Irish energy company ESB has announced the introduction of a pay-for-use system for its public electric vehicle charging network in Northern Ireland. This means that EV drivers in Northern Ireland will have to pay to charge on the street from the end of April. Starting from the 26th of April, EV drivers in Ireland will […] More…
Electreon, Toyota and Deso cooperate on wireless charging
Israeli company Electreon is joining forces with Toyota and component manufacturer Denso to develop a vehicle receiver based on Electreon’s existing technology. The receiver will make it possible to retrofit electric vehicles with wireless charging capabilities. Moreover, the companies say they want to integrate “wireless technology into new cars released to the market” and help […] More…
MAXIMA: Research teams aim to make axial flux motors cheaper
The development of axial flux synchronous machines (AFSM) for the broad automotive market and the associated manufacturing process are the goals of the new EU-funded research project MAXIMA. Cheaper AFSMs are to be investigated by 2027. ASFMs currently on the market are very efficient, but only cover a niche market due to their high manufacturing […] More…
LG could offer charging infrastructure
LG Electronics is apparently preparing its entry into the EV charging infrastructure business. According to a Korean media report, LG Group’s strategy is to have major subsidiaries such as LG Electronics provide all services from charger manufacturing to charging solutions and platforms. Last year, LG Electronics had already acquired AppleMango, a South Korean manufacturer for […] More…
Technotrans delivers HPC cable cooling system to German OEM
German company Technotrans has secured a major order for its cooling systems of HPC cables of the type e.cool. Unfortunately, the commissioning party remains anonymous. The company will supply more than 1,000 customised charging cable cooling systems to an unnamed “leading German technology provider.” The deal is said to be worth in the single-digit-million-euro range. […] More…
Triple win for Jaguar in Formula E leg in Brazil
Mitch Evans from the Jaguar TCS Racing Team won the first Formula E race in Brazil. Two German drivers also scored points in São Paulo – including Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein, who was able to defend his lead in the World Championship standings. However, the podium was not only an all-English affair when it came […] More…
Is Ford bringing back the Capri as an electric model?
According to British media reports, Ford could revive the Capri model designation for its second European electric model based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. However, it will probably not be a successor to the legendary sports coupe. Ford unveiled its first MEB-powered vehicle a few days ago, naming it Explorer. Ford confirmed about a year ago […] More…
Tesla Dashcam Captures Insane Accident Where A Kia Takes Flight On The Freeway
The Tesla that filmed everything was on Autopilot and automatically swerved to avoid the debris. More…
Audi rearranges model names and announces new EV
The rumours are true. Audi is putting its model names in a new order. To that end, odd numbers will be reserved for combustion engines and even ones for those with electric powertrains. And the German carmaker is planning a model below the Q4 e-tron. “The successor to today’s A4 will be called the A5, […] More…
WiTricity and ABT e-Line to bring wireless charging to Europe’s streets
ABT e-Line and WiTricity have announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless EV charging across Europe. ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024. The company plans to offer the system to other EV models after that, including the Audi e-Tron GT and Porsche […] More…
Oregan temporarily suspends EV rebate programme
The US state of Oregon will put its “Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program” on ice from 1 May, citing high demand. According to projections, the funds available will be depleted by then. Initially, the programme had a budget of $17.5 million for 2023, $15.5 million of which were reserved for rebates. But available funding was […] More…
SK On announces plan for precursors joint vernture in South Korea
SK On, cathode material company EcoPro, and Chinese battery material manufacturer GEM are building a production plant for precursors for electric car batteries. The site should be completed by the end of 2024 and have an annual capacity of 50,000 tons of precursors. The three companies will invest 1.21 trillion South Korean won (about $931) […] More…
Ram Is Working On An Electric Mid-Size Pickup Truck: Report
Dealers were shown a concept vehicle similar to the Ram 1500 Revolution. More…
Watch Pininfarina Battista Hit 222 MPH, Break Numerous Records
The Battista was tested at the NATRAX high-speed track in Madhya Pradesh, India. More…
Seat Won’t Launch Any EVs Until 2026, Will Instead Stick With Budget ICE Cars
The Spanish automaker’s premium sub-brand, Cupra, will focus on electric cars. More…
Watch Tesla Model S Drag Strip Mode In Action, Learn How It Works
Tesla’s Drag Strip Mode preconditions the battery and drive units to the perfect temperature for the quickest acceleration. More…
The Best High Powered EV Chargers Of 2023
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UK Bicycle Association To Roll Out Nationwide Battery Recycling Scheme
The goal is to minimize battery waste and maximize service life while ensuring safety and sustainability. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Shockingly Dominates At Drag Strip After Wreck
The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9. More…
Tesla Model 3 leads a nosedive in used EV prices
Used car prices have fallen sharply over the past year, led by the Tesla Model 3, according to new analysis from iSeeCars. Overall used car prices are down 4.7% from September and 8.7% from a year ago, according to the analysis, which is based on the average listing prices of over 1.8 million 1-5-year-old used car sales in Feb. 2022 and… More…
