While EVs may have much in common with consumer electronics, the combination of high voltages and powers, and the safety-critical nature of many of their systems, is providing some major headaches for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) contractors and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers – headaches that vehicle OEMs won’t be able to cure with […] More…
Schwinn Coston CE electric bike review: Why don’t more e-bikes have these awesome frame lights?
Schwinn’s electric bicycle line has significantly expanded over the last couple years. When I first started riding electric Schwinns, I was largely limited to cruiser e-bikes. But with several new commuter-specific e-bikes like the Schwinn Coston CE that I recently tested, this household bicycle name is making a big move on the wider e-bike market. More…
Germany: Volkswagen Starts Production Of ID.4 In Emden
It’s the second ID.4 production site in Germany, and fourth globally, which in the fall will be joined by the fifth one (US). More…
“There Will Be Blood” – Elon Musk Announces Litigation Department Amidst Allegations
Tesla’s CEO wants his firm to lawyer up. More…
Tesla Model Y Average Annual Mileage Is Higher Than US Vehicle Average
Tesla explains that customers are using their Tesla EVs as their main cars. More…
Environmentalists Are Trying To Stop Tesla’s Giga Texas Expansion
Several groups are calling on Austin’s mayor to withhold permits for the automaker’s battery cathode facility. More…
Elon Musk says Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers this time next year
Elon Musk told reporters in Brazil that Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers behind the wheel for supervision (or at all really) around this time next year. More…
Elon Musk says Tesla will have self-driving cars without need for human driver this time next year
Elon Musk told reporters in Brazil that Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers behind the wheel for supervision or at all really around this time next year. More…
Former Tesla Owner: Here’s Why I Switched To A Lucid Air
A former Tesla owner explains why he swapped his Model S for an Air. More…
The Rivian R1T Has Arrived, And This Family Already Has Plenty To Share
Check out the R1T delivery, first impressions, fast-charging at Electrify America, and towing. More…
How Long Does It Take To Charge The Rivian R1T: We Find Out
We see over 200 kW of maximum charging power. More…
Tesla Model 3 True Cost After A Full Year: Is It A Good Buy?
The Model 3 is Tesla’s least expensive EV, but it’s still pricey. Are the savings over a gas car enough? More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs Rivian R1T: Battle Of The Electric Pickup Trucks
Which one is best? More…
EVs are avoiding about 3% of global oil demand—a fifth of Russia’s total exports
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has triggered international sanctions throttling the country’s oil exports, leading to fears of every higher gas prices. But electric vehicle adoption has been helping make the situation less grim. Plug-in vehicles avoided roughly 1.5 million barrels of oil per day last year, according to new analysis from… More…
Check Out The New Xos Electric Semi And Delivery Trucks
The semi is rated at 230 miles, while the box truck can travel up to 270 miles on one charge. More…
450 eVito for Northgate and Quickpac
Mercedes-Benz has received orders for a total of 450 eVito from two customers. The British vehicle rental company Northgate Vehicle Hire has ordered 350 electric transporters, while an order for 150 eVito comes from the Swiss parcel service Quickpac. According to the publication Professional Van, Northgate is to become the first rental company to offer […] More…
Bosch & Maximator reveal component for H2 filling stations
Bosch Rexroth and Maximator Hydrogen have developed a solution for the compression of hydrogen for filling stations. By 2030, the two companies want to equip 4,000 refuelling stations with the technology. Bosch says that, as a result this solution, every third hydrogen filling station worldwide will have Bosch components. The plan is part of the […] More…
Bosch & Maximator reveal H2 solution for stations
Bosch Rexroth and Maximator Hydrogen have developed a solution for the compression of hydrogen for filling stations, among other elements of the company’s push for the hydrogen economy. By 2030, the two companies want to provide the technology for 4,000 H2 filling stations. Bosch says that, as a result this solution, every third hydrogen filling […] More…
Odin Automotive named B-ON & partners with Hitachi
Odin Automotive has announced its change of name to B-ON and a partnership with the Hitachi Group following the acquisition of Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter business. Under the new name, besides offering vehicles, the company will be offering a range of new services. These services are to include service and maintenance, charging infrastructure and energy management, […] More…
Geely & Farasis to build second battery plant in China
Geely and Farasis have started building a new factory in China as part of their battery joint venture. The new production facility will initially be designed for an annual capacity of 12-gigawatt hours. The final capacity will be up to 30 GWh. The battery factory is being built in the Fuling district of the south-western […] More…
