Ford’s smallest commercial EV uses an electrified version of the combustion engine Puma’s front-wheel-drive B2E architecture. More…
2024 Ford Puma EV Likely To Share Powertrain With E-Transit Courier
Tesla Model S Vs Lucid Air: Which Pricey Luxury EV Should You Choose?
While Tesla has had many years more of production experience than Lucid, the Air was Motortrend’s Car of the Year. Let’s take a look. More…
Italy’s EV Market Faces Uphill Battle In 2023: Tesla Dominates February
While much of Europe is seeing an increase in EV sales, Italy has some catching up to do, and the Tesla Model Y and 3 are the answer. More…
F-150 Lightning tax credit will remain $7,500 after April 18, Ford says
Ford on Wednesday confirmed that the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid SUV will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit going forward, while all of its other current EVs and plug-in hybrids will be eligible for smaller amounts. Following the release of guidance from the U.S. Treasury… More…
Tesla Wins Best Overall Luxury Brand Again, Kelley Blue Book
2023 marks the fourth consecutive year Tesla has won the award, and it also won several other awards in the luxury segment. More…
Used EV Prices Plummet, And It’s Not Just Tesla: Audi, Ford, VW Impacted
If you’re considering an EV, now is the time to check the used market, and be sure to look into the new $4,000 used EV credit. More…
UK: InstaVolt accelerates network expansion in March
British charging network InstaVolt says this March marks its most active month to date, with a record 80 rapid chargers activated throughout the UK during the month. The expansion comes amid the SMMT, revealing a record monthly high of 46,626 BEVs sold last month. The SMMT figures show an 18.5% increase in electric car registrations […] More…
Audi opens third charging hub in Berlin
Audi has opened a charging hub in Berlin. The Volkswagen brand’s third own fast-charging location after Nuremberg and Zurich offers four fast-charging points with up to 320 kW power that can be reserved in advance. In Berlin, Audi relies on a local partner company: the neighbouring Frischeparadies with its shopping market and bistro is a […] More…
Valmet has Kuka install efficient battery assembly in Finland
Automation specialist Kuka has scored a new contract and is designing “CO2-neutral” assembly systems for Valmet Automotive in Finland. The supplier says the investment into sustainable battery production is “extensive” and expects the new Kuka system to set new standards. In addition to robots for process handling, Kuka is also installing friction stir welding systems […] More…
France: Atlante installs fast charger for Duval
Fast-charging provider Atlante, a joint venture between Stellantis, NHOA Group and Free2move eSolutions, is partnering with France’s Groupe Duval to build 188 DC and HPC charging points at sites owned by the property company across France. The first of these fast chargers will come online before the end of 2023. The 188 chargers planned for […] More…
Candela launches electric center console powerboat in the US
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has unveiled a new version of its zero-emission hydrofoil C-8. This time it is taking aim at “America’s most popular boat segment”. These center console powerboats are commonly used for fishing and other recreational activities and usually use a lot of fuel. Candela says the C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC) […] More…
Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for Georgia production in 2024
The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker’s West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with initial units likely sourced from South Korea. Full U.S… More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit To Lose Half Their Tax Credits
Eligible customers taking delivery of any Ford EV before April 18 can still get the full $7,500 credit, though. More…
Hypercraft Advanced Electric Propulsion, A New Way To EV
An interview with Hypercraft CEO Jake Hawksworth. More…
Polestar Sold Almost 10,000 EVs In The US In 2022, Partly Thanks To The $7,500 Tax Credit
The Polestar 2 isn’t made in the US, but leasing the EV grants access to the tax credit. More…
Tesla Teases Three New EVs Including Compact Car With 53-kWh LFP Pack
The upcoming compact passenger car is projected to have a sales potential of 42 million, almost double that of the Model 3/Y. More…
BMW, Stellantis In Talks With Tesla’s Battery Supplier Over New US Plants
Panasonic specializes in cylindrical batteries, which have been used in Teslas for years. More…
Henkel explains its battery fire-resistant coatings process
Whether EVs are more likely to catch fire than IC-engined vehicles is uncertain, as small sample sizes make reliable statistical comparisons difficult (writes Peter Donaldson). Nonetheless, lithium-ion battery fires are difficult to extinguish because they release oxygen and hydrocarbons from the thermal breakdown of compounds in their cathodes and liquid electrolytes. A major focus for […] More…
2023 Ford E-Transit Courier Debuts In Europe With 100-kW Motor
The all-new compact van can carry two Euro pallets. More…
Tesla Starts Deliveries Of Its GigaBier Limited Edition Pilsner
Customers who ordered early are receiving their $100 three-packs. More…
