Xpeng has presented its business figures for the third quarter of 2022. The Chinese electric car maker’s vehicle deliveries and sales were weaker than in the second quarter of 2022, and the company’s October figures and forecasts point to an even more critical fourth quarter. Xpeng delivered 29,570 vehicles in July-September, down 4,852 from the […] More…
Polestar 2 Awarded 5 Stars In US NCAP Crash Testing
The electric sedan scored a maximum of 5 stars in each of the three categories: Frontal Crash, Side Crash and Rollover. More…
Tesla Recalls 435K Model 3 And Model Y In China, Software Update Fix
Tesla has issued many recalls lately, though most are software updates labeled as recalls due to the notable changes. More…
Study: Toyota and Honda owners are defecting to Tesla
Tesla is siphoning customers away from Honda and Toyota, according to a new study released this week by S&P Global Mobility. Among EV makers, Tesla remains in another league when it comes to attracting and keeping new customers. The Tesla Model Y has a 60.5% brand loyalty rate in the U.S., and nearly 74% of buyers are coveted conquest sales… More…
Einride enters Benelux as logistics partner to AB InBev
The Swedish tech and logistics company Einride has launched in Benelux with the brewer AB InBev. Einride will manage a fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks delivering beer across the region and expects the partnership to reduce CO2 emissions by 500 tonnes annually. The first phase in early 2023 will see Einride roll out six electric […] More…
Volkswagen has updated their ID.3 offers
Volkswagen has updated the configurator of the ID.3 – significantly thinning out the range and raising the prices. In addition, the Wolfsburg-based company has announced a “further developed version” for next year – but only with minor changes. In the updated configurator, five variants of the ID.3 can still be configured: four trims (Life, Business, […] More…
Tesla Buyers Leave Honda And Toyota Much More Often Than Other Brands
Tesla’s cars are priced at the luxury level, so it’s a stretch for mainstream shoppers to make the switch. More…
Jaguar & Nissan present Formula E race cars
Following Porsche, Jaguar and Nissan have now also presented their new Formula E racing cars. The new Jaguar I-Type 6 for the 2023 season is expected to bring the British company big success after the runner-up title with Mitch Evans in the previous season. But the first thing that catches the eye is the Jaguar’s […] More…
Ireland launches commercial EV fleet trial nationwide
The Department of Transport and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have launched the Commercial Fleet Trial as planned. Businesses will be trialling fully electric vehicles to see how they can work for their business to save money and emissions. SEAI has selected 200 businesses nationwide to receive an EV for three months at […] More…
Ford invests another $180M in powertrain plant to supply 70% of European EVs
Ford Motor Company announced plans to invest an additional $180 million in its Halewood EV powertrain facility in northern England. As the American automaker looks to go all-electric overseas by 2030, the fresh fund will help bolster the plants output by 70%, which should in turn supply powertrains to a large majority of European Ford models by 2026. More…
Abt e-Line is developing a fuel cell transporter van
The German conversion company Abt e-Line has decided to start the series development of vans with fuel cells together with partners. The reason for this is the high demand on the market. According to the company, it was able to gain a lot of experience in the integration of fuel cell drives in two large […] More…
2023 Opel Astra Electric Debuts In Two Flavors With 248-Mile Range
Sharing the all-electric powertrain with the Peugeot e-308, the Astra Electric is available as a hatchback and Sports Tourer wagon. More…
Slovakia releases €46 million for ‘E-Mobility Action Plan’
The government of Slovakia is freeing a total of €46 million for a nationwide charging infrastructure roll-out. The new budgets will include 100% grants for high-power chargers and funding of slower charging stations in municipalities and workplaces. The Slovakian Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA) detailed the budget in an email to us and expects applications to […] More…
Audi first automaker to receive UK EVA accreditation
Audi says it is the first car manufacturer in the UK to receive a 100 per cent network approval Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation across its entire network of centres. Under the new EVA scheme, all 113 Audi Centres in the UK gained approval. The Electric Vehicle Approved scheme was developed by the National Franchised […] More…
Lightyear 0 made in Finland, claims to be the first solar car
The Lightyear 0 solar-assisted EV has started production at contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive’s facility in Finland, Lightyear confirmed Wednesday in a press release. The Dutch startup said Valmet will initially produce just one car per week, gradually scaling up production in the first quarter of 2023. The Lightyear 0 will never be a… More…
Honda announces small series fuel-cell CR-V
Honda has announced a fuel-cell version of the latest generation of its CR-V compact SUV. In addition to the fuel cell system, the CR-V FCEV will have an externally rechargeable battery and will be produced at the manufacturer’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio from 2024. Honda will only publish further details on the new […] More…
UK: Ford is building up Power Unit plant in Halewood
Ford is increasing investment in its transmission plant in Halewood, UK, to boost the production of electric vehicle components. The US company announced £230 million last year and is adding £150 million to scale annual output from 250,000 to 420,000 units. The Halewood plant will eventually equip 70 per cent of Ford electric vehicles for […] More…
Polestar to launch its own electric bike as more car companies explore e-bikes
Swedish electric automaker Polestar has toyed around with two-wheelers before, but the company looks set to embark on its most ambitious bike project yet with a new electric bicycle model. More…
Amazon Adds More Delivery Hubs And E-Bike Fleets Across The U.K.
The online retail giant is leveraging cargo e-bikes and walkers to fulfill more and more deliveries. More…
EAS designs round cells for BMW and OneD
EAS, the German company acquired by Britishvolt, announced some progress from its own cooperations. EAS has supported BMW’s Battery Cell Competence Centre in developing its first cylindrical cells and is also working with OneD Battery Sciences on its so-called Sinanode. EAS, based in Nordhausen, Thuringia, specialises in large-format lithium-ion cells with innovative electrode manufacturing technology. […] More…
