Any potential industry shift toward cylindrical battery cells in EVs is far from a foregone conclusion, let alone an actual trend. Case in point: The battery supplier CATL makes a strong argument for them with the latest version of its cell-to-pack battery technology, which skips the idea of battery modules entirely. CATL last week disclosed more… More…
LA may become the biggest city yet to ban new gas stations
Los Angeles, the second most populated city in the US, could become the largest city yet to ban the construction of new gas stations. A directive to this effect is currently being drafted, reports the Guardian newspaper, and could become all the more decisive in the city known for its reliance on cars. Officials in […] More…
New South Wales gears up for zero-emission bus transition
Australia’s New South Wales government has announced it will invest $218.9 million over the next seven years to start decarbonising the bus fleet. The funding has been confirmed as part of the 2022-23 state budget and defines a gradual transition that will need bolstering until completion envisioned in 2047. New South Wales targets a fully […] More…
Enel X tests Arrival e-bus to see if it fits global portfolio
British electric vehicle developer Arrival has teamed up with Enel X to test its battery-electric bus in Italy. They will carry out the tests at the Vallelunga circuit. If successful, Arrival will become part of Enel X’s portfolio for public transport providers. Enel X, therefore, signs responsible for testing based on an analysis matrix developed […] More…
Hyundai Delays Next-Gen Nexo Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV To 2024: Report
The delay is reportedly caused by issues with the vehicle’s fuel cell development.More…
Fully Charged Drives The Lightyear 0 Solar Car For The First Time
It used to be known as the Lightyear One, but the final production model is known as the Zero.More…
Samsung SDI to build 4680 pilot line in Cheonan
Samsung SDI is preparing a pilot line for the production of 4680 battery cells for Tesla at its Cheonan plant in South Korea, according to Korean media. The first equipment for the production lines is said to have already been ordered. The report comes from the S.Korean EV news site The Elec, which is usually […] More…
DB Schenker decarbonises distribution transport on Gotland
The logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn, DB Schenker, has taken over all deliveries on the Swedish island of Gotland. DB Schenker uses four fully electric Scania P25 distribution trucks and two PHEV trucks from the Swedish manufacturer. The Gotland region has set itself the goal of being fossil-free by 2040. That is five years ahead […] More…
Gotion High Tech to make battery cells in Germany in 2023
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has revealed details of its plans for the former Bosch plant in Göttingen that it bought last year. Gotion High-Tech says that Göttingen will become its first battery production and business operation headquarters in Europe. The plan is to build the project on the Bosch […] More…
West Yorkshire Zero Emission Bus scheme approved
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has approved plans to increase the number of electric buses on regional roads. The West Yorkshire Zero Emission bus programme includes charging facilities at depots and on routes and has three phases. Phase 1 will see 111 electric buses enter Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield. The second phase would introduce an […] More…
Tesla uses its electric semi truck to deliver Superchargers to Laguna Seca racetrack
One of the rare Tesla Semi electric trucks came out of hiding this week to deliver pre-assembled Superchargers to the Laguna Seca racetrack in California. More…
Xpeng P5 Probably Isn’t Coming To Europe Anymore
The Chinese manufacturer will focus on the larger P7 for the European market instead.More…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 PHEV Spied Hiding In Plain Sight At Goodwood
The 670 horsepower all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid C63 will debut this year and promises to be a lot quicker than before.More…
Polestar Shares Down 25 Percent Four Days After Nasdaq Debut
Polestar’s market cap was $22.78 billion at market close on June 29, down from $27 billion after the first day of trading last week.More…
Stellantis & Nidec to build first e-motors in 2022
Stellantis has provided an update on the transformation of its Trémery and Metz plants to manufacture powertrain components for electrified vehicles. For example, at Trémery, formerly the largest diesel engine plant, production of electric motors will begin this year as part of the Emotors joint venture with Nidec. The production of the joint venture that […] More…
Shmee Experiences Lucid Air Driven Up Goodwood Hill By The Stig
The car YouTuber was given the chance to be a passenger during one of the Air’s runs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.More…
Tesla builds “thousands” of Model Y per week in Texas
According to insiders, Tesla has managed to increase production at the Gigafactory Texas to thousands of Model Ys per week – also because the Longe Range version is now being built there in addition to the Standard Range version. Exactly how high these Texas numbers are, is not yet clear. While one source told the […] More…
Mercedes invests €2 billion in EU assembly plants for EVs
Mercedes-Benz has announced billions of euros of investment in its European assembly plants to equip them for the shift to electric cars by the end of the decade. This involves the production of vehicles on the new electric platforms to be introduced from 2025. Mercedes says its German plants in Sindelfingen, Bremen, Rastatt and the […] More…
US-based Volcon to unveil all-electric four-seater UTV later this week, releases teaser photo
The nascent electric UTV industry is set to get another interesting offering later this week when Volcon (Nasdaq: VLCN) unveils its long-awaited Stag UTV. More…
Aqua superPower turns on its first marine fast charger in US
Marine fast charging network Aqua superPower has expanded overseas into the US, beginning operations of its first marine fast charger in Lake Tahoe, California. The new Aqua high power DC charger at Tahoe City Marina is the first of a planned network of smart marine chargers to be rolled out along the lakeshore to support boat owners that have chosen electrified maritime vessels. More…
