Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it now has enough money to commercially launch its holistic system of self-driving products next year, thanks to a fresh round of public and private funding totaling $820 million. Following the news, Aurora CEO Chris Urmson posted a blog detailing why Wall Street believes in the company and how it intends to use that cash to deliver. More…
Spanish Brand Rose Bikes Releases The New Backroad AL Gravel E-Bike
More relaxed geometry and a versatile frame mean this gravel e-bike can be used for both sport and utility. More…
Tesla’s “25 Guns” Instrumental To Gigafactory Berlin Success: Elon Musk
It looks like Tesla is still hiring engineers to be a part of this elite taskforce. More…
Tesla Announces Full Terms For FSD Beta One-Time Transfer
Existing owners of FSD Beta-equipped cars must take delivery of a new titled Tesla between July 20, 2023, and September 30, 2023. More…
New York steps up EV and charging infrastructure funding
The US state of New York will invest 29 million dollars in Level 2 charging infrastructure and electric vehicles. The money will be allocated in the form of incentives and rebates. Specifically, the state added 15 million dollars to the ‘Charge Ready NY 2.0’ programme. The programme covers up to 50 per cent of the […] More…
Audi And SAIC Motor Confirm EV Partnership In China
While the two parties did not provide details, Audi is reportedly eyeing the modular EV platform used by SAIC’s IM Motors. More…
Volvo is pushing back EX90 production again, here’s when we can expect the electric SUV
If you are waiting on Volvo’s new flagship EX90 electric SUV, you may have to wait a little longer. EX90 production has been pushed back another “five or six months.”. More…
Electrovaya presents new high-voltage battery system
The Canadian battery manufacturer Electrovaya has expanded its Infinity product line with the launch of its ‘Infinity-HV’ battery systems. The system works for heavy-duty, high-voltage vehicles and will begin initial pre-production deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2023. Electrovaya writes that the Infinity-HV systems are designed to target heavy-duty, high-voltage applications such as buses, delivery […] More…
USA: EVgo to set up 20 charging locations in Ohio
EVgo has received 13.8 million dollars in funding to deploy 20 fas-charging stations in the US state of Ohio. All will offer 350 kW charging. The money comes from DriveOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Transportation. The agency awarded a total of 18 million dollars in funding in its first tranche of National […] More…
Study: Owner satisfaction is down for Tesla, up for other EVs
A new J.D. Power study shows a decline in Tesla owner satisfaction, but an increase for other EVs. The annual J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study measures customer satisfaction for the first 90 days of ownership, based on a survey covering 37 vehicle attributes. With a score of 878 out of 1,000 points, Tesla… More…
Galp and Powerdot build HPC stations in Spain
Portuguese energy company Galp is joining forces with charging infrastructure operator Powerdot, also based in Portugal, to build 155 HPC charging points in Spain. And Powerdot announced a major order from Poland. Galp and Powerdot want to install 155 fast chargers with up to 200 kW capacity each at 33 locations along Spanish motorways and […] More…
Trek Introduces The Fuel EXe Alloy Electric Mountain Bike
A lower price point and a wide array of configurations make the performance eMTB more accessible. More…
Eve Air Mobility to build eVTOL plant in Brazil
The eVTOL manufacturer Eve Air Mobility, part of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has announced the location of its first production facility. It will be located in Taubaté in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Pending final regulatory approval, Eve Air says the manufacturing facility will be built on a designated site within the existing […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted
A Tesla Cybertruck with a new darker camouflage wrap has been spotted and it gives the electric pickup truck an interesting look. More…
Ford’s EV Future Accelerated: $800M Investment In Tennessee By Magna
Automotive supplier Magna has recently invested nearly $800 million dollars to build manufacturing facilities in Tennessee. More…
First Tesla Cybertruck Built, Ford F-150 Lightning Price Slashed
Also, Nissan Is first Japanese automaker to adopt Tesla NACS. More…
Tesla’s Market Share In US/Canada Is Approximately 4%: Q2 2023
Tesla’s market share growth was recently the fastest in Europe. More…
Duisburg orders 25 hydrogen buses from Solaris
The public transport operator Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft (DVG) has ordered 25 hydrogen buses from Solaris. Under the contract, the Polish manufacturer is to deliver eleven Urbino 12 hydrogen solo buses to DVG by the end of 2024 and 14 Urbino 18 hydrogen articulated buses by mid-2025. DVG is pursuing a hydrogen-only strategy for the electrification of […] More…
China invests to speed up NEV adoption
The Chinese government has published a policy paper with measures to further boost car sales in the country, mainly focusing on New Energy Vehicles, such as electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The measures not only include financial incentives but also increasingly concern infrastructure. Even though the individual points in the strategy paper signed by 13 […] More…
Volvo EX90 Delayed To Mid-2024 Over LiDAR Software Integration Issue
This means deliveries are unlikely to start earlier than the third quarter of 2024. More…
