The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli now offers access to half a million charging points in Europe. Elli customers can charge their EVs at around 950 providers in 28 European countries, regardless of the car brand. The milestone of 500,000 charging points comes only about four months after Elli reached the 400,000 mark, which Volkswagen announced in […] More…
Tesla faces backlash from Giga Shanghai workers after cutting performance bonus over a death
Tesla is facing a backlash from employees at Gigafactory Shanghai who are complaining about their performance bonuses having been cut reportedly because of an accidental death at the factory earlier this year. More…
ViGem unveils new data logger
Measurement technology company ViGem has extended its CCA 9010 series of data loggers with the launch of its CCA 9010-50BE test bench system. It has been designed to enable the validation of ECUs and… More…
Lancia concept Pu+Ra HPE gives design preview of future EVs
Stellantis brand Lancia previews its ten-year vision with an all-electric concept vehicle, the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE. While it is based on a model set to launch in 2024, it is unclear whether or not this version will ever hit the road. “Today Lancia presents Lancia Pu+Ra HPE, the brand vision for the next 10 years […] More…
Chery becomes launch customer for CATL’s sodium-ion batteries
Chery will be the first automaker to use CATL’s sodium-ion batteries, the battery manufacturer officially announced. CATL did not, however, provide further details about the cooperation. Thus, it is unclear when and in which model CATL’s Na-ion battery will launch. So far, the announcement was only made in a short tweet. There may be more […] More…
VW subsidiary PowerCo to build EV ecosystem in Indonesia
Volkswagen wants to build an ecosystem for electric vehicle batteries in Indonesia together with partners through its subsidiary PowerCo. A partnership with several companies is apparently being sought, including Ford. This is reported by Reuters with reference to statements by Indonesian Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. PowerCo will cooperate with Ford, the mining company Vale and […] More…
German carmakers struggle with PHEVs in China
Audi will no longer offer plug-in hybrids in China and will concentrate on purely electric vehicles there. The reason: business there is no longer profitable. And in Germany, too, the PHEV market slumped after subsidies expired at the beginning of the year. “We are leaving the market for plug-in hybrids to domestic manufacturers,” a spokesman […] More…
Xpeng unveils new modular EV architecture
The Chinese carmaker Xpeng presents its next-generation EV architecture called “Smart Electric Platform Architecture,” or SEPA 2.0. The G6 electric SUV will be the first model based on the new platform. According to Xpeng, The SEPA 2.0 is adaptable “for wheelbases between 1,800mm and 3,200mm and scalable to support a variety of vehicle types, including […] More…
FreeWire Announces International Business Expansion
The company already deployed its DC fast chargers in several European countries. More…
Tesla Model Y Vs Model X: Which Electric SUV Should You Buy, And Why?
The Model Y is the most popular EV in the US, and it’s currently priced to move. Does it have what it takes to convince you to buy? More…
Tesla Totaled After Crashing Into Pickup Truck: $60,000 Disaster
The pickup truck driver tried to beat traffic while turning left and didn’t yield to oncoming traffic, causing a multi-car crash. More…
XPeng presents SEPA 2.0 modular EV architecture that will debut in its G6 SUV this week
This morning, Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors unveiled its next-generation EV architecture that will be the backbone to future models going forward. XPeng states the new SEPA 2.0 platform will not only shorten future models’ R&D cycles, but offer a modular, interchangeable, end-to-end solution that will support a multitude of vehicle types – like its upcoming G6 coupe sedan.. More…
US: Genesis BEV Sales Reached New Record In March And Q1 2023
The company reports the first sales of the Genesis Electrified GV70. More…
EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014
Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., as an unnecessary complication in the shift to EVs. In light of… More…
This new budget-priced electric gravel bike has a torque sensor and its own smart watch
The world of electric gravel bikes is a fun and interesting overlap between street and off-road e-bikes. But that specialty means that this is often a pricey category. Now Fiido is hoping to help bring costs down with the launch of the Fiido C21 and C22 electric gravel bikes at a budget price. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Doubled In March 2023
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 sales increased and are nearly as high as in the case of the Ioniq 5. More…
Ram CEO Suggests Small EV Pickup Is In The Works
Ram’s first electric pickup, the 1500 REV, is expected to arrive in Q4 2024. More…
Tesla Model S And X Arrive In South Korea Ahead Of First Deliveries Later This Year
This comes shortly after the S and X were launched in China. More…
Rivian vs Ford: Which Electric Pickup Truck Can Go Farther?
We fully charge both trucks and head out to the highway for a head-to-head range test. More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Surged To New Record In March 2023
The all-new Kia EV9 emerged in the stats for the very first time. More…
