After sharing sporadic details since last fall, XPeng Motors has officially launched its new G9 SUV in China, featuring some of the most cutting edge technology overseas. In addition to sharing how the trims break down, we’ve included some of the unique features on the XPeng G9 including ultra-fast charging, advanced ADAS that could be the best in the world to date, and vehicle-to-load capabilities. Oh and pricing, check it out. More…
Mullen looking to also acquire bankrupt ELMS
US electric car start-up Mullen continues on the path of acquisitions. After taking the majority stake in Bollinger Motors this summer, the company is now looking into taking over Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS). ELMS had filed for bankruptcy in June. The company wanted to import electric delivery vehicles from China, assemble them at a […] More…
Microvast presents new utility vehicle battery packs
At the IAA Transportation, the US battery manufacturer Microvast presented new battery packs for its 48 Ah and 53.5 Ah cells for use in electric commercial vehicles. There is also initial information on the next generation of the battery management system. The technical data for battery packs and the underlying NMC pouch cells was previously […] More…
Renault Traffic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts With 149-Mile WLTP Range
It is the first electric version of the popular Traffic, which is Europe’s third best selling light utility van. More…
ElectricBrands puts three B2B concepts on display at IAA
ElectricBrands has unveiled three prototypes in different vehicle categories at IAA Transportation. The German EV maker officially declared these “world premieres”, however, one concept is already known, and the other two are new. Take the XBus S, a study and smaller version of ElectricBrands’ core vehicle, the four-wheeled XBus. While the nearly four-metre vehicle will […] More…
Stellantis to upgrade Mirafiori plant for hybrid transmission production
Stellantis has announced investments in the Mirafiori plant in Turin to produce, among other things, gearboxes for electrified vehicles in the future. The plant will complement the existing transmission production in France. Stellantis and its joint venture partner Punch Powertrain will assemble dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT) for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Mirafiori from the […] More…
Stellantis to upgrade Mirafiori plant for drive production
Stellantis has announced investments in the Mirafiori plant in Turin to produce, among other things, gearboxes for electrified vehicles in the future. The plant will complement the existing transmission production in France. Stellantis and its joint venture partner Punch Powertrain will assemble dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT) for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Mirafiori from the […] More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta Expands To 60,000 More Owners In The US And Canada
That brings the total number of FSD Beta testers in both countries to around 160,000. More…
Climate Group EV100+ pledge to decarbonise heavy trucking
The Climate Group introduces its new EV100+ initiative. Five mighty founding members, Ikea, Unilever, JSW Steel, Maersk and DPD, commit to zero-emission fleets – this time, however, the pledge will weigh heavier than earlier promises. EV100+ is the pledge to decarbonise all commercial vehicles in their fleets over 7.5 tons, so the medium and heavy-duty […] More…
Fisker partners with Wallbox for home-charging ecosystem
Fisker on Tuesday announced Wallbox as its official partner for home charging equipment. The two companies will start by offering Fisker Ocean electric SUV owners Wallbox home chargers for purchase through the Fisker website in the United States, Canada, and Europe, Fisker said in a press release. Wallbox will market its Pulsar Plus charger to… More…
Fisker selects Wallbox Chargers from Spain as global partner
Fisker has appointed Spanish charging infrastructure manufacturer Wallbox Chargers as a global partner to provide home charging for Fisker electric cars. Home chargers and installation services from Wallbox will be available in the US, Canada and Europe via the Fisker website. Sales will start at the same time as production. Fisker reportedly wants to start […] More…
Tesla’s Reduced Wait Times Should Worry Rivals, Says Analyst
While some folks may say demand for Tesla’s EVs is waning, others note that finally catching up could mean even greater success. More…
Vianode to build battery materials factory in Norway
Vianode has announced that it will invest around two billion Norwegian kroner (the equivalent of around 195 million euros) in a factory for electric car battery materials in Norway. Graphite-based anode materials will be produced there. The battery materials subsidiary of the Norwegian metal producer Elkem, founded in 2021, plans to produce graphite anode materials […] More…
Umicore opens cathode material plant in Poland
The materials technology and recycling group Umicore has opened its first European plant for the production of cathode materials for electric car batteries in Nysa, Poland. In the following years, the plant is to be expanded to up to 200 GWh. The factory, which was announced in 2018, is expected to reach an annual production […] More…
Engie to install thousands of charge points in Belgium & France
Engie has won several charging infrastructure contracts in Belgium and France. The tenders amounting to thousands of installations of AC and faster DC charge points with ultra-rapid charge hubs along motorways also being in the mix. The latest contract was signed in Belgium, where Engie will install and operate 2,800 public charging stations for electric […] More…
Tesla Fremont Factory To Get New Tent, Line Upgrades, Battery Equipment
CEO Elon Musk has made it clear he’s not ruling out expansion at Fremont, and it appears to be happening in more ways than one. More…
IAA: Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor To Enter The Market In 2023
A set of new applications for eActros was also showcased. More…
Top Gear Tests Ariel Hipercar Turbine Range Extender EV Prototype
This unusual electric vehicle is Ariel’s entry into the world of hypercars, with a quad-motor setup producing 1,180 horsepower. More…
Check Out The Benno Boost 10D Electric Cargo Bike
The brand claims that the Boost can carry three times as much cargo as your run-of-the-mill e-bike. More…
Sono shows how solar could save money installed on electric semis and buses
German startup Sono Motors plans to launch the Sion solar-assisted electric car, but it’s also looking at commercial-vehicle applications for its solar tech. Sono demonstrated several such upfits at the 2022 IAA Transportation Show in Hannover, Germany, that the company claims can improve the efficiency of buses and refrigerated trucks. Sono plans… More…
