The fossil fuel industry is utilizing think tanks and lobbyists in a push to oppose wind power in the North Atlantic, claiming they want to save whales, even though the largest source of whale death and disruption is transatlantic shipping powered by their own product, oil. More…
Geely brand ZEEKR quietly files for US IPO seeking valuation over $10 billion
Luxury EV brand ZEEKR appears poised to be the next Chinese automaker to enter the US stock market by confidentially filing for an IPO. An influx of US cash could certainly aid the Geely Auto-owned brand in its plans to expand to Europe and North America, especially if it hits the $10 billion valuation it is reportedly seeking. More…
Tesla Model Y New Midnight Red Cherry Paint Shown At Giga Berlin
Some people got to see the exclusive paint up close on a Model Y door at Tesla’s factory in Germany. More…
Toyota seeks suppliers to support new strategy to better compete with EV leaders
After seeing the success and demand automakers like Tesla and BYD are having with electric vehicles, Toyota is reportedly looking to grab its share. Toyota is set to make significant adjustments to its EV strategy in its upcoming meeting with suppliers next year. More…
Einride Raises $500 Million To Finance Autonomous Truck Business
The money will help Einride develop an autonomous electric freight mobility ecosystem and expand to new markets and clients. More…
Ball On A Budget: HOVSCO’s HovCity Commuter E-Bike
The HovCity boasts nearly unbeatable value for money, and will surely be a versatile in-city all-rounder. More…
NIO Rolls 300,000th Electric Car Off Production Line
In the first half of 2023, the company intends to launch five new models. More…
Biden gives GM and LG a $2.5B loan to build 3 battery factories in 3 states
The Biden administration today announced that it’s closed a $2.5 billion loan for Ultium Cells, a joint venture between GM and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution. The loan will go toward financing the construction of new lithium-ion battery cell factories in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan. More…
Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey
Tesla is becoming a partisan brand – losing the support of Democrats and gaining support from Republicans, according to a survey. More…
Twaice issues new guarantee on battery analysis findings
Munich-based battery analytics company Twaice is introducing a guarantee on the accuracy and findings of its analytics platform. With its predictive analytics software, the company is known to enable statements on the health of batteries. For the guarantee, Twaice is working with insurer Great Lakes Insurances, a subsidiary of reinsurer Munich Re. It is “the […] More…
Twaice issues new guarantee on batter analysis findings
Munich-based battery analytics company Twaice is introducing a guarantee on the accuracy and findings of its analytics platform. With its predictive analytics software, the company is known to enable statements on the health of batteries. For the guarantee, Twaice is working with insurer Great Lakes Insurances, a subsidiary of reinsurer Munich Re. It is “the […] More…
EU sets the stage for comprehensive battery market regulations
The European Parliament and the member states have reached a preliminary agreement on the revision of the EU regulations for batteries. The background to the regulation is the proposals presented by the EU Commission at the end of 2020 on mandatory sustainability criteria for batteries. Stricter environmental and due diligence requirements will apply to battery […] More…
Renault’s Mobilize division swaps out CEO
The founding head of Renault’s mobility division Mobilize, Clotilde Delbos, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Her successor as CEO will be former VW and Bosch manager Fedra Ribeiro, currently Chief Operating Officer of Mobilize. Delbos is not only leaving Mobilize, but also Renault Group after ten years – where the […] More…
Hyundai To Implement Virtual Dual-Clutch Gearbox In Its Performance EVs
Vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will enthrall keen drivers with simulated gears and faux rev-limiter sounds. More…
BMW iX review: How efficient is the BMW eSUV in real life?
BMW primarily converts combustion engines into EVs, take the iX3, i4, iX1, i7, the list is long. Only the BMW iX stands out as it utilises an EV-only platform. The i4 convinced with the drive’s efficiency but can BMW also make a five-metre SUV efficient? We took it to the test. *** After the BMW […] More…
BYD Sold Almost 230,000 Plug-In Cars In November 2022
It’s the ninth consecutive monthly sales record. More…
Rivian Pauses Electric Van Project Planned With Mercedes In Europe
Only three months after announcing a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans in Europe, Rivian has suddenly put the project on hold. More…
The best stocking stuffers for the electric bike rider (or regular cyclist) in your life
Sure, we’d all love a new e-bike for Christmas. Or for Hanukkah. Or Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, Las Posadas, Boxing Day, or did I miss any other good winter holidays? The point is, an electric bike would be great, but it’s those other small accessories that can really help make the ride even better. So here are some of the smaller but no less important pieces of cycling gear I’ve been testing this year, which just might make a great stocking (or latke) stuffer for the cyclist in your life. More…
SVOLT signs lease for battery factory in Germany
The Chinese battery manufacturer SVOLT has signed the lease for its future factory for the assembly of modules and packs at the Saarland site in Heusweiler. However, there is no mention of the future of the cell factory also planned in Saarland. SVOLT itself says that the 15-year lease agreement underpins its long-term plans in […] More…
Tesla’s Insurance Program Is Expanding, Here’s Where You Can Get It
Tesla recently expanded the insurance plan to its 12th US state, and it plans to expand to all 50. More…
