Williams Advanced Engineering has unveiled a new electric vehicle platform specifically for hypercars called EVR. It is designed for a peak power of 1,650 kW and enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.0 seconds. Williams Advanced Engineering unveiled the architecture at the Cenex LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle Show) in Millbrook, UK. […] More…
Texas-based Volcon unveils full-suspension Brat, a 28 mph electric moped-style bike
Volcon Powersports, maker of off-road electric motorcycles and e-UTVs, has officially entered the electric bike market with its first street-legal EV, the Volcon Brat. The news follows the company’s slow drip campaign that teased its launch over the last few weeks. More…
Jeep says it will launch 4 all-electric SUVs by 2025, including Wagoneer and ‘Wrangler’ EVs
Jeep, the rugged SUV maker, says it will be releasing four new all-electric EV models in the US and Europe by the end of 2025. The move comes as part of the automaker’s plan to hit 50% electric vehicle sales in the US by 2030 and 100% in Europe.. More…
Jeep says it will launch 4 all-electric SUVs by 2025
Jeep, the rugged SUV maker, says it will be releasing four new all-electric EV models in the US and Europe by the end of 2025. The move comes as part of the automaker’s plan to hit 50% electric vehicle sales in the US by 2030 and 100% in Europe.. More…
Electrify America rebrands 350kW and 150kW chargers – will ‘hyper-fast’ and ‘ultra-fast’ become the new naming standard?
North American EV fast-charging network Electrify America has introduced a new labeling system to more easily differentiate its charging levels for consumers. Additionally, the latest generation of Electrify America DC fast chargers will include a new “Balanced” technology in which power is evenly distributed to multiple EVs at once in order to maximize speeds and deliver at least 150 kW of “ultra-fast” charging. Could this set a new standard for all EV charging networks in North Americ. More…
StoreDot delivers fast-charging batteries for real-world EV testing, claims 100 miles in five minutes
Israeli startup StoreDot has begun shipping samples of its fast-charging batteries to automakers for real-world EV testing. The samples are 30-Ah lithium-ion pouch cells “in EV form factor,” StoreDot said in a press release, maintaining its claim that these batteries can add 100 miles of range from just five minutes of charging. To put this into… More…
Nissan approves first V2G charger in the USA
Working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, Nissan has approved the first-ever bi-directional charger for the Nissan Leaf in the US. Fermata’s FE-15 charger has passed essential requirements from Nissan and is UL 9741 certified. The standard covers V2G equipment in North America. Fermata Energy received the certificate in 2020. David Slutzky, their CEO […] More…
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz launch a joint venture to produce an electric van
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture to produce an electric van together. More…
Nissan Leaf To Get First Bidirectional Charger Via Fermata Energy
It seems more and more EVs will come to market with bidirectional capabilities going forward. More…
Razor’s new ‘most versatile yet’ 1,000W electric scooter carries two seated adults
When it comes to scooters, Razor is as much of a household name as it gets. But forget the classic, shiny Razor scooters you’re used to. The company is coming in hot with a whole new type of two passenger, big-wheeled electric scooter for adults. Meet the Razor EcoSmart Cargo. More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV confirmed at $30,000 for 250-mile base model
Early this year GM laid out an enticing price of $30,000 for its 2024 Chevy Equinox EV fully electric compact crossover due in fall 2023. On Thursday GM confirmed it’s planning to keep to that initial price and timeline, and it revealed much more about this upcoming EV. It will be sold in the Chevy lineup along with the gasoline Equinox… More…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Revealed In Full And Detailed
The new affordable electric crossover from GM will be available in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations. More…
EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric
General Motors has shared a slew of new information about the upcoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, outlining pertinent details for each of its trim levels, including range and standard features. What’s most promising about the all-electric compact SUV is that GM is still saying it will start at a price around $30,000. The company is hoping to convince a number of consumers to go all-electric. More…
Clever contracts Compleo to deliver AC chargers for Denmark
Danish CPO Clever has asked Germany’s Compleo Charging Solutions to supply AC charging stations. The deal is a follow-up order from a tender Compleo won in 2021. Clever aims to install a far-reaching AC charging network in Denmark with potential more sales to come. Clever plans to install 9,000 new public charging stations by 2025. […] More…
UK: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Returned To Growth In August 2022
Battery-electric cars are the main force of growth for the overall market, while plug-in hybrids are struggling. More…
New Study: Combining Dynamic Wireless Charging With Energy Storage
The efficient management of energy storage systems may be crucial for the successful implementation of dynamic charging. More…
Mokwheel’s Latest E-Bike Can Charge Itself And All Your Gadgets, Too
The Basalt comes equipped with its own solar-powered charging station, and can theoretically offer unlimited range. More…
Freightliner sells 250 electric trucks to Pride Group Enterprises
Pride Group Enterprises, a North American logistics operator, ordered 250 heavy-duty electric trucks from Daimler Truck’s Freightliner brand. The trucks will join the company’s fleet in 2023 and pose the next step to complete electrification Pride has targeted at the latest in 2024. The Freightliner order includes 200 eCascadia and 50 eM2s trucks, with deliveries […] More…
Nio Q2 results remain low due to expensive build-up
Nio has presented its business figures for the second quarter of 2022. The Chinese manufacturer delivered 25,059 electric cars from April to June. While this is an increase of 14.4 per cent compared to last year, the financial figures must bear the weight of the investment-intensive build-up of the business. Nio continued to grow in […] More…
Jeep Recon EV: Electric Wrangler “brother” is one of three production-bound EVs revealed
Jeep on Thursday revealed what it called the next phase of its shift to an all-electric lineup for Europe by 2030 and a target of half EV sales by then in the U.S. The first of these fully electric models to arrive—revealed in March as one of Stellantis’ 25 U.S.-bound EVs by 2030—will be the Avenger. Jeep says the Avenger compact… More…
