EV drivetrain and power systems specialist Equipmake has unveiled a new product that strays quite a bit from its electric double-decker buses we’ve covered in the past. Today, the company unveiled the HPM-400 – an advanced high power, short duration electric motor designed for applications in space and the marine segment. This thing is small, but mighty. Check it out. More…
The first wholly US-owned li-ion battery factory is going to be smart
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based KORE Power has chosen Siemens as its infrastructure technology partner for its lithium-ion battery factory – it’s the first US li-ion battery factory to be fully American-owned. More…
NIO (NIO) EV deliveries continue growing in Q4, but so do its losses
NIO (NIO) released its Q4 earnings Wednesday morning, and although EV deliveries continue growing, the company’s losses are also piling up. More…
Chinese E-Bike Firm Tenways Launches The New CGO600 Pro
The urban e-bike gets a larger battery and practical ergonomic enhancements. More…
Toyota Engineers After Tesla Model Y Teardown: “A Work Of Art”
You really can’t get higher praise than that. More…
Tesla Investor Day news hub: Master Plan Part 3, new vehicle platform and more
Tesla is holding its first “Investor Day” at Gigafactory Texas in Austin today. You can follow this news hub to watch the event and get all the details and analysis about the most important news coming out of the presentation. More…
A second life battery company is helping Extreme E avoid 15 tons of CO2 emissions each season
As all-electric racing series Extreme E approaches the start of its third season this month, it has shared that second life battery storage specialist Zenobē is once again onboard as its official energy storage supplier. Onboard since the series’ inaugural season, Zenobē’s “powerskids” give EV batteries a second life by delivering clean power to the teams in remote race locations around the world. More…
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric: 258 Miles EPA Range, No Federal Tax Credit
It will be a difficult year for the Hyundai Kona Electric in the United States. More…
Rivian to recall over 12,700 EVs due to airbag deployment issue
American EV automaker Rivian has begun informing certain 2022 R1T and R1S customers of a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week. The voluntary recall affects over 12,700 Rivian EVs and pertains to a sensor in passenger seatbelt system that may cause a reduced, or complete lack of deployment in the passenger airbag. More…
Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” Refresh Reportedly Underway
Much like the Model 3 “Project Highland,” it seems there may be a refreshed Model Y in the works as well, codenamed “Project Juniper.” More…
Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanest
When considering the overall environmental impact of new cars and trucks, it’s important to look not only at the powertrain, but also the curb weight, according to a new analysis from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The group annually releases a “Greenest List” of the 12 vehicles estimated to do the least damage to… More…
Allego to build seven charging parks in Sweden
Charging specialist Allego has won a new contract from Sweden. As part of a cooperation with the real estate company Trophi, Allego will build publicly accessible fast-charging infrastructure at seven supermarkets and urban grocery stores. Depending on the size of the site, four to eight HPC connections are planned, with an additional four to eight […] More…
USPS To Purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit Electric Delivery Vans
The US Postal Service will also buy 9,250 gas-powered Ram ProMaster vans “to fill the urgent need for vehicles.” More…
Stellantis & Toyota launch recall due to battery issues
Numerous electric models from Stellantis and Toyota will have to go to the workshop because of possible battery problems. The affected vehicles, all of which were built in 2022, may have a fault in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. Consequently, there may be incorrect detection of the cell voltage and/or […] More…
Tesla is rumoured to release updated Model Y in 2024
Tesla is apparently also working on a revised version of the Model Y. According to an agency report, the new Model Y is being developed under the codename ‘Juniper’ and is scheduled to go into production in October 2024. The news was revealed by Reuters, citing three people privy to the plans, which explained that […] More…
Tesla Won’t Ship FSD Beta To New Owners Until NHTSA Recall Is Handled
Until Tesla can fix the issues found by the safety organization, new owners and/or subscribers will not get access to the software. More…
Indiana-made drive modules may muscle EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge
Stellantis on Tuesday announced a $155 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce drive modules for future electric vehicles beginning in 2024. Consisting of an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission assembled as one unit, these modules will be used in vehicles based on the STLA Frame and STLA Large platforms… More…
RadRunner 3 Plus unveiled as Rad’s new high-end electric utility bike with 100-mile range
Rad Power Bikes is back with a new version of the company’s RadRunner Plus. The new model, known as the RadRunner 3 Plus (not to be confused with the RadRunner 2 that is still available as the more budget-friendly model), is the brand’s new high-end electric utility bike. This latest model sees several important upgrades to bike’s components, design, and performance. More…
Rivian Reports Q4 2022 Earnings, Shares Future Plans
Rivian missed earnings expectations, but it pushed forward with grand goals for 2023 and beyond. More…
Sodium-ion batteries deployed in China with Renault partner
Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy will soon begin supplying Jiangling Motors Electric Vehicle (JMEV), which is majority owned by Renault, with Na-ion battery packs for the EV3 small electric car. In August last year, Renault partner Farasis Energy announced plans for a new factory in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, targeting a final annual capacity of 30 […] More…
