Battery developer Solithor wants to locate its European competence centre for solid-state batteries in Belgium. For this purpose, the company has signed a ten-year contract with Punch Powertrain to gain access to a 3,000m² factory site in Sint-Truiden. Before the end of next year, Solithor – in its own spelling SOLiTHOR to emphasise both the […] More…
Foton aims for European markets with light commercial EVs
The Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton has concluded a development agreement with an un-named European partner for the development of a new electric light commercial vehicle. The time scale and different previous announcements indicate that the partner is likely to be the Piaggio Group. Although the Chinese company’s latest announcement only mentions “a European partner”, […] More…
Glencore to source materials from ACE Green Recycling
ACE Green Recycling and Glencore have entered into a long-term supply agreement for recycled lead and other battery metal-based end products from recycled lithium-ion batteries. The 15-year agreement will allow Glencore to buy up to 100 per cent of ACE’s products from four of its planned lead-acid and lithium-ion battery recycling parks being built in […] More…
Lyft drivers get charging deal on EVgo network
In the USA, EVgo has launched a new EV charging discount program for rideshare drivers on the Lyft platform. Drivers on the Lyft platform will now be able to register for the new program with EVgo via the Lyft Driver app. The exchange between the charging provider and the ride-sharing company means that Lyft drivers […] More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving data looks awful: We challenge Elon Musk to prove otherwise
The little data that is coming out of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta looks awful, and that’s putting it mildly.. More…
Mercedes-Benz realigning global powertrain network for EV rollout
With Mercedes-Benz planning to go fully electric by the end of the decade, the German luxury automaker says it’s realigning its powertrain production network to ease the transition from 2024.. More…
Siemens locates plant for chargers in Carrollton, Texas
In the USA, the German engineering giant Siemens has selected a site for its second US electric vehicle manufacturing hub. The facility is meant to enable the goal of manufacturing more than a million EV chargers for US markets over the next three years. The facility will be located in Carrollton in Texas. The already […] More…
Doug DeMuro Reviews The Rivian Amazon Electric Delivery Van
We never thought we’d hear Doug begin one of his videos with “This is a delivery van…” More…
EU Commission approves €1.8 billion for Deutschlandnetz
The EU Commission has given the German government permission to subsidise the construction of 8,500 fast charging points with a sum of 1.8 billion euros. The measure envisages charging stations every 15 to 30 driving minutes. The Deutschlandnetz was first proposed by the German government in August 2021, and is to involve the installation of […] More…
3 cool things that are coming with the VW ID.4 software update
Volkswagen of America is going to start an update program in the US for ID.4 software on 2021 models and certain 2022 models.. More…
Tesla’s Giga Berlin May Make Move To Three Shifts Going Forward
Despite numerous reports of Tesla facing demand issues, it seems factories are still ramping up to crank out EVs. More…
Tesla Holiday Update Adds Steam With Thousands Of Games For Model S & X
You could already play games in your Tesla, but with this update you gain access to a lot more of them. More…
Panasonic to supply batteries for Lucid
Lucid Motors has signed a supply agreement for battery cells with Panasonic Energy. The Panasonic batteries will be installed in both the Lucid Air and the upcoming Gravity SUV. Until now, the cells came from LG. The partnership with LG (then LG Chem, today the company is known as LG Energy Solution) was announced in […] More…
Electric Car Prices Soar In November 2022: Average Price $65K
It seems more and more people are hoping to make the switch to an EV, but not if they can’t afford to. More…
Tesla Model Y Finally Gets Track Mode Via Latest Holiday Update
Tesla’s junior crossover is getting the track-focused mode previously available on the Model S and Model 3 More…
Check Out Winter And Cold Weather EV Range Loss Data From 7,000 Cars
All cars lose range in cold weather, but it’s more notable in EVs. Why does it happen, and what should you expect? More…
Watch The Tesla Semi Go Through Durability Testing
Tesla’s long-awaited Class 8 truck has to withstand a lot of nasty conditions More…
France extends BIK advantages for BEVs
France has extended the ‘Benefit-in-Kind’ scheme for electric cars by two years – it now applies until the end of 2024. In addition, electric car drivers pay fewer tolls for using French motorways. The ‘Benefit-in Kind’ tax is more or less equivalent to the imputed income – a tax for employees who receive benefits or […] More…
Motional’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxis Start Offering Uber Rides In Las Vegas
The service has launched with vehicle operators, but Motional and Uber aim to offer fully driverless rides to the public in 2023. More…
McLaren Enters E-Scooter Market With High-Tech Lavoie Series 1
The Lavoie Series 1 makes use of a unique Flowfold mechanism, and is powered by a 500W motor. More…
