In Norway, the car market recorded a slight decline last month. Contrary to the trend, EV sales increased minimally but came in significantly behind the March result. The best-selling model was the Tesla Model Y, but here, too, with declines. From over 16,800 units in March, the 7,471 new electric cars in April represent a […] More…
Fully Customized VW ID. Buzz Cargo Reaches UK As Miele Service Van
It is one of five Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric service vans Miele currently operates in Europe. More…
Survey: Growing portion of US shoppers are rejecting EVs
Despite strong EV sales growth, the ratio of U.S. car shoppers uninterested in buying an EV is increasing, according to a new J.D. Power survey. “Top-line metrics on overall EV market share, availability and affordability have been on a long-term upward trend,” J.D. Power said in a statement, “but beneath those headline numbers we are starting to… More…
InCharge launches suite of V2X chargers for fleets
InCharge Energy, a US provider of infrastructure in which ABB holds a majority stake, has launched a new DC charger range. The vehicle-to-everything (V2X) chargers target the fleet market and include three options. The charger suite comprises the ICE-22 V2X, ICE-44 V2X and ICE-66 V2X models. InCharge says they all qualify for grant funds with […] More…
New OKGO Smart E-Bike Boasts Futuristic Style And Tech
The funky full-suspension frame is made entirely out of carbon fiber. More…
More than just scooters, Razor launches electric moped style e-bike for adults
Razor is back with yet another electric two-wheeler for adults, though this time it comes in the form of a slick-looking moped-style e-bike. The Razor Rambler 20 was just announced today, adding a larger format e-bike to the existing Razor Rambler line. More…
Kodiak Robotics introduces an autonomous electric Class 8 truck
Autonomous freight technology developer Kodiak Robotics has unveiled an all-electric, self-driving Class 8 truck on display at the ACT Expo this week. The autonomous electric truck is a Peterbilt EV upfitted with Kodiak’s “Driver” sensor-pod technology. Check it out. More…
Secret electric “Saab”: NEVS Emily GT claims 1,000 km range
It looks like Saab engineers secretly developed the best electric car to come out of Trollhättan yet – there is only one problem. The Swedish factory has been put into hibernation as new owner NEVS is facing bankruptcy. Still, the EV might be worth waking up to. Taking a step back, however, reports came out […] More…
US: In May, Tesla Increased Model 3/Model Y Prices Just A Bit
Prices were tweaked also in other markets like Canada, China and Japan. More…
Geely Adopts Tesla’s “Giga Press” Manufacturing Technique
The diecasting technique saves time and money by allowing EVs to be built with many fewer body parts. More…
Tesla Filings Suggest More Battery Manufacturing Equipment For Fremont
Tesla may have already moved equipment on the second floor to make way for some type of “Tooling Package.” More…
Tesla’s slight price increase results in a discount on new inventory
Tesla has implemented a very small price increase on Model 3 and Model Y. It’s so small that it’s hard to explain, but it does result in a discount on new inventory vehicles. More…
TUM presents new electric racecar for Shell Eco Marathon
The goal was to build a highly efficient EV. And that is what the TUfast Eco student group said they did with the Muc023. The electric racecar will participate in the upcoming Shell Eco Marathon, where the vehicle with the least energy consumption will be crowned the winner. The small electric runabout weighs 65 kilograms […] More…
2023 Volvo C40 And XC40 Recharge: Same EPA Range, Lower Prices
The biggest issue is the lack of eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…
Lordstown indicates Foxconn may be backing out of deal
Lordstown Motors on Monday warned that Taiwan’s Foxconn may be looking to back out of a crucial funding deal that would keep the electric truck maker running—and that it might go bankrupt if the issue isn’t resolved. In a regulatory filing first reported by CNBC, Lordstown said it received a letter from Foxconn on April 21 alleging that the… More…
New York City announces 13 new fast-charging hubs
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced plans to set up 13 EV charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city. Collectively, the hubs will feature around 50 fast-charging plugs. The announcement did not detail the type of chargers. However, the roll-out is part of […] More…
Opel & ADAC extend electric rally partnership
Opel and ADAC have extended their partnership in electric rallying ahead of schedule until 2024. The next will be the third season of the electric racing series, taking part across Europe. Even before the start of the third season, the electric rally one-make cup, which was previously known as the ‘ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup’, is […] More…
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Charges EQA EV Owner For “Engine Oil Change”
Dealer says it was an “innocent mistake” during invoicing and the owner wasn’t actually charged extra. More…
New Flyer secures new H2 order from Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (USA) has ordered seven fuel cell buses from New Flyer. The public transport provider also signed an option for up to 100 more buses under the five-year contract. The new H2 buses are the Xcelsior Charge FC in the 18-metre version. They will be used in the Las […] More…
Ford (F) EVs set to take the spotlight in Q1 2023 earnings
Ford (F) is expected to release its first quarter 2023 earnings after market close on Tuesday, May 2, as the company’s first report to break down EV financial results separately. Wall Street analysts expect Ford’s overall earnings to increase slightly in Q1 alongside higher revenues as the industry’s shift to fully electric vehicles intensifies. More…
