Luxury electric boatbuilder ALVA Yachts is back with its latest solar electric catamaran. The upcoming OCEAN ECO 78 will arrive as a mid-size marine vessel in ALVA’s current lineup and comes equipped with the solar and electric propulsion technology to reach a top speed of 14-15 knots (16-17 mph) at sea, plus plenty of battery capacity to go far – all backed by solar panels on its roof.. More…
Unico introduces new EV battery testing platform
Unico, and EV test solution provider from Florida, launches its new Quantum Drive Platform. While the name may be misleading, it is actually is designed to help companies develop and validate batteries for electric vehicles and reduce installation costs and operating expenses. Unico claims that its new Quantum Drive Platform allows multiple pack, module, and […] More…
EU Drafts Plan To Allow Sales Of New ICE Cars On E-Fuel Beyond 2035
The proposed plan would keep gasoline-powered vehicles on the road with help from alternative fuels. More…
Genesis mulls a small luxury electric vehicle based on the Mint EV concept
Genesis Motors is looking to expand its lineup with a small luxury EV that would be placed below the GV60 electric crossover SUV. More…
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 owners get Electrify America deal
Volkswagen’s charging subsidiary Electrify America has agreed upon a deal with Hyundai to provide first-time owners of the Ioniq 6 EV with two years of complimentary charging sessions at Electrify America’s network of DC fast chargers. The sessions are free for half an hour of charging and independent of the kWh charged. Hyundai Ioniq 6 […] More…
Tesla Shares How Musk’s “Plaid Mode” Means Acceleration Of Progress
It seems CEO Elon Musk had much more in mind than EV acceleration when engaging “Plaid Mode.” More…
Twaice & Vispiron open battery research lab in Munich
The Munich-based battery analytics company Twaice has opened the joint Munich Battery Lab together with R&D service provider Vispiron Systems. The new battery lab is a centre of excellence designed to analyse battery behaviour and optimise battery development. The focus of the new “unique laboratory in Munich” is on testing lithium-ion batteries. With an area […] More…
Why Mexico builds many US-bound EVs but buys few of them
Mexico will soon build large numbers of EVs, but most will go north to the U.S. rather than being sold domestically. The reason behind it isn’t a culture clash or a lack of concern for the environment. It’s a matter of economics and practicality. EVs remain too expensive for most Mexicans, and lack of charging infrastructure makes them less… More…
CATL kicks off Qilin battery production
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has started mass production of its Qilin battery, according to Chinese media. This is the third generation of CATL’s cell-to-pack battery technology, which was unveiled in June 2022. The first model to use the new Qilin battery is the Zeekr 009 electric van, which is scheduled to begin deliveries with the […] More…
Volkswagen Group to build four new EVs and batteries in Spain, including upcoming ID.2
According to a recent update from Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schaefer, the Group intends to build at least four of its incoming EVs across its sub-brand’s current and upcoming facilities in Spain, including the VW ID.2, whose concept version, the ID.2all, was unveiled last week.. More…
Tesla To Receive A Second 9,000-Ton Giga Press In Texas For Cybertruck Production
The huge packages started arriving in the United States a few days ago. More…
Tesla Reached 50-Percent Growth In European Registrations Last Month
Tesla had a 20-percent share of the European Union’s entire new EV market in February. More…
Maserati Folgore EVs will rely on Bosch charging services
Italian automaker Maserati will launch its new GranTurismo Folgore with access to the public charging service by Bosch. The German supplier claims to offer access to 450,000 charge points in 30 European countries. By mid-2023, Bosch expects the charging network to include around 700,000 charging points in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. And Maserati expects […] More…
Opel to release battery-electric Grandland in 2024
Opel’s Grandland compact SUV will get an all-electric successor next year. The parent company Stellantis is investing €130 million in the German plant in Eisenach to prepare it for the production of the BEV successor to the Opel Grandland. The model will be based on the new STLA Medium EV platform and will thus only […] More…
Tesla’s Monumental Delivery Wave Makes Its Way To Europe
New Tesla owners in Portugal are reportedly being asked to take delivery directly from the car haulers. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Enters The US Market
The first locally produced cars are arriving at retailers. More…
Review: Tesla x FreePower gen 2 deliver Apple’s AirPower dream for any Qi device
Back in December Tesla announced its Wireless Charging Platform that’s powered by FreePower’s latest “place anywhere” Qi system. Now orders are shipping to the first customers and we’ve been able to test out the premium multi-device charger that delivers on Apple’s free position AirPower dream. More…
New white-label wall box by Katek Group & eSystems MTG
The Katek Group, headquartered in Munich, has signed a framework agreement to deliver over one million white-label wall boxes. The company also aims to become the market leader among wall box manufacturers and says this is the third order in a year. The GhostONE wall box has been available since last year. Since it is […] More…
ElectroMobility Poland to utilize Pininfarina design
ElectroMobility Poland (EMP), a budding electric vehicle manufacturer backed by the Polish government, wants to add some Italian flair to its Izera EV subsidiary. To achieve this, the Polish company is working with the Italian design company Pininfarina, which is to design three electric cars: an SUV, a hatchback and an estate. The Italians are […] More…
NL: Ebusco receives order over 63 e-buses from QBuzz
In the Netherlands, the electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has received an order for up to 63 e-buses from the public transport operator Qbuzz. The order includes 63 of the latest Ebusco 3.0 model. The buses will be used in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe from 2024. In detail, the Qbuzz order includes 45 Ebusco […] More…
