It boasts a lightweight construction and hard acceleration thanks to 400 percent pedal assist. More…
Bosch’s New CX Race Motor Is Reserved For Top-Tier E-MTBs
A turbine prototype just broke a 24-hour wind power world record
Siemens Gamesa’s 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine prototype has, according to the Spanish-German wind giant today, set a world record for the most power output by a single wind turbine in a 24-hour period: 359 megawatt-hours. More…
Chrysler wants to take on Tesla and attract young urban buyers with transition to fully electric
As the race to catch current EV leader, Tesla, heats up, an unlikely contestant is about to emerge, according to Chrysler’s CEO Chris Feuell. The automaker’s CEO argues Chrysler has what it takes to go after the electric vehicle pioneer.. More…
SAIC, CATL, Sinopec & CNPC to swap batteries in China
In China, the car company SAIC, the battery manufacturer CATL and the two oil companies Sinopec and China National Petroleum (CNPC) have founded a joint venture to promote the spread of electric cars with replaceable batteries. SAIC wants to produce vehicles capable of battery-swapping under several brands at once. The joint venture, called Shanghai Jieneng […] More…
SAIC, CATL, Sinpec & CNPC to swap batteries in China
In China, the car company SAIC, the battery manufacturer CATL and the two oil companies Sinopec and China National Petroleum (CNPC) have founded a joint venture to promote the spread of electric cars with replaceable batteries. SAIC wants to produce vehicles capable of battery-swapping under several brands at once. The joint venture, called Shanghai Jieneng […] More…
Aptera Announces Solar Cell Supplier: Maxeon Solar Technologies
The startup notes that solar panels for its upcoming three-wheeler EV are already in production. More…
Ford Focusing On Compelling EVs Over Efficiency Or Shoppers Won’t Buy
Many people don’t care as much about efficiency as they do about having an attractive and accommodating car that performs well. More…
BMW doubles electric car sales after just three quarters
The BMW Group has just revealed that it sold 128,196 fully electric vehicles of the BMW and Mini brands this year up to and including September, more than doubling BEV sales compared to the same period last year (+114.8 per cent). In the third quarter, the two brands delivered 52,306 all-electric vehicles (+121.6 per cent). […] More…
The Renault Twizy electric funmobile to be succeeded by this new electric quadricycle
Remember that not-a-car but also not-a-motorcycle four-wheeled electric vehicle known as the Renault Twizy? Now Meet the Mobilize Duo, its successor that will be taking to the Paris Motor Show next week for a big unveil. More…
ETH Zurich launches small e-plane e-Sling with unique tech (video)
An electric aircraft called e-Sling has managed its maiden flight at Dübendorf airfield in Switzerland. Developed by students at ETH Zurich, the four-seater plane with roots in Africa carries a unique propulsion system designed in Zurich, enabling battery swaps during stopovers. A kit for small aircraft from the South African manufacturer Sling Aircraft served the […] More…
China’s NIO to compete in Europe with unnamed ‘smaller, mainstream’ brand of EVs after premium rollout
As three premium EV models from NIO make their way to new markets in Europe, the Chinese automaker has already shared intentions to bring its second brand – still unnamed – overseas following its initial launch in China in 2024. The second NIO brand is expected to be a friendlier-priced, mass-market marque to further compete with other automakers in Europe. More…
EU Transport Committee considers sanctions for missed infrastructure targets
This month, the EU Parliament will vote in October on possible sanctions for member states and charging network operators that do not sufficiently promote the expansion of the charging infrastructure. The parliamentarian in Charge of the EU Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee, Ismail Ertug has told to the German publication Der Spiegel that many EU […] More…
BYD sells 120 electric semitrailers to Marva in Mexico
BYD has started supplying electric semitrailer tractors to Mexican transport company Marva. The Chinese manufacturer has already handed over five units of the Q3MA to Marva, which expects to receive 120 semis before the year’s end. They will form the first all-electric tractor fleet in Latin America. BYD specifies a curb weight of 12 tons […] More…
IDRA Group Completes And Delivers Giga Press For Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla plans to start building the Cybertruck in the first quarter of 2023. More…
Toyota Bz4x EV production restarted, fix coming for wheels falling off
Toyota on Thursday provided a long-awaited update and solution regarding its Bz4x electric car, which has been waylaid by a pesky problem for months: Its wheels could fall off. After several months since the issue was originally noted, Toyota says it’s a supplier issue, with hub bolts that could vibrate loose after sharp turns or… More…
Audi May Finally Build Cars In The US Thanks To New EV Tax Credit
The US government hoped that the new federal EV tax credit would encourage domestic manufacturing, and it seems it’s working. More…
EU Parliament may punish delays in charging infrastructure roll-out
The EU Parliament is considering imposing sanctions on member states and charge point operators misaligned with the European plans to accelerate charging infrastructure. MPs could vote to propose significant fees this month since member states are nearly 50% off target. Instead of the more than 677,000 charging stations for trucks and cars the EU wanted […] More…
Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?
Audi is the latest automaker looking to shift its strategy after the historic Inflation Reduction Act was passed, expanding federal tax credits in the US. In an interview with Automotive News, Audi’s chief technical officer, Oliver Hoffman, said the IRA bill will have a “huge impact” on its North American strategy as the automaker considers building its first US EV plant.. More…
Renault’s Mobilize Duo Is The New Twizy, Adds Bento Cargo Version
Unlike the Twizy, the Mobilize Duo will be available on subscription or long-term leases only. More…
USA doubles funding for electric school buses
The US government is almost doubling its budget for the promotion of “clean” school buses because of the high demand reflected in applications submitted between May and August this year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is now making a total of 965 million dollars (about 995 million euros) available in 2022 instead of the previously […] More…
