Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to expand upon its own dream of becoming a global household name in autos as it is making headlines yet again. After recently announcing entry into Europe with sales of three of its EVs, BYD has announced a fourth – the Seal – will be joining the lineup. Furthermore, the automaker’s Dolphin hatchback could soon be joining the Euro party as well. More…
Tesla Introduces New $550 J1772 Wall Connector For Non-Tesla EVs
It also works with Tesla EVs if you use the SAE J1772 Charging Adapter that ships with every Tesla vehicle. More…
Foxconn wants to be for Tesla what it is to Apple
Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, says that it wants to build electric vehicles for Tesla like it builds iPhones for Apple. More…
Tesla Semi VIN Decoder Available, New Official Details Revealed
Tesla has noted that it will soon deliver its first production electric Semi trucks, and now we know a bit more about them. More…
Rolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxury
Rolls Royce is taking luxury driving into a new era with the release of its fully electric Spectre super coupe. The luxury automaker says the Rolls Royce Spectre is a “prophecy fulfilled,” and the world’s first ultra-luxury EV super coupe.. More…
Rolls-Royce Spectre performance data revealed
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first ever purely electric model headed for production, the Spectre. A year after announcing the car and plans for full electrification, the company now provides performance data, albeit with extensive testing ongoing. In fact, the marque, as Rolls-Royce refers to itself, says it has devised “the most exhaustive testing programme it […] More…
Jeep Avenger EV SUV debuts for Europe, joined by 4×4 concept version
The Jeep Avenger, the Stellantis brand’s first production-bound EV, made its formal debut at the 2022 Paris auto show Monday ahead of its planned 2023 launch. The Avenger is a subcompact crossover first shown in September alongside the larger Recon and Wagoneer S electric SUVs, both of which are scheduled to arrive at dealerships in 2024. Unlike… More…
Danfoss receives UK grant to electrify construction machinery
Hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. With the new funding, Danfoss plans to combine electrification with its Digital Displacement technology to significantly improve machine efficiency. By reducing energy consumption by as much as 50%, Danfoss […] More…
Tesla Leases Huge Future Warehouse In Illinois, Near St. Louis, MO
It appears Tesla may have plans to open a parts distribution facility near the Illinois and Missouri state lines. More…
Europe-focused Lexus UX 300e gets bigger battery, more range
The Lexus UX 300e went on sale in Europe two years ago as the luxury brand’s first EV. It’s now getting a bigger battery pack and more range—but still won’t be available in the United States. The battery-pack size increases from 54.3 kwh to 72.8 kwh, while range increases from 196 miles to 280 miles with 17-inch wheels and 273 miles with… More…
VinFast & Infineon to cooperate on EV platform
VinFast and the German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon are building a joint application competence centre for electromobility in Hanoi. The opening in the Vietnamese capital is planned for the first quarter of 2023. According to a joint press release, the VinFast-Infineon Competence Centre (VICC) will discuss new mobility solutions from VinFast and the corresponding requirements for […] More…
AYRO Vanish utility LSV unveiled as one of the most affordable US-assembled electric trucks yet
The AYRO Vanish utility LSV has just been unveiled, launching the company’s new roadmap of electric Low Speed Vehicles assembled in the US. More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq rises as $300,000 electric flagship
After showing a concept car this summer, Cadillac on Monday unveiled the production version of its Celestiq flagship EV, confirming a $300,000 price tag for the hand-built electric hatch. The price seems more Rolls-Royce than Cadillac, but the production process will also resemble the British firm’s low-volume method. Starting in December 2023 the… More…
Shell quietly pulls the plug on hydrogen in the UK
Shell has closed down all its hydrogen filling stations in the UK, saying “prototype tech had reached its end of life”. However, this is just a small part of the story since the oil and gas corporation now wants to refocus – on bigger vehicles. Instead of waiting for the very few fuel cell cars […] More…
Shell quietly closes all hydrogen filling stations in the UK
Shell has closed down all its hydrogen filling stations in the UK, saying “prototype tech had reached its end of life”. However, this is not the whole story, and the oil and gas corporation now wants to refocus. Instead of waiting for the very few fuel cell cars to come and refill, Shell wants to […] More…
Elon Musk Says Twitter Takeover Is Step Toward “X, The Everything App”
There are still few details about what the “Super App” will include, though Musk seems inspired by China’s WeChat. More…
Tesla launches home charger open to third-party EVs
Tesla has launched a new version of its Wall Connector that allows charging any electric car at home, not just Tesla EVs. The (re) issue looks like another step in opening up the network to non-Tesla drivers. Tesla launched such a wall box last year, using the US J1772 standard, despite some claiming it was […] More…
VinFast announces plans for HQ in Frankfurt, Paris & Amsterdam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast announces the opening of its country headquarters in Germany, France and the Netherlands, more precisely in Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. The opening of the first flagship store in Cologne is planned for November. This completes VinFast’s plans, already announced in June, to gain a foothold in Europe via Germany, […] More…
Lincoln Asking Dealers To Invest Up To $900,000 To Sell EVs
This means that a dealer who sells both Ford and Lincoln EVs might have to spend more than $2 million to sell EVs beyond 2023. More…
US: Tesla’s Lead In Premium Car Segment Extends In Q3 2022
After nine months, the company already has a six-digit advantage over the BMW, which is number 2. More…
