In a potentially significant shift for the Detroit automaker, General Motors is considering cylindrical battery cells for future EVs, according to TheElec, a battery-focused South Korean trade publication. GM has favored pouch cells supplied by South Korean supplier LG Energy Solution, but could switch to the 4680-format cylindrical cells used by… More…
SEA Electric teams up with Ampol for charging services
The Australian petroleum company Ampol has partnered with SEA Electric to offer integrated charging solutions in their home market. SEA specialises in commercial electric vehicles and hopes to add access to charging services to the range with Ampol. Calling it ” industry-first,” Ampol and SEA Electric say they will develop “seamless charging options”, ” including […] More…
Faraday Battery Challenge announces new funding round
The Faraday Battery Challenge has announced its latest round of funding. A total sum of £27.6 million will go to 17 UK projects working on various battery innovations. This time, the battery challenge organizers are following a more balanced approach than the previous rounds. The directors of the challenge said all the selected projects demonstrated a […] More…
Elon Musk Puts Demand Concern To Rest: “Price Really Matters”
After price cuts, Tesla notes the strongest orders ever in its history. More…
US Used EV Market Has Tripled In Size, Prices Have Fallen Significantly
Let’s not forget, the revamped US EV tax credit has a $4,000 credit toward the purchase of a used EV. More…
Hofer Powertrain registers MW truck charging patent
Hofer Powertrain has applied for a patent for a new megawatt charging concept for electric trucks. The so-called multi-sector overhead line charging concept relies on short overhead line charging sections for electric trucks installed on motorways and motorways. In contrast to conventional, continuous overhead line concepts, Hofer prefers several short sections that should be able […] More…
VW places major order with Onsemi
The US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has entered into a strategic partnership with Volkswagen. At the heart of the collaboration is the supply of components for a complete traction inverter solution for use in a “next-generation VW electric platform”. According to Onsemi, the semiconductors are part of an overall system optimisation and provide a solution that […] More…
Canoo signs dealer agreement in Saudi Arabia
Californian EV startup Canoo has signed an exclusive agreement with GCC Olayan (General Contracting Company) as the exclusive distributor of its electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia. The first phase of the agreement centres on the sale, distribution, service maintenance and repair of Canoo vehicles. In addition to the sales partnership, Canoo and GCC Olayan have […] More…
Nikola Motor founds hydrogen energy brand HYLA
Nikola has launched HYLA, a new brand for the company’s energy products for producing, distributing and dispensing hydrogen to fuel its zero-emissions trucks. There is also a new order for the company’s FCEV truck. It has long been Nikola’s strategy to bring its hydrogen infrastructure solutions to the market to complement its electric trucks, preferably […] More…
California: Plug-In Car Sales Increased To Nearly 350,000 In 2022
Nearly a fifth of new cars sold in California were rechargeable last year. More…
Citroën presents electric car for India
Citroën has unveiled its first electric car designed for the Indian market. The new ë-C3 is based on the ICE version which was launched in the market last year, and will hit showrooms in February. Unlike the internal combustion engine variant that it is based on, the Citroën ë-C3 is powered by a 29.2 kWh […] More…
Onto raises £100 mn to continue EV subscriptions
Electric car subscription service Onto raises £100 million (nearly €114 mn) from global investment group CDPQ and asset manager Pollen Street. This will enable Onto to expand the UK fleet; however, internationalisation appears to be on the back burner. The company writes that the £100 million asset-backed facility announced today will enable Onto to continue […] More…
Tesla teases product roadmap March 1: Robovan, Cyberwagon, Model 2?
Tesla has a number of other future products under development, it teased on Wednesday, as part of its quarterly update for investors. And while there’s no guarantee we’ll get an update on persistent rumors like the affordable Model 2, some of those upcoming products may be revealed as part of a March 1 Investor Day. With scaled-up Semi… More…
Renault to offer retrofits for its most iconic cars to turn EV
Renault is taking its circular approach to electric vehicles further as it will offer to retrofit the classic Renault 4 and 5 as well as the first-generation Twingo cars. The kits come from R-FIT, a brand belonging to oldtimer specialist MCC Automotive. The three retrofitted models will be on show at the Renault booth at […] More…
Electra Presents The Hip And Stylish 7D EQ Step-Over E-Bike
Underneath its retro styling, the 7D EQ is a modern marvel that won’t break the bank. More…
Fabrice Cambolive to take over as CEO at Renault
On 1 February 2023, Fabrice Cambolive will assume responsibility as CEO of the Renault brand. Until now, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo had also headed the brand in personal union. Cambolive’s main task will be to organise the upcoming EV offensive. The 54-year-old has been with the Renault Group since 1992 and most recently […] More…
Tesla Insurance Data Drive Vehicle Design And Software Changes: Musk
CEO says the automaker gains valuable Tesla Insurance feedback that helps it minimize the cost of repair for its vehicles. More…
Koji Sato to take over as Toyota’s new CEO
Toyota has announced a change at the top of the group. Koji Sato, previously president of the Lexus brand and the motorsport subsidiary Gazoo Racing, will become Toyota’s new president and CEO on 1 April 2023, replacing Akio Toyoda in this role. The grandson of group founder Kiichiro Toyoda will take over as chairman of […] More…
GM to switch from pouch to round battery cells
General Motors reportedly wants to switch from pouch to round cells in future electric models. According to a media report, the change in cell format is also the reason why GM and LG Energy Solution apparently do not pursue their plan for a fourth joint US battery cell plant. This is reported by TheElec with […] More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta Now Active In 400,000 Cars In US And Canada
That’s an impressive increase of 250 percent over the 160,000 users reported in September 2022. More…
