According to a German media report, the all-electric VW ID.2 will start at less than €25,000 when it launches in 2025. And the carmaker allegedly has plans for an even cheaper EV, currently referred to as the ID.1, which could launch in 2027 and start at less than €20,000. Automobilwoche spoke to VW brand boss […] More…
LG Chem to enforce battery patents in court if necessary
South Korean chemical company LG Chem has a clear message for its competitors: It wants to “dominate” the global market for advanced EV batteries and – if it has to – enforce its patent rights for cathode materials with a high nickel content in court. LG Chem said it acquired more than 40 patents related […] More…
Tesla Rivals Cutting Prices Amid Major Sales Slump In China
Ford and Volkswagen are both offering $6,000 discounts on EVs. Meanwhile, GM is reportedly running promotions to boost gas car sales. More…
Sandy Munro Talks Toyota bZ4X After Driving It For First Time
He says Toyota would better cut costs because the bZ4X’s price puts it too close to the Tesla Model Y. More…
The Kia Concept EV5 Debuts To Preview Future SUV
This design teases the look of Kia’s next EV. More…
Acer (yes, the computer company) is building a fancy electric bike with built-in AI
Meet the Acer ebii, a lightweight electric bike built by computer component maker Acer. The company looks to be coming in hot with several innovative features that we have rarely seen in the e-bike industry. More…
Lancia Teases Stratos-Inspired Concept EV
The Italian brand will reveal the concept on April 15. More…
PoGo Charge announces partnership with Kew Green Hotels
The charging network operator PoGo has announced a new agreement with Kew Green Hotels to build 40 charging hubs at hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, voco and Courtyard by Marriott. After the British charging infrastructure provider Swarco Smart Charging announced the development of an HPC charging network throughout England, Scotland and Wales […] More…
IIHS VP Has Safety Suggestions Thanks To A Future Of Heavy EVs
Many EVs have fared quite well in crash tests, but the IIHS VP is concerned about braking performance and speed limits. More…
Xpeng publishes first key points on new electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is preparing to launch its already anticipated coupe-like electric SUV – but not under the name G7, as initially planned. Instead, the new EV will be called G6. Regarding looks and dimensions, the model resembles the Tesla Model Y. At the end of January, a published letter from the company’s […] More…
BPCL to build charging stations along Indian highways
India’s government-owned oil and gas company Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has announced the launch of 30 kW EV charging stations on six highways in Western India. Four of the highway sections included surround the city of Pune, covering the stretches to Aurangabad, Solapur, Nashik and Kolhapur. The other two stretches lie between Mumbai and Nashik, […] More…
Flying electric boat company Candela soars closer to its 30-passenger vessel
Swedish electric boat maker Candela is flying high recently, and not just on its hydrofoils. The company has just announced a new $20M investment that will accelerate the rollout of its upcoming 30-passenger electric ferry, the Candela P-12 Shuttle. More…
Apollo Releases 2023 Phantom High-Power Electric Scooter
Apart from boasting 1,200 watts of power, the new Apollo flaunts refined controls. More…
Candela raises 20 million dollars to launch hydrofoil water vessle
Swedish tech company Candela has secured an additional 210 million Swedish Krona ($20 million) to bring its hydrofoil water vessel to mass production. The P-12 is said to launch this summer. Candela is working on a low-energy use water shuttle as hydrofoil. “This new investment will unlock the potential of underutilized waterways for climate-friendly, high-speed […] More…
After Ford Adjusts EV Program, 29 Dealers Decide To Opt Out
Ford gave its dealers the choice to sell EVs in the future, and some have decided not to move forward with the certification plans. More…
Electric Car Prices Are Coming Very Close To Gas Car Prices
Going electric is becoming an option for more and more people for many reasons, but the pricing likely gets the most attention. More…
Electrify America goes Hawaii
Electrify America has opened its first DC fast-charger on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The station has four charging points and can deliver up to 150 kW. Electrify America says its stations are now available in 47 of 50 US states. The VW subsidiary operates about 800 DC charging stations with a total of 3,500 […] More…
Asset Alliance Group orders 75 electric trucks from DAF
DAF Trucks is planning to sell at least 75 electric trucks to the UK. The British truck rental company Asset Alliance ordered a total of 1,500 new trucks from the Dutch manufacturer, and while the majority diesel trucks, at least 75 are to be electric. Deliveries are due to start this year. The electric trucks […] More…
Electric motorcycle maker Energica’s drivetrains to soon power light electric airplanes
If you’re familiar with Energica, then you probably know all about the company’s high-performance electric motorcycles. They’re some of the fastest, most powerful, and longest-range electric motorcycles in the world. But after developing such an impressive electric powertrain, Energica isn’t stopping with two-wheelers. The company’s tech could soon be taking to the sky inside light electric aircraft. More…
Forsee Power, Blue Solutions and Bluebus cooperate on new battery system
Forsee Power, Blue Solutions and Bluebus, both subsidiaries of the Bolloré Group, join forces. Together, they want to develop a solid-state battery made in France, which should be ready to launch in 2026. Specifically, the deal concerns a new generation of battery cells (GEN4) to be developed by Blue Solutions and integrated by Forsee Power […] More…
