SVOLT has followed up on its recent success in solid-state batteries. The company now produced a prototype batch of 20 Ah cells with a solid electrolyte based on sulphide. SVOLT also delivers the first promising numbers. The prototype solid-state cells have an energy density of 350-400 Wh/kg. This is in line with SVOLT’s earlier tests, […] More…
2022 is the year of the 300-mile EV, EPA data highlights
The 300-mile EV is finally becoming a mainstream commodity, with no fewer than 14 vehicles achieving that benchmark for the 2022 model year, according to the EPA. As the United States Department of Energy points out, in model year 2016 there was a single model—the Tesla Model S—that achieved a 300-mile range. Back then a 300-mile range… More…
BHP mining truck fleet in Chile to be electric by 2023
Mining group BHP and construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar have signed an agreement to electrify BHP’s entire truck fleet at the Escondida copper mine in Chile. The first Caterpillar 798 AC electric dump trucks are to be delivered in the second half of 2023. The agreement is part of the strategic equipment renewal process developed by […] More…
Watertaxi Rotterdam launches first hydrogen boat
Dutch operator Watertaxi Rotterdam has launched its first hydrogen boat. The H2 water taxi dubbed MSTX 22 integrates components from various providers, including EKPO and the so-called SWIM consortium of Enviu, Flying Fish and zepp.solutions. The MSTX 22 has room for up to twelve passengers, and Watertaxi Rotterdam will use it in regular ferry services. […] More…
From electric boats to surfboards, these are the wildest EVs I’ve tested all summer
I’ve had the pleasure of testing a wide range of interesting non-car electric vehicles. From three-wheeled Fun Utility Vehicles that can hit 75 mph to flying electric boats to Harley-Davidson’s flagship electric motorcycle, it’s been a wild few years. More…
Tesla Submits Permit To Produce Batteries On New Lines At Fremont
Producing more EVs to meet demand means producing more EV batteries, and it seems Tesla has another new plan. More…
Osprey high-power charging coming to British Garden Centres
British Garden Centres have selected British charge point operator Osprey Charging to provide ultra-rapid EV charging (150 kW) at its UK stores. Twelve high-power charging hubs are confirmed, with sizes varying on each site. The British Garden Centre in Carmarthen, Wales, will be the first to offer Osprey fast-charging with a hub comprising eight ultra-rapid […] More…
Toyota invests billions in battery production
Toyota has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in battery production for battery electric vehicles in Japan, and the US, which should start between 2024 and 2026. With these investments, Toyota aims to increase its battery production capacity by up to 40 GWh in total. Toyota and Lexus plan to […] More…
Huawei-Backed Seres’ Aito Brand To Use CATL Qilin Batteries
All Aito models will be equipped with CATL lithium-ion batteries. More…
Report: BYD-Powered Toyota bZ3 Electric Sedan Emerges In China
It appears to be the production version of the Toyota bZ SDN concept. More…
Flanders tasks TotalEnergies to install 4,400 charge points
The Flemish government has commissioned TotalEnergies to install and commercially operate a charging network for electric vehicles. France’s oil corporation will establish 4,400 AC charge points in the West Flanders and Flemish Brabant regions over the next two years. Flanders has further contracted TotalEnergies to operate the 22-kW charge points under their brand for twelve […] More…
Avadar Tackles Entry-Level E-MTB Segment With C3 Sport
A hardtail frame with a 250W mid-drive makes for the perfect all-rounder. More…
Skoda to launch 3 new electric cars by 2026
Skoda is accelerating and expanding its electric car plans. The Czech VW brand will launch three new purely electric models by 2026 brought forward from 2030. The new models will be a compact car, a compact SUV and a seven-seater SUV. The Vision 7S show car that has just been unveiled not only provides a […] More…
Tesla’s EVs To Connect To Starlink’s Future Cellular Satellites
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has his hands in a whole host of companies, and it seems they can all work together. More…
Rivian electric trucks will automatically level with new Camp Mode feature
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has teased another new feature for the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV aimed at outdoor adventures. Camp Mode will prep vehicles for overnight stays in the woods by shutting off screens, conserving battery power, activating flood lights, and automatically leveling the suspension to provide a flat sleeping… More…
UK: First Bus orders nearly 200 e-buses from Wrightbus
British transport company First Bus has ordered 193 electric buses worth £81 million from Northern Irish bus builder Wrightbus. The order is part-funded through the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Zero Emission Bus Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme. First Bus had successfully worked with five municipalities to rack up the combined order of 193 electric buses. The […] More…
A group of Tesla owners claims to go on hunger strike for Elon Musk’s attention, but there’s more
A group of Tesla owners in Norway claims they are going on a hunger strike to get Elon Musk’s attention about a long series of problems they claim to have with their vehicles. More…
New York’s proposed e-bike rebate could slash electric bike and scooter prices by 50%
Live in New York and want to buy an electric bike or e-scooter? A proposed e-bike incentive could cut the price in half, saving you over a thousand dollars with a purchase rebate. More…
Rivian Camp Mode With Levelling Feature Added Via Software Update
As its name suggests, Camp Mode is designed to make camping in an R1T or R1S easier. More…
Skoda Vision 7S Concept Officially Revealed, Shows New Corporate Identity
This is the new face of Skoda under newly appointed CEO Klaus Zellmer. More…
