Hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. With the new funding, Danfoss plans to combine electrification with its Digital Displacement technology to significantly improve machine efficiency. By reducing energy consumption by as much as 50%, Danfoss […] More…
Tesla Leases Huge Future Warehouse In Illinois, Near St. Louis, MO
It appears Tesla may have plans to open a parts distribution facility near the Illinois and Missouri state lines. More…
Europe-focused Lexus UX 300e gets bigger battery, more range
The Lexus UX 300e went on sale in Europe two years ago as the luxury brand’s first EV. It’s now getting a bigger battery pack and more range—but still won’t be available in the United States. The battery-pack size increases from 54.3 kwh to 72.8 kwh, while range increases from 196 miles to 280 miles with 17-inch wheels and 273 miles with… More…
VinFast & Infineon to cooperate on EV platform
VinFast and the German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon are building a joint application competence centre for electromobility in Hanoi. The opening in the Vietnamese capital is planned for the first quarter of 2023. According to a joint press release, the VinFast-Infineon Competence Centre (VICC) will discuss new mobility solutions from VinFast and the corresponding requirements for […] More…
AYRO Vanish utility LSV unveiled as one of the most affordable US-assembled electric trucks yet
The AYRO Vanish utility LSV has just been unveiled, launching the company’s new roadmap of electric Low Speed Vehicles assembled in the US. More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq rises as $300,000 electric flagship
After showing a concept car this summer, Cadillac on Monday unveiled the production version of its Celestiq flagship EV, confirming a $300,000 price tag for the hand-built electric hatch. The price seems more Rolls-Royce than Cadillac, but the production process will also resemble the British firm’s low-volume method. Starting in December 2023 the… More…
Shell quietly pulls the plug on hydrogen in the UK
Shell has closed down all its hydrogen filling stations in the UK, saying “prototype tech had reached its end of life”. However, this is just a small part of the story since the oil and gas corporation now wants to refocus – on bigger vehicles. Instead of waiting for the very few fuel cell cars […] More…
Shell quietly closes all hydrogen filling stations in the UK
Shell has closed down all its hydrogen filling stations in the UK, saying “prototype tech had reached its end of life”. However, this is not the whole story, and the oil and gas corporation now wants to refocus. Instead of waiting for the very few fuel cell cars to come and refill, Shell wants to […] More…
Elon Musk Says Twitter Takeover Is Step Toward “X, The Everything App”
There are still few details about what the “Super App” will include, though Musk seems inspired by China’s WeChat. More…
Tesla launches home charger open to third-party EVs
Tesla has launched a new version of its Wall Connector that allows charging any electric car at home, not just Tesla EVs. The (re) issue looks like another step in opening up the network to non-Tesla drivers. Tesla launched such a wall box last year, using the US J1772 standard, despite some claiming it was […] More…
VinFast announces plans for HQ in Frankfurt, Paris & Amsterdam
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast announces the opening of its country headquarters in Germany, France and the Netherlands, more precisely in Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam. The opening of the first flagship store in Cologne is planned for November. This completes VinFast’s plans, already announced in June, to gain a foothold in Europe via Germany, […] More…
Lincoln Asking Dealers To Invest Up To $900,000 To Sell EVs
This means that a dealer who sells both Ford and Lincoln EVs might have to spend more than $2 million to sell EVs beyond 2023. More…
US: Tesla’s Lead In Premium Car Segment Extends In Q3 2022
After nine months, the company already has a six-digit advantage over the BMW, which is number 2. More…
Tesla Is Back To Hiring After Earlier Layoffs
This summer, Tesla CEO Elon Musk alerted execs of a pause on hiring and called for a 10% reduction of staff. More…
Next.e.GO Mobile announces sales launch of the e.wave X
German electric vehicle manufacturer Next.e.GO Mobile has started selling the e.wave X, the successor to the Life small electric car unveiled in May. The e.wave X can now be configured by pre-orderers at list prices starting at 24,990 euros. A cargo variant has also been announced. With the activation of the configurator, more details about […] More…
Heritage Origin Is A Classy E-Bike That Looks Like A Classic Motorbike
This French-made electric bike has a focus on style and the finer things in life. More…
BossCap trusts Atlis Motor to deliver
Boss Capital Holding has expanded a deal with Atlis Motor Vehicles agreed to by its subsidiary AusEV last year. The Australian company now wants Atlis to supply 270 charging stations to support its original mandate of 19,000 electric pickup trucks. To recapture, AusEV agreed to act as Atlis’ distributor in the Southeast Asia and Oceania […] More…
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV Debuts Flaunting Opulence And 260+ Miles Of Range
It’s going to cost around $400,000 and is available for order now. More…
Vicinity receives major order for Class 3 electric truck
Ties between Canadian commercial EV maker Vicinity and distributor Pioneer Auton Group are tightening. Pioneer placed an order for 1,000 Class 3 electric trucks, with deliveries expected to commence this month. These are in addition to existing orders worth millions to Vicinity. In today’s communications, Vicinity refers to Pioneer Auto Group as their “exclusive dealer” […] More…
Foxconn unveils new electric pickup truck and crossover
Foxconn, the Taiwan-based manufacturing giant, has unveiled a new electric pickup truck and a new electric crossover that will apparently make it to the US. More…
