Mobile charging network SparkCharge is offering customers complimentary EV charging delivery services throughout the month of July using its Currently App. EV drivers in serviceable cities can open the app and arrange for a Currently driver to come to their EV and recharge its battery for free. See below for the promo code to take advantage of the free Currently EV charging.. More…
Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again
Saleen Automotive has launched a new shady financing effort to bring the company back from the dead, and the legendary car tuner is dangling modified Tesla vehicles in the process again. More…
The New Tern NBD Raises The Bar In The Commuter E-Bike Segment
Tern’s products are known for superior quality, and the NBD is no different.More…
One-Off Renault 5 Diamant Is A Haute Couture Electric Restomod
Featuring a swirly steering wheel made of marble, the extravagant Diamant show car marks the iconic Renault 5’s 50th anniversary.More…
Rivian’s Camera-Based Security System Catches Thieves In Action
Rivian has a camera-based feature like Tesla’s Sentry Mode, and this video is proof that it works as intended.More…
Norway: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Continue To Decrease In June 2022
Despite the volume decreasing, plug-in market share expanded to almost 90%.More…
VinFast is investing tens of millions in solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium
Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast is continuing its lightning-fast growth and expansion by announcing a long-term, strategic partnership with solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium. Following a signed Memorandum on Understanding, ProLologium will provide solid-state battery cells to VinFast vehicles beginning in 2024. More…
Xpeng P7 Catches Fire After Running Over Object On The Highway
It is not currently known what the object that caused the damage was, possibly some sort of truck component.More…
Report: Tesla Accelerated Production And Sales In China To New Record
Preliminary data indicates roughly 78,000 Model 3 and Model Y sold in June.More…
Global recall issued for the Mercedes EQE
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 341 units of the electric model EQE worldwide due to steering problems, 130 of them in Germany. Possible damage to steering components during the assembly process could lead to a failure of the steering power assistance and unintended steering movements. Depending on the extent of the damage, the steering power assistance could […] More…
NIO Power Day 2022: New 500 kW fast chargers coming to China and the EU this year
During NIO’s second annual Power Day event, the Chinese EV automaker spoke of its future of charging and battery technology, unveiling new 500 kW ultra-fast-charging piles in addition to a peek at its third-generation battery swap station. Here’s a quick recap of NIO Power Day 2022. More…
Aqua Superpower brings boat chargers to Sweden & USA
Global marine fast charging network Aqua Superpower expands into the US and Scandinavia with installations at Lake Tahoe and on the west coast of Sweden. In the US, TahoeCity Marina now boasts the first Aqua Superpower marine fast charger installation in the country. The Alpine lake area is famous for its clean and clear water. […] More…
Startec Energy signs up for industrial partnership with Verkor
In France, Renault-backed battery cell manufacturer Verkor is partnering with industry group Startec Energy to develop and commercialise recyclable battery packs for electric mobility. The partnership aims to commercialise an annual volume of up to 1 GWh by 2030. Verkor will provide cylindrical and pouch cells with the launch of its first industrial facility, the […] More…
Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter
Rivian announced that it produced 4,401 electric vehicles during the last quarter – a significant ramp-up as supply chain issues are subsiding according to CEO RJ Scaringe. More…
BMW i4 Only Gets An Uninspiring Four EuroNCAP Safety Stars
The electric version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe was let down by its safety and assistance systems which could have been better.More…
BP & BOC explore H2 networks for HGV transport
In the UK, BP and BOC, a Linde hydrogen production company, have just completed a joint feasibility study exploring optimised designs for a potential hydrogen distribution and supply network for heavy duty transportation. The two companies say that the nine-month study has provided them with “important technical insights into requirements and options for hydrogen distribution, […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Review: One Month, 5,000 Miles
What’s to love and not to love about the F-150 Lightning electric truck after 5,000 miles?More…
China’s GAC reveals “super iron” LFP battery with 20% boost in energy density by volume
While other companies look to experimental solid-state batteries to boost energy density, Chinese automaker GAC is finding ways to improve existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. GAC recently unveiled a “super iron” LFP battery, with a claim of 20% greater energy density by volume compared to conventional LFP cells, via microcrystalline… More…
The new European-made Äike T may just be the best designed electric scooter in the world
I recently had the chance to see and test the new Äike T in its native European capital of Tallin, Estonia. Having ridden the scooter, met the team that designed it and toured the facility where it is built, I can tell you that this is one of the best designed electric scooters I’ve laid eyes on, and here’s why. More…
Tesla’s Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program To Open In US In 2022
Tesla’s Supercharger network is available to non-Tesla EVs in much of Europe, and a Biden fact sheet says it’s coming to the US soon.More…
