Audi’s technical boss said this comes in response to customer demand and is not necessarily driven by the desire to increase profits. More…
Revel will focus on EV infrastructure and ride-hailing
The Brooklyn-based e-mobility and infrastructure company is saying goodbye to moped-sharing offer in New York and San Francisco. Instead, the company wants to focus on its EV ride-hailing and fast-charging business. Read more…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Improved By 33% In October 2023
One out of four new cars sold was rechargeable and almost 16 percent were all-electric. More…
This New Bike Trailer Has Two Motors To Lighten Your Load
The new Paxxter E from Roland Werk wants to set a new standard for bike trailers. More…
See The Rimac Nevera Beat The Tesla Model S Plaid At The Charging Game
The Croatian hypercar can charge at double the speed of the American sedan. More…
MoEVing adds 100 small electric trucks to its fleet
Indian logistics provider MoEVing has deployed 100 Tata ACE EVs. They will serve more than ten companies from different industries “as varied as FMCG and e-commerce to oil and gas.” Read more…
Hyundai is planning its own LFP battery cells
According to Korean media, the Hyundai Group is working on its own LFP battery cells for more cost-effective electric cars. A corresponding joint project with battery manufacturers from South Korea that began this year is due to be completed by the end of 2024. Read more…
Shanghai to start pilot operation of autonomous buses in downtown area
Shanghai has opened a total of 926 roads for autonomous driving tests, with a total mileage of 1,800 kilometers. Read more…
Electric Jeep, Dodge EV models: Timeline, details in UAW doc
A labor agreement between Stellantis and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has revealed the timing for several upcoming Jeep and Dodge EVs. A document published by the UAW detailing the terms of the agreement includes commitments Stellantis made during the negotiations for vehicle assembly at its unionized plants. That in turn confirms several… More…
Tesla to raise Model 3, Model Y prices in China on Nov 9
Tesla will raise the prices of the long-range versions of the Model 3 and Model Y in China on Thursday, November 9, local media quoted the company as saying. Read more…
Peugeot refreshes the E-Rifter with new look, more range
Peugeot’s E-Rifter just got a facelift. The compact van comes with upgraded styling, new interior tech, and better efficiency. The E-Rifter will be offered in three tiers – Allure, Emotion, and Excellence. The latter two come in 5 and 7 seat configurations and in an optional longer variant. The regular car is 4.4 meters long, while the Long is 4.7 meters and packs a longer wheelbase and overhang. The 5-seater offers 775 liters of boot space that can stretch up to 4,000 liters with the seats folded down on the Long E-Rifter. The new E-Rifter brings the model range up to date with… More…
Mercedes commissions its first Charging Hub – in China
The opening is part of the manufacturer’s planned global HPC network. However, the location in Chengdu is one of the smaller charging parks in Mercedes’ fast-charging network. Read more…
Irish Post deploys 45 VW ID. Buzz Cargo
That makes An Post the largest EV fleet operator in Ireland. Of the company’s current 3,600 vehicles, around 1,000 are electric. Read more…
Vitesco Technologies reveals 48-volt drive for two-wheelers
Vitesco Technologies will be showcasing the current state of development of its electric drive for two-wheelers at the upcoming EICMA 2023. The company is also announcing the launch of its EMR3 electric axle drive in the off-road segment. Read more…
Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vehicle carrier for BYD
Guangzhou Shipyard has begun construction on the first of 2 vehicle carriers for BYD, capable of carrying up to 7,000 vehicles. Read more…
MG4 goes into production in Thailand
The all-electric MG4 is now also produced in Thailand. The first locally manufactured unit of the electric car recently rolled off the production line at the car factory of SAIC-CP – a joint venture between SAIC Motor and the Charoen Pokphand Group. Read more…
Ballard takes follow-on orders for fuel cell units for locomotives and buses
Ballard Power Systems has received further follow-up orders for its fuel cell modules for locomotives in North America from the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), and from Solaris for fuel cell buses in Europe. Read more…
Lucid also switches to NACS for North American models
Lucid Motors is the next electric car manufacturer to rely on Tesla’s fast-charging system. Current and future vehicles will be able to access Tesla’s Superchargers from 2025 – via an adapter or directly. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Sept: CATL 36.8%, BYD 15.8%
CATL and BYD’s shares in January-September both declined slightly from January-August. Read more…
Lucid Motors adopts NACS standard from 2025
The EV charging landscape is undergoing a significant shift and luxury EV maker Lucid Motors is the latest to announce its plan to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). The move will providing Lucid owners access to Tesla’s extensive network of Superchargers. By 2025, Lucid EVs, known for their sleek design and long range, will be able to plug into the over 15,000 Superchargers dotting the continent. The shift to NACS from the current Combined Charging System (CCS1) used by Lucid marks a strategic move to unify charging solutions, a step that echoes the sentiments of EV… More…
