DB Schenker is sending the first Volta Zero prototype on the road. A total of 150 Volta trucks will then be handed over to the logistics company by the end of the year. The all-electric Volta Zero prototype is part of a European field test. “As the market leader, we aspire to be the world’s […] More…
Amprius is going to open a new gigafactory in Colorado
Battery developer Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent for a 775,000-square-foot facility near Denver.. More…
XPeng EV Sales Continued To Decrease In February 2023
The company hopes to improve results later this year. More…
Hummer EV SUV VIN #1 On The Market Again Just 1 Month After Selling For $500,000
The seller is ready to consider a “reasonable” offer for the vehicle. More…
Subaru is getting a new CEO
The Japanese carmaker Subaru is making some changes at the top. Atsushi Osaki will replace current Subaru CEO Tomomi Nakamura in June 2023. According to the carmaker, the change at the top comes as Subaru moves toward electrification. “We at Subaru want to survive the age of electrification by being nimble. We will put various […] More…
BP Pulse opens largest charging hub yet in the UK
BP Pulse has opened its largest, most powerful EV charging hub in the UK. The new hub in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, built by The EV Network and operated by BP Pulse, has an installed capacity of 3 megawatts and features ten 300 kW chargers. The new hub is capable of charging up to 20 vehicles […] More…
Fendt presents hydrogen tractor prototype in Germany
The agricultural machinery manufacturer Fendt has presented the first prototype of a hydrogen tractor. Together with other partners, Fendt is participating in the agricultural model project H2Agrar in Lower Saxony to research a hydrogen infrastructure for agricultural use. In the model project, prototypes of a hydrogen-powered tractor will be used on farms on a regular […] More…
German Firm BMZ Enters E-Bike Drive System Game With RS Motor
The BMZ RS motor will power future iterations of Nox’s electric mountain bikes. More…
Report: Tesla Noticeably Discounts New Model 3/Y Inventory In Europe
It seems that there are more cars available than customers. More…
Infineon acquires Canadian company GaN Systems
Infineon is in a buying mood. The German chipmaker has announced the acquisition of GaN Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor elements. According to Infineon, GaN Systems is the “global technology leader in the development of GaN-based solutions for power conversion.” “GaN technology is paving the way for more energy-efficient and CO2-saving […] More…
Hamburg opens largest EV-sharing hub with 120 charging points
Europe’s largest EV-sharing hub has opened at Hamburg Airport. Moreover, vehicles with the additional E for “electric” on their license plates will from now on only be allowed to park in front of charging points in the city, if the car is actually charging. Hamburg’s public transport operator HVV has opened the 100th of its […] More…
Rivian Tells Employees It Can Build 62,000 Vehicles In 2023: Report
That’s significantly higher than the production guidance of 50,000 vehicles announced last week on the Q4 2022 earnings call. More…
Tesla drops Model S and Model X prices, now starts at just $90K
After years of price increases, Tesla has updated pricing on its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The Model S now starts at just $90,000. More…
Autoflight reports 250 km flight with eVTOL prototype
Chinese air taxi startup Autoflight announces what it claims is the world’s longest eVTOL flight to date. Its electric flying cab, “Prosperity I”, allegedly covered a distance of 250 kilometres without stopping to charge. The flying taxi is scheduled for certification in 2025. Autoflight is based in Shanghai but has an international focus. The company […] More…
Ballard and First Mode convert more mining trucks to FCVs
Ballard Power Systems will supply 30 fuel cell modules with a total capacity of 3 megawatts to First Mode to convert diesel dump trucks to combined hydrogen-battery propulsion. The converted dump trucks will operate at First Mode’s test site in Centralia, Washington state. “Every one of the Ballard fuel cell modules that First Mode retrofits […] More…
BMW upgrades the CE 04 from scooter to motorcycle
With the CE 04 Vagabond Moto Concept, BMW Motorrad presented a special version of its purely electrically powered scooter CE 04. The scooter was upgraded to a fully new model with the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept. While the drive remains unchanged compared to the series model, the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept has a […] More…
Goodyear Introduces Its First EV-Ready Tire For Higher Weight Fleets
The Goodyear RangeMax RSD EV promises to deliver a lower rolling resistance for regional fleets. More…
Equipmake launches motor for harsh environments
Electrification specialist Equipmake has unveiled an ultra-lightweight, power-dense electric motor, designed for space, aerospace and marine applications. The HPM-400 is a short-duration motor that was originally specified as a rocket fuel pump for Australian company Gilmour Space Technologies, for use in its Eris rocket programme. It has a maximum motor speed of 20,000 rpm and […] More…
Tesla: One million EVs from Mexico?
Tesla recently announced that it is building a factory for its next generation of vehicles in Mexico. Apparently, the plant will be almost twice the size of that in Texas. Even though the carmaker said that it would be able to reduce the amount of manufacturing space needed to produce EVs in the future. Construction […] More…
Tesla Slashes Model S/X Prices Again, By Up To $10,000
The Model X Plaid now costs the same as the Model S Plaid. More…
