Airbus and Renault Group have signed a research and development agreement to combine their respective competencies to develop better batteries for electric cars and hybrid electric aircraft. This will focus on optimising energy management and reducing battery weight, according to the announcements. In addition, the partners want to look for the “best ways to move […] More…
BorgWarner to assemble Akasol battery systems in Brazil
US automotive supplier BorgWarner has announced a new production facility for the manufacture of battery systems in Brazil. The Piracicaba facility is expected to be phased in and begin manufacturing in the first quarter of 2023. In Piracicaba, BorgWarner will produce the AKASystem AKM CYC battery system following the acquisition of German battery system manufacturer […] More…
Hyundai to use SK On batteries in the USA
Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with SK On to secure the supply of SK batteries for Hyundai Group electric cars in North America from 2025. However, further details of the collaboration will be announced at a later date. The memorandum of understanding has now been signed in Seoul at SK Group’s […] More…
150,000th Mustang Mach-E rolls off the line as Ford strives to make 2M EVs annually by 2026
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E continues winning customers over as the automaker announced today it had produced its 150,000th fully electric SUV. The Mach-E is now available in 37 global markets as Ford accelerates EV production to reach its goal of 2 million by 2026. More…
150,000th Ford Mustang Mach-E rolls off the line as EV maker strives for 2M annually by 2026
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E continues winning customers over as the automaker announced today it had produced its 150,000th fully electric SUV. The Mach-E is now available in 37 global markets as Ford accelerates EV production to reach its goal of 2 million by 2026. More…
150,00th Ford Mustang Mach-E rolls off the line as EV maker strives for 2M annually by 2026
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E continues winning customers over as the automaker announced today it had produced its 150,000th fully electric SUV. The Mach-E is now available in 37 global markets as Ford accelerates EV production to reach its goal of 2 million by 2026. More…
2023 Opel Astra E Spotted Being Benchmarked Against Volkswagen ID.3
The two vehicles were spotted parked alongside in Germany just as the electric Astra made its official debut. More…
How Much Does Tesla Semi Weigh Without A Load?
Unlike other automakers, Tesla doesn’t always reveal specific details about its vehicles, so we have to rely on educated guesses. More…
Hyundai, battery supplier SK ally to meet US EV sourcing rules
Hyundai and battery supplier SK On are partnering to meet the new battery sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA continues the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but to qualify for the full amount, it stipulates that EVs and their battery packs must be assembled in North America, and certain minerals used in batteries must… More…
Lightyear wins race to market with start of solar EV production in Finland
Just six years after what began as a solar vehicle competition among students, Lightyear has reached a watershed moment in clean mobility. Today, the company officially kicked off the start of production for the Lightyear 0 solar EV at Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland, and we were fortunate enough to be the only US media outlet in attendance. Today not only proves that solar EVs are possible, but also scalable, kicking off an even more sustainable echelon of zero-emission mobility. More…
Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle Tries To Do Donuts, But It’s Just One Tire Fire
The Canoo people mover only lit up its inside tire like a champ. More…
France supports fast-charging at country filling stations
The French government has launched a new funding programme to support the installation of fast-charging stations at smaller filling stations in rural regions of the country. The new programme, with a budget of ten million euros, is aimed at independent petrol stations that sell less than 2,500 cubic metres of fuel per year and are located […] More…
France supports fast-charging at small country filling stations
France’s government has launched a new funding programme to support the installation of fast-charging stations at smaller filling stations in rural regions of the country. The new programme, with a budget of ten million euros, is aimed at independent petrol stations that sell less than 2,500 cubic metres of fuel per year and are located in […] More…
Tesla Model Y Strong Sales in Singapore Even With High Price Tag
The Model Y starts at over $100,000 in Singapore and can cost as much as $180,000, but demand is high and rivals are pricey, too. More…
CharIN angered over change in Supercharger plug design
The CCS association CharIN has released a statement of discontent after Tesla recently announced it would release the design of its proprietary Supercharger connector to make its system the charging standard in North America. Tesla remains a member of the consortium behind the CCS charging standard. As CharIN writes in a statement, “We strongly encourage […] More…
BMW Group Will Invest Over $2 Billion In Hungarian Plant Debrecen
It will not only produce the Neue Klasse EVs, but also battery packs based on cylindrical cells. More…
How SUPER73 built an electric bike for riding the Wall of Death
SUPER73 has never shied away from unique or far-out custom electric bike builds. It’s kind of their thing. And while this isn’t the flashiest-looking of the e-bike brand’s custom projects, the name “Wall of Death” seems to make up for the lack of shiny colors and added bling. More…
Daimler delivers eCascadia e-trucks to Penske and Sysco
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has just handed over the first examples of the production version of its battery-electric heavy-duty truck Freightliner eCascadia to customers. Two Freightliner eCascadia went to Penske Truck Leasing and another one went to the food delivery company Sysco. Daimler Trucks says that Sysco will use the electric truck at its […] More…
Tesla Leads EV Market Share, But Rivals’ Cheaper Models Are Gaining
Tesla has a large enough lead to continue to dominate the US EV market share, but it may need to focus on a cheaper model soon. More…
Lordstown Motors launches deliveries of the Endurance
US electric car start-up Lordstown Motors has received full homologation for its first model Endurance, clearing the way for sales to begin. Certification for the electric pickup truck has been granted by both the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the California CARB (California Air Resources Board). Lordstown Motors says it is now starting to […] More…
