The “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) chair at RWTH Aachen University has presented the first road-ready prototype of its electric heavy-duty truck, which will be equipped with a fuel cell to extend its range. The vehicle is being developed as part of the “SeLv” research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital […] More…
Panasonic prepares to launch US battery factory construction
The Japanese company Panasonic has scheduled the start of construction of its new battery cell factory in the US state of Kansas for November 2022. It will be Panasonic’s second battery factory for electric vehicles in the USA after the Gigafactory 1 in Nevada, which is operated jointly with Tesla. It was already known that […] More…
BMW M5 Spied Preparing To Become PHEV Performance Sedan
This one wears the production headlights. More…
CATL expands deal with Vinfast to provide skateboard chassis for EVs and ‘enhance global footprint’
Global battery giant CATL and Vietnamese EV automaker Vinfast announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to expand upon their current battery supply agreement. With this new “strategic cooperation,” the companies will explore CIIC skateboard platforms for EVs and “other areas” surrounding EV and battery technology. More…
Panasonic aims for at least 30 GWh of batteries at new Kansas factory expected to supply Tesla
Panasonic announced today that it aims to produce 30 GWh of battery cells during the first phase of its new Kansas factory expected to supply Tesla’s vehicle production. More…
Rivian Postpones Deliveries Of Trucks With The Largest Battery Until 2024
The so-called Max Pack increases the R1T’s range from the current EPA-rated 314 miles to over 400 miles. More…
GM delays EV production ramp over battery supply
General Motors is slowing down the its EV production ramp, but still appears committed to an EV-heavy future. The automaker originally planned to produce 400,000 EVs by the end of 2023, but has now pushed that target back to mid-2024, according to the Wall Street Journal. That move, which comes after GM reported a big increase in gasoline truck… More…
New Tax Credit A “Game Changer” For Ford’s Commercial EVs: CEO
Ford expects that 55-65 percent of F-150 Lightning Pro and E-Transit customers will claim the $7,500 federal tax credit in 2023. More…
Mercedes considers releasing mid-size sedan in 2024
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly planning a 4.70-metre-long counterpart to the C-Class as the first electric model in the ‘Entry Luxury’ segment. In terms of technology, however, the mid-size sedan will differ from the two current electric sedans EQS and EQE. This is reported by Autocar with reference to Robert Lesnik, head of exterior design at the manufacturer. […] More…
California Announces Almost 18 Percent Of Cars Bought In 2022 Were Electric
That’s around three times more than the national average, which is currently around the 6 percent mark. More…
Tesla Giga Texas Built Its 20,000th Model Y
A three-digit number of cars are produced per day. More…
Watch Tesla Semi Effortlessly Accelerate From Standstill
This thing is quick. More…
Togg opens factory in Gemlik
The Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg has inaugurated its first production facility in Gemlik. The first model is scheduled to roll out in Turkey in March 2023. For the coming year, Togg plans to produce 17,000 to 18,000 electric cars. Within five years, the annual capacity is to grow to 175,000 vehicles. With Togg, Turkey […] More…
Energy prices may delay construction of Northvolt Drei
The high energy prices are probably slowing down the construction of Northvolt’s planned battery factory in Germany. Northvolt CEO Magnus Carlsson confirmed this in an interview. A decision has not yet been made, but Northvolt is already considering an alternative location. “The factory in Heide could be delayed,” Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson told the German […] More…
Vello’s New SUB Takes Electric Cargo Bikes To The Next Level
How does 210 kilograms of load and 156 miles on a single charge sound? More…
CATL-Vinfast collaboration may mean more EVs for emerging markets
Vinfast on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with CATL laying the foundation for use of the latter’s cell-to-pack battery tech and skateboard chassis designs in future vehicles. “By leveraging CATL’s cutting-edge batteries, Vinfast’s innovative EVs will reach new heights in terms of range, safety, and intelligent driving,” CATL said in a… More…
EV fast-charging at 100 Taco Bells: A new norm for fast food?
More than 100 Taco Bell restaurants are set to be “electrified” over the next year with DC fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, announced the operator Diversified Restaurant Group, earlier this month. The locations are due to be fitted with ChargeNet Stations offering what the companies said on average will amount to 100 miles… More…
Musk’s Twitter Takeover: Citroën Is Concerned, GM Pauses Advertising
Meanwhile, Ford says it “will continue to evaluate the direction of the platform under the new ownership.” More…
Tesla prepares to expand production at Giga Berlin
Tesla wants to increase its production capacities in Grünheide and is preparing the next expansion stage on the existing site for this purpose. Since Friday, 70 hectares of pine forest have been cleared for the expansion. According to media reports, permission for the clearing has already been granted. Tesla is preparing an application for the […] More…
Mopar’s Jeep CJ Surge Retro EV With Electric Crate Motor Makes SEMA Debut
It is the classic Jeep CJ off-roader, but with a so-called eCrate motor and batteries instead of ICE power. More…
