Qatar plans to host the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup this year, aiming for a new trend in mega sporting events and the region. Hyundai, an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, announced it will help the organizers achieve their goal by providing “eco-friendly” transportation, including the IONIQ 5 and electric buses.. More…
Kia EV6 Software Update Improves Cold Weather Charging Speed
The manufacturer says owners should see improvements of up to 50 percent when DC fast charging in winter. More…
Without a grid upgrade, US electrification can’t go forward. This company is helping to fix it [Update]
LineVision, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, provides “electric utilities with the real-time monitoring and analytics needed to accelerate the net zero grid.” Here’s how this company is playing a crucial role in helping to upgrade the US and international grids to ensure that the electrification revolution is a success. More…
Simplon Pulls Covers Off The Rapcon Pmax TQ Electric Mountain Bike
A lightweight frame and versatile frame make for a thoroughly capable electric mountain bike. More…
2023 Kia Niro EV Starts At $40,745, Offers 253 Miles Of Range
There’s just one problem: the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has a starting MSRP of $28,195—and that’s before the federal tax credit. More…
Tesla’s Market Share Improved Slightly In Q3 2022
In the US/Canada it now moves towards 3.5%. More…
Get Ready For The 2022 Motor1.com Star Awards
We’re preparing to test the highest-rated cars, trucks, and SUVs in seven categories so we can crown some winners to cap the year. More…
Tesla 4680 Cell Production Ramping Quickly, Won’t Impact Cybertruck
While Musk noted that 4680 cells are finally “gaining rapid traction,” it seems Cybertruck production isn’t reliant on the ramp. More…
Volvo Says New EX90 EV Will Have A Very Sustainable Interior
One of the renewable materials used inside contains pine resin that is locally sourced. More…
How Record EV and clean energy deployment are working to reduce CO2 emissions
Signs are surfacing that the rollout of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources is working as designed. According to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), record EV and clean energy deployment are contributing to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in 2022. More…
Electrify America installs first megawatt-level BESS
In the USA, Electrify America has unveiled its first application of a megawatt-level battery energy storage system (BESS) for electric vehicle charging stations. The Volkswagen subsidiary already has smaller, existing BESS installations at over 150 stations across the U.S. This includes more than 100 installations in California. The megawatt level of this BESS means that […] More…
Hyvia contracts Faurecia to supply tanks for Master H2-Tech
Faurecia has won a major contract from Hyvia, the joint venture between Renault and Plug Power, to supply hydrogen tanks. These will be used in the Renault Master H2-Tech production model unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The hydrogen tanks will be manufactured at Faurecia’s plant in Allenjoie, France, whose production capacity is over 100,000 […] More…
Supercharging: Ratio Is 750 Tesla Cars Per Station
In recent years, there are more and more cars per single station or stall each quarter. More…
Tesla Semi’s 500-Mile Range Is Calculated With Cargo, Says Musk
It wouldn’t make much sense to rate the Tesla Semi’s range without cargo, because that’s not how the truck will be used. More…
Tesla is aiming to ramp up to 50,000 Tesla Semi electric trucks per year
Tesla is aiming to ramp up Tesla Semi production to 50,000 electric trucks per year – as soon as 2024. It would make Tesla one of the largest class 8 truck manufacturers. More…
ChargeNet opens fast charging stations at Taco Bell
In the USA, ChargeNet Stations has opened its first ultra-fast charging stations at a South San Francisco Taco Bell. More than 100 California Taco Bell restaurants are set to be “electrified” in the next year. At Taco Bell restaurants ChargeNet says that its stations “innovative” software technology and combine solar energy and energy storage with […] More…
2023 BMW XM Plug-In Super SUV Makes A Strong First Impression
The first plug-in hybrid in BMW Motorsport history is also potentially its most controversial model ever. More…
Battery-boosted EV chargers coming to Chevron, Texaco stations
Are EV fast-charging stations smart business for existing gas stations? The oil giant Chevron appears to be exploring exactly that, with an arrangement that will lead to the rollout at some U.S. Chevron and Texaco gas stations of DC fast-chargers capable of delivering 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Charging units for the fueling stations will… More…
NEFTON expands work on ultra fast charging for trucks
In Germany, the NEFTON project launched in 2021 to develop charging scenarios for heavy battery trucks based on the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is now being expanded. The consortium around the Technical University of Munich is now focusing on charging capacities of up to 3 megawatts. The expanded project will now involve the testing charging […] More…
Aiways U6 now available to register interest in Europe
Aiways has taken another step on the way to the market premiere of the U6 in Europe. As of now, interest in the Aiways U6 can be expressed in Europe on a newly established website. There are no prices yet, but it is clear that there will initially only be a battery version in Europe. […] More…
