses electric motors instead of hydraulics for deceleration. This should not only save energy and increase range but also reduce wear and tear – and therefore, cost. Read more…
New battery research centre to open in Ohio
The Ohio State University is working with industry partners to establish a new research and development centre for battery cells, which is scheduled to open in April 2025. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Production And Deliveries Accelerated In Q3 2023
The number of Fisker Ocean deliveries in October already outpaced the entire third quarter. Read more…
Canadian community to electrify its public transport
The region Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine in eastern Quebec wants to switch to electric buses only. It received government funding to purchase 21 electric buses and install 18 charging stations along the routes. Read more…
Volvo Trucks overhauls its medium-duty electric truck duo
Volvo Trucks has presented the new edition of its FL Electric and FE Electric trucks. Among other things, the medium-duty duo has been given more AC charging power and an electric power take off interface. The first deliveries of the revised models to customers are planned for the first half of 2024. Read more…
Check Out Himiway’s New C1 Electric Bike Made For Kids
The new Himiway C1 could be the perfect way to introduce your youngster to the wonderful world of two wheels. Read more…
Rivian Gets Final Approval For $5 Billion EV Plant In Georgia
The American company’s second factory will build more affordable EVs based on the R2 platform. Read more…
Owner Ditches Gas Hyundai Kona For Used Chevy Bolt EV, Ends Up With Money In Her Pocket
She was thinking about getting a Nissan Leaf but decided to get a Bolt instead. Read more…
Iberdrola builds Green Corridor in Brazil
And the company is using specially designed EVs to do so. Seventeen charging points have already been installed along the 1,200-kilometre corridor between the states of Bahia and Rio Grande. Read more…
Mercedes invests in charging in South Africa with Chargify
Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Chargify aim to install over 120 new AC and DC charging points across South Africa. Read more…
Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo believes an electric minivan could be the future of luxury vehicles—in some markets at least. The automaker on Saturday fully revealed the all-electric EM90 and confirmed the opening of pre-orders in China. Volvo confirmed Chinese sales when it first announced the EM90 in August, and didn’t discuss other markets in this latest… Read more…
Fisker takes another tumble, slashes production forecast
California-based electric automaker Fisker saw its shares plummet 14% yesterday after reporting big losses and lower sales than expected. Now the American startup expects to slash its production forecast for this year by as much as 30% of initial expectations. Read more…
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation
Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculatio. Read more…
Lambretta’s sleek new electric scooter is sexy, but repeats Vespa’s big mistake
Lambretta, an icon of retro-inspired scooter design, showed off a stylish electric model at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. The new model, known as the Lambretta Elettra, mixes vintage vibes with the latest electric vehicle technology. Read more…
Agreement reached on critical raw materials in Europe
Representatives of the member states and the European Parliament have agreed upon the EU strategy for securing critical raw materials. The Critical Raw Materials Act was proposed in March this year and addresses materials required for electric vehicle manufacturing and an emerging European battery industry. Read more…
Exxon to extract lithium in the USA starting 2027
ExxonMobil has officially unveiled its plan to enter the mining and production of lithium. The US mineral oil company wants to extract the raw material under the new Mobil Lithium brand in Arkansas. Read more…
Nio wins final verdict in lawsuit against vlogger
The final judgment upheld the original verdict, requiring the owner of the Douyin account Cheshiji to post an apology to Nio for thirty consecutive days and pay RMB300,000 in damages. Read more…
Peugeot E-Traveller EV van debuts with up to 350 km range
Peugeot has unveiled a new addition to its growing EV portfolio. The E-Traveller is designed with professional drivers in mind and it promises a blend of style, comfort, and efficiency. The E-Traveller is available in two lengths: Standard (4.98 m) and Long (5.33 m), with a height of 1.90 m, making it suitable for most car parks. The interior is remarkably spacious, offering configurations that can accommodate up to 9 people with a trunk volume of 1,500 l, or provide up to 4,900 l of load volume with fewer passengers. The E-Traveller is powered by a single electric motor offering a… Read more…
Karma presents new luxury EV lineup
The carmaker from Southern California revamped its portfolio, presenting the fully-electric Kaveya at an event in Las Vegas. It also teased two additional newcomers. Read more…
