Veo, which touts itself as the first profitable shared micromobility company, has just unveiled its latest light electric vehicle known as the Apollo. But unlike typical e-scooters or e-bikes, this one isn’t just a two-wheeler. It’s also a two-seater. More…
Tesla weighs bringing ‘Tesla Center’ strategy to China and closing retail stores
Tesla is reportedly considering bringing its “Tesla Center” strategy to China and closing some retail stores in high-rent locations. More…
2023 GMC Hummer EV Racks Up Over 90,000 Reservations
The number includes both pickup and SUV versions of the GMC Hummer EV. More…
Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia’s tech arm Hyundai Mobis announces ‘rapid’ North American EV expansion strategy
Hyundai Mobis, the parts and tech provider for South Korean automakers Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, and others, revealed its North American EV expansion strategy. As demand for electric vehicles continues growing, the sixth largest global parts supplier says having a strong production capacity will be critical, which is why it’s rapidly increasing its capabilities. More…
EVs Hit 10 Percent Of Global New Car Sales, BYD And Tesla Lead
September may mark the first time plug-in vehicle registrations will reach one million units. More…
Tesla Could Drop Plans For Giga Berlin Battery Cell Plant: Report
The Wall Street Journal says Tesla is reconsidering its strategy in order to qualify for US EV and battery manufacturing tax credits. More…
Lightyear 0 Will Be The World’s Most Aerodynamic Production Car
The company says this was measured in an advanced wind tunnel and that it’s very accurate. More…
Battery firm ONE reveals cell tech for 600-mile EVs, including trucks and SUVs
Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) this week unveiled a prismatic anode-free battery cell it claims will lay the foundation for 600-mile EVs. The prototype cell will be integrated into a BMW iX prototype later this year as part of a dual-chemistry battery pack. ONE said in a press release that it’s aiming for a volume-produced version of… More…
As Tesla’s Sales Soar In China, It May Be Considering A New Approach
According to sources familiar with the matter, Tesla may pull out of big cities and focus on suburban sales and service centers. More…
Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium grows to 21 members for standardized batteries
Swappable batteries are the key to making light electric motorcycles and electric scooters practical for city residents and apartment dwellers who lack a private charging spot at hom, and now a promising battery standard known as the Swappable Battery Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) has grown from just four to a total of 21 members, hoping to make that dream closer to reality. More…
Drivers Sue Tesla Over Reported False Autopilot & Self-Driving Claims
The suit states that Musk has been raving about Autopilot since 2016, but has yet to deliver anything close to a self-driving car. More…
SoCal: Hyundai secures new funds for XCient fuel cell trucks
Hyundai and California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District have secured funding for another five fuel cell trucks and infrastructure. They applied for Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA and were successful twice. First Element Fuel (FEF), the largest hydrogen-refuelling station operator in the US, will deploy the Class-8 […] More…
Ikea to use electric trucks from Volvo in Poland
Volvo Trucks, Ikea Industry and logistics company Raben Group have signed a cooperation agreement for heavy-duty electric transport. Ikea Industry will initially use Volvo FM Electric electric trucks operated by Raben Group for internal goods transport between two of its production sites in western Poland. The first of these electric trucks is scheduled to enter […] More…
Amazon to test Daimler’s first long-haul electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has found two solid partners to begin real-world testing the eActros LongHaul truck. Amazon and logistics operator Rhenus will integrate Daimler’s electric truck into operations next year, focusing on Megawatt charging. The two companies have each signed a letter of intent with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Rhenus, a logistics service provider, will use the e-truck […] More…
Cellcentric and Mahle announce fuel cell cooperation
Mahle & Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo, have signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of fuel cell technology. This concerns both the use in heavy commercial vehicles, but also “other applications with comparable requirements”. According to automotive supplier Mahle, the cooperation will focus on the […] More…
Batteryloop to give Mercedes batteries a second life
Batteryloop, the subsidiary of Stena Recycling specialising in connecting used EV batteries, will use batteries from Mercedes-Benz vehicles for stationary energy storage systems ordered in Sweden. The company has received three orders for its BLESS III storage system, each with 2.8 megawatts, to be installed in Sweden. This will use retired batteries from Mercedes-Benz electric […] More…
Biden-Harris Admin Approves 35 States’ EV Charging Infrastructure Plans
The first 35 submitted plans will collectively provide EV charging stations over 53,000 miles of highway, More…
Volvo Trucks Starts Series Production Of Heavy Electric Trucks
Three new models – FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric – already noted around 1,000 orders. More…
Schaeffler to debut fuel cell van at the IAA in Hanover
Schaeffler is also looking at hydrogen to power commercial vehicles, especially for long-distance travel. The automotive supplier has developed components for fuel cell systems and is preparing their industrialisation. At the IAA Transportation in Hanover, Schaeffler will show a demonstration vehicle, which has been completely rebuilt on the basis of an electric transporter. For this […] More…
Chinese E-Bike Manufacturer Eskute Introduces Budget-Friendly Netuno E-MTB
The Netuno packs a Bafang motor and a price-tag of $1,460 USD. More…
