South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has signed its first offtake agreement with a US-based lithium supplier. The agreement with Compass Minerals, which is still non-binding, provides for LGES to be supplied with lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide from 2025. According to LG’s announcement, the South Korean company has secured up to 40 per […] More…
Cummins & Komatsu team up on h2 fuel cell trucks for mining operations
The US engine manufacturer Cummins and the Japanese construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu have agreed on a development partnership for zero-emission trucks for use in mining operations. The initial focus will be on hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining trucks, among other things. Komatsu and several of its customers from the mining industry founded the […] More…
Chrysler to release electric sedan in 2026
According to a media report, Chrysler is working on an all-electric successor to the Chrysler 300. The first key data on the large electric sedan have also been mentioned – but neither the model itself nor the technical data have been confirmed at present. As the Australian portal Drive learned from insiders, this electric sedan […] More…
Bafang’s New Automatic 3-Speed Transmission Looks To Simplify E-Bikes
Bafang’s newest tech aims to do away with shifters and cables completely.More…
US: BMW Noticeably Increased BEV Sales In Q2 2022: Over 1,000 iX Sold
The company already delivered roughly 2,600 i4 and iX so far this year.More…
Edoardo Mortara takes the lead in Formula E leg in Morocco
Edoardo Mortara has taken the lead in the drivers’ standings with a victory in the tenth race of the Formula E season. The Venturi driver finished ahead of Antonio Felix da Costa (DS Techeetah) and Mitch Evans (Jaguar) at the ePrix in Marrakech, Morocco. Mortara in the customer Mercedes of the Venturi team had already […] More…
GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022
General Motors is issuing a retroactive discount for Chevrolet Bolt EV models bought in 2022, reimbursing owners who bought their cars before a big price cut announced one month ago. First reported by Automotive News (subscription required), GM will give eligible buyers up to $6,000 back, in line with the discount applied to the 2023 Bolt EV… More…
Amazon to use walking, electric cargo bikes to replace thousands of van deliveries
E-commerce giant Amazon has found a simple solution to replace thousands of its large delivery vans: smaller electric cargo bikes and good old-fashioned walking. More…
Aehra Is A New Premium Startup That Wants To Redefine Luxury EVs
The company wants to launch an SUV and sedan with at least 800 km / 500 miles of range by 2025.More…
11,722 new electric cars sold in Norway over June
In Norway, 11,722 new electric cars were registered in June, which corresponds to a share of 78.7 percent among all new passenger car registrations for the month. In addition, there were 1,669 new plug-in hybrids. The Tesla Model Y led the model ranking in June with 2,533 registrations. With the 11,722 new electric cars, June […] More…
Germany Recalls Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Over eCall Software Glitch
Germany’s road traffic agency said over 59,000 Model Ys and Model 3s globally have a flaw in the automatic emergency call system.More…
Tesla production quota sinks by 50,000 units over Q2
Tesla produced 258,580 vehicles and delivered 254,695 in the second quarter. This is significantly less than in the record quarter Q1/2022, which is due to the ongoing problems with the supply chains and the temporary closures of the Shanghai plant. For the first quarter of the year, Tesla had built 305,407 vehicles and delivered 310,048 […] More…
GKN Automotive launches next-generation inverter
Drive systems supplier GKN Automotive has launched its next-generation inverter, offering OEMs what it says is the most advanced 800 V EV technology available. The inverter, one of three modular elements of GKN Automotive’s eDrive platform, offers a 20% power output increase over the previous version. In addition, power density is up by 50%, power-to-weight […] More…
Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them
Tesla confirmed in a new software update that its vehicles are now scanning for rough roads, like potholes, to help avoid them damaging the vehicles by adjusting the suspension. More…
Switzerland considers new road taxes to include plug-in cars
With the increasing spread of electric vehicles, revenues from the mineral oil tax are decreasing. To cover road infrastructure costs, Switzerland is considering a replacement tax for vehicles with alternative drive systems that could come into force by 2030. The proposed new tax would consist of a fixed amount per kilometre driven and vehicle category, […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Review 1Yr/20K Miles: Cost, Maintenance, Pros & Cons
Should you buy the most popular EV ever made, or are there reasons to steer clear?More…
US: Nissan LEAF Sales Decreased In Q2 2022
The company delivered over 3,000 units.More…
Kansas Police Department Adds Tesla Model Y To Fleet
Leawood Police Department will use the Model Y Long Range as a patrol car.More…
Tesla Model Y Performance: 6-Month Ownership Review
The Tesla Model Y costs much more than the Model 3, but it’s arguably a much better option for families.More…
Fully Electric Chrysler 300 Replacement Due In 2026
The 300 name will reportedly live on in the electric era.More…
