China, Scandinavia and Northern Europe lead the way, while California is the trailblazer in the USA. More…
Electric Car Sales Gap Widens As Market Demand Becomes More Divided
This US company says it can process mineral components for EV makers ‘in months’
In order to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires a proportion of battery minerals in EVs to be extracted or processed in the US or free-trade partner countries. But a lot of automakers simply aren’t prepared for that requirement.. More…
China: Plug-In Car Sales Surged 78% In September 2022
The Tesla Model Y was the most popular model overall in China. More…
You Can Already Buy Aftermarket Wheels For The Tesla Cybertruck
A set of Cybrhex forged wheels from Unplugged Performance costs between $5,992 and $6,795. More…
General Motors Connection Will Help Honda Keep Prologue EV Price Down
Honda’s new GM Ultium-based Prologue will be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit because it’s US-made. More…
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids gets recalled after a 36-year-old got a bruise
Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, a small toy ATV, is getting recalled after a 36-year-old, who probably had no business riding the toy, got a bruise. More…
Chinese E-Scooter Maker NIU Releases BQi-C3 Pro Electric Bicycle
This stylish e-bike can go the distance with its dual-batteries boasting an 84-mile range. More…
The Current Renault Zoe Is Also The Last Zoe
Renault won’t give the Zoe a direct replacement and it will instead try to get people to buy their Clio and Captur hybrids. More…
Wallbox Opens The Doors to Its new Manufacturing Facility In Texas
The new facility promises to add more than 250 jobs to Arlington by 2025 and approximately 700 by 2030. More…
We toured Wallbox’s new Texas facility and demoed its 400 kW DCFC that can deliver 100 miles in 5 minutes
EV charging equipment specialist Wallbox opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas, today where we were fortunate enough to be one of the first to take a tour. This new 130,000-square-foot factory is Wallbox’s first manufacturing footprint in North America, and will produce all of its US EV chargers. Wallbox also demonstrated one of the chargers that will be built in Texas – the new Hypernova 400 kW DC fast charger, which can add up to 100 miles of range in just five minutes. More…
Ascend Elements raises $300 million
US-based Ascend Elements has raised funding totalling $300 million. The company began building its factory to produce sustainable battery materials for electric vehicles in southwestern Kentucky a few days ago. The funding raised includes $200 million in investments as part of the company’s Series C financing round led by Fifth Wall Climate. Joining the round […] More…
Volvo Showcases EX90’s Screens And User Interface
The EX90’s interior is all about minimizing distractions in order to help you focus. More…
BP Pulse announces “Gigahub” network across the USA
BP plans to establish the BP Pulse Gigahub network, a series of large, EV fast-charging hubs designed to serve ride-hail and taxi fleets near U.S. airports and high-demand locations across the nation. The first planned location would be built near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with Hertz and is partially funded by a […] More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 cut real-world fast-charging time
With the 2023 Ioniq 5 hatchback arriving this fall and the upcoming 2023 Ioniq 6 sedan arriving early next year, Hyundai is introducing a battery preconditioning feature that will help set drivers up for a more consistent experience at DC fast-charging stations. The long-range versions of the Ioniq 5 and the closely related Kia EV6 have already… More…
Saudi Arabian airlines orders aircraft from Lilium
Bavarian electric flight taxi startup Lilium has signed a preliminary agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Saudia airline to supply 100 units of its all-electric Lilium Jet. However, it is not yet a binding order. The plan is to build an eVTOL network operated by Saudia throughout Saudi Arabia, according to Lilium on the occasion of the […] More…
Disney World now lets you charge your EV faster than you can get through one roller-coaster ride
Disney World is stepping up its efforts to assist the growing population of EV drivers on the road today with new charging solutions that will easily “fill up” your ride quicker than you can get through one roller coaster at the park. More…
Europe: Tesla Model Y Was The Best Selling Car In September 2022
Almost one in four new cars sold was rechargeable. More…
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën to use CATL battery swapping
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed up Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile, a joint venture, as another automotive partner for its Evogo battery swap business. Specifically, a version of the Dongfeng Fukang ES600 sedan equipped for battery swapping will be offered next month, targeting the urban cab and ride-hailing market. The electric sedan is expected to […] More…
Gotion High-Tech announces plans for two more battery plants
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech is planning two new factories to further expand its production capacities in China. This involves both LFP cells, in which Gotion specializes – but also NMC batteries. A new plant in Hefei, the capital of China’s Anhui province, is to offer a production capacity of […] More…
Go-Ahead orders 20 Irizar ie tram electric buses for London
The London transport company Go-Ahead has ordered 20 electric buses and charging infrastructure from the Spanish manufacturer Irizar. The order includes 20 examples of the Irizar ie tram 12-metre electric bus with right-hand drive, as well as two 450 kW pantograph chargers and 100 kW depot chargers. This is the first time Irizar has won […] More…
