Weeks after successfully completing the longest eVTOL flight to date in its Prosperity I all-electric aircraft, AutoFlight has secured a major purchase commitment from EVFLY. The advanced air mobility services provider has signed a deal with AutoFlight for over 200 of its eVTOL cargo and passenger aircraft, which will eventually operate in one of the first commercially available global fleets. More…
Volkswagen is developing its smallest, most affordable ID 1 EV starting around $20K
Volkswagen is preparing to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet, tipped to be called ID 1, starting at around $20K. The VW ID 1 is expected to launch in 2027 and will sit below the recently revealed ID 2all concept. More…
Blink Charging redesigns free-standing EV charger
Blink Charging announced the introduction of its redesigned mobile charging station. The free-standing mobile charging station supports 240-volt AC charging and provides up to 7.7kW of charge to electric vehicles. The new mobile charger is available immediately and is marketed to i.e. roadside assistance providers and EV fleet operators. The device itself is fuelled by […] More…
ICEing is now punishable by fine in Australia
Those who park at charging stations in Australia can now expect severe penalties in four Australian states and regions. The fines range from AUD 369 (€230) to 3,200 dollars (€2,000). Incidentally, the penalties apply to internal combustion vehicles blocking charge spots and electric cars parked there without charging. “To make sure we keep the community […] More…
Grünheide: Tesla submits application for plant expansion
Tesla has submitted the first application for the expansion of its plant in Grünheide in Brandenburg, Germany, to the State Office for the Environment. According to Tesla, it primarily concerns changes to the existing plant to further ramp up production. Tesla confirmed this to the German press. It is the first application for a partial […] More…
Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power
Tesla is launching a new feature to help homeowners with rooftop solar to charge their Tesla vehicles with excess solar power. More…
Fastned wins contract for two charging parks in Flanders
Fastned has been awarded the contract to install two charging parks on the E17 motorway near the Flemish town of Gentbrugge. The company also reports that it has opened the largest drive-through location in the company’s network in France. In Belgium, Fastned has been awarded a concession for two busy sites as part of a […] More…
Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopoly
Tesla is being sued by customers who claim the automaker has unlawfully monopolized replacement parts and repair services. Two class action lawsuits (via Transport Topics) were filed Tuesday and Wednesday in San Francisco on behalf of two California residents who own Model S EVs. The plaintiffs allege that Tesla has violated antitrust laws by… More…
BMW To Launch At Least Six Neue Klasse EVs In 24 Months
The countdown will start in the second half of 2025, when the first Neue Klasse model enters production at BMW’s new plant in Hungary. More…
Young Car Shoppers Drawn To Legacy Brands Thanks To New EVs
Five automotive brands made a top 20 list that highlighted how brands are perceived by Generation Z. More…
Watch Tesla V4 Supercharging Session: Full Experience
The cable appears to be almost 10 feet long, so 50 percent longer than V3. More…
Tesla Wins Defamation Lawsuit Aimed At Popular Car Reviewer In China
The car reviewer must pay Tesla damages and post a public apology on his website and social media accounts for 90 days. More…
Here’s How Tesla Aims To Cut Manufacturing Costs In Half
Tesla will employ an updated set of manufacturing processes as part of a next-gen EV platform planned for production at Giga Mexico More…
US wants to cut the cost of clean hydrogen
The US Energy Department (DOE) has allocated $750 million for research, development and demonstration efforts to lower the cost of green hydrogen. One of the areas of interest is onboard storage systems for liquid hydrogen to enable low-cost, energy-dense storage on medium- and heavy-duty on-road trucks using fuel cells. Also, hydrogen is still considered a […] More…
Mercedes introduces GLC Coupé with three PHEV versions
Following the generation change of the GLC, Mercedes has presented the new edition of the GLC Coupé. This is to be delivered in the Western European markets from July 2023 – among other things with three PHEV engine versions. The PHEV variants are the 300 e 4MATIC, 400 e 4MATIC and 300 de 4MATIC. All […] More…
Tesla opens the world’s first V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands
Tesla has plugged in its first fourth-generation fast-charging stations. The 16 V4 Superchargers are located in Harderwijk in the Netherlands. The site will open up to third-party brands soon. The main difference to the previous generation is, besides the taller housing, the longer charging cable. That should make it easier for other brands to use […] More…
EU funds charging and H2 network development with 189 million euros
The EU will provide nearly €189 million for constructing some 2,000 new charging points along the trans-European transport network TEN-T and for 63 new H2 refuelling stations. Twenty-six projects were selected for implementation. The projects are spread across twelve member states and were selected in accordance with the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF). In addition […] More…
Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews affordable compact EV
Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled a concept car providing the first real look at a promised affordable EV due to be unveiled for the European market in 2025. The Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews a future production model that will have a base price of 25,000 euros (about $26,500 at today’s exchange rates) and will utilize a new variant of the… More…
Hamburg orders up to 350 electric buses from MAN & Daimler
Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) orders up to 350 new electric buses in one fell swoop for its public transport fleet of almost 700 vehicles. MAN Truck & Bus and Daimler Buses are the winners of the largest electric bus tender in the company’s history. The VHH announced the large order three months after the news that […] More…
Maryland to ban combustion vehicle sales from 2035
Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore announced the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by 2035. The Advanced Clean Cars II rule is a vehicle emissions standard first adopted by California using its […] More…
