Volvo Cars has shared its full year report for 2022, showcasing record revenue numbers for the automaker’s entire history as it moves closer to becoming a fully-electric brand. After a strong share of EV sales in Q4, Volvo’s total percentage for the year more than doubled compared to 2021, but the automaker warns that although it successfully navigated a turbulent 2022, 2023 could prove to be just as challenging. More…
ZeroAvia announces FC cooperation with Shell and Rotterdam Airport
ZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion, announced a cooperation with Shell and Rotterdam Airport. The partners want to prepare for commercial passenger flights with H2 aircraft from 2025. Part of the preparation for H2 flight operations now agreed by the trio is to develop a concept for hydrogen operations at airports by the […] More…
This startup’s EV battery can charge to 80% in 10 minutes
Ionblox, a next-gen EV battery startup that makes super-fast, powerful batteries for eVTOLs and electric cars, just announced a second close of its Series B round at an increased $32 million. More…
Ford gives a sneak peek of its ‘EV performance’ truck that looks like a souped-up Lightning
After announcing its return to Formula 1 in a dynamic new partnership with Red Bull, Ford teased several “EV performance demonstrators,” including a mystery high-performance electric truck.. More…
Toyota decreases prices for the bZ4X in China
Toyota has significantly reduced the price of its electric SUV bZ4X in China, only four months after the official sales launch. The move is seen as a reaction to the wave of price cuts initiated by Tesla in January. GAC Toyota announced that the price of the bZ4X has been reduced by 30,000 yuan (€4,105), […] More…
Ideanomics to market Mahle chargers in the USA
Ideanomics has formed a strategic partnership with German automotive supplier Mahle, and will become the development partner and exclusive North American distributor for the chargeBIG 18-36 AC fleet charging solution. The offer will begin in the second quarter of 2023, allowing North American customers to order the unit from Ideanomics with first orders expected to […] More…
Subaru To Shift Focus To EVs For US Market: Multiple Options By 2025
Subaru’s operating profit quadrupled year over year in the final quarter of 2022, and it’s ready to shift to EV development for the US. More…
Mahle integrates DC charger to climatic wind tunnel
The automotive supplier Mahle has now equipped its climatic wind tunnel in Stuttgart with a DC fast charging system. The test engineers can charge electric vehicles there with up to 350 kilowatts – under all climatic conditions, even in extreme heat. In this way, for example, it will be possible to simulate situations that are […] More…
Paris Police Report More Than 400 E-Scooter Accidents In 2022
While scooters are still considered a generally safe means of mobility, the growing number of accidents seems to be cause for concern. More…
Harley-Davidson subsidiary LiveWire postpones second model
Harley-Davidson has postponed the start of deliveries of the second model of its electric motorbike brand LiveWire from the first to the second half of 2023. Unsurprisingly, this also has an impact on LiveWire’s sales planning. Due to the delay, only 750 to 2,000 units of the S2 Del Mar are likely to be delivered […] More…
$7,500 “EV credit” provides extra sales thrust for Lucid Air
Lucid announced Thursday that it’s offering a $7,500 “EV credit” on select configurations of the Air Touring and Air Grand Touring—if they’re ordered by March 31, 2023. The Lucid Air Grand Touring starts at $139,500 and offers an EPA-rated range of up to 516 miles or, in its Grand Touring Performance guise, 1,050 hp… More…
BYD Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 150,000 In January 2023
The company continues to expand its EV business and far outsold other brands. More…
E.ON Drive to build chargers for VinFast
E.ON Drive has been commissioned by VinFast to build charging points at its sites in Germany, France and the Netherlands. As part of the cooperation, the E.ON subsidiary will cover the entire scope of the project, from planning and installation to the operation of the charging points. The charging points include AC and DC charging […] More…
Tesla Semi From Frito-Lay Arrives In Arizona Ahead Of Super Bowl
The massive Tesla electric hauler with Frito-Lay branding was spotted in Downtown Glendale at a park near a Super Bowl Experience stage More…
Electric Car Battery Investments Skyrocketed In 2022
It was a huge year for EV battery plants in the US, to the tune of $73 billion. More…
Rivian’s DC Fast Charging Network Reaches The East Coast
A keen observer posted some photos of an upcoming station in North Carolina. More…
EMT Madrid prepares to launch first high-speed bus line
In the Spanish capital, the public transport operator EMT Madrid has presented the first high-speed electric bus line. The line connects the districts of Valdebebas and Sanchinarro with the Ramón y Cajal Hospital over 31 kilometres and will be served by ten electric buses from Irizar from May. The route is considered a high-speed line […] More…
Tesla is mulling Mexico plant, report suggests
Tesla may be considering a Mexican factory to further grow manufacturing capacity, according to a recent Reuters report—and it may be looking in the states of Nuevo Leon or Hidalgo. The automaker hasn’t confirmed plans for a new factory, but job postings have hinted at plans to build one in Monterrey, a city close to the U.S.-Mexico border… More…
Contargo to set up heavy truck charging network in Germany
The German logistics company Contargo is planning to set up the largest private charging network for heavy electric trucks in Germany. In the course of this year, 33 fast chargers are to be set up at 14 locations in the country. Contargo brought the charging infrastructure manufacturer SBRS on board as its technology partner. The […] More…
LG Innotek presents wireless battery management system
LG Innotek, a company belonging to the South Korean conglomerate LG, has developed a wireless 800-volt battery management system for electric vehicles. The solution is designed to make battery packs smaller and lighter. Production is scheduled to start next year. The wireless BMS is embedded in a high-frequency communication module that combines essential components for […] More…
