Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new 2024 eSprinter electric van, and it is a significant update compared to the first version, now with a real range. More…
British consortium to develop autonomous hydrogen truck
A British consortium led by Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) receives funding of £6.6 million (around €7.4 million) to develop an autonomous heavy-duty hydrogen-electric truck. The consortium called Hub2Hub, which plans to start test drives in 2024 in partnership with the UK supermarket chain ASDA, has been selected by the Center for Connected Autonomous Vehicles […] More…
Siemens to deliver battery-electric trains to Hesse
Siemens Mobility has received another order for its battery trains. The Hessian public transport operator Hessische Landesbahn is procuring three two-car Mireo Plus B. The new battery trains will operate on the local lines ‘Oberwesterwaldbahn’ (OWB) and the ‘Unterwesterwaldbahn’ (UWB). The OWB covers the routes from Limburg to Altenkirchen – Au – Siegen. The route […] More…
FLO Introduces New DC Fast Charger Designed to Provide the Ultimate Fast Charge Experience
New FLO Ultra fast charger delivers up to 320 kW and meets both NEVI and Buy America Act requirements More…
Renewed Nissan/Renault Alliance To Boost Nissan’s EV Growth
Nissan will be taking a 15% stake in Renault’s EV division. More…
Hubject to integrate 1,600 charging points in Hungary
Hubject is cooperating with Hungarian charging network operator MVM Mobiliti to integrate its charging infrastructure into its roaming network Intercharge. MVM Mobiliti operates Hungary’s largest charging network with almost 1,600 charging points. MVM Mobiliti’s charging points are mostly located in places such as department stores, shopping centres and fast food car parks. Almost one hundred […] More…
2024 Mercedes eSprinter: Second Time’s A Charm
Now we’re getting somewhere. More…
InoBat & Gotion sign MoU for joint battery factory
Battery manufacturers InoBat and Gotion High-Tech have agreed on a battery production cooperation. The two companies signed a non-binding agreement to examine the construction of a joint battery factory. While the agreement also considers other aspects of cooperation, the joint factory stands out as it would feature annual production capacities of 40 GWh for battery […] More…
Watch GM’s EV ad with Netflix and Will Ferrell before it airs during the Super Bowl [Video]
With mere days away from the Super Bowl kickoff, GM and Netflix have posted the full 60-second commercial that will air during the second quarter this Sunday. The ad, which was teased by both companies last week, features Will Ferrell discussing and engaging with GM brand EVs in various Netflix shows. You can view the full spot below. More…
Ford E-Transit review: Opening up new ways
Electric vans are only suitable for inner-city deliveries. Too little range, too little payload, at least, that is the general credo. Our drive review will show whether the Ford E-Transit can dispel this prejudice and stand for a new generation of zero-emission vans. After small panel vans and high-roof station wagons, electrification is also increasingly […] More…
Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Increased 31% In January 2023
More than 40 percent of new Volvo cars sold (globally) are rechargeable. More…
Harley-Davidson’s upcoming LiveWire electric motorcycle delayed until later this year
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire has a new e-motorcycle coming out this year, but the S2 Del Mar’s early 2023 launch has now been delayed to later this year. More…
Tesla Model Y To Save Police Department $80,000
Just looking at the higher upfront price of an electric patrol car, the cost savings can make up for it in six to 18 months. More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Increased 12% In January 2023
Rechargeable car sales are expected to further accelerate later this year and take one quarter of the market. More…
Magicycle Presents The Deer, A Fat-Tire Full-Suspension E-Bike
The Deer flaunts all-terrain capability and cargo-hauling prowess. More…
Tesla’s Price Cuts Are Putting Extra Pressure On EV Startups
Tesla’s “price war” is making it even harder for money-losing EV startups such as Rivian and Lucid to carve out their own market share. More…
VW recalls some ID.4 EVs for drive-system issue
Volkswagen is recalling 20,904 ID.4 EVs—all from the 2021 model year—to address an issue that stems from faulty drive-system control software. In the affected vehicles, current software may cause the battery management control module to reset or the pulse inverter to deactivate, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety… More…
This solar + storage system is made up of 1,300 second-life EV batteries
A hybrid solar + storage facility comprised of 1,300 second-life EV battery packs is fully operational in California. More…
British borough applies for funding to install charging stations
The British borough Telford and Wrekin wants to be carbon neutral by 2030. In order to achieve its goal, local authority has submitted a bid to the UK government for the funding of 44 new EV charging stations. If successful, the council plans to install the aforementioned stations in 10 council-owned car parks later this […] More…
Gridserve installed 32 new HPC over January
After a track record of over 100 High Power chargers installed in 2022, Gridserve is accelerating into 2023 with 32 new high-power chargers opened at four new Electric Super Hubs in January. The new high-power chargers are capable of charging with capacities up to 350kW and are located on what Gridserve refers to as some […] More…
