WeLion says it has produced the first semi-solid-state battery cell at its battery factory in Huzhou in East China’s Zhejiang province. The cells are to be used in Nio’s future 150 kWh pack. It is therefore hardly surprising that Nio’s Senior Vice President Zeng Shuxiang also attended the ceremony in Huzhou. Zeng is also the […] More…
VinFast completes first EV delivery to the USA
Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has started exporting its electric cars. The first batch of 999 VF 8s was shipped to the USA, where they are to be delivered this year. The first VF 9s will then follow in early 2023 – in Vietnam, as well as internationally. After this first batch of cars for […] More…
Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer: publicity stunt or clueless driver?
A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership amid a busy travel time for Thanksgiving Day. More…
Tesla Supercharger is blocked by Mercedes EQS owned by dealer in apparent publicity stunt
A Tesla Supercharger in Tennessee was blocked by a Mercedes-Benz EQS owned by a local dealership in an apparent publicity stunt amid a busy travel time for Thanksgiving Day. More…
Hyundai Mobis to build factory in the USA
Hyundai Mobis, a South Korean automotive supplier belonging to the Hyundai Motor Group, is investing 926 million US dollars in a plant for electric vehicle components in Bryan County in the US state of Georgia. This is the very county where Hyundai Motor Group recently began construction of its new electric car plant. Hyundai Mobis […] More…
Botree Cycling to build plant in Germany
The Chinese company Botree Cycling is planning to build a recycling plant for electric vehicle batteries and an education and training centre for battery recycling specialists in Guben, Brandenburg. Another industry player is also setting up shop in Guben. With its decision for the Brandenburg location, Botree Cycling is following in the footsteps of the […] More…
Mercedes launches upgrade via subscription
Mercedes-Benz will soon offer customers of its electric models in the USA a power upgrade by subscription. Customers who pay $1,200 annually will receive up to 24 per cent more power and can improve their car’s sprint time by up to one second. The deal will affect four EQ models, namely the EQE 350 4MATIC […] More…
Ampaire flies first hybrid-electric regional aircraft
Ampaire’s Eco Caravan, a nine-seat regional aircraft, has made its first flight on an integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system. Ampaire expects it to be the first electrified regional aircraft to enter commercial service and the first in a series of larger Ampaire hybrid-electric aircraft. Fully electric aircraft are range-limited because of the weight and energy capacity […] More…
Tesla reduces Supercharger prices as charging business matures
Tesla has reduced Supercharging prices in many regions as its charging business starts to mature a little. More…
GM Vows To Avoid “Opportunistic” EV Prices, Plays The Long Game
President Mark Reuss says the automaker does not want to turn off prospective buyers by pricing its EVs too high. More…
Tesla Megapacks Power Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
It was recently launched in the UK to support the grid. More…
Tesla Megapacks Powers Europe’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
It was recently launched in the UK to support the grid. More…
The LMX 56 Is A Crazy Electric Mountain Bike With Loads Of Power And Tech
It was co-developed by Spark Racing Technology, and packs 2.5 kilowatts of punch. More…
BLUETTI Black Friday sale offers big discounts on portable power stations & solar panels
It’s time for 2022’s Black Friday sales, and portable power leader BLUETTI has kicked off the holiday season with some fantastic deals on its backup power stations, batteries, and solar panels. But don’t wait, as this sale ends on November 30.. More…
California invests $2.6 billion in decarbonising transport
In the USA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $2.6 billion investment plan for the state’s transition to zero-emission transportation. The projects that have been supported range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing to consumer rebates for clean cars. The investment in clean […] More…
Buick To Launch Its First Ultium-Based EV In China This Year
The electric vehicle is a five-seat SUV that will start customer deliveries in the first half of 2023. More…
Keolis e-bus order extensions in Denmark & the Netherlands
The public transport operator Keolis has received two contract extensions in Denmark and the Netherlands, involving the deployment of a total of 24 new electric buses. It is still open which models Keolis will order for the two fleets. In Denmark, Keolis was awarded the contract to operate a line in the Copenhagen area for […] More…
Polish city of Lodz orders 8 articulated Solaris electric buses
Poland’s fourth largest city, Lodz, has ordered eight electric buses from Solaris, including the necessary charging infrastructure. The eight Urbino 18 Electric articulated buses will hit the city’s streets in the second half of 2023. The vehicles ordered are the Solaris battery-powered articulated bus with a length of 18.75 metres. The Urbino 18.75 Electric for […] More…
Aptera Confirms It Will Use Tesla Charging Connector In Upcoming Solar EV
Aptera launched a petition asking Tesla to allow it to use its charging connector, and it looks like it worked. More…
Siemens to provide electric car charging in Saudi Arabia
Siemens has received an order to supply charging stations for electric vehicles for Electromin’s planned charging network in Saudi Arabia. This includes the ultra-fast Sicharge D chargers that use direct current and the smart VersiCharge AC wall or pole mounted units that run on alternating current. Electromin is the e-mobility business unit from Petromin, the […] More…
