Tesla is planning to use its Optimus robot, also known as Tesla Bot, in its stores in an attempt to help sales, but not necessarily how you think. More…
Byton files for bankruptcy
The Chinese electric car start-up Byton, once launched with great ambitions, is going bankrupt. One may be tempted to say “finally” since the danger of going out of business was on the horizon for nearly two years. Yet, we look back at what could have been a great story as well. The news of a […] More…
Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries
EV maker Polestar (PSNY) delivered roughly 15,800 vehicles in the second quarter of 2023, up 31% from Q1. Polestar’s stock is trending, up 5%, following the rising deliveries.. More…
Seres launches deliveries of the Seres 5 in Europe
Seres, a subsidiary belonging to the Chinese Sokon Group, has delivered the first units of its all-electric SUV model Seres 5 in Europe. The first delivery ceremony of of a Seres 5 in Europe was held at Mount Floyne in Bergen, Norway. According to a company statement, the American-Chinese brand handed over the first Seres […] More…
Volkswagen Launches Autonomous Vehicle Test Program In The US
Two Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD test mules have already been deployed in Austin More…
Fiat shows 600e and tiny Topolino for Europe, 500e EV still US-bound
Fiat on Wednesday revealed two more EVs—one smaller, and one larger, than the reborn 500e the automaker has confirmed for U.S. sales starting in early 2024. The Fiat 600e is a small crossover with a name that references the classic Fiat 600 of the 1950s. The five-door 600e is presented as a more practical alternative to the three-door 500e… More…
Chargemap releases preferential Ionity rates
Chargemap has just released a new subscription that offers preferential rates for ultra-rapid charging at Ionity columns in Europe. The platform says ChargeMap Pass users may save up to 30 per cent. However, it depends. Starting with the basics, EV drivers need an active Chargemap Pass to subscribe to the Ionity offer. Chargemap offers the […] More…
Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform For C- And D-Segments
The group might produce up to 2 million all-electric cars based on the STLA Medium annually. More…
Gridserve opens first destination charge hub at Dobbie’s
UK infrastructure provider Gridserve has opened the first charging site at a garden centre in Swindon in the Southwest of England. The opening comes two years after a corresponding partnership agreement, but Gridserve says “plenty more will sprout up”. And they should, referring to the initial deal made in late 2021 when Dobbies Garden Centres […] More…
Amazon Now Has Over 5,000 Rivian RDVs Making Deliveries Across The US
The e-commerce giant wants to have 100,000 electric delivery vans on the road by 2030. More…
US: General Motors BEV Sales Disappointed In Q2 2023
The results are especially low for the Ultium-based models. More…
Tesla Model Y Breaks Sales Record In Iceland, Becomes Best-Selling Car In Australia
The previous record in Iceland stood for 35 years. More…
CTC grants over $40 mn to Nikola to buildout H2 infrastructure
Nikola Motor has announced it has received a grant awarded by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). 41.9 million dollars are supposed to help Nikola and its infrastructure branch, Hyla, build six hydrogen refuelling stations across Southern California. Caltrans sponsored the application and will partner with Nikola to deploy the new hubs for refilling heavy-duty FCEVs. […] More…
SVOLT is setting up a battery assembly facility in Thailand
SVOLT, the battery cell manufacturer that emerged from the Chinese carmaker Great Wall, has begun setting up a plant in Thailand for the assembly of battery modules and packs for electric and hybrid cars. Completion is scheduled for this year. According to the portal CN EV Post, two production lines are planned – one for […] More…
Sardinia selects Solaris to supply electric buses
Poland’s primary bus maker Solaris has scored a significant order from the Italian island of Sardinia. Placed through Italy’s central procurement agency Consip, Sardinia expects to receive nearly 100 electric buses of type Urbino to arrive next year. Specifically, the contract comprises 98 Urbino buses, 80 in the 12-metre version and 18 articulated buses measuring […] More…
Tenways Presents The Ultra-Accessible AGO T Urban Electric Bike
A low step-through frame and torquey Bafang motor make this a perfect city commuter. More…
Mercedes launches construction of InnoLab Battery in Mannheim
Daimler Truck celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its InnoLab Battery laboratory at the Mannheim plant. The building should be ready for occupancy as early as August, and a pilot line for the prototypical production of battery cells and assembly of batteries will be set up there within the next few months. The Mannheim location is […] More…
Stellantis details platform for mid-size EVs, starting with Europe
Stellantis on Wednesday revealed some technical highlights of its STLA Medium platform, one of four dedicated EV platforms in development for future electric models. The automaker revealed its STLA platform strategy two years ago this month, unveiling STLA Medium alongside the STLA Small, STLA Large, and STLA Frame platforms, but up until now it… More…
Virta enables card payments across the network
Finnish charging platform Virta has enabled card payments in Europe with Mastercard and FIS Worldpay. Their new ‘Virta Payment Kiosk’ provides a central solution for seamless card payments at existing and new charging hubs. As a standalone column that can connect more than one charging station simultaneously, it makes retrofitting existing hubs easy. Moreover, Virta […] More…
Dacia Spring Facelift Confirmed For 2024 Launch, Will Enter UK Market
Dacia promises “significant improvements in design and equipment” for the refreshed Spring. More…
