EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. More…
Greenflux adopts Plug&Charge
Dutch charging infrastructure software specialist Greenflux has successfully embedded Hubject’s Plug&Charge technology into its platform. After the successful implementation and tests with hardware and car manufacturers, Greenflux is now ready to provide Plug&Charge to its CPO platform customers. Greenflux provides solutions for charging station operators and mobility services. These include centralised, hardware-independent EV smart charging […] More…
EV have more quality issues than ICE models, study finds
EV owners experience more problems with their vehicles than owners of comparable internal-combustion cars, according to a new study, but the problem isn’t the powertrains. Published Thursday, the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study focuses on the user experience of automotive tech features, things like infotainment systems… More…
2023 Tesla EV Lineup Compared: Prices And Range Of All Models
The manufacturer appears to be focusing on affordability. More…
Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush
A Wedbush analyst is estimating that Tesla’s Supercharger network will become a $10 to $20 billion a year business by the end of the decade. More…
Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV
Kia officially unveiled its new compact electric SUV, the EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show on Friday. The new EV5 is a family-friendly electric SUV influenced by the flagship EV9. Check out the official images below. More…
Our Next Energy increases LPF battery pack energy density
The US battery start-up Our Next Energy (ONE), supported by BMW among others, is developing the second generation of its Aries battery pack with LFP chemistry. The energy density of Aries II is said to be only six per cent below the benchmark of NCM battery packs. According to ONE, Aries II achieves an energy […] More…
ZEEKR’s first shipment of 001 EV exports sets sail for Europe
Two months after opening pre-orders for its EVs in Europe, ZEEKR has begun exporting its 001 models from China to begin initial deliveries overseas. This milestone is part of an ambitious, multifaceted strategy from the Geely-owned subsidiary to make a name for itself in the global EV market. More…
A pricey beach buggy in the sun
Meyers Manx, the brand behind the original fibreglass dune buggy, unveiled its latest Resorter Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). The Manx Resorter NEV seats four and is powered by a twin-motor electric drivetrain that is electronically limited by NEV regulations to 25 mph. The Resorter NEV shares key components with the Meyers Manx 2.0. The Resorter […] More…
Volvo Trucks reveals turnkey US charging solutions
Volvo Trucks North America has launched its Turnkey Solutions program, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts, and products for electric vehicle charging. The truckmaker’s solution also involves outlook planning for incentives, installation, and interfacing with utility companies to streamline solutions for EV infrastructure development. Two full-service partners are responsible for Volvo […] More…
Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya
Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed a… More…
Austrian Brand Simplon To Use Pinion Drives For 2024 E-Bikes
The Kagu commuter and Rapcon Pmax e-MTB are the first two models to be fitted with the high-tech drive system. More…
Easee relaunches with fresh home charging products
The Norwegian wallbox manufacturer Easee is relaunching with fresh products. The 11 kW wallbox “Charge Lite” is now available for order in several European countries. This wallbox includes some changes to the well-known Easee products – and a statement on the controversial FI solution. After a sales ban in Sweden for the previous wallbox models […] More…
London introduces 80 more electric buses to fleets
In the UK, the number of electric buses operated by Transport for London (TfL) in the British capital has grown to over 1,100. New additions this summer include over 80 electric buses in the borough of Sutton in south London. The London public transport provider states that the electric buses will operate on routes 80, […] More…
Polestar 4 To Get Mobileye’s Chauffeur Eyes-Off, Hands-Off ADAS
The electric crossover coupe will become the first production car to feature Mobileye’s autonomous driving tech, but not from launch. More…
Lamborghini Reveals Electric Lanzador, Battery Recycling In Detail, Cybertruck Updates
Plus we discuss e-bikes and the right to repair, as well as Giga Berlin production. More…
BMW is building a battery competence centre in Leipzig
BMW has begun construction of a logistics centre for high-voltage batteries outside its Leipzig plant. The site, which will be used by BMW in the future, is 12 hectares in size; eight hectares will be built in the first construction phase. Completion of the factory is planned for mid-2024 and it will include a logistics […] More…
Testing a 40 mph standing electric scooter: Nanrobot N6 review
For some electric scooter riders, modest speeds of 15-20 mph (24-40 km/h) are plenty. For others who want to travel on larger roads or cover farther distances on their scooter commutes, faster speeds are necessary. It’s those types of riders that Nanrobot had in mind when they rolled out their latest model, the Nanrobot N6. More…
Mitra Chem attracts investment from Zeon Corp.
The U.S. startup developing cathode materials for LFP batteries, Mitra Chem, has garnered an investment of an undisclosed sum from Japan-based chemical manufacturer Zeon Corporation. Zeon says it will work with Mitra Chem by developing an electrode process suitable for Mitra Chem’s battery materials. The Japanese chemicals company says it will utilise its expertise in […] More…
Report: Future Nissan EV lineup includes Leaf sequel
A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV “offensive” around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an… More…
