You can now only order the Sorento plug-in hybrid in SX-P trim. More…
2023 Kia Sorento PHEV Range Simplified, Now Priced From $51,185
Towing With Ford F-150 Lightning A “Total Disaster,” Owner Finds
Tyler Hoover from the “Hoovies Garage” YouTube channel was shocked to see the range cut in half even when towing an empty trailer. More…
ABB reveals battery Plant Optimisation Methodology
At the Battery Show North America, ABB unveiled its new Plant Optimization Methodology for battery manufacturing. The Swiss-Swedish company presented the way greenfield battery sites can jumpstart global operations. The company says that its agile approach aims to scale up to meet demand and reduce bottlenecks in the world’s gigafactory boom. ABB says that its […] More…
Tesla Berlin Gigafactory Fire Prompts Production Halt Demands
The fire broke out at one of the recycling facilities that Tesla has on-site at its Berlin factory. More…
Volkswagen’s PowerCo forms new partnership to produce battery materials for 2.2M EVs
Volkswagen’s new battery company, PowerCo, announced Monday that it would be forming a joint venture with Umicore to produce battery materials for around 2.2 million EVs. The new joint venture is a significant milestone, establishing one of the first fully integrated auto supply chains as VW looks to ramp up EV sales.. More…
Caselani builds modern 2CV based on ë-Berlingo
Italian coachbuilder Caselani has transformed the Citroën Berlingo into a retro van in the style of the 1950s 2CV AU. Like the standard Berlingo model, the Berlingo 2CV Fourgonnette will also be offered with an all-electric drive and marketed by Caselani, officially licensed by Citroën. According to Citroën’s parent company Stellantis, the electric van in […] More…
Saietta presents electric axle and further drive concepts at IAA
At the IAA Transportation, the British electric drive specialist Saietta presented for the first time a fully integrated electric axle drive for light commercial vehicles up to two tonnes gross vehicle weight. It was not the only electric drive innovation on the British stand. According to the company’s statement, the electric axle drive for light […] More…
CATL announces deals with Kyburz and Trailer Dynamics
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed agreements with Swiss electric vehicle manufacturer Kyburz and German company Trailer Dynamics at the IAA Transportation. Announcements on further deals are to follow shortly. CATL and Kyburz have fixed by letter of intent that they will seek a supply agreement for CATL batteries to be used in the Swiss […] More…
Social Media Personalities Offered $100 To Bash Elon Musk, Tesla
A movie maker is hiring up to 100 social media influencers to read and self-record Musk and Tesla-bashing statements, More…
Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped around ahead of deliveries
Several Tesla Semi electric trucks have been spotted being shipped around the country ahead of the long-awaited start of deliveries. More…
Volkswagen to recall 10K electric cars
VW will apparently recall around 10,000 units of the ID.3 and ID.4 electric models worldwide. This number includes around 3,000 electric cars in Germany. The electric car rental company Nextmove has reported the upcoming recall, citing communication from the manufacturer to its dealer network. VW has “determined that battery cells have been installed in the […] More…
China to extend tax exemption for NEVs over 2023
China will continue to exempt New Energy Vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs) from purchase tax in 2023. There had already been reports to this effect at the beginning of August, but now the official confirmation has come from the responsible ministry. After the renewed extension was decided a few weeks ago, as reported by local […] More…
Hopium to build industrial hydrogen site in France
The French start-up Hopium is aiming to build an industrial site in Normandy for the development and production of its hydrogen sedan Machina. Commissioning of the Vernon plant is planned for the end of 2024. The new Hopium site is expected to employ more than 1,500 people in the future. The 85-hectare site in Vernon […] More…
Aviva invests £110 million in Connected Kerb
The UK charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb is to receive an investment of up to £110 million from insurance company Aviva. The investment should enable the installation of a total of 190,000 publicly accessible AC chargers across the UK by 2030. Connected Kerb announced the plan to roll out public charging points in the UK […] More…
Fisker Eyeing India Entry With Ocean EV, Might Build PEAR Locally
Henrik Fisker believes EVs will take off in India by 2025-2026, therefore it’s important to gain a foothold into the market early on. More…
Tenways CGO800S belt-drive commuter electric bike review: A lot to like!
After having previously tested out Tenways’ first single-speed electric bicycle last year, I was excited to give the brand’s newest model a try. Now that I’ve spent some good saddle time on the Tenways CGO800S, here’s what I think about this new ride. More…
What Is Tesla AI Day? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Tesla’s AI Day 2022 is scheduled for September 30 in Palo Alto, California. More…
2023 Audi E-Tron Facelift Teased Under Striking Livery
Based on the striking red of the livery, we think this may also be an RS model. More…
Eight Hyundai Ioniq 5 form grid-balancing powerbank
In Germany, eight charging stations and eight Hyundai Ioniq 5 have fed in secondary balancing power in the area under the auspices of transmission grid operator Amprion. Amprion has also successfully placed its first Green Bond on the international capital market. The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project illustrates how vehicle batteries can balance grids in the face […] More…
Eight Hyundai Ioniq 5 become a grid-balancing powerbank
In Germany, eight charging stations and eight Hyundai Ioniq 5 have fed in secondary balancing power in the area under the auspices of transmission grid operator Amprion. The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project illustrates how vehicle batteries can balance grids in the face of intermittent energy supply and demand. Amprion has also successfully placed its first Green […] More…
