Germany has unexpectedly objected to the EU’s planned vote to officially ban combustion vehicles by 2035, questioning its support for the law and how it will affect the industry, particularly by not properly explaining how the use of e-fuels will be regulated.. More…
US EV trip lengths are way up, nearly equaling gasoline trips
The average length of trips done in electric vehicles has been going up, and it may equal internal-combustion vehicle trip lengths within the next 18 months, according to new analysis. It’s an indication more buyers might be directly replacing gasoline models with EVs, and that range anxiety may be waning. These conclusions come from UK-based data… More…
Long range electric motorcycles are now charging up at Tesla Superchargers
When Tesla announced that it would begin opening up its Supercharger stations in the US for non-Tesla EVs, we expected to see a wide range of electric cars flood the fast charging stations. And that has certainly happened in the last few days since the Superchargers were opened up to the masses. But it’s not just electric cars that are taking advantage of the new fast charger access. Now electric motorcycles are getting the good juice, too. More…
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, a new generation of its DC fast-charging stations, and it’s much bigger than the previous generation. More…
Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUV
Kia has released teaser images of its EV9 flagship electric SUV, which is scheduled to debut in production-ready form March 15. Those images hint at styling that’s broadly similar to the EV9 concept that debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, preserving the concept’s boxy profile, vertical headlights, and even the angled side glass, which… More…
Subaru takes a page from Toyota appointing new CEO to compete in the EV era
As the auto industry charges ahead toward a fully electric future, you can start to see clear leaders and laggards. Subaru, like its Japanese counterparts, is looking to play catch up. The automaker announced Friday it was appointing a new CEO to address the “profound transformation” to EVs in the auto industry, following a similar move from Toyota recently. More…
Change in management at Mercedes Trucks
Rainer Müller-Finkeldei will take over responsibility for product development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks in May 2023. He will succeed Uwe Baake, who has contributed to product developments such as the GenH2 truck and the Mercedes-Benz eActros and is retiring as planned at the end of April. In his new position, Müller-Finkeldei will head the Mercedes-Benz Trucks […] More…
China: Tesla Model 3/Model Y Wholesale Sales Increased In February 2023
The positive trend continues after the company reduced prices. More…
Mercedes lays foundation stone at battery recycling plant
Mercedes-Benz has laid the symbolic foundation stone for the announced battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim. For the first stage of the plant – mechanical dismantling – commissioning is to start at the end of this year. Talks with the public sector about further expansion are still ongoing. According to the Mercedes release, these talks are […] More…
Hitachi to install truck charging infrastructure in UAE
Hitachi Energy has received a major order from Dubai regional headquartered e-mobility and energy solutions provider Admiral Global DMCC to supply charging infrastructure for electric truck fleets in the United Arab Emirates. The idea behind the order is to provide a scalable, grid-to-plug fast-charging solution that will make it possible for fleets of commercial trucks […] More…
Tesla Investor Day Highlights, Refreshed VW ID. 3 Revealed
Also, Nissan intensifies its EV program. More…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck Vs Tesla Semi Launches Side-By-Side In Texas
Are they drag racing at the factory now? More…
Tesla Teases Its Futuristic Assembly Process For Next-Gen EVs
The differences between Tesla’s current EV assembly and its new “Unboxed Process” approach for next-generation EVs are fascinating. More…
Tesla Investor Day, USPS, 500 Miles, And The Ocean: EV News Mar 3
It’s the end of the week, and that means it’s time for a recap of compelling EV news. More…
Hubject integrates MOBI.E’S Portuguese charging network into platform
Hubject is integrating the charging network of Portuguese operator MOBI.E into its eRoaming platform intercharge. This will allow European EV drivers to use the intercharge network to access the 5,800 chargers in MOBI.E’s network, as well as MOBI.E customers to charge abroad. Currently, the publicly accessible MOBI.E network offers more than 5,800 charging points covering […] More…
US: Kia EV6 Sales Decreased 39% In February 2023
It seems that the electrifying Kia EV6 is stuck at just above 1,000 units a month. More…
EU postpones vote to ban combustion engines due to meddling from Germany
The EU states will not vote as planned on Tuesday on the ban of combustion engines in new cars from 2035. The vote was taken off the agenda of the Council of Ministers and postponed indefinitely. This means that the disruptive manoeuvre of the German political party FDP, as already outlined on Thursday, is having […] More…
Is Tesla preparing to offer wireless EV charging?
From phones to computing to power tools, cutting the cord has been a mark of progress—and much in the same way, wireless charging for EVs could be a game-changer. With Tesla finally teasing a wireless inductive charging pad within the various forward-looking statements of its Investor Day presentation on Wednesday, consider it game on. Tesla… More…
Ovo Energy lets customers charge when rates are cheapest
British energy provider Ovo Energy is launching a new smart-charing product, allowing customers to fill up their electric cars when energy is at the cheapest rates. The intelligent grid technology is provided by Kaluza and should allow customers to save up to £350 a year. Eligible customers must connect their electric car or EV charger […] More…
Aventon Releases The Abound Electric Cargo Bike
This practical two-wheeler can be customized and configured in a variety of ways. More…
