Tesla has started converting its Tesla Energy fleet to Model Y electric SUVs and Model 3 sedans, getting rid of their gas-powered vehicles. More…
Tesla Teases New Products, Though They’re Related To Its Energy Biz
Tesla’s energy business hasn’t yet exploded like its EV business, and the critics have noticed. It seems updates are coming.More…
Acura Precision EV Teased Ahead Of August 18 Reveal
This is the second Acura Precision concept, only this probably one previews the brands’s first full production EV.More…
Arrival Q2 earnings: EV van production starting with new sources of capital
EV startup Arrival reported its Q2 earnings this morning, announcing several significant milestones. The UK-based EV company says it will begin production of its highly-anticipated EV van in Bicester this quarter.. More…
FedEx Launches Ford E-Transit Pilot In Nine US Markets
FedEx Office will pilot 10 E-Transit electric vans in nine markets coast-to-coast to test them in various road and weather conditions.More…
Ford CEO Jim Farley Talking F-150 Lightning: “Take That Elon Musk”
While Ford and Tesla have a rivalry, it appears Farley and Musk have remained kind and complimentary to one another.More…
Brabus-Modified Mercedes EQS Isn’t Any Quicker But It Has More Range
The new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ by Brabus looks a lot quicker than the standard vehicle, but it actually has a bit more range.More…
Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surge
Used-car prices continue to surge, with hybrids and electric cars most affected, according to new analysis by iSeeCars. The analysis, which is based on aggregated listing prices and not necessarily transaction prices, found that average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased more year-over-year than other powertrain types. Used EVs saw… More…
Isetta-style convertible coming in as Evetta Openair
The German EV manufacturer ElectricBrands debuts the Evetta Openair, a convertible based on the mini light electric vehicle, Evetta. The Evetta Openair First Edition is limited to 999 units and is available to pre-order now. The Evetta succeeded the Artega Karo, itself a Microlino, after ElectricBrands acquired Artega in April this year. (You may read […] More…
Latest Union Of Concerned Scientists Report: EVs Really Are Cleaner
Despite headline after headline attempting to mislead us, EVs are just greener, plain and simple.More…
Amazon Delivery Driver Loves New Rivian Electric Delivery Van
An Amazon delivery driver put together a video showing his first impressions of the all-new Rivian EDV.More…
Cube’s Hybrid One E-Bike Offers Big Miles For Budget-Minded Cyclists
The Hybrid One packs a Bosch electric motor and urban-focused amenities.More…
Schaeffler announces repair kit of electric axle drives
The automotive supplier Schaeffler has developed a repair kit for electric axle drives. According to the company, the ‘Schaeffler E-Axle RepSystem – G’ is currently the only repair solution that enables workshops to repair electric axle transmissions instead of replacing them completely. The repair kit for electric axle drives is to be presented at Automechanika […] More…
Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers for US EV subscription service
California-based Autonomy launched an EV subscription service with Tesla vehicles, but now it’s expanding—massively. Autonomy on Tuesday announced a $1.2 billion fleet order for 45 EV models from 17 automakers. Totaling 23,000 vehicles, the order represents 1.2% of projected United States EV production through the end of 2023, the company… More…
CATL & Yutong extend battery partnership until 2032
The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and the Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong have extended their partnership, which has existed since 2012, for another ten years. In the future, CATL batteries will not only be installed in Yutong electric buses. To date, CATL has supplied Yutong with batteries with a total capacity of 19 GWh, which […] More…
Siro launches test production of EV batteries in Turkey
Siro, the battery joint venture founded last year by the Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy and the Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg, has started test production of batteries in Gemlik, Turkey. As reported, the first test units of Togg’s electric SUV have also been coming off the production line in Gemlik for a few days. […] More…
Hyundai orders compact electric drive systems from BorgWarner
Hyundai has selected the iDM146 integrated drive module from BorgWarner to power another electric model in the A-segment. The start of production is planned for the third quarter of 2024. This is the Korean manufacturer’s second order for the iDM146. Hyundai Motor Group had already ordered said electric drive module last year for use in […] More…
Xpeng starts accepting orders for the G9
Xpeng is now accepting reservations for its fourth model, the G9, in its home country. In connection with the pre-sales launch in China, Xpeng also gives more technical details of the model, which was also designed for international markets from the very beginning. The G9 – or more precisely, only the exterior – was shown […] More…
ZEV taxi company Viggo installs public HPC hubs
EV-exclusive ride-hailing company Viggo announced building a network of ultra-fast charging stations through its subsidiary ViggoEnergy founded last year. Viggo plans to open more than 60 urban hubs with 500 charge points accessible to the public as part of extensive plans to expand. The Danish company set the timeline over the next three to four […] More…
First DC Fast Chargers Installed At Starbucks Store In Provo, Utah
As many as 60 ChargePoint DC fast chargers will be installed at 15 Starbucks stores along the scenic route linking Seattle to Denver.More…
