The Turris presents itself as an affordable alternative to today’s crop of premium versatile e-bikes. More…
Ride1Up Presents The New Turris, A Practical, Go-Anywhere Electric Bike
Volvo to open new tech hub in Poland to develop future EV software in-house
Volvo Cars has shared plans to open an entirely new “Tech Hub” in Krakow, Poland, before year’s end. The new European footprint will serve as a key software development center for the EV automaker as it looks to go entirely electric by 2030. More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5: More EPA Range In AWD Versions, Higher Prices
The competitive position is challenging without the federal tax credit. More…
North America’s first battery-grade recycling hub just scored a $375M loan
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is going to finance a huge recycling hub that will support the battery needs of around 203,000 EVs a year. More…
Chevrolet Blazer EV Spotted Charging In Public With No Camo
The Chevrolet Silverado EV and Nissan Ariya were also seen at the same charging station. More…
Nissan accelerates its electric vehicles strategy after realizing buyers prefer EVs
As the auto industry moves toward a sustainable future, Nissan has made the strategic decision to ramp up their efforts in the electric vehicle market. The decision to accelerate its strategy comes as demand for zero-emission EVs continues climbing at a record pace. More…
Nissan is testing two electric trucks in Port of LA
Nissan is now using two heavy-duty, Class 8 electric trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the LA region. The electric trucks come from Nikola and Kenworth. The program is being conducted in collaboration with logistics partner Avant-Garde Auto Logistics. In addition to the new truck fleet, Nissan […] More…
Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not US
Nissan announced Monday that as part of an accelerated shift to electrified and fully electric vehicles it sees 55% of global mix made up by “electrified” vehicles by 2030—up from its previous 50% forecast. But after the solidification of various pieces of Biden administration EV policy, it hasn’t set any higher target for… More…
Tesla Tops Ford For US Brand Loyalty For First Time
While Tesla was declared the top “Make” in the 2022 Automotive Loyalty Awards, GM got the nod as the top Manufacturer. More…
Tesla disappoints owners with updated language around ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’
Tesla has updated some of the language around its “Full Self-Driving Beta” program following the NHTSA recall, and some owners are quite disappointed. More…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV spotted undisguised for the first time
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is set to go on sale later this year as GM expands its lineup of fully electric vehicles. After months of anticipation, we are finally seeing the first images of the mid-size electric crossover without camo for the first time. More…
Everun & Nicholl Oils to build charging network in Northern Ireland
Everun is joining forces with Nicholl Oils to develop the largest electric vehicle charging network in Northern Ireland. Together, the two companies will invest up to £2.6 million to install AC & DC chargers at all Nicholl branded forecourts. As mentioned above, the project represents a total joint investment of up to £2.6 million, with […] More…
Tesla Next-Gen Model Expectations Outlined By Managing Partner
New Street Research Managing Partner estimates “Model 2” will be about 37% cheaper to produce than Model 3. More…
Continental announces improved sensor for electric drives
Continental is expanding its sensor portfolio for the electromobility market with the new inductive high-speed electric drive rotation position sensor (eRPS). This detects the exact position of the rotor in an electric synchronous motor. According to the supplier, existing solutions for rotation measurement are often based on the resolver principle (a rotating electrical transformer). This […] More…
UK to invest £15 million in recycling
The government of the UK is launching a new funding programme to strengthen the supply of critical materials on the isles. In order to help facilitate the high need for rare earth elements, a £15 million recycling research programme is to be launched. The CLIMATES programme, which Innovate UK organizes, is to help fund researchers […] More…
Honda to source recycled battery materials from Ascend Elements
Honda has entered into an agreement in principle with US-based Ascend Elements to supply recycled battery materials for its electrified vehicles. Through the cooperation, Honda aims to secure a stable supply of nickel, cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion batteries recycled by Ascend Elements. As Honda writes in the release, the automaker intends to use these […] More…
US research lab presents findings on lithium-air battery with solid electrolyte
US researchers have developed a lithium-air battery with solid electrolyte whose energy density could potentially be increased fourfold compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries. In a test cell, the team said it achieved 1,000 charge and discharge cycles. The project, driven by researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and the US Department of Energy’s […] More…
Study: Heated surfaces could help boost range in some EVs
In cold weather, energy needed to heat vehicle interiors can negatively impact EV range. Ford claims its engineers have found a solution—for delivery vehicles, at least. As part of a research project with the European Commission, Ford engineers fitted an E-Transit deliver van with heated armrests, floor mats, door panels, and sun visors, as… More…
2023 Genesis GV60: A Premium E-GMP EV With 248 Miles Of EPA Range
It starts at roughly $60,000, so about $10,000 above the base all-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5. More…
New Bike Sharing Service Fredo Targets Suburban Areas In France
Fredo hopes to bring the convenience of last-mile mobility to peri-urban regions of France. More…
