The Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf is hearing a case today that is crucial for the future of fast-charging infrastructure in Germany. Tesla and Fastned are challenging the federal government over essentially extending Tank & Rast’s monopoly at motorway service stations to fast charging. Tank & Rast was only privatised in 1998 yet still holds […] More…
Report: Michelin airless EV tires fit autonomy, law enforcement
Michelin has been testing airless tires for years with an eye toward EV use. While they still aren’t ready for production, executives believe they could be a good fit for autonomous vehicles and law enforcement. European police forces have expressed interest in airless tires because, unlike conventional pneumatic tires, they can’t be shot out… More…
Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working
Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended. More…
Leoni focuses on EV charging cables in new division
Automotive supplier Leoni announces a new business unit. ‘Charging & Power Solutions’ will unify the company’s cable business and focus on electromobility. The product suite ‘EcoSense’ covers cables for all types of charging, including new liquid-cooled solutions for HPC. Leoni lists the liquid-cooled High Power Charging cables as the latest addition to the range alongside […] More…
Scania secures first order in Latin America from Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo, a baking company, has ordered seven electric trucks from Scania. Once the vehicles arrive in Mexico, they will form Scania’s first electric fleet in Latin America. Grupo Bimbo opted for seven 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks from Scania México. The BEV truck has an output of 230 kW and battery capacities of 165 […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Most Google-Searched EV Across The Globe
The Tesla Model Y may be the better seller, but more people are familiar with the Model 3, and it’s the most sought-after in the US. More…
Despite Price Cuts, Teslas Hold Value Better Than Most Luxury Cars: Study
Five rounds of price cuts since January 2023, including some huge reductions, and it’s still not enough to put Tesla behind its rivals. More…
Tesla Bull Says Price Cuts Don’t Make Sense If Buyers Remain Uneducated About EVs
Wall Street veteran Gary Black thinks that cutting prices might not be the best strategy in the long run. More…
Arabia Taxi adds 269 Tesla cars to its cab fleet in Dubai
The taxi company Arabia Taxi has put 269 Tesla Model 3 in service in Dubai. As reported, Dubai will only permit electrified taxis in the emirate from 2027. Arabia Taxi operates 6,000 vehicles throughout the United Arab Emirates, 83 per cent of which are hybrid taxis. The Tesla cabs are, therefore, among the first fully […] More…
Skeleton & Martinrea want to build batteries for refuse trucks
Skeleton Technologies and the Canadian automotive supplier Martinrea International are cooperating to equip refuse collection vehicles for use in Paris and New York with Skeleton’s so-called ‘SuperBattery’ technology. Martinrea International develops and produces electric vehicle technologies for heavy-duty commercial vehicles through its subsidiary Effenco. The aim of the agreement with the Estonian company Skeleton is […] More…
Doc Green’s Electric Mountain Bike Offers Big Fun At A Small Price
The perfect gateway drug into the world of e-biking, or a budget-minded commuter’s dream come true. More…
Fortum opens large-scale battery recycling plant in Finland
Fortum has completed its lithium-ion battery recycling factory in Harjavalta, Finland, on time. Announced in 2021, Fortum says this is the largest recycling plant in Europe in terms of capacity and also the first commercial-scale facility for hydrometallurgical recycling. Fortum already operated a pilot plant at the Harjavalta site and has now finished the expansion […] More…
Stagecoach orders 48 EV double-deckers for London
Wrightbus has secured a new order to deliver 48 zero-emission buses for Stagecoach in London. The British public transport operator expects delivery of the all-electric double-deckers before the year’s end. Plus, these are not the only zero-emission models coming to the capital. Earlier this month, bus operator Arriva ordered 50 BEV double-deckers from Wrightbus to […] More…
BMW i Ventures leads investment into rare earth recycling
BMW’s investment arm BMW i Ventures announced an investment in Cyclic Materials, a Canadian company focused on recycling rare earth elements (REE). Regarding e-mobility, Cyclic Materials cooperates with Polestar to recover magnets for electric motors. As for BMW i Ventures, the investor led the $27 million Series A funding alongside Energy Impact Partners (EIP). Fifth […] More…
$2.5B boost may keep Vinfast moving despite IPO status
Vinfast has secured additional funding pledges worth $2.5 billion, the company confirmed Wednesday. That may allow it to keep it moving smoothly ahead of its planned U.S. stock-market listing and past that timeframe. Of the new funding pledges, $1 billion will be provided as a non-refundable grant—the language used by the… More…
Colorado may follow CA in banning gas lawn equipment in 2025
Colorado is considering a regulation that would ban noisy, polluting gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers in the state as of 2025. It’s similar to a California rule which goes into place in 2024, but Colorado’s goes even further and would ban government and commercial use, along with sales. More…
Fisker Ocean now available in Europe
The first electric car from the American manufacturer Fisker is allowed to roll on the roads in Europe. The Fisker Ocean has received sales approval for the European market and is to be delivered to customers as early as 5 May. Initially, the Fisker Ocean One Launch Edition version, limited to 5,000 units, is to […] More…
Watch Damaged Tesla Supercharger Put Other EV Fast Chargers To Shame
Even though it’s seen better days, this particular Supercharger stall refuses to die. More…
Porsche & Hydro are working on sustainable aluminium
Porsche is cooperating with the Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro to significantly reduce the CO₂ footprint of aluminium in the automotive supply chain. By 2030, the aluminium supplied to Porsche and its suppliers should even be CO₂-free. As early as 2025, the production of the aluminium used is to emit around 60 per cent less […] More…
Second-generation Xos Hub mobile charger is smaller, more powerful, and can charge 5 EVs at once
Commercial EV startup and fleet services provider Xos, Inc. has unveiled the second generation of the Xos Hub – a mobile charging station that can provide quick, sustainable energy access to fleets and passenger EVs. Xos’ second iteration of the Hub is significantly smaller and boasts a charger output increase of well over 50%. More…
