The British charge point mapping service will allow other companies access to its data and other EV-centric offers, which third parties can now integrate into their own apps via a new API product suite. Read more…
BYD is expanding its e-mobility business in Hungary & Finland
Hungary is no new market to BYD – the Chinese company has been producing electric buses for the European market in the country for years. BYD has so far left the country out of its electric car plans – until now. In addition, the model range in Finland is being expanded. Read more…
Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan
A press release from Cruise, GM, and Honda says that the three companies plan to launch a robotaxi joint venture in Japan starting in 2026. No word if the vehicles will play charming little MIDI tunes when they pick you up, but we can dream. More…
ChargePoint begins rolling out NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to use its charger network
Global EV charging network ChargePoint has officially opened up its AC and DC piles to the most prominent electric brand on the road – Tesla. Following an announcement this past summer, ChargePoint is now deploying NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to replenish without needing to bring their own adapters. More…
Elon Musk wants to “temper your expectations” with Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk told Tesla shareholders and Cybertruck reservation holders to “temper their expectations” as he reiterated that it would be very hard to ramp up Cybertruck production. More…
Ford Recalls 35,000 Mustang Mach-Es Citing Battery System Hazard
The electric crossover’s high-voltage battery junction box will be replaced for free at dealerships. More…
Your Tesla Can Now Warn You If You’re Drowsy Behind The Wheel
European Teslas are the first to get the feature. More…
Musk Has Been ‘Overly Optimistic’ On FSD. What Does That Mean For Owners?
On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, Tesla’s CEO also said that the recent FSD price cut would be temporary. More…
Scania kicks off production of electric long-haul trucks
Scania is starting series production of its BEV trucks for regional transport in Södertälje, Sweden. These differ in several respects from Scania’s BEV models for urban transport, which will be launched in 2021, for example in terms of chassis, batteries, engine and charging power. Read more…
FEV opens battery cell lab in Aachen
The development service provider FEV has expanded its analysis and benchmarking capacities for battery cell tests. A new battery cell laboratory has now been opened at the Aachen site, with operations scheduled to start before the end of 2023. Read more…
Phoenix Motorcars to give all its EVs – past and present – V2G capabilities
Phoenix Motorcars is working with Fermata Energy to enable all of its electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks to feed energy back to the grid. Even vehicles delivered nearly ten years ago will get V2G capabilities via a software update. Read more…
Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech
A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year. But where… More…
Nissan’s Hyper Punk Concept Is A Two-Door Crossover For Online Influencers
It rides on 23-inch wheels with light-up triangles. More…
Tesla’s NACS Plug Is About To Dominate. ChargePoint Says Bring It On
In this interview with InsideEVs, ChargePoint’s CEO says this transition should’ve already happened. More…
New B’Twin Speed 900E Is A Sleek And Compact Urban E-Bike
It flaunts a stealthy design that does a good job of hiding the fact that it’s an e-bike. More…
Lancia’s new electric flagship is coming in 2026 with a range of over 700 km
The Italian automaker, Lancia, has shared more details about its upcoming all-electric flagship, which will be the second car to come after the revival of the brand. The anticipated vehicle will hit the roads in 2026 and will be manufactured in Melfi, Italy. This Lancia flagship will be a fastback, stretching to 4.7 meters. It will be based on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform. Luca Napolitano, Lancia’s CEO, shed some vague details on the vehicle: “Imagine feeling as if you’re lounging in an Italian living room while driving this car,” he mused. The aim is to encapsulate the… More…
Pilot project on bidirectional charging takes off at Frankfurt Airport
At Frankfurt Airport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is to be used bidirectionally in the future. The operator, Fraport, is receiving support from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology to bring the idea into regular operation at the airport. Read more…
Nobina orders 55 electric buses for Stockholm area
The Scandinavian bus operator Nobina has ordered 55 electric regional buses from Solaris. The buses are 15-metre long, double-rear-axle intercity buses, which are widely used in the Nordic countries. Read more…
2024 BMW i5 Electric Sedan Arriving At US Dealers On October 28
Prices start at $67,795 for the i5 eDrive40 rear-wheel-drive variant offering a BMW-estimated range of 295 miles. More…
Supernal signs cooperation with Korean Air
Hyundai’s electric aerial taxi subsidiary Supernal has entered into a strategic partnership with South Korea’s largest airline Korean Air. With the cooperation, the partners aim to accelerate the development of vertical take-off and landing electric air taxis (eVTOLs) and the ecosystem for them in South Korea. Read more…
