BrightDrop has still a long way to go as FedEx has ordered 2,500 of its Zevo 600 vans. More…
GM’s BrightDrop Delivers First 150 Zevo 600 Electric Vans To FedEx
DHL Express to add 80 electric vans to Singapore fleet
DHL Express has announced the addition of 80 electric vehicles to its Singapore fleet in partnership with transport company ComfortDelGro. Along with the 10 EVs that are currently in its fleet, DHL Express Singapore will have a total of 90 EVs on Singapore roads by October 2022. This eight-fold increase in the number of electric […] More…
Aptera wants to adopt Tesla’s charge connector for its solar electric car
Aptera wants to adopt Tesla’s charge connector for its upcoming solar electric car and believes that the entire US EV market should do the same. More…
Elli & Mitnetz Strom start trial smart charging project in Germany
In a joint pilot project, German companies Elli and Mitnetz Strom have started tests to optimised charging strategies. The project aims to achieve efficient interaction between the electricity grid and electromobility with electric cars from the VW Group. The change in large parts of mobility towards electrification brings new challenges. For example, the demands on […] More…
Faurecia to supply H2 tanks for ZEV project in France with Air Flow
The French automotive supplier Faurecia has been commissioned to supply high-capacity hydrogen storage tanks for the filling stations of HYmpulsion’s Zero Emission Valley (ZEV) project in France, in collaboration with Air Flow, a global rental logistics company. The aim of the project is to put 1,200 fuel cell vehicles on the road by the end […] More…
2023 Nissan Leaf Starts At $27,800, Offers 149 Miles Of Range
The refreshed Nissan Leaf starts just $400 higher than the 2022 model despite bringing significant upgrades. More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Shares Details About Job Cuts, 3.5% Drop In Headcount
In an earlier leaked letter to employees, Musk talked about economic uncertainty and a need to address overstaffing in areas. More…
InoBat announces battery recycling success
Slovakian battery company InoBat Auto and its recycling partners have succeeded in proving that recovered active cathode material can be used in the production of new batteries. InoBat says the performance of the batteries made from recycled materials is equivalent to those made from completely new materials. The Slovakian company says the development is an […] More…
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 6 In Concept Sketch
Will the “Electrified Streamliner” surprise us with long range? More…
Arrival Van given European vehicle approval
The British electric vehicle developer Arrival has announced that the Arrival Van has achieved EU certification and received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EUWVTA). Arrival successfully completed all the required functional and safety testing of the Arrival Van to achieve EUWVTA. This is a critical step towards starting trials with customers in the coming months […] More…
Ferrari Says All-Electric Cars Will Make Up 5% Of Its Sales In 2026
The Prancing Horse expects EVs to account for 40% of its lineup by 2030. More…
Tesla is tracking to have a working prototype humanoid robot by the end of September
Elon Musk says that Tesla is tracking to have a working prototype humanoid robot, Tesla Optimus, by the end of September. More…
BHP orders electric mining vehicles from Sandvik
Mining company BHP has ordered eleven electric vehicles from Sandvik for its Jansen potash mine in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. These are ten battery electric vehicles and one wired electric loader, which are to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. With delivery by 2025 at the latest, Sandvik would be very much on schedule: […] More…
Tesla Owner Suggests Enhanced Autopilot Return To US, Musk Agrees
Tesla just started offering Enhanced Autopilot in Australia and New Zealand, and fans and owners are taking notice. More…
Hyundai and Michelin partner to make EV tires more environmentally friendly
Hyundai and Michelin on Monday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to partner on environmentally friendly EV tires. Joint research between the two companies aims to increase use of sustainable materials while optimizing tires for EVs, Hyundai said in a press release. The partnership also encompasses a real-time tire monitoring… More…
Renault & Minth to build battery factory in France
Renault, together with automotive supplier Minth, is planning a joint venture based in France for the production of battery housings for future electric models. The joint venture, which is expected to be established by early 2023, will assemble the battery cases at Renault’s Ruitz plant. From Ruitz, the Renault plants in Douai and Maubeuge will […] More…
Union Claims Tesla’s Low Wages Are Hindering Hiring At Giga Berlin
IG Metall, Germany’s largest union, has received reports from employees complaining about pay. More…
New Electric Renault Megane E-Tech Priced At £35,995 In UK
The electric SUV will cover up to 280 miles on a single charge. More…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Teases eActros LongHaul Concept Prototype
The 40-ton semi with a range of 500 km (311 miles) will be powered by LFP batteries and support “megawatt charging.” More…
BASF to build battery recycling facility in Brandenburg
BASF will build a plant for recycling black mass from batteries on an industrial scale in Schwarzheide, Brandenburg – where BASF’s pilot recycling plant is also located. Commissioning of the large plant is planned for early 2024. The annual processing capacity is to be 15,000 tonnes – old electric car batteries and material that does […] More…
