When Awake pro-rider Flo Garbaccio set foot on his electric hydrofoil board in Miami earlier this month, he was intent on landing the world’s first eFoil backflip. To do so, it would take more than his countless hours of surfing experience – it would take some seriously innovative technology too. More…
Volkswagen launches ‘100%TechCo’ to fully focus on China
Volkswagen will invest around one billion euros to establish a new R&D centre for fully connected electric cars in Hefei, China. The Group announced the project at the Shanghai Auto Show today and set ambitious targets for the ‘100%TechCo’ unit charged with accelerating innovation locally. The project, also referred to as a “new company” in […] More…
Tesla Identified As Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes & Toyota Least
The average car is expected to be recalled about four times over its life cycle, and the Tesla Model Y is expected to have 62 recalls. More…
Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or not
After multiple price cuts this year, the Tesla Model Y now costs less than the average new vehicle in the U.S.—EV or not. That’s the conclusion of a recent Bloomberg article that compared Tesla Model Y price cuts to average new vehicle prices in 2023. The base price of the Model Y has decreased 24% since January, the steepest price cut of… More…
Electrode research: Metalised tissue to replace metal foil
In the new revoLect project, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is working with seven partners from science and industry to develop technologies and components that will help to produce lithium-ion batteries more efficiently and conserve resources. The long title of the joint project is “Highly efficient electrodes with ultralight fabric-based current collectors for […] More…
High-power e-bike review: The 1,000W Himiway Cobra Pro full-suspension powerhouse
When it comes to powerful mid-drive electric bicycles, there’s basically one motor that rules them all. It’s the Bafang M620, and that’s precisely the motor that gives the Himiway Cobra Pro such impressive performance. But as usual, there’s so much more to an e-bike than just the drivetrain. So let’s dig in to see what makes the Himiway Cobra Pro such a capable machine. More…
Italy investigates Enel over alleged EV charging monopoly
Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an investigation into Enel, the country’s biggest utility, for possibly abusing its dominant position in charging stations for electric vehicles. The investigation concerns all of Enel’s EV charging business and could also have repercussions for Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group launched a joint venture with Enel X only at the end […] More…
Steyr launches series production of the Volta Zero
Volta Trucks has started series production of the all-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero truck at contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive in Steyr, Austria. The Swedes also announce that they are now accepting new orders. Prototypes of the Volta Zero were already rolling off the production line in 2022 for design verification and production validation. So now production […] More…
Honda Previews Three New Electric SUVs Launching In China In 2024
Say hello to the Honda e:N SUV Concept, e:NP2 Prototype, and e:NS2 Prototype. More…
ScottishPower & HiTrans team up to expand ChargePlace Scotland
ScottishPower and the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HiTrans) have agreed to boost the EV infrastructure across western Scotland through 24 new rapid charging stations. The Scottish utility will manage the installations with a focus on underserved areas and with external funding. ScottishPower will supply Raption 50 chargers with 50kW charging capacity and says the […] More…
Check Out The Co-op Cycles CTY E2.2 Electric Commuter Bike
This urban runabout is kitted out in all the essentials for the daily grind. More…
USA: New York State funds 250 charging stations
The US state of New York has earmarked $8.3 million in funding for a total of 255 charging stations that will be installed in some 70 municipalities. The state is also looking to provide more EV chargers for agancy fleets in the coming years. 28 of the above-mentioned stations will be DC fast-chargers, though the […] More…
Four In 10 Drivers Say An EV May Be Their Next Car: New Poll
Imagine if nearly half of all new car purchases were EVs in the near future. EV adoption would be out of control, in a good way. More…
US Treasury Details Which EVs Lose Tax Credit Eligibility
Some brands and EVs lose access entirely while others lose half the credit. Fortunately, a few still qualify for the full $7,500. More…
US: Porsche Taycan Sales Down 21% In Q1 2023
The company blames supply chain issues. More…
Tesla expects massive savings for Powerwall owners in California following net metering change
Tesla is expecting its Powerwall to become an even bigger difference maker for homeowners with solar in California following a net metering change. More…
RAW charging coming to National Trust sites across UK
British infrastructure provider RAW Charging has made a deal with the National Trust to install EV charging at heritage sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the next three years. Once complete, RAW expects the rollout to be one of its most significant and worth £12 million. Most chargers will be AC destination chargers, […] More…
Automotive Biometrics
Electric vehicles are at the nexus of several ongoing technological and socio-economic transformations. The first includes electrification itself, along with the rise of software-defined vehicles and the application of More…
BMW introduces new range topping model for the i7
With the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW M is putting an all-electric performance model at the top of the new 7 Series. The top model of the i7 series presented in Shanghai is the most powerful BMW with electric drive to date. BMW had initially presented the new generation of the 7 Series and its […] More…
Nissan Arizon Concept Debuts As CMF-EV-Based SUV With Loads Of Tech
There’s no indication the Arizon will make it to production, but some of its features may be adopted by future Nissan EVs. More…
