Working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, Nissan has approved the first-ever bi-directional charger for the Nissan Leaf in the US. Fermata’s FE-15 charger has passed essential requirements from Nissan and is UL 9741 certified. The standard covers V2G equipment in North America. Fermata Energy received the certificate in 2020. David Slutzky, their CEO […] More…
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz launch a joint venture to produce an electric van
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture to produce an electric van together. More…
Nissan Leaf To Get First Bidirectional Charger Via Fermata Energy
It seems more and more EVs will come to market with bidirectional capabilities going forward. More…
Razor’s new ‘most versatile yet’ 1,000W electric scooter carries two seated adults
When it comes to scooters, Razor is as much of a household name as it gets. But forget the classic, shiny Razor scooters you’re used to. The company is coming in hot with a whole new type of two passenger, big-wheeled electric scooter for adults. Meet the Razor EcoSmart Cargo. More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base model
Early this year GM laid out an enticing price of $30,000 for its 2024 Chevy Equinox EV fully electric compact crossover due in fall 2023. On Thursday GM confirmed it’s planning to keep to that initial price and timeline, and it revealed much more about this upcoming EV. It will be sold in the Chevy lineup along with the gasoline Equinox… More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Revealed In Full And Detailed
The new affordable electric crossover from GM will be available in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations. More…
EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric
General Motors has shared a slew of new information about the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, outlining pertinent details for each of its trim levels, including range and standard features. What’s most promising about the all-electric compact SUV is that GM is still saying it will start at a price around $30,000. The company is hoping to convince a number of consumers to go all-electric. More…
Clever contracts Compleo to deliver AC chargers for Denmark
Danish CPO Clever has asked Germany’s Compleo Charging Solutions to supply AC charging stations. The deal is a follow-up order from a tender Compleo won in 2021. Clever aims to install a far-reaching AC charging network in Denmark with potential more sales to come. Clever plans to install 9,000 new public charging stations by 2025. […] More…
UK: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Returned To Growth In August 2022
Battery-electric cars are the main force of growth for the overall market, while plug-in hybrids are struggling. More…
New Study: Combining Dynamic Wireless Charging With Energy Storage
The efficient management of energy storage systems may be crucial for the successful implementation of dynamic charging. More…
Mokwheel’s Latest E-Bike Can Charge Itself And All Your Gadgets, Too
The Basalt comes equipped with its own solar-powered charging station, and can theoretically offer unlimited range. More…
Freightliner sells 250 electric trucks to Pride Group Enterprises
Pride Group Enterprises, a North American logistics operator, ordered 250 heavy-duty electric trucks from Daimler Truck’s Freightliner brand. The trucks will join the company’s fleet in 2023 and pose the next step to complete electrification Pride has targeted at the latest in 2024. The Freightliner order includes 200 eCascadia and 50 eM2s trucks, with deliveries […] More…
Nio Q2 results remain low due to expensive build-up
Nio has presented its business figures for the second quarter of 2022. The Chinese manufacturer delivered 25,059 electric cars from April to June. While this is an increase of 14.4 per cent compared to last year, the financial figures must bear the weight of the investment-intensive build-up of the business. Nio continued to grow in […] More…
Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealed
Jeep on Thursday revealed what it called the next phase of its shift to an all-electric lineup for Europe by 2030 and a target of half EV sales by then in the U.S. The first of these fully electric models to arrive—revealed in March as one of Stellantis’ 25 U.S.-bound EVs by 2030—will be the Avenger. Jeep says the Avenger compact… More…
Jeep Reveals Three New Electric SUVs Coming To Market By 2024
The first will be the Jeep Avenger for Europe in 2023, then the Recon and Wagoneer S which are global models coming in 2024. More…
Jeep Reveals Three New Electric SUV Coming To Market By 2024
The first will be the Jeep Avenger for Europe in 2023, then the Recon and Wagoneer S which are global models coming in 2024. More…
Kleanbus shows platform to retrofit diesel to e-buses
British company Kleanbus presents an advanced modular EV platform to quickly turn any bus from ICE to fully electric. Moreover, Kleanbus utilises motors free from permanent magnets, so these do not require rare earth materials. Kleanbus says they developed the retrofit solution called Repower alongside Tier I suppliers but leaves these undisclosed. The company also […] More…
Ford announces first specs for the E-Transit Custom
Ford Pro has now announced details of the all-electric E-Transit Custom, which is scheduled to go into production in the second half of 2023. Above all, the two-tonne towing capacity is notable. No prices have been announced yet, however. The E-Transit Custom is one of four new electric commercial vehicle models that Ford Pro plans […] More…
BYD to launch EV production in Thailand in 2024
BYD is ramping up an electric car plant in Thailand. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s plant in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is expected to be operational in 2024 and have an annual capacity of 150,000 electric cars. The news comes on the heels of an announcement by Thai industrial developer WHA, who signed a […] More…
Chinese Hummer EV knock-off comes with 4 motors and its own crab walk
Dongfeng has unveiled what is being referred to as a “Hummer EV knock-off,” and it features its own impressive four-electric-motor powertrain and crab walk. More…
