Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics has introduced new silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. With five new module variants, OEMs are to be offered flexible options. The Hyundai Motor Group is the first customer on board. The Koreans use SiC technology in the Kia EV6, among others. The five power modules are based on the so-called SiC MOSFET […] More…
Hyundai’s E-GMP EVs To Get Better Range And Improved Performance
A hardware upgrade to the traction inverter could enable a range boost of up to five percent for some models. More…
2024 Porsche Macan EV Spied Showing Estimated Range, Sport Chrono Pack
Our spies captured a new batch of images with the upcoming crossover’s interior More…
Tesla, Ford Dealers, and Charging: Top EV News Dec 9, 2022
It’s the end of the week, which means it’s time to share some compelling EV stories as we head into the weekend. More…
Where Can You Buy The Cheapest Tesla Model Y?
Tesla’s prices aren’t consistent across the globe. Some locations charge a fortune for the Model Y while others sell it “cheap.” More…
You Can Now Buy An Official Tesla Charger At Best Buy
While Tesla pushes to make its charging connector the new standard, it has now listed its Wall Connector on Best Buy’s website. More…
Abt signs cooperation with Cupra for Formula E
The Seat brand Cupra is entering Formula E through a cooperation with Abt Sportsline. However, this commitment is merely a participation as title sponsor, which means that the team name Abt Cupra Formula E Team has now also been decided. The coming season – the first with the new Gen3 racing cars – will begin […] More…
Volkswagen Delays Decision On Eastern Europe Battery Gigafactory
The company cites economic uncertainty and high energy prices, saying it’s still evaluating sites for its future cell plant. More…
Volkswagen: Access to charge points via Elli doubles
Volkswagen AG and its energy brand Elli have announced a milestone – Elli now claims to operate 400,000 charge points in partnership with over 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size. Helping Elli to add these 200,000 additional charge points were new and existing partnerships the […] More…
Volkswagen: Elli mobility service doubles access to charge points
Volkswagen AG and its energy brand Elli have announced a milestone – Elli now claims to operate 400,000 charge points in partnership with over 800 providers in 27 countries. Over the past 18 months, the network has doubled in size. Helping Elli to add these 200,000 additional charge points were partnerships the company relies on […] More…
Elon Musk says Tesla-rival Lucid might be about to die
Elon Musk implies that Lucid Motors, an electric vehicle startup that spun out of Tesla, might be about to die. More…
Tesla: Gigafactory Grünheide expansion is a Go
Tesla has received the green light from the Grünheide municipality for its plan to expand the Gigafactory site near Berlin by 100 hectares. There is also news about the planned water supply and the workforce at the German Tesla factory. First of all, the planned expansion of the factory site, which is not to be […] More…
Tesla received the green light to expand German Gigafactory
Tesla has received the green light from the Grünheide municipality for its plan to expand the factory site there by 100 hectares. There is also news about the planned water supply and the workforce at the Brandenburg Gigafactory. First of all, the planned expansion of the factory site, which is not to be confused with […] More…
2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgrade
Volkswagen is preparing to release a software upgrade for easy ID.4 electric crossovers aimed at improving infotainment system performance, while adding some new features. The upgrade will roll out to 2021 ID.4 models first, followed by certain 2022 ID.4 models, Volkswagen of America said in a press release earlier this week. Owners will be… More…
NEV registrations hit another record in China over November
In China, sales of new energy cars reached a new high in November: According to estimates by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), around 732,000 new energy cars were sold – about 56,000 more than in the previous record month of October 2022. While the registration level in September and October was roughly the same […] More…
Form Meets Function: Eysing PF40 In Collaboration With Pininfarina
The Italian design house gives a bespoke twist to this premium Dutch electric moped. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Priced In The UK, But Only With The Big Battery
Hyundai said it will only bring the Ioniq 6 with the 53 kWh battery pack to the UK if it deems there is sufficient demand. More…
GP Joule buys battery-boosted chargers from ADS-TEC
ADS-TEC Energy announced a new partnership with GP Joule Connect; a company focused on sustainable mobility. They plan to install several ADS-TEC battery-boosted charging stations in Europe to enable ultra-rapid charges without expanding the existing power grids. In concrete terms, GP Joule has ordered 30 ChargePost and ten ChargeBox Ultra systems from ADS-TEC to deploy […] More…
GP Joule orders battery-boosted fast chargers from ADS-TEC
ADS-TEC Energy announced a new partnership with GP Joule Connect; a company focused on sustainable mobility. They plan to install several ADS-TEC battery-boosted charging stations in Europe to enable ultra-rapid charges without expanding the existing power grids. In concrete terms, GP Joule has ordered 30 ChargePost and ten ChargeBox Ultra systems from ADS-TEC to deploy […] More…
Honda signs battery supply deal with CATL in China
Honda has signed a supply contract with CATL to provide batteries for electric cars in China with a total volume of 123 gigawatt-hours over a period of seven years. First deliveries are planned for 2024. CATL is to supply Honda with batteries for its e:N range of electric cars from 2024 to 2030 from its […] More…
