I moved to a different state, and it took nearly three months to complete the registration of my leased Tesla Model 3. Here’s what to know. More…
Toshiba TSS & Echandia work on marine H2 fuel cell systems
Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions (Toshiba ESS) has entered into a partnership agreement with Echandia, a Swedish company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of batteries and fuel cell systems for maritime applications. The partnership will focus on the development of fuel-cell technology combined with batteries to accelerate electrification of the maritime sector. The […] More…
Honda Teams Up With Muji For Minimalist MS01 Electric Scooter
The new MS01 incorporates classic design elements associated with the Japanese retail company.More…
CARB helps small trucking operators decarbonise fleets
In the USA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to launch a new pilot program that aims to help small trucking fleets make the transition to zero-emission technologies. The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in […] More…
Watch Tesla FSD React To Car Door Suddenly Opening, Driver Stepping Out
The vehicle had just a few seconds to decide how it would handle this unforeseen but actually quite common occurrence.More…
PG&E and Tesla Powerwall customers stabilise grid energy
In California, USA, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability. Customers who who contribute energy from their Tesla Powerwalls earn money from what they feed into the grid. Tesla has already invited approximately 25,000 PG&E […] More…
Report: 4680-Powered Tesla Model Y Recharged To 80% In 32 Minutes
The initial reports from Superchargers appear promising.More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Continues To Openly Mock Twitter Amid Lawsuit
Musk, who’s made it clear he’s a meme lover, has made a meme to poke more fun at the madness surrounding the Twitter deal.More…
Lightly Modified Volkswagen e-Up! Takes To The Nurburgring
This electric Up! had lower, stiffer KW coilover suspension and lightweight wheels, all moved by the standard 82 horsepower.More…
Check Out This Cool Rivian R1T Fan-Made Off-Road Commercial
The video is focused on showing how pleasant and effortless it is to drive an R1T off-road.More…
Two Updated Tesla Electric Semis Spotted Out Testing
Tesla Semi sightings are still rare, and it seems there’s still plenty to learn about the fully electric hauler.More…
Ford issues major hybrid recall in the USA
Ford is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles with hybrid or plug-in hybrid drive systems in the USA due to a fire hazard. The models affected are the Escape, Maverick and Corsair from the years 2020 to 2022 – however, the problem lies in the combustion part of the powertrain. In the event of an engine […] More…
Mercedes-Benz raises EV sales to 65,400 units
Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 65,400 BEVs and PHEVs in the second quarter (incl. Smart). That is two per cent more than in the same quarter of the previous year. But: Within the electric vehicles, the purely battery-electric cars have made significant gains. In the same period, sales of purely electric EQ models rose by 90 per […] More…
VinFast To Invest “Tens Of Millions Of US Dollars” In ProLogium
ProLogium will provide solid-state battery cells to VinFast starting from 2024 for the automaker’s next-generation lineup.More…
Tesla Gearing Up To Build Cybertruck, Orders Motor Assembly Machines
The order for these machines was placed with a German company that also helped supply motor making machines to Giga Berlin, Shanghai.More…
De Lijn goes for charging management from PSI Transcom
In Belgium, the Flemish public transport company De Lijn is procuring the PSIebus charging and depot management system from German supplier PSI Transcom for its electric buses. The software package will control the charging processes of the electric buses and the movements of all buses in De Lijn’s depots. De Lijn says the contract is […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Tows 17,000 Pounds With Ease, Range Impresses
The Lightning’s range hit is comparable to that of the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid, which is impressive.More…
Tesla Model 3: Efficient On Paper, But Really Depends On The Driver
If you drive it like you stole it or kick up the heat or AC to the max, it’s not going to be that efficient.More…
German supplier claims to have a “wear-free” electric motor good for towing, performance EVs
German automotive supplier Mahle has developed an electric motor it claims sets new standards for durability. The Super Continuous Torque (SCT) motor is “wear-free” and can run continuously at 90% of its maximum output, Mahle said in a press release. This makes it ideal for performance EVs, as well as towing, the company said, adding that the new… More…
Behind the scenes at Ampler Bikes seeing how quality electric bikes are built locally in Europe
Touring various electric bike factories has been a fascinating experience for me over the years. It’s a chance to look behind the curtain and see how the sausage is made, so to speak. And with bicycles being one of the great equalizers, it is interesting to see each culture’s take on the handy vehicles. I’ve been on behind-the-scenes tours of e-bike motor builders, Chinese e-bike factories, American e-bike factories, and all sorts of other e-rideables in various countries. But checking out Europe’s own homegrown e-bikes at Ampler’s Tallinn, Estonia-based factory has been a particular high point of mine. More…
