Automotive supplier ZF has presented the next generation of its electric axle drives for commercial vehicles. The new AxTrax 2 drives are suitable for distribution vehicles up to 44-tonne trucks and trailers and are scheduled for production in 2024. The AxTrax 2 will be offered in two variants: AxTrax 2 enables 210 kW of continuous […] More…
China Ministry retracts pricing pledge for local automakers, citing anti-monopoly law
Mere days after gathering over a dozen automakers building EVs in China to commit to a non-binding pledge to avoid further price wars, China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers, at the advisement of the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has retracted the pledge after quickly catching flack promoting potential monopolization.. More…
European Parliaments sets EU-wide charging infrastructure targets
The European Parliament has adopted the EU’s rules for expanding EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure. This is another step towards the incoming legislation, which largely follows earlier proposals, and there is news on maritime fuels. Staying with electric vehicles, negotiators from the Parliament and the EU states had negotiated binding targets for EV infrastructure expansion […] More…
EU Council opens the door for European battery market regulation
The way is clear for comprehensive battery market regulation in the EU. Following the EU Parliament in mid-June, the EU member states have now also approved the regulation. This concludes the legislative process. The regulation will thus enter into force in a few weeks. Strictly speaking, the document still must be formally signed by the […] More…
QiO’s New EINSx P-E E-Bike Seeks To Provide No-Frills Urban Performance
A Bosch system and suspension fork make this bike an attractive option for city-dwellers looking for a comfy yet capable commuter. More…
Charging initiatives in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Dubai and Saudi Arabia plan to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. While Dubai already set concrete targets, Saudi Arabia wants to build out a high-power charging network at the pace the market ramps up. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) issued plans to increase the number of charging stations from 370 to […] More…
Report: EV inventories are swelling, and prices may drop soon
Despite strong sales, dealership EV inventories are growing, according to data from Cox Automotive (via Automotive News). EVs are approaching 7% of the U.S. new car market, and they’re on track to surpass sales of one million units in the U.S. for the first time this year, Cox Automotive estimates. But the data also show that EVs aren’t flying off… More…
BC Hydro readies to adopt NACS plugs at charge stops in Canada
Canada’s BC Hydro has announced it will add connectors for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) at its EV charging stations across British Columbia. In a tweet, BC Hydro said it is working with its suppliers to see when NACS connectors will be available for their future charging stations. There is also talk of BC […] More…
Dutch Gov’ funds Charging Energy Hubs for heavy-duty EVs
Future demands of high-power charging will need grid-sensitive infrastructure for heavy-duty EVs across Europe. With 20 proposals to select from, the Dutch government is funding a consortium to establish ‘Charging Energy Hubs’ in the country. Working with Heliox and internal documents, we unearth the details and find concrete real-world applications in the making. *** Twenty-nine […] More…
MG4 EX4 Concept Teased As Bold Tribute To Metro 6R4 Group B Car
The MG4 EX4 will be fully unveiled at Goodwood FOS with a 429-hp dual-motor powertrain from the MG4 EV XPower hot hatch. More…
Rivian Set To Open First Canadian ‘Spaces’ Showroom On July 28
The showroom will be located in Vancouver. More…
Audi rumored to be shopping around China for its next platform to expedite EV development
After multiple development delays due to software issues internally and at parent company Volkswagen Group, Audi AG is reportedly exploring discussions in China to buy its next generation EV platform from another OEM, perhaps even a competitor overseas.. More…
Speedy Audi compact EV project taps brand’s NSU heritage
Audi has turned a vintage car from one of its predecessors into a speedy EV concept. Revealed Saturday, the concept updates and electrifies an NSU Prinz 4, which entered production in 1961. Dubbed EP4 (Electric Prinz 4), the project was undertaken by apprentices at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, to mark 150 years of manufacturing at the… More…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Set Sales Record In Q2 2023
So far this year, over 7 percent of Mitsubishi sales happen to be plug-in hybrids. More…
Alleged Tesla Electric Minibus Makes First Video Appearance
The video uploaded by content creator Jacob Orth shows a 12-seat vehicle with a large glazed area and a Tesla-branded steering wheel. More…
2024 Renault 5 Unveils Exterior Design In New Teaser Images
The replacement for the Zoe will ride on a new electric platform. More…
SAIC-GM to build third EV factory in China
SAIC-GM, the Chinese joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor, has begun construction of its third factory for electric cars based on GM’s Ultium platform. The new plant is being built in Yantai in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong. According to the Chinese news portal Yicai Global, series production of electric cars at […] More…
Tesla urges EPA to set stricter emissions targets
Tesla is urging the US government to speed up the switch to electric cars. The electric car manufacturer wants the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set much stricter targets for emissions reductions in new cars than proposed in April. Most other OEMs, however, want the opposite. The EPA proposed new standards in April for […] More…
Mercedes doubles EV sales over Q2
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars more than doubled its sales of battery-electric cars in the second quarter to 56,300 units – specifically by 123 per cent. This growth was particularly due to demand in three model series. The van division also posted gains in Q2, but not as strong as the passenger car business. As reported, 23,500 […] More…
VW faces lagging demand in Europe
Following slow development in its business in China, Volkswagen is also reportedly struggling with demand problems for its electric models in Europe. In the private customer segment, incoming orders in Germany are well below the planned target for the year. The news was initially reported by the German publication Handelsblatt, with reference to an insider […] More…
