Norwegian building materials supplier Optimera announced the procurement of 40 to 50 large electric trucks and other heavy electric vehicles over the next few years. Optimera has already put a first Volvo FH Electric into operation and will use it primarily for transporting building materials in the Oslo region. Based on the practical experience with […] More…
German-Made Tesla Model Y RWD Now Available In Midnight Cherry Red, Quicksilver
The entry-level variant of the crossover was previously shipped from China to Europe. More…
2023 MG4 EV XPower Unveiled As 429-HP AWD Electric Hot Hatch
MG’s most powerful production car ever, the MG4 EV XPower is capable of doing 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds. More…
MG Motor adds 320 kW AWD MG4 variant to lineup
MG Motor has added a new top model to its MG4 electric series. The MG4 XPower has a 320 kW all-wheel drive, to which the front electric motor contributes 150 kW and the rear 170 kW. For the standard sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, MG quotes a duration of 3.8 seconds – not surprising […] More…
Tesla Undervaluing FSD Pack For Trade-Ins: Report
It would appear that the American EV maker values its so-called Full Self-Driving feature high only when it’s convenient. More…
Tesla Going On Hiring Spree For Test Drivers This Summer
The American EV maker wants to capture “high-quality data that will contribute to the improvement of vehicle performance.” More…
Fiat launches the 600e and the Topolino
Fiat presents two new electric models, the 600e and the Topolino. Despite the similar name, the 600e is not related to the Fiat 500 electric – but to other Stellantis electric vehicles. Fiat may state that it is “the 500e’s big brother” (at least in the German press release), but that applies at most to […] More…
Stellantis reveals new electric SUV set to rival the Volvo EX30, starting under $40,000
On Tuesday, Stellantis unveiled its latest electric SUV, the FIAT 600e, with up to 248 miles range (400 km) starting at under $40,000 (€36,490). The new compact electric SUV is set to compete against the upcoming Volvo EX30 in the lucrative crossover market. More…
Fisker Teases 600-Mile Ronin Flagship EV, Will Reveal It August 3
Henrik Fisker describes the EV on his Instagram as “the ultimate long distance Grand Touring car with anticipated range of 600 miles.” More…
Toyota shareholders raise concerns over Tesla’s EV lead – Here’s the company’s response
At a recent general meeting, Toyota’s shareholders raised concerns over Tesla and the lead it has established as the industry moves to electric vehicles. More…
Cycles Devinci Dazzles With The 2023 E-Troy Electric Mountain Bike
The new electric MTB features fine-tuned suspension and a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX system. More…
Android Auto is adding new features for electric vehicles
Google is working to bring better support to Android Auto for electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with the infotainment experience. More…
Amazon Starts Operating Rivian EDV 500 Electric Vans In Europe
More than 300 Rivian electric delivery vans will be deployed in Germany in the coming weeks. More…
Rivian electric delivery vans begin rolling out in Europe with a unique design for city travel
Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs), used by e-commerce giant Amazon have arrived in Europe. The first Rivian EDVs will roll out across Germany, with over 300 ready to hit the streets of Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf in the coming weeks.. More…
XPeng EV Sales Further Declined In June 2023
The company noted its 10th straight month of a year-over-year sales decrease. More…
Nio opens ‘innovation centre’ in Berlin
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has opened a 1,500 square metre innovation centre in Berlin. As a European technology hub, the location in the German capital is to contribute to the development of new technologies and applications. We asked around on-site. The new Amazon Tower is just around the corner, as is the RAW […] More…
Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Exceeded 93,000 In June 2023
That’s the second highest result ever. More…
Skoda electrifies Tour de France
This year’s Tour de France, which started on 1 July, marks Skoda’s 20th anniversary as the official main sponsor of the world’s most famous cycling race. This year’s 209 support and organisation vehicles are almost entirely electric. 207 of the 209 Skoda models in use have electric or hybrid drives. The race director leads the […] More…
Opel receives order for 16 Vivaro-e Hydrogen
The Dutch construction company Jos Scholman will purchase 16 Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen vehicles. The 16 fuel cell transporters will expand Jos Scholman’s hydrogen-powered fleet, which already consists of around 30 FCEVs, including cars, tractors and diggers. The Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen, presented in mid-2021, will be mass-produced at the Hordain plant in France, along with the […] More…
Siemens scores smart metering deals in the UK
Siemens will deliver metering services to three partners in the UK, namely Blink Charging, Be.EV and Evyve. These partnerships are set to fast-track the installation of more than 10,000 new EV charging points across the UK over the next four years and help bridge a gap in the market. The charge point operators say the […] More…
