The new charging infrastructure will enable the recharging of Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles. More…
Hilton Will Install Up To 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors
2024 Chevy Blazer EV order requests open with 2LT and RS AWD trims first available
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is now available to order. Those interested are beginning to receive personal configuration links to build and buy their new electric Blazer SUV.. More…
Honda sets timeline for adopting Tesla NACS charging
Honda on Thursday announced that it’s formalized an agreement with Tesla for the adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in future U.S. EVs—and what it appears to highlight is that dealerships will need to juggle two different charging standards during the arrival of its upcoming EVs. Although Honda confirmed… More…
Norwegian Post delivers 50% of its post electric
The Norwegian Post recently started using electric vehicles in Oslo, Skien and Porsgrunn, delivering mail and parcels electrically to more than one million people in the Oslo area and the Grenland region. There are currently around 1,900 electric Post vehicles on the road throughout Norway. The electrification offensive of the state-owned company Posten Norge, which […] More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a sporty, souped-up electric pony built for off-roading
The rally car lives on in the electric era. Ford unveiled its first rally-inspired electric vehicle Thursday, the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The electric pony is designed to push the boundaries of the Mach-e family with a rally-tuned suspension, dual-motor powertrain, and sporty design to tackle any terrain. More…
Tesla Model X Long Range Now Qualifies For $7,500 Federal Tax Credit
The base Tesla Model X is now effectively available for $74,130. More…
Polestar to build design competition winner as one-off
Polestar has brought the winning design of the recent Polestar Design Contest to life as a 1:1 scale model and presented it at the IAA 2023 in Munich. The electric fantasy supercar ‘Polestar Synergy’ combines three winning designs that prevailed from over 600 entries in the latest competition. The submitted designs were to focus on “the […] More…
A $2-3B battery factory for electric trucks is coming to the US
Daimler, Cummins, and PACCAR are forming a joint venture to manufacture battery cells in the US for commercial electric trucks.. More…
Mullen Automotive (MULN) receives Nasdaq determination and now faces stock delisting
The stock of EV startup Mullen Automotive hit an all-time low Wednesday evening following a delisting determination sent by the Nasdaq Stock Market for failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1. This news comes as the latest blow to a company that has consistently sparring with financial firms and analysts lately and must now fight being delisted altogether. More…
Tesla secures deal to deploy 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors at Hilton hotels
Tesla has secured a deal to deploy up to 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors, the automaker’s clever new charging station, at 2,000 Hilton hotel locations. More…
US EV adoption is becoming more polarized by state
U.S. EV adoption rates continue to rise overall, but vary significantly by state, according to a new J.D. Power study. On a nationwide basis, EV adoption is rising steadily in the U.S., with EV sales now representing 8.6% of U.S. new-car sales, according to the study, which is based on data collected through August 2023. However, the U.S. is being… More…
Sotheby’s Motorsport Debuts New Online Auction Platform Focused On Luxury
We catch up with Mark Rankin, the Chief Technology Officer for Sotheby’s Motorsport (SMS), to gain insights into what makes this new online auction platform a step above the rest. More…
Honda announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS connector
Honda announced that it will adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America. More…
APC grants funds to Mercedes-AMG and JLR in new competition
The UK’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has allocated eleven million pounds to twelve automotive projects, including a solid-state battery for Mercedes-AMG. The companies matched the funding, adding up to £22.7 m, and pledged to deliver results within a year. The funding is part of the ‘Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator’ competition (ARMD2), now in its […] More…
Sporting Goods Retailer Intersport Refreshes Nakamura Crossover S E-Bike
An affordable and accessible commuter e-bike with a focus on versatility. More…
This is yet the smallest second-life for Nissan Leaf batteries
Nissan is using old Leaf batteries in portable power packs developed with electronics maker JVCKenwood and 4R Energy, a company owned by Nissan and Sumitomo, which works on power storage systems. The “portable power stations” can provide emergency support or simply power gadgets. Each 4.4-kilogram (32-pound) power station contains only two modules from a Leaf […] More…
Tesla seems to be slowing down on global expansion
Tesla may not begin production at its major new factory planned for Mexico before 2026 and 2027, the Mexican daily Reforma reports. Plans also appear delayed, if not on hold, in Indonesia amidst an oversupply in the EV industry and economic downturns. Staying in Mexico, Reforma cited an anonymous supplier saying that they and several […] More…
Ascend Elements closes funding round with over $500 million
The US-based company Ascend Elements, which specialises in the production of new battery materials derived from recycling, has generated a further $542 million in capital from investors. Last year, Ascend Elements had already raised $300 million and secured two grants from the US Department of Energy totalling $480 million. With the fresh capital from the […] More…
Audi opens high-power charging hub in Munich
Audi has put another of its own fast-charging locations into operation. The new location in the Obersendling district of Munich is now the fifth Audi Charging Hub and the third in Germany. The location has four fast-charging points that can be reserved in advance with up to 320 kW of power. Unlike in Nuremberg and […] More…
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico might be coming online way later than expected
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico might be coming online quite a bit later than expected, according to supplier sources. More…
