CATL plans to build the first production facility for its CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in Yichun in the Chinese province of Jiangxi and has signed an agreement with the city to this effect. There are no details yet on the schedule and scope of production. The CIIC was first mentioned in early November 2022 […] More…
Nissan Ariya review: Well meant but not always well done
The Nissan Leaf was once a pioneer of electric mobility but increasingly fell behind. The long-announced Ariya is now supposed to give Nissan a new drive and make its EVs attractive again for the growing majority of electric car drivers. The new platform and concept do not deliver throughout, as our driving test shows. *** […] More…
Luxury EV leases are already tapping into $7,500 EV tax credit
New federal EV tax credit rules have set price caps that are narrowing the field of qualifying EVs, but a leasing loophole is already opening up a much wider field eligible for federal subsidies. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) re-upped the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles. It added price caps of $55,000 for cars and… More…
Aptera presents the ‘launch edition’ of its solar trike
The US start-up Aptera Motors has presented the ‘Launch Edition’ of its three-wheeled solar electric car, which the company plans to start producing by the end of 2023. However, the start of production is not yet assured: Aptera needs further capital. According to Aptera, the production launch version of the two-seater solar-powered electric car planned […] More…
E-Bike Battery Theft A Growing Concern In The Netherlands
2022 saw a 300-percent spike in e-bike battery theft, raising concerns surrounding safety and security. More…
BYD Seagull Small EV Leaked In China, Said To Start Under $9,000
The smallest model in BYD’s Ocean Series, the Seagull will go on sale in China in April with an LFP battery pack and 74-hp motor. More…
VW to replace head of design unit
The Volkswagen brand is on the brink of announcing a new head of design. According to German media, head designer Jozef Kaban will be replaced by Andreas Mindt on the 01 February, back from his post at Bentley. This was indicated by the new board of directors. As the German publication Automobilwoche has learned from […] More…
Eco-friendly advance for lithium-ion cell production
Energy storage solutions provider Leclanché says it has achieved a breakthrough in the environmentally friendly production of G/NMCA cells, by reducing the cobalt content in NMCA cathode material from 20% to 5% and manufacturing the electrodes using a water-based process. In doing so, Leclanché says it completely dispenses with the use of the highly toxic […] More…
Hertz Launches Massive EV Rental Program In The US
It’s called “Hertz Electrifies” and it’s kicking off with over 5,000 EVs in the city of Denver, Colorado. More…
Tesla To Implement Automated Quality Control System At Fremont Factory
In a bid to improve the build quality of its interiors, Tesla will install new robots that will inspect the fit and finish. More…
Audi Activesphere Concept Teased Again Before Its Reveal
Audi’s fourth sphere concept will debut on January 26. More…
Aptera solar EV Launch Edition: 400-mile range, no Supercharging yet
Aptera on Friday detailed the Launch Edition configuration of its 3-wheeled EV, which the company hopes to begin producing by the end of 2023. The company claims now to have over 40,000 reservations for the vehicle, the first 5,000 of which will be Launch Edition models. While Aptera has shown multiple powertrain and range options, Launch Edition… More…
Hertz Electrifies launches major EV fleet in Denver
Rental car company Hertz announced a new public-private partnership called Hertz Electrifies in the USA. Starting in Denver, Colorada, Hertz aspires to work with US mayors to bring thousands of electric cars and data-based infrastructure into American cities as part of a larger scheme. Hertz Electrifies will start by bringing no less than 5,200 rental […] More…
GM reveals mildly hybrid Corvette E-Ray
General Motors now offers its Corvette sports car with a small e-motor, primarily designed to “enhance the driving experience” and turn the vehicle into AWD at times. However, the hybrid Corvette E-Ray will eventually be followed by a fully electric Corvette based on GM’s Ultium platform. First announced last year, the now-named Corvette E-Ray borrows […] More…
Ottawa to procure 250 electric buses
The Canadian capital Ottawa has received a funding commitment of 350 million dollars (240 million euros) from the Government of Canada to procure 350 electric buses and install the charging infrastructure needed for their operation. At its meeting on 25 February, the Ottawa City Council is to consider the budget authority’s requests – then the […] More…
Ireland announces three-year charging infrastructure plan
Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has launched the new Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022 – 2025, which will invest €100 million on public charging infrastructure construction over the next three years. According to the organizers, the strategy presents a pathway and practical steps for delivery of a national EV charging network which aims […] More…
Webasto introduces battery management for utility vehicles
Webasto is expanding its product range with Electrical Battery Thermal Management (eBTM). The compact and scalable system is designed to keep the traction batteries of electric trucks, vans, buses and construction machinery within the ideal temperature range at all times. According to Webasto, the eBTM allows continuous monitoring of the operating temperature and ensures a […] More…
Eve Energy announces plans for 2 more battery factories in China
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer Eve Energy, whose customers include BMW, is preparing to build two new production facilities in China with an annual capacity of 20 and 23 gigawatt-hours – the latter will explicitly produce LFP batteries. But first, the planned 20 GWh factory with an as-yet-unknown lithium battery type is to be built […] More…
Hertz will funnel thousands of EVs to major US cities—charging, too
Hertz is beginning the rollout of what the company claims is North America’s largest EV rental fleet in Denver, and showing how it plans to continue that rollout nationwide. The company on Thursday announced Hertz Electrifies, a public-private partnership model aimed at bringing EVs to rental customers and rideshare drivers in major cities, along… More…
“Orchard of Europe” edges toward 100% electric transport
Volvo Trucks has delivered 15 refrigerated electric trucks to Grupo Primafrio. The trucks of type Volvo FH Electric will collect fruits and vegetables in the Spanish Murcia region, known as the Orchard of Europe. The Group says this transitions its regional operations to 100% electric. However, it is just part of the supply chain since […] More…
