Rohm Semiconductor has announced that Lucid Motors is a client. The EV maker from California will use Rohm’s silicon carbide semiconductor (SiC MOSFET) in the Lucid Air’s onboard charger. The semiconductors, silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors to be precise, will sit in Lucid’s ‘Wunderbox’, the central onboard charging unit in the Lucid Air. It integrates […] More…
Yamaha to introduce new NEO electric scooter in Europe
Yamaha is launching the new NEO’s electric scooter in the 2.5 kW power class in Europe at prices starting at 3,099 euros. Deliveries of the new NEO’s to European Yamaha dealers will begin in June 2022. According to the manufacturer, the NEO’s is Yamaha’s first high-volume electric scooter that is equivalent to a 50-cubic scooter. […] More…
Track Drifting Model 3 On Space Saver Tires: Someone Had To Do It
Kyle Conner is doing it for science—the science of shredding tires. More…
Bosch & Mitsubishi join battery swapping project in China
Bosch, Mitsubishi and Blue Park have joined forces to offer fleet operators a ‘Battery as a Service’ business model based on a battery exchange platform from Blue Park. The cooperation is initially focused on China, but is intended to be global in the long term. To this end, the three partners signed a memorandum of […] More…
MG Motor plans to introduce Mini EV outside of China
SAIC’s MG Motor brand is set to launch an electric microcar for global markets based on the platform of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture’s Mini EV, which is extremely popular in China. The first foreign market is to be in India. According to the reports, the MG E230 will have a battery pack with 20 kWh […] More…
Panasonic Energy CEO Shares Info About Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cells
Panasonic has been working on its 4680 battery cell for well over a year, and it has been a difficult process. More…
Aston Martin and Britishvolt ally to create batteries for performance EV due in 2025
Aston Martin last week announced a partnership with Britishvolt to develop new battery technology. The goal is to create batteries for a planned “ultra-luxury performance EV,” Aston said in a press release. Due to launch in 2025, this will be the British automaker’s first production EV after a couple of false starts. Aston’s previous EV, a track… More…
Scotland takes stock of eBike Grant Fund in year four
Scotland has delivered the latest numbers for its successful eBike Grant Fund scheme in its fourth year. In this new round just closed, the Scottish Government has provided over £825,000 to support 36 e-bike projects with projects for disabled people and rural communities leading the way. The eBike Grant Fund via the Energy Saving Trust […] More…
Ford plans to release 7 new BEVs in Europe by 2024
Ford has announced plans to introduce three new electric passenger cars and four new electric commercial vehicles in Europe by 2024. The goal is to sell more than 600,000 electric vehicles annually in Europe from 2026. There are also details of Ford’s MEB model. This plan for Europe builds on the recent announcement that Ford […] More…
JustPark is looking for homeowners willing to host EV fleet drivers on their driveway
Driveway sharing platform JustPark has launched FleetCharge to provide EV charging to fleet drivers without off-street parking. JustPark is looking for homeowners with a driveway willing to become a FleetCharge host and earn extra income. Finding these hosts is key to the entire scheme as otherwise, JustPark won’t be able to offer EV drivers without […] More…
Ford, SK On And Koç Announce Battery JV In Turkey
The three partners aim for a 30-45 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory to power Ford’s commercial EVs. More…
Is “Marketing” Sort Of A Side Effect Of Elon Musk’s Disruptive Ethos?
Whether it’s business or hardship, Musk has shown his willingness and ability to read the room and adjust accordingly. More…
Awake presents electric hydrofoil surfboard
The Swedish company Awake specialises in electric surfboards and has introduced an electric hydrofoil surfboard that allows you to “float” over the water. The Awake Vinga comes in two variants for people under and over 80 kilos body weight, respectively, and with two battery variants for up to two hours of fun. Pre-orders are being […] More…
Ford Puma EV And Two MEB-Based Crossovers Coming To Europe By 2024
The first to arrive will be a VW MEB-based crossover in 2023, followed by a sportier variant and the Puma EV in 2024. More…
Tesla starts releasing big Full Self-Driving Beta update
Tesla has started releasing a big new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update with a lot of improvements. More…
Segway unveils new 30+ MPH seated electric scooter for the international market
Segway has come a long way from its nerdy self-balancing transporter days. Several new models and one acquisition later, the company has some quite respectable entries in the larger electric mobility market. Case in point: the new Segway E110A electric scooter, which shows off a combination of stylish design and some interesting tech under the panels. More…
China: Tesla Model Y Sales Quadrupled In February 2022
The Model Y was the top premium crossover/SUV for the month. More…
Buying Advice: Don’t Make These 11 Mistakes When Getting A Tesla
Ryan Shaw recently went through the 11 common mistakes you should avoid when buying a Tesla. More…
Tesla is preparing to launch Model Y with puzzling 279-mile range
According to a new filing with the EPA, Tesla is preparing to launch a new version of the Model Y with a puzzling range of 279 miles and an AWD powertrain. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Charging Analysis: As Fast As Plaid?
The analysis reveals competitive results, but the peak power output above 200 kW is a bottleneck. More…
