Deliveries are expected to start in mid-2023. More…
Pride Group Orders 250 eCascadia And eM2 Electric Trucks
Sunwoda announces extra fast-charging battery
The Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery has presented the SFC480, a particularly fast-charging battery that is to go into series production this year. The new cells claim to be ready for taking charges at 480 kW and could offer ranges of 700 km, so Sunwoda. The SFC480 battery is designed for up to […] More…
Ariel Motors present working prototype of their HIPERCAR
British sports carmaker Ariel Motors presents a fully operational prototype of the Hipercar headed for limited series production. Described as an ultra-high-performance electric sports car, the Hipercar features electric motors in each wheel with options to configure. Buyers can choose between the rear-wheel power and the AWD. Depending on the version, Ariel claims a total […] More…
California rule will make EV charging more affordable, reduce load on grid
A new California rule could pave the way for more affordable—and more efficient—EV charging. As reported by Canary Media (via ChargedEVs), the California Public Utilities Commission recently approved a new rule requiring the state’s three largest utilities to let EV chargers measure the amount of energy they’re using. Many home… More…
German tuning company AC Schnitzer revamps the BMW i4 G26
Aachen-based vehicle tuner AC Schnitzer has set its sights on the all-electric BMW i4. The Schnitzer tuning set for the i4 focuses on suspension and design. AC Schnitzer’s new suspension spring sets from the tuning specialist lower the i4 by 20 to 25 millimetres at the front and rear compared to the standard suspension. The […] More…
BCP Council contracts Mer & Joju Charging to install 130 chargers
Charge point operator Mer and installers Joju Charging will help roll out new EV chargers at Council-owned car parks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. There will also be four rapid-charging hubs among the 34 designated sites. The BCP Council that organises the three towns centrally has contracted Mer and Joju Charging to install 130 new […] More…
BYD said to have 700,000 vehicle order backlog
Despite increasing production capacities, the waiting time for BYD customers has not shortened due to the continuously rising order backlog. Currently, the Chinese manufacturer is said to have an unfilled order backlog of 700,000 vehicles. This was announced by company CEO Wang Chuanfu to local media. The current waiting time for customers who would place […] More…
If Lucid Air Coupe Was Real, It Would Probably Look A Lot Like This
Lucid’s next model after the Air sedan will be the Gravity SUV, but what about after that? More…
Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree
Tesla is preparing to launch its electric vehicles in Thailand for the first time with a significant hiring spree. More…
ProLogium considers building battery plant in Europe or the USA
The Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium announces its first overseas ‘gigafactory’. The battery factory, which is to be built in Europe or the USA, is to have an annual capacity of 120 GWh when completed. Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands and Great Britain have been shortlisted as possible locations in Europe. For the USA, […] More…
Circontrol launches 400 kW fast chargers in Madrid
Spanish charging station maker Circontrol has launched its first 400 kW chargers on the market and installed them in the most powerful urban charging hub in Spain, which has been inaugurated in the centre of Madrid and will provide a total of 2.5 megawatts of charging power for electric vehicles. The project in Madrid was […] More…
Norwegian EV market is slowly recovering
Norway’s car registration numbers from August show a total of 9,247 new electric passenger cars registered, accounting for 74.8 per cent of all new passenger car registrations for the month. In terms of models, the VW ID.4 topped the rankings in August with 1,483 new registrations. Compared to August 2021 (11,811 new registrations), the 9,247 […] More…
Norway records 9,247 electric passenger car sales over August
In Norway, 9,247 new electric passenger cars were registered in August, accounting for 74.8 per cent of all new passenger car registrations for the month. In addition, there were 1,401 new plug-in hybrids. In terms of models, the VW ID.4 topped the rankings in August with 1,483 new registrations. Compared to August 2021 (11,811 new […] More…
Mercedes-Benz turns scrap tyres into door handles
Mercedes-Benz is replacing raw fossil resources with pyrolysis oil made in part from its scrap tyres. It aims to put components featuring the technology into series production in a number of its models this year. The company says it anticipates being able to chemically recycle several hundred tonnes of tyres every year and use the […] More…
Volvo Plug-In Electric Car Sales Remained Below 10,000 In August 2022
The company is trying to stop the decline – caused by supply constraints – and hopes to rebound. More…
Buick Set To Offer Buyouts To Dealers Who Refuse To Invest In EV Future
GM is committed to getting Buick up to speed with everyone else. More…
US: Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Decreased By 30% In August 2022
The company is trying to deliver more plug-ins, but it appears to be challenging. More…
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: InsideEVs 70 MPH Range Test
The Bolt EV posts an excellent result, but we make a costly miscalculation. More…
AXA apologises for fake Tesla fire and crash test
French insurance company AXA has made a u-turn following (fake) crash tests with a Tesla car. The insurance had published spectacular images of a burning Tesla, only it turned out they had laid the fire. AXA today released a statement saying they were sorry if their campaign had been misleading. “We regret if we have […] More…
Tesla Hiring For Semi Service Technicians As Deliveries Near
Several fleet operators are expected to take delivery of the electric truck before the end of the year. More…
