IBU-Tec Advanced Materials, which claims to be the only manufacturer of LFP battery materials in Europe, has received a major development order. IBU-Tec is to develop a new LFP cathode active material for an unnamed international commercial vehicle manufacturer. In the brief announcement, the company speaks of a “significant order in the battery sector”. IBU-Tec […] More…
Solaris electric buses are headed for Riga
In Latvia, the capital Riga will be graced with 52 Solaris electric buses. Public transport operator Rigas Satiksme has initially awarded the contract to the Polish manufacturer for 35 electric buses, while the purchase of 17 additional electric buses is still to be decided. The new electric buses are to replace outdated buses in Latvia’s […] More…
Hyundai announces plans for multiple battery plants in the USA
After Hyundai Motor Group began construction of its new electric car plant in the US state of Georgia at the end of October, the company is planning to build up to three battery factories there with a total capacity of 90 gigawatt-hours per year together with partners SK On and LG Energy Solution. A memorandum […] More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E No Longer Recommended By Consumer Reports
The Tesla-fighting electric SUV isn’t reliable enough to keep CR’s stamp of approval. More…
Lucid CEO Says EV Efficiency Is Key When It Comes To Cheaper Cars
The goal is to travel as far as possible with the smallest battery possible. More…
Autonomy Orders 2,500 VinFast VF 8 And VF 9 Electric Cars
It will be an alternative way to experience the Vietnamese electric cars. More…
Report: Return of VW e-Golf possible after EV flagship delay
A delay for Volkswagen’s Project Trinity EV flagship could mean a return of the VW e-Golf, according to a recent from German newspaper Handelsblatt (Automotive News Europe). Production of the e-Golf, which shared a platform with gasoline and diesel versions of the compact hatchback, ended in December 2020 to make room for ID-family models based on… More…
MW Motors revamps the retro electric car Luka EV
In 2018, the Czech company MW Motors delivered a foretaste of a small electric car in retro design with the Luka EV. Now there is an official update on the project: shortly before the planned start of production, the company has decided to completely overhaul the car. This mainly includes the chassis, but a new […] More…
Nireeka Launches New Revenant Electric Mountain Bike On Indiegog
The range-topping variant features ABS and a 1,000W Bafang motor. More…
Wiesmann reveals world’s first all-electric convertible roadster
Luxury sportscar marque Wiesmann has revealed further details of its all-electric convertible roadster, codenamed Project Thunderball. The two-seat, rear-wheel-drive EV has twin electric rear mid-mounted motors delivering up to 500 kW (680 bhp) and 1100 Nm of torque, for a targeted 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) and an acceleration time of 2.9 seconds. The […] More…
Rivian delivers first international R1T & R1S in Canada
US electric car startup Rivian has kicked off international deliveries of its R1T and R1S EVs, handing over the first units in Vancouver. Just like the rollout in the US, the first deliveries were to employees, but first customer deliveries are scheduled before the end of the year. At a launch party in Vancouver this […] More…
Porsche 718 Boxster electric prototype spotted testing
What appears to be a Porsche 718 Boxster electric prototype was spotted testing ahead of the unveiling of the next generation of the sports car. More…
London to be fully covered by the ULEZ
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed that he will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on Tuesday 29 August 2023 and will operate across all of London up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary. According to the mayor’s office, the ULEZ has already been […] More…
EV startup Liux presents its debut model ‘Animal’
The Spanish electric car start-up Liux, founded in 2021, presents its debut model with the Animal. The crossover model is supposed to score with a reduction of individual parts and with sustainable materials and be available from the beginning of 2024 at prices starting at 39,000 euros. However, Liux still needs capital to implement its […] More…
How Often Do Tesla’s Batteries Fail? How About Tesla’s Motors?
Tesla’s batteries and motors can certainly fail, but it doesn’t likely happen as often as some people think. More…
VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US
The company sent 999 VF 8, which should arrive in December. More…
China: Plug-In Car Sales Increased By 75% In October 2022
BYD is on track to capture a third of the plug-in car segment this year. More…
America’s Number One Solar Provider Unveils Ford F-150 Lightning Fleet
Sunrun wants to transition half of its entire fleet to electric or hybrid by the end of 2025. More…
Rivian Started International Deliveries Of The R1T And R1S In Canada
The first vehicles went to the company’s employees. More…
Rivian Started International Deliveries Of The R1S And R1S In Canada
The first vehicles went to the company’s employees. More…
