Sandy says that the frame in the photo was not the result of single-piece casting and that it is made from several different sections. More…
Sandy Munro Analyzes The Recent Tesla Cybertruck Frame Photo
The US’ largest solar panel maker will make millions of panels for National Grid Renewables
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, announced today that it will supply clean energy company National Grid Renewables with 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels – and that’s a very big deal. More…
Cowboy Pushes For Sustainability With Circular Range Of Refurbished E-Bikes
The bikes in Cowboy’s Circular model range are thoroughly restored and offered with a two-year warranty. More…
Ford increases F-150 Lightning price, now starts at $56,000
Ford has increased the price of the base F-150 Lightning. The electric pickup truck now starts at $56,000 – more than $15,000 over its original pricing. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S, Bugatti Chiron In Quarter-Mile Drag Race
The Sapphire completed the quarter in 9.1 seconds, making for a production car record. More…
Hankook launches EV-specific iON tires in US to enhance mileage
Less than a year after announcing its own lineup of EV-specific tires, Hankook has begun selling its iON evo all season tires in the US to support both sedans and SUVs. These new tires come in a variety of different sizes and should help reduce noise while simultaneously help maximize range. More…
Toyota delves into EV technology with new V2G pilot program
In a seemingly paradoxical change in mindset, Toyota announced a new partnership Thursday with Oncor Electric Delivery to explore the benefits of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV technology for drivers and the grid. More…
Twitter Suspends “ElonJet” Tracker Although Musk Had Pledged Not To
Musk said he’s taking legal action against 20-year-old college student Jack Sweeney who created the flight tracker bot. More…
ElectraMeccanica now at home in North America
Canadian EV designer and manufacturer Electra Meccanica held a commissioning ceremony for its nearly-completed manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona in the USA. The company says its new plant represents a major step and will serve as the company’s new headquarters. ElectraMeccanica says it will ultimately have the capacity to produce up to 20,000 vehicles per […] More…
GAC breaks ground on battery plant in China
The Chinese car company GAC has started building a production facility for electric car batteries in Guangzhou. With a total investment of 10.9 billion yuan (1.5 billion euros or $1.561 billion), the new factory is scheduled to go into operation in March 2024 with an annual production capacity of 6 GWh. By the end of […] More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Improved In November 2022
The volume is now approaching 8,000 units per month. More…
Fuel cell train launch hit snags in the German state of Hesse
The start of the first fuel cell trains in the Taunus network is apparently bumpy. According to a report, only two of the six H2 trains that were recently scheduled to run in the Taunus region can currently be used – due to technical problems. According to the local publication Hessenschau, there are difficulties with […] More…
Report: Ford And CATL Are Considering LFP Battery Plant Investment
Not only a location, but also ownership structure must be decided. More…
Mercedes & Hydro take aim for sustainable aluminium
Mercedes-Benz is cooperating with the Norwegian aluminium manufacturer Hydro to significantly reduce the CO2 footprint of aluminium in the automotive supply chain. As early as 2023, aluminium with a CO2 footprint reduced by almost 70 per cent is to be used in Mercedes EQ models, among others. The partnership also aims to achieve virtually emission-free […] More…
California approves $2.9 billion for ZEV infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a 2.9 billion US dollar investment plan, primarily to expand infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in the state. The majority of the budget is to flow into charging points for electric utility vehicles. Of the total equivalent of 2.73 billion euros, the largest portion – $1.7 billion (1.6 […] More…
Ford weighs adding US EV battery plant with China’s CATL
It’s been a big year for Ford as the automaker’s electric vehicle rollout continues building momentum. Ford is now considering adding additional EV battery cell operations in the US. According to a new report, Ford is mulling an EV battery factory in the US with China’s CATL that includes a unique arrangement to collect tax benefits. More…
Tesla And Nissan Make Most Reliable EVs, Says Consumer Reports Survey
The Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf don’t typically have issues with their battery packs, motors, or charging. More…
Dürr is supplying battery machinery for CATL
The machinery and plant manufacturer Dürr has received an order from CATL for the battery factory currently being built in Arnstadt, Germany. The company will supply an “innovative technology for the sustainable production of lithium-ion batteries” to the factory. The order includes several plants with an environmentally friendly process for the recovery of solvents in […] More…
Redwood is building a ‘Battery Materials Campus’ in Charleston
The recycling company Redwood Materials, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has announced the construction of a new ‘Battery Materials Campus’ near Charleston in South Carolina – for battery recycling, but also for the production of new battery materials. There, Redwood wants to recycle anode and cathode components and process them into new battery […] More…
Dachser orders 50 eActros LongHaul
In Germany, the logistics provider Dachser plans to add 50 long-distance electric Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul trucks to its European fleet. Dachser and Mercedes-Benz Trucks have signed a letter of intent to this effect. The eActros LongHaul was unveiled at this year’s IAA Transportation. The globally active German logistics firms Dachser and DB Schenker are to […] More…
