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Mercedes will make electric EQS SUV in Alabama, with battery cells from Georgia

Mercedes-Benz battery factoryOn its way to establishing production for its EQS SUV in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a partnership with battery supplier Envision AESC that will result in a battery facility in Bibb County, Georgia. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new battery facility “underscores the importance of the U.S. within the Mercedes-Benz global… More…

An electric bicycle with a driveshaft? Honbike launches futuristic-looking Japanese folding e-bike for US/EU


The multiple award-winning Honbike is just about as steep of a departure from typical electric bicycles as I can find. Having tested hundreds of different e-bikes, the Honbike is unique in so many different ways that it marks a refreshing new entry to the market. Now launching on Indiegogo, we got to test out the revolutionary new driveshaft e-bike ahead of time to let you know if it’s worth a second look. More…

Geely is rolling out swap stations for heavy duty EVs like cement mixers, housing three-ton battery packs


Chinese multinational automotive company, Geely, has shared a recent update from its Technology Group subsidiary showing battery swap capabilities integrated into what it calls Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). The battery swap stations operate under the same concept as passenger EVs, but use a different swap method without having to lift the hefty construction vehicles. More…

Ampler unveils three more European-made urban electric bikes with stealthy designs, GPS, and more


Ampler Bikes, the Estonian-based manufacturer of some of the sleekest and stealthiest e-bikes we’ve tested, has just unveiled three more big updates to the company’s lineup. Following on the heels of two new models announced last week, now the Ampler Stellar, Curt, and Stout are all getting Generation 2 updates that see the bikes packed with new tech and features. More…

Hubject & ev.energy strike data sharing deal

Hubject and ev.energy have entered into a global strategic partnership that combines ev.energy’s smart home charging network services with Hubject’s eRoaming data and consulting services. This will harmonise data and further automate processes within and between companies, according to Hubject’s announcement. They expect to increase efficiency for companies, while customers will gain a “360-degree view” […] More…