U.S. Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-electric drive. The locomotives travel within the facilities carrying steel, coke, scrap metal, iron ore and other materials. U.S. Steel invested some $2.3 million in the locomotives. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection provided… Read more…
2024 Jeep Avenger goes on sale with new trims and new prices
With an array of awards under its belt, including the 2023 European Car of the Year , the Jeep Avenger MY24 is now available for purchase. The company has improved the equipment levels as well as the price. Read more…
Survey: Electric truck interest wanes—but not for the Toyota Tacoma EV
After years of anticipation, 2024 is shaping up to be the year that automakers will start to deliver electric pickups—even the Tesla Cybertruck, perhaps—in greater volume. But even as overheated EV transaction prices calm and inventories offer the possibility of more test drives, Americans are looking less optimistic about putting an… Read more…
2024 Zeekr 001 First Drive: More Than Just China’s Pontiac
The Zeekr 001 isn’t just a rebadged Volvo or Polestar. It may even be the Geely Group’s secret weapon. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e Is Cheaper Than Predecessor At $32,500: Report
The electric city runabout will be one of the cheapest EVs in the United States, though it will still cost $4,000 more than the Leaf. Read more…
Greenpeace analysis shows SUV boom destroys climate progress
Despite their climate pledges, the CO2 emissions of the world’s three largest car manufacturers – Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai-Kia – have risen significantly. Greenpeace attributes this to the increasing sales of SUVs. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
Tesla Cybertruck options and accessories have leaked through a mobile app update revealing a ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar option, and new “Beast mode”. Read more…
Volvo, Polestar owner partners with NIO for EV battery swapping
Up-and-coming Chinese EV maker NIO is partnering with Geely, the company behind Volvo, Polestar, and several other brands for EV battery swapping. Read more…
US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits
The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday what will disqualify EVs from eligibility for the $7,500 subsidy. However, the government is reportedly discussing granting automakers a temporary reprieve from the proposed restrictions on EVs containing battery parts or materials coming from China.Â. Read more…
You Can’t Reserve A Tesla Cybertruck
At least not right now. Read more…
China’s Zeekr Brand Has Big Plans. Maybe For America, Too
Here’s why you should be paying attention to Geely’s other EV brand—yes, the one that isn’t Volvo, Polestar or Lotus. Read more…
Circontrol presents new generation of Raption high-power chargers
The Spanish charging station manufacturer Circontrol has presented the new generation of its Raption series of high-power chargers. The Raption Compact 160 was launched at this year’s Power2Drive. Now, the Raption Compact 240 is to be followed by another fast-charging station. A third fast charger will be added to the series in early 2024. Read more…
Isuzu to open eMobility centre in Japan
The Japanese vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Motors is building a development and test center for electric vehicles at its plant in Fujisawa. In future, components such as electric motors, batteries and thermal management systems will be developed and tested here. Read more…
BYD and Iveco to deliver 188 electric buses to Naples
Iveco and BYD have emerged as the winners of an extensive electric bus tender by public transport operator ANM in Naples. However, the Chinese manufacturer will supply significantly more vehicles because it won three lots. Read more…
EV battery prices are dropping again
Following substantial increases in 2022, EV battery prices are falling again, according to new analysis from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Lithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low of $139 per kwh, BNEF reported this week. This was driven by decreases in raw-material and component prices, as well as… Read more…
EVs Are Far More Reliable Than PHEVs, But Still More Problematic Than ICE Cars
CR’s 2023 Annual Auto Reliability Survey found that EVs have 79% more reliability problems on average than combustion cars. Read more…
Over 25 Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted At Texas Gigafactory Ahead Of Delivery Event
Tesla might be getting these ready for post-event test drives. Read more…
Lotus to challenge Tesla’s Superchargers in Europe with its own 450kW chargers
Lotus unveiled its new powerful 450kW chargers and announced its plans to install the charging stations in the UK and broader Europe starting from Q2 2024. Some chargers are already up and running in China, though. These chargers are designed primarily for charge points, fleet providers and dealerships. They are not suitable for home use. Read more…
BYD Semiconductor’s new $1.4 billion project sees completion of phase 1
The project will have an annual capacity of 720,000 power device products and 6 billion optical microelectronic products when completed. Read more…
Lotus launches EV charging solutions
Lotus has launched its own EV charging solutions including an ultra-fast DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at once.
The EV charging solutions include a liquid-cooled all-in-one DC charger that offers charging of up to 450 kW. For example, with the Lotus Eletre R, it can add up to 88.5 miles or 142 km of range after about 5 minutes of charge. A 10-80% charge can be achieved in 20 minutes to give a range extension of 74 miles or 120 km from a 5 minute charge. Read more…
