Stellantis has opened its first battery technology centre at its Mirafiori plant in Turin. There, development teams will develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software for upcoming electric car models. The ’40 million investment in the development of this centre expands Stellantis’ capabilities to develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software… More…
Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers
According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. The move comes after the German luxury automaker revealed its new CLA electric sedan concept, the first of its entry-level class designed to take on EV leaders like Tesla. More…
GM announces recall for Webasto charging cords in the USA
General Motors is recalling certain Webasto Portable Charging Cords with the part number 24044913 in the US. The potential number of units affected is 9,423, according to the NHTSA. These charging cords contain incorrect software and may fail to discontinue charging if the ground connection is lost. Consequentially, portable charging cords that lose their ground… More…
Zenob? secures millions for EV and battery storage projects
British fleet charging specialist Zenob? has secured nearly 900 million pounds in funding from new and existing shareholders. The money will fuel Zenob’s expansion plans in the UK, North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The bulk of the cash comes from investment firm KKR, which invested 600 million pounds. Existing shareholder Infracapital invested a … More…
Seres arrives at the IAA with two new electric SUVs
The Seres brand, which is a subsidiary of the Chinese Sokon group, has presented two new models at the IAA Mobility. Both vehicles are large electric SUVs, designed for global markets. In addition to the previously presented electric Seres 5, which is already available in Europe, these include the all-electric Seres 3 city SUV, which… More…
Echion announces major investment from Volta Energy
The British battery materials supplier Echion Technologies has announced a major investment from the US-American investment firm Volta Energy Technologies to accelerate the scale-up and market commercialisation of its niobium-based battery anode materials. According to Echion, the investment will enable the company’s efforts to meet growing customer demand in North America, South Korea, China, and… More…
Heybike Ranger S folding fat-tire e-bike review: UL-listed and motor-assisted
As more e-bike companies focus on the importance of safety certifications, riders are getting an increasing number of options for UL-listed e-bikes. Today we�re checking out the Heybike Ranger S, a folding fat-tire e-bike that has been tested in accordance with UL 2849 for complete e-bike drive systems as well as UL 2271 for the lithium-ion battery. More…
Tesla Deployed A Total Of 50,000 Supercharging Stalls
The network consists of more than 5,000 stations. More…
Hilton hotels’ 20,000 Tesla chargers offer EVs an overnight charge
Hilton on Thursday announced plans to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connector EV chargers at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Hilton plans to begin installing chargers in early 2024, with at least six chargers at each location, according to a company press release. The company indicated this is in response to growing… More…
CATL and Huawei’s premium EV startup Avatr announces EU launch following sedan reveal
Young EV startup Avatr appears to be the latest Chinese automaker sharing plans to expand to new markets in Europe. Following the debut of its second-ever EV model the 12 (pronounced ‘one-two’), Avatr – backed by big tech names like CATL, Huawei, and Changan – will not only sell its EVs in Europe but also intends to build them there too. More…
VW announces new rebate for London following ULEZ
Volkswagen UK is offering up to £4,500 to people affected by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London. The amount on offer from Volkswagen ranges from £1,750 to £4,500, depending on the chosen model, and is available as an alternative to current offers from the brand. The German manufacturer specified that… More…
New Tesla Model 3 First Drive, Mach-E Rally, Mini, Smart, And Mercedes EV Debuts
Plus Lotus unveils the Emeya and other Tesla news, including Cybertruck updates and the automaker will attend the Detroit Auto Show. More…
New Gazelle Eclipse Touted As Versatile E-Bike Both In And Out Of The City
The Eclipse provides comfortable ergonomics paired with a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX Motor. More…
H2FLY announces first successful test flight with liquid H2
In cooperation with partners, H2FLY has announced the completion of what it claims is the world’s first flight of a manned electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flights are intended to indicate that the maximum range of the demonstration aircraft can be doubled from 750 to 1,500 kilometres. H2FLY is known to be… More…
Volytica again secures millions in funding
German battery diagnostics specialist Volytica Diagnostics has closed a new financing round of 5.5 million euros. Volytica plans to use the capital to scale its business, refine its battery analysis technology and expand into global markets. The round was led by the Dutch company SHIFT Invest and EnBW’s investment arm, EnBW New Ventures. Other investors… More…
Tesla reaches 50,000 Supercharger milestone in just over a decade
Tesla has reached the milestone of having deployed 50,000 Superchargers around the world. It took the automaker just over a decade to do it. More…
Ohio-based electric motorcycle maker raises $7M to build bikes in the US
LAND, a Cleveland-based electric motorcycle maker and battery technology company, recently wrapped up a successful Series A financing round, surpassing their fundraising goal by over US $1 million. Following this success and having closed an oversubscribed seed round, the firm is now gearing up to introduce a $15 million convertible note, aiming to drive further expansion. More…
GreenFlux adds British CPO Connected Kerb to its network
Dutch charging software provider GreenFlux has signed a deal with British charge point operator Connected Kerb. GreenFlux is thus growing its network by about 2,500 charge points in the UK. According to GreenFlux, its roaming network already has more than 509,000 charge points in Europe, including more than 20,000 in the UK. And just a… More…
Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 Lightning
Drivers of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck will soon be able to choose to navigate with Apple Maps, if that’s what they prefer, and receive guidance on where to charge along the way. The news comes via CarsDirect, which noticed the feature mentioned in a Ford dealer communication sent out this week, disclosing that all Lightning… More…
US: Siemens Foundation to train workforce for charging sector
Siemens Foundation has kicked off a ten-year workforce development initiative in the US. The goal is to build up a skilled workforce for the growing EV charging sector. The programme, called ‘EVeryone Charging Forward’, is meant to be inclusive, meaning that the Siemens Foundation “seeks to ensure and scale equitable access to jobs for individuals… More…
