North American drivers of Mercedes-Benz’s line of EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs now have access to a pay-to-play performance upgrade called Acceleration Increase. This optional purchase can increase a given EQ EV’s horsepower and 0-60 mph acceleration through a simple over-the-air update. More…
Portland’s plans for a zero-emission delivery zone sound like a breath of fresh air
You will soon be able to catch a breath of fresh air in downtown Portland. The city is planning to establish a zero-emission delivery zone to promote a safe and cleaner way of moving goods in the area. The project will be the first in the nation of its kind. More…
Tesla Has Solid Lead As California Passes 1 Million Fully Electric Cars
Over 21% of all vehicle sales in California in Q1 2023 were light-duty zero-emission vehicles. More…
Pony.ai permitted to expand robotaxi rides in China without a safety monitor present
Autonomous robotaxi startup Pony.ai has garnered its latest permit in China – this time allowing rides in the city of Guangzhou without a safety officer present in the vehicle. The permit follows recent permissions awarded to the startup in Beijing, as it continues to expand through China and beyond. More…
2023 Shelby Mustang Mach-E GT Debuts As Tuner’s First Production EV
Only 100 will be made and it’s exclusive to Europe. More…
Thule’s New Epos Rack Is Built To Carry Even The Heaviest E-Bikes
It can carry up to three bikes, each weighing up to 30 kilograms. More…
Honda CEO Says Chinese EV Makers Are Well Ahead, Vows To Fight Back
Honda COO Shinji Aoyama echoed the CEO’s comments and said company execs were “overwhelmed by the Chinese” at the Shanghai auto show. More…
Global electric car sales’ ‘explosive growth’ – in numbers
The share of EVs in total car sales globally jumped from 9% in 2021 to 14% in 2022, more than 10 times their share in 2017, according to the International Energy Agency’s new EV report, released today. More…
Costco has no plans to add EV charging as a traffic-driver
Costco was one of the first retail chains to offer EV charging, but it has no plans to bring it back. “It’s not happening in the next few years,” Costco CFO Richard Galanti said during a recent company earnings call, as cited by The Street, after being asked if he was concerned that EV mandates might make Costco’s lucrative gas stations obsolete… More…
Toronto Transit Commission confirms 340 new e-buses
Canada’s largest city, Toronto, is investing CAD 700 million into procuring 340 electric buses and infrastructure. There is some funding through the provincial government. The equivalent investment of €465 million is being shared more or less equally by the Canadian government and the City of Toronto. The 340 electric buses and 248 chargers are for […] More…
Most NIO Drivers Prefer Battery Swaping To Recharging
The Chinese EV maker says that its vehicles have covered over 6 billion miles. More…
Fisker Ocean Officially Certified In Europe, Deliveries To Begin May 5
Fisker took an uncommon approach and worked to have the Ocean EV approved in both Europe and the US simultaneously. More…
RWTH Aachen to cooperate with Indonesia’s battery industry
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University is involved in establishing a battery industry and electromobility in Indonesia. This will also involve an electric vehicle and the electrification of public transport. Indonesia is known to have the world’s largest nickel reserves. The government has therefore been trying for some […] More…
Siro lays foundation for battery cell factory in Turkey
Farasis Energy and the Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg have begun construction of their joint battery cell factory. Their joint venture Siro officially laid the foundation stone for this at the site in Gemlik, Turkey. At the end of March, Siro officially started the series production of battery modules and packs. For the time being, […] More…
Volkswagen Group Increased Global BEV Sales In Q1 2023 By 42%
With roughly 141,000 units sold, one in nearly 15 new vehicles were all-electric. More…
New York City considering installing electric bicycle charging stations
Electric bike riders in the Big Apple who need a place to charge up their e-bikes might soon find more options thanks to a plan being considered by the New York City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. More…
Redwood Materials to recycle e-bike batteries for Rad
Redwood Materials will recycle e-bike batteries for Rad Power Bikes in North America, thus entering an often-overlooked market for LEV batteries. Founded by former Tesla man JB Straubel, Redwood also works with Panasonic, carmakers, and bike makers Specialized. The new deal with Rad Power Bikes is notable since the company claims it was among the […] More…
Rivian Provides Update On Dual-Motor Production Ramp-up
Since production started in February, Rivian built over 600 Enduro drive units. More…
Buick Electra E5 Sees Strong Start In China With 8,000 Orders
The orders were placed less than two weeks after the start of sales on April 13. More…
WTB’s New Devo Saddle Is Designed Specifically For E-Bikes
The design is ingeniously simple and effective. More…
