Rivian recently invited a group of quad-motor R1T owners and dual-motor reservation holders to test out its new performance dual-motor R1T model. Check out the first look at the electric truck and how customers reacted in Rivian’s latest video. More…
WiTricity to simplify vehicle integration for its charging systems
US wireless EV charging system developer WiTricity has announced a programme for automotive OEMs to enable initial vehicle integration in just three months. This is designed to significantly accelerate testing for wireless charging on existing and future electric vehicle platforms. The FastTrack integration programme is designed to help OEMs integrate WiTricity’s ‘Halo’ charging system, according […] More…
These ‘digital drive’ bikes replace a bicycle chain with software
Ever heard of a “digital drive” bike? It might seem like a strange concept, but several companies are developing commercial offerings that use electronics instead of a bike chain to power a bicycle’s rear wheel. More…
VanMoof could face insolvency or sale
The Dutch e-bike startup VanMoof is on the brink of bankruptcy. The Verge reports the company has entered a so-called ‘suspension of payment’ proceeding, in which a court-appointed administrator helps to lead the company out of debt. All options are on the table. Meaning Van Moof is also facing a possible sale. The procedure is […] More…
Porsche shows off electric roadster concept
Porsche has presented the Vision 357 Speedster for the 30th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The open electric sportscar is the sister model of the closed Vision 357, with which Porsche started its 75th anniversary year. With the 357 in the name of both concept cars and, of course, also in the design, […] More…
New Jersey opens next round of e-mobility incentives
New Jersey launched year four of the state’s ‘Charge Up New Jersey’ incentive program today. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) also opened the next application round for three incentive schemes to install EV chargers. Staying with the vehicles, this latest instalment builds on the success of previous years. In the first three […] More…
Rivian pass-through charging could use its EVs as extension cords
Rivian has filed a patent application for a pass-through charging system that would allow the automaker’s electric trucks to pass current from vehicle to vehicle. As described in the application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 22 and originally filed in December 2021, pass-through charging… More…
UK Gov’ releases latest charging infrastructure rules
New laws to be introduced in the coming months will require the UK’s rapid charging network to have a 99% reliability rate and offer real-time status updates. At least that is what the British Government suggests in its new Public Charge Point regulation. Now published as a draft, the rules shall improve the charging experience […] More…
Porsche Vision 357 Speedster EV Debuts As Modern-Day 356 With Tonneau Cover
The one-off is based on the 718 GT4 e-Performance. More…
Tesla Brings Full Wiper Controls To Steering Wheel Via Software Update
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can now change the speed of the wipers without touching the stalk. More…
SAIC lowers prices for the MG Mulan in China
MG Motor is reacting to the price reduction for the VW ID.3 in China and has lowered the price of its competitor model MG Mulan. For the time being, until the end of July, Chinese customers will receive a discount of 24,000 yuan, or about 3,000 euros, for the compact electric car. This brings the […] More…
Does Inflabi’s New Inflatable Helmet Mark The End Of Bulky Bike Helmets?
This odd yet interesting helmet can be inflated and deflated for compact storage in just 20 seconds. More…
Bosch starts producing fuel cell drives for Nikola in Germany
Bosch has just launched series production of its “fuel cell power module” at its plant in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Germany. The US startup Nikola is the first customer with its Class 8 hydrogen truck set to enter the North American market in Q3 this year. Although the final assembly of the fuel cell system will take place […] More…
Iveco is about to score a major bus deal in Turin
Iveco is expecting a significant order worth over 150 million euros to be placed by Turin. A tender by the city’s primary transport operator GTT has just closed, and Iveco is the preferred bidder for all three lots. The final contract award is due at the end of August after a “standstill period”. It will […] More…
Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says
Tesla aims to build a new factory in India that would produce about 500,000 units of a ~$24,000 electric car, according to a local report. More…
Audi reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ with Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor to buy EV platform
The rumor mill is gaining momentum in China as two more sources have shared new details of Audi’s alleged plans to source its next EV platform from an OEM overseas. Chinese-state owned SAIC Motor appears to be the current frontrunner as discussions with Audi are reportedly advancing and pertain to the former’s luxury sub-brand IM Motors.. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Debuts With Up To 641 HP, Simulated Eight-Speed Gearbox
It’s packed with software tricks designed to enhance the driving experience. More…
Ammonia as an EV fuel
For all practical purposes, there is more hydrogen in ammonia (NH3) than in pure hydrogen, because hydrogen is a diffuse gas at ambient temperatures and pressures (writes Peter Donaldson). More…
Canoo delivers NASA Artemis shuttles, broadens DoD battery project
EV startup Canoo this week announced delivery of vehicles for NASA, and expansion of a battery-development project with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), but gave no updates the production of customer vehicles. The three Canoo EVs delivered to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, dubbed Crew Transportation Vehicles (CTVs), will be used to… More…
Volkswagen starts trading energy on EPEX Spot
Volkswagen and its energy business Elli started trading on Europe’s largest power exchange, EPEX Spot, today. At the heart of its electricity trade is the so-called PowerCenter made of e-up! batteries and controlled by a new trading platform from Elli. As for now, the trade is happening in Germany. Kora Töpfer, Head of Public & […] More…
