After years of expanding autonomous robotaxi rides throughout China, self-driving specialist Pony.ai continues to scale its technology in another segment – commercial trucks. Today, the company announced it has acquired the first ever license in Guangzhou, China to begin testing its autonomous truck technology on open roads in packs formations. Read more…
Volkswagen opens ID.7 Vizzion electric sedan pre-orders in China starting at $33K
Amid an intensifying EV price war in China, Volkswagen is launching a new flagship electric sedan. VW’s joint venture (JV), FAW-Volkswagen, officially opened ID.7 Vizzion pre-orders in China starting at 237,700 yuan ($33,200).. Read more…
This 330kW battery generator uses a giant kite to charge itself
If you had to read that headline twice, let me assure you: I had to read Kitepower’s website a few times myself. The concept of harnessing the wind for power is positively ancient, but it usually comes in the form of a fixed wind-catching surface rotating a driven mass (aka a windmill). Kitepower is doing something very different. The best way to describe it is probably a “wind winch”. Read more…
Stellantis Turns To CATL’s LFP Batteries For Its European Models
The two companies announced a non-binding agreement, which might result in a new joint venture gigafactory. Read more…
As EV market grows, it’s attracting buyers with top-tier credit
The U.S. EV market grew significantly in the first half of 2023, but the average EV buyer still has very strong credit, a new study found. The study, conducted by credit giant TransUnion with S&P Global Mobility, found that high average credit scores for EV buyers remained the norm between the second quarter of 2022 and the same period in… Read more…
Double bendy tram buses built by Skoda and Solaris arrive in Prague
Skoda and Solaris have presented their nearly 25-metre double-articulated electric trolleybus. The Prague public transport operator DPP ordered 20 units from the consortium last year. Read more…
Ionity tests new kWh pricing model
Ionity is introducing varying tariffs. However, prices do not apply across the entire Ionity network, but only temporarily at selected stations – in its native market Germany, charging costs are falling to as low as 25 cents per kilowatt hour in some cases. Read more…
Kite-powered wind energy to charge electric vehicles
Kitepower is a Dutch startup that generates wind energy with kites. The Kitepower Hawk system is designed to charge EVs with locally generated renewable energy independently of the grid in conjunction with a battery system. Read more…
National Library of Wales opts for Tritium chargers
Tritium has provided rapid chargers for what is now Wales’ largest EV charging facility. The new hub at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will enable up to 40 electric vehicles to charge simultaneously. Read more…
VinFast launches the VF7 in Vietnam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast is launching its sixth model, the VF 7, on the domestic market and will be accepting reservations there from December 2. VinFast has not yet revealed if and when the VF 7 will also be exported to other countries. Read more…
Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Revolution Will Start With Just A Few Thousand EVs
The promised 621-mile solid-state EV might come in a few years, but how many will be able to buy it? Read more…
VinFast VF7 Compact Crossover Starts At $35,000 In Vietnam
How will the price change when it makes it to the U.S.? Read more…
AEM collects over £20 million in funding
The UK-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), an electric drive manufacturer which works primarily for the automotive industry, has secured £23 million of new investment. This will be used to scale up production in the UK. Read more…
Tobias Hüppe moves from Northvolt to Skeleton
The battery manufacturer Skeleton Technologies has hired Tobias Hüppe from Northvolt to scale up its production. As Skeleton’s new Chief Operations Officer (COO), Hüppe will be responsible for the growth of production. Read more…
Izivia will install 2,000 high-power charge points at McDonald’s in France
700 McDonald’s branches will offer 2,000 high-power charge points by 2025. EDF-owned Izivia will act as charge point operator and says the new network will represent a 25% increase in ultra-rapid chargers open to the public in France. Read more…
British MTB Specialist Whyte Bikes Unveils Flagship E-Lyte E-MTB
A full-carbon frame and optimized performance promise a well-rounded trail-shredder. Read more…
Tesla Model X Flies ‘40 To 50 Feet Through The Air,’ Lands In Bay Area Kitchen
Let that sink in. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck leak reveals payload capacity
Tesla Cybertruck has been a topic of intrigue and debate since its first reveal four years ago. Thanks to more official specs recently unveiled, we now get a slightly better idea of what this edgy electric pickup has to offer and how it stacks up against its more traditional competitors.
One of the standout features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its payload capacity. With a hefty 1,134 kg payload, it has the muscle to carry a significant load in its bed. In comparison the Silverado 1500 and F-150 can only manage 1,025 kg and 1,114 kg, respectively, depending on the engine and configuration…. Read more…
Electreon to test inductive charging with an Iveco Daily
The Israeli company Electreon, which specializes in inductive charging systems for electric vehicles, has announced a project in Sweden in which wireless charging will be tested for two years in real operation with a small truck converted to an electric drive, but not while in motion. Read more…
Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe
Stellantis and battery supplier CATL on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding that could pave the way for more affordable EVs in Europe. The non-binding memorandum outlines the supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules by CATL to Stellantis for European production within an unspecific timeframe. The two companies are… Read more…
