Google is expanding support for its initiative to help you save money and use renewable energy with the Nest Thermostat, as Nest Renew is now available to anyone in the US. More…
Ballard to build fuel cell development facility in China
Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has announced a $130 million investment in China. This will be used to build both a development centre and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) factory near Shanghai. The planned opening is in 2025. Ballard says it is pursuing a “local for local” production strategy – meaning components made […] More…
Chevy Bolt EV sales surge, as GM Ultium EVs trickle out
Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV sales surged in the third quarter, General Motors announced Monday in its quarterly update, while sales of newer EVs based on the Ultium architecture were just a trickle. The two Bolt variants set a quarterly sales record, with a combined 14,709 sales, GM said, adding that in response to robust demand it plans to… More…
Analysis: Electric trucks dominate market by 2035
A new report by Price Waterhouse Coopers Strategy (PwC) attests to a bright future for zero-emission trucks. BEVs are forecasted to outperform internal combustion engine technology within the decade. Worldwide, PwC analysts expect ZEV models to essentially replace conventional trucks within the next 15 years – given that infrastructure is catching up. As early as […] More…
Nio launches ET5 deliveries in China
Nio delivered the first batch of the mass-produced ET5 to customers in China on September 30th; just barely hitting the targeted delivery window. Subsequently, Nio intends to scale up deliveries of the electric sedan very quickly. The ET5 could also come to Europe in 2023. The fact that the ET5 will be delivered from September […] More…
Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Cabrio Goes On Sale In China For $14,000
The tiny electric convertible is a strict two-seater offering a driving range of 174 miles on China’s CLTC cycle. More…
New Fiido X E-Bike Brings Practicality And Affordability To The Table
This little folding e-bike checks many boxes for daily commuters. More…
Fuel cell vehicles on curated approach in China
SAIC Maxus has released 80 fuel cell minivans in Shanghai through Xiangdao Chuxing, a SAIC mobility platform. The hydrogen-powered Maxus Mifa forms part of a growing FCEV line-up bolstered by support from the Chinese government. Toyota, too is trying to make a stand in China. As for SAIC, the Chinese vehicle-making giant announced in 2020 […] More…
Tesla Semi With Storytelling Graffiti Shows Up At Tesla’s AI Day
The Tesla Semi is reportedly about to ship, and Tesla has been making sure people see it as often as possible. More…
General Motors to boost Bolt production
General Motors has announced that it will increase production of its electric models due to high demand – and not only for the new Ultium vehicles but also for the ageing Bolt series. This comes despite the previous production capacity not being fully utilized. According to the GM announcement, Bolt production for global markets is […] More…
US: GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck Sales Increased In Q3
However, the Factory ZERO plant upgrade will require a pause in production for several weeks. More…
Rivian Reveals Production And Sales Results In Q3 2022: New Records
The company says that it is on track to achieve 25,000 units sold in 2022. More…
Georgia judge rejects tax break for Rivian electric truck plant
A Georgia judge has rejected a proposed tax break for Rivian the automaker would have received as part of a deal to build a new factory in the state, the Associated Press reported Friday. Morgan County Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell rejected what is normally a routine request by the local government to validate a bond agreement, according to… More…
BYD will provide 100,000 electric cars to Sixt by 2028
Sixt and BYD have concluded a long-term agreement that guarantees the rental company access to up to 100,000 BYD electric cars over the next six years. Starting now, Sixt expects BYD to provide the first EVs in Q4 2022, in synch with the Chinese manufacturer’s launch in Europe. The cooperation starts with an initial order […] More…
It’s Revenge Of ICE Cars In Italy As Plug-In Sales Drop 7% In August
Fully electric car registrations in Italy in August 2022 were down a whopping 29% year over year. More…
Peugeot to introduce new hybrid drive generation in 2023
All Peugeot models will be available with electrified powertrains from 2023. Peugeot will be the first Stellantis brand to introduce the Group’s new generation of hybrid powertrains. The new powertrain will be used in the 3008 and 5008. For the hybrid drive, a 100 kW gasoline engine is combined with a new electrified dual-clutch transmission. […] More…
BEVs reach 77% market share in Norway over September
A total of 11,384 electric cars were newly registered in Norway in September, giving them a market share of 77.7 per cent of new passenger car registrations in the country. In addition, there were 1,669 new plug-in hybrids. With 3,063 new registrations, the Tesla Model Y topped the list among all drive types. Compared to […] More…
Rivian confirms production of 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs in Q3, a significant ramp
Rivian (RIVN) announced that it produced 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs during the third quarter of 2022. It’s a significant ramp for the automaker, but at what cost. More…
E-bike company releases over-the-air update boosting its electric bike speed over 50%
As if we needed any more evidence proving how tech-integrated the latest generation of e-bikes are, look no further than the OKAI EB50. The company has just released an over-the-air (OTA) update that lets users significantly increase the top speed limit of the bike. More…
Tesla back on track with vehicle deliveries
Tesla reports that it manufactured 365,923 cars and delivered 343,830 units in the third quarter of this year. This means that the electric car maker is back on track for growth after a weak second quarter. The Grünheide plant is now contributing 2,000 Model Ys per week. In the previous record quarter Q1/2022, Tesla had […] More…
