The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On is building a nickel supply chain in Indonesia together with two partners. Through a joint venture, the partners want to secure raw materials there and process them into intermediate products. In the end, however, the material could end up in SK On’s US-American battery plants. To this […] More…
Customcells is on the search for two new battery plant locations
The German manufacturer Customcells is planning at least two more battery cell factories in Germany, as CEO Dirk Abendroth announced in an interview – one for the automotive sector and one for the aviation sector with electric taxis, drones and aeroplanes. This is according to an article in the German publication Automobilwoche. The two factories […] More…
Another US state adds electric bike subsidy, this time with up to $1,700 rebate
Electric bicycles are quickly proving to be one of the best ways to get drivers out of cars while still providing fast, efficient personal transportation. And rebate programs that help reduce the cost of expensive e-bikes are now making them more affordable than ever before. More…
US: In 2021, Plug-Ins Traveled 19 Billion Miles On Electricity
Billions of dollars in fuel costs were already saved since 2010 and counting. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Real-World Range Test With Enclosed Car Trailer
If you’re in the market for an electric pickup truck and you plan on towing, watch this video first. More…
Global Passenger xEV Battery Market In H1 2022: 195.5 GWh (Up 79%)
Just 7 xEV battery manufacturers were responsible for more than of 82% of all batteries deployed during the period. More…
Caterpillar shows how to scale up EVs with mammoth mining truck
As automakers aim to produce more electric cars and trucks, Caterpillar has shown that battery-electric powertrains can scale up to something much larger. The company recently demonstrated a mammoth electric mining truck at its Green Valley, Arizona, proving ground to representatives of mining companies that are looking to reduce greenhouse gas… More…
Technology Focus – The Three Musketeers of Coatings for EV Batteries
E-mobility is no longer a future trend but rather a present phenomenon. Electric vehicles (EVs) are clean, fast and provide a joyful driving experience. They attract conscious consumers and support a sustainable economy. EVs are rapidly developing to take the dominant position in the automotive market. This urge for large-scale adoption of e-mobility is now […] More…
Chinese Multimedia Giant Tencent Invests In E-Bike Company Tenways
We could very soon see new and exciting models under the Tenways brand hit the European and U.S. markets. More…
Toyota Tacoma EV Voted No. 2 In Survey Even Though It Doesn’t Exist
Autoline’s annual EV Truck Survey lists the Toyota Tacoma EV as the second most popular electric truck after Ford’s F-150 Lightning. More…
Lancia presents branding strategy at ‘Design Day’
In view of its plan to become a pure electric car manufacturer by 2028, the Stellantis subsidiary Lancia held a ‘Design Day’ and not only presented the new brand logo and the new brand lettering, but also gave a preview of the future design of its electric cars with the ‘Pu+Ra Zero’ design concept. These […] More…
Tesla updates mobile app with a good feature for lazy owners, and more
Tesla has released a new update to its mobile app that adds a good feature for lazy owners, like myself, and a change in the back end that points to an upcoming feature. More…
Tesla updates mobile app with a good feature for the lazy, and more
Tesla has released a new update to its mobile app that adds a good feature for lazy owners, like myself, and a change in the backend that points to an upcoming feature. More…
Faraday fires their CEO Carsten Breitfeld
The struggling Californian electric car start-up Faraday Future has removed Carsten Breitfeld as CEO of the company. His successor has already been appointed internally. However, the tasks for the new CEO will not be easy, according to the latest publications. Breitfeld has been removed as global CEO by the board of directors “following a comprehensive […] More…
Tesla to deliver updated Model 3 in 2023
Tesla is apparently working on a revised version of the Model 3 to reduce production costs and increase the appeal of the five-year-old electric sedan. However, the scope is still open – both in terms of changes to the appearance and technology, as well as those in production. Reuters, citing four insiders, reports that one […] More…
Aiways to supply Phoenix with over 100,000 BEVs
Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways has become a strategic partner with Thai eMobility service provider Phoenix EV. The deal includes an order for at least 100,000 Aiways vehicles over the next five years and the establishment of a joint venture. The collaboration between the two companies will focus on the Thai market, according to an […] More…
Tesla announces two recalls at the same time in China
There are two more recalls for Tesla, this time in China. One of the actions concerns a problem with the battery management software of 67,698 imported Model S and Model X, which can lead to a loss of power. The other is more serious, as it pertains to seat belt issues. The first problem can […] More…
Inflation Reduction Act Disrupts EV Market, Says Kia Of America COO
Steve Center believes the law pulls the rug out from the entire industry. More…
Software predicts future cell health
A machine learning algorithm could help reduce charging times and prolong battery life in EVs by predicting how different driving patterns affect battery performance (writes Nick Flaherty). Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK developed a non-invasive impedance-based approach to get accurate data on the state of health (SOH) of a battery. The […] More…
Tesla Recalls 80,000 EVs In China, But Only 16% Need Service Visit
The recall is caused by software and seat belt issues on China-made and imported vehicles. More…
