Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen, may be on the edge of another crisis. VW is losing market share in its most important market, China, as Tesla and other EV makers in the region widen their lead. Those same Chinese automakers are now turning their sights on Europe, VW’s home market. More…
Volvo is going to turn used EV batteries into new battery storage
Volvo Energy and UK battery storage company Connected Energy today announced that they’ve signed a letter of intent to turn used Volvo EV batteries into new battery storage. More…
BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join
Three major automakers have come forward and announced an equally-owned company focused on creating a single, cost-effective platform to connect EV drivers, automakers, and utility companies. BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Company have partnered up to create ChargeScape, LLC – potentially unlocking new value as an EV owners in North America. More…
JackRabbit’s ‘silly little e-bike’ gets big updates, bigger motor, dual batteries, & more
JackRabbit has just launched a major update to its product line, unveiling the JackRabbit XG as a (slightly) larger version of its micro e-bike. The new model comes with a number of upgrades over the original pint-sized 25 pound (11 kg) two-wheeler. More…
Two-Seat Tesla Robotaxi Concept Previewed In Elon Musk Biography
A wooden model of the same vehicle was also shown in a CBS segment dedicated to Isaacson’s book on Elon Musk. More…
Tesla Semi Delivers Impressive Range In First Independent Real-World Test
Multiple Class 8 haulers, including the Tesla Semi, are being tested under NACFE’s Run On Less program this month. More…
2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery seal
Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT electric cars are being recalled to address a battery-sealant issue. The two EVs are based on the same J1 platform and share many major components—including battery sealant. Both Porsche and Audi switched to a Teroson sealant during the period when the affected cars were produced, and it may have been… More…
Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
The revamped 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric goes on sale later this fall with a new sporty design, a ton of added features, and up to 260 miles of range. More…
Vitesco develops power module for the automotive industry
The German powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies has developed a power module manufactured using the transfer moulding process. The power module is to be delivered to a global car manufacturer as early as mid-2025. The new power module consists of three overmold half-bridges and is intended to form “the core” of the power electronics for controlling […] More…
World premiere: Peugeot e-3008 to reach 700 kilometres
Peugeot has presented the e-3008, the brand’s first model based on the new Stellantis STLA Medium platform. It will be produced at the French plant in Sochaux and go on sale in February 2024. Peugeot promises up to 700 kilometres WLTP range for the compact SUV. Competing in the C-segment, the new Peugeot e-3008 has […] More…
US Energy Secretary’s Staff Blocked Charger With ICE Car On EV Road Trip
The governmental display of ICEing did not go down well with a family who called the police because they couldn’t charge their EV. More…
EVgo receives NEVI-compliant high power chargers from Delta
US charging infrastructure operator EVgo announced that it received the first-ever shipment of 350kW fast chargers from Delta Electronics. Delta is producing the hardware in the US, meaning the stations are eligible for funding. Delivered from Delta Electronics’ recently opened factory in Plano, Texas, this first shipment unlocks funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure […] More…
Fastned announces first fast-charge park in Italy
Fastned signed a contract with A4 Holding Group. It operates one of Europe’s busiest motorways, the A4 Brescia-Padova in Northern Italy, on which Fastned will position its first fast charging station in the country. Fastned considers its expansion into Italy a milestone towards its goal to build 1,000 charging stations across Europe by 2030. Italy is […] More…
Fisker wants to produce 300 ‘Oceans’ daily
Fisker is ramping up production of its Ocean all-electric SUV model starting this month. A daily production rate of 300 vehicles per day is to be reached by October. So far, around 180 Fiskers have been built daily, with a total of 3,123 produced by contract manufacturer Magna. The increase in production concerns all European […] More…
Changan Reveals Qiyuan E0 Crossover Concept That Converts Into A Pickup
There’s also a display between the headlights and a digital display at the rear. More…
Rad Power Bikes announces major update to its entire e-bike lineup
Seattle-based electric bike maker Rad Power Bikes has just announced the biggest update to its entire product lineup yet, promising full UL-compliance for its batteries and e-bikes. More…
China’s Gotion will make EV-bound LFP batteries in Illinois
Chinese battery maker Gotion will build a $2 billion EV battery factory in Manteno, Illinois, with plans to begin production in 2024. The battery plant was announced September 8 by Gotion and the State of Illinois, which provided a $536 million incentive package to land the project. Under the terms of the deal, Gotion is also eligible to receive… More…
Kenya targets launching one million e-motorcycles with Spiro
In partnership with Spiro, Kenya targets putting no less than one million electric motorbikes on the country’s roads. The deal was agreed a few days ago and includes battery-swapping infrastructure for Kenya’s massive fleet of commercial motorcyclists. During the national e-mobility programme launch at Mama Ngina waterfront, Mombasa, President William Ruto said two and three-wheeler […] More…
I Sat In The New Highland Tesla Model 3: It’s Better, But Is It Enough?
The car that truly made Tesla faces unprecedented competition. More…
Tesla Dashcam Captures Runaway Cybertruck Wheel Cover On SF Freeway
The incident was caught on video by another Tesla vehicle that was driving on the 101 Freeway. More…
