Ford has filed a patent application for a new type of EV charging connector based on a magnetic coupling. In the application, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) November 1, 2022, Ford describes using magnetic attraction to secure a charging connector with a charge port embedded in a vehicle’s bumper. It… More…
Sakuu hires Porsche to design battery gigafactories
Sakuu, a Californian developer of 3D-printed solid-state batteries, has commissioned Porsche’s consulting subsidiary Porsche Consulting to plan its targeted gigafactories worldwide. Sakuu currently operates two facilities in Silicon Valley. Sakuu says it plans annual production capacities of 200 GWh for lithium metal and solid-state batteries by 2030. Porsche Consulting is to undertake the planning of […] More…
Tesla Model Y Long Range Price Increases Slightly
Will it be a repeat of 2022? Is this the beginning of Tesla’s incremental price increases on the way back to the old prices? More…
Tesla’s Price Cuts May Prove “Competitive Advantage,” Says Analyst
There’s not likely another automaker that can cut prices so massively and still show a notable profit. More…
Nanotech to set up battery production the UK
The US battery manufacturer Nanotech Energy has announced its intention to build a gigafactory in the UK that could be worth up to one billion pounds. According to the company, seven sites are currently being examined for this purpose. The UK factory is set to become the second production facility for Nanotech Energy’s non-combustible graphene-based […] More…
Tesla Has Been Increasing Communications Since Musk Took To Twitter
Musk says he’s still all in at Tesla and not missing any meetings, but the brand is working to appeal to people amid the controversy. More…
Oregon researchers work with Daimler on H2 fuel cell trucks
In the USA, researchers at Oregon State University are working with Daimler Truck North America to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck for regional and long-distance transport. Developed as part of Daimler’s “SuperTruck” project, the tractor is expected to provide ranges of 600 miles (965 kilometres). The fuel cell electric truck (FCET) is to […] More…
LEVC wants to go fully electric
The Geely subsidiary LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is facing a future as a pure electric vehicle manufacturer, according to a media report. In order to make this change, parent company Geely is said to be planning a major investment. LEVC had already briefly hinted at the planned transformation into a pure electric vehicle manufacturer […] More…
Honda And GS Yuasa To Partner On Batteries For Electric Cars
The two companies have already been working together on lithium-ion batteries for hybrids. More…
First indications of prices and specs for the Kia EV9
Shortly before the premiere of the production version of the Kia EV9, concrete hints about the drive variants and prices are emerging. According to these, the US prices for the electric seven-seater SUV are likely to be between 56,000 and 73,000 dollars. That would be the equivalent of between 51,500 and 67,150 euros. The eMobility […] More…
US shift toward wind and solar will cut coal, make EVs cleaner
Increased use of renewable energy will help reduce electricity generation from coal and natural gas power plants, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in turn making EVs cleaner. The EIA forecasts that wind and solar will together account for 16% of total electricity generation in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and 8% in 2018… More…
Bugatti Updates Its Electric Kick Scooter For 2023
A bigger battery and more powerful motor give this fancy scooter a 22-mile-per-hour top speed. More…
Nissan invests in e-mobility production in the USA
Nissan is planning a US$250 million investment in its Decherd engine plant in the US state of Tennessee to support the electrification of its product range, according to its CEO Makoto Uchida. This is apparently to increase the production of electric drives in the US. The investment itself was announced by Nissan CEO Uchida to […] More…
Ireland launches first all electric bus service
Athlone, located in central Ireland around 100 kilometres west of Dublin, will become Ireland’s first city with an all-electric city bus fleet. From this Sunday, 29 January 2023, all bus operations in Athlone will be switched to eleven Enviro200EV electric solo buses supplied by BYD-ADL. The eleven Enviro200EVs are to be operated by the local […] More…
Lightyear suspends production of the Lightyear 0
The Dutch solar car start-up Lightyear has stopped production of its first model Lightyear 0 and now wants to focus its resources entirely on the second model Lightyear 2. However, there is more behind this step than strategic reorientation. According to Lightyear, it has applied to the court for a suspension of payments for Atlas […] More…
2024 Polestar 2 Gains RWD Variant, More Power And Range
It also receives a Polestar 3-inspired SmartZone front grille panel that houses the front facing camera and mid-range radar. More…
DB Schenker to procure 100 electric MAN trucks
The logistics service provider DB Schenker plans to procure a total of 100 heavy-duty e-trucks from MAN by 2026. The first MAN eTruck vehicles are to be handed over in the first half of 2024. This is provided for in an agreement freshly signed by DB Schenker and MAN Truck & Bus. The first examples […] More…
Tritium garners large order from Evyve in the UK
In the UK, the Australian charging station manufacturer Tritium has now become the preferred hardware supplier for charging provider Evyve. The British charging provider aims to install around 10,000 electric car chargers in the UK by 2023. The agreement between the British and Australian companies includes an initial firm order from Evyve for 350 Tritium […] More…
Far-UK shows carbon fibre skateboard EV chassis
UK composite construction specialist Far-UK is developing a primarily carbon fibre skateboard chassis concept that can be applied to light vehicles with different configurations of wheelbase, track and either three or four wheels (writes Peter Donaldson). The platform is designed to help reduce barriers to entry for new vehicles by optimising the cost and time […] More…
Tesla To Announce $3.5B Nevada Plant For The Semi Today: Governor
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo said in a speech he will join Elon Musk and the Tesla team for an official announcement on January 24. More…
