Natural Resources Canada continues its infrastructure advance through its ZEVIP scheme as the authority announced a $2-million investment in Alectra Utilities Corporation. The money, about €1.5Mn, will support the installation of up to 340 EV chargers across Ontario. Alectra says it will select recipients through a transparent process based on demand. The utility will then […] More…
Charging stations affected by Ukraine conflict
Charging stations for electric vehicles along the Russian M11 motorway stretching from Moscow to Saint Petersburg are currently out of order. The charging stations have been hacked by a Ukrainian company that supplies parts for the power dispensers. The charging stations were not only deactivated but programmed to display pro-Ukrainian messages in the ticker on […] More…
DuPont Registry Secures Strategic Investment
Victor M. Gómez III commits to make a significant investment in Series A round of financing. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Reveal Size, Covered Vault
It seems there are at least two Cybetruck prototypes, and they certainly don’t appear to be “downsized.” More…
ABB to supply Scania with robots for battery assembly
Scania has signed a contract with ABB to supply comprehensive robotics solutions for its new battery assembly plant in Sweden. VW’s commercial vehicle manufacturer is investing more than one billion Swedish kronor (over €93Mn) in the new facility, scheduled for completion in 2023. The new 18,000 square metre battery assembly plant will be built next […] More…
Volvo Developing Five New EVs, Large Crossover First To Come In 2023
Volvo Cars reportedly plans to introduce five all-new and redesigned electric vehicles and two plug-in hybrids over the next few years. More…
Kia EV6 Wholesale Shipments Exceeded 6,000 In January 2022
The result was surprisingly higher than in the case of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. More…
2023 Jeep Electric Crossover Teased For The First Time
It is expected to be built in Europe alongside other models created on the same Stellantis platform. More…
Zero Emission Zone created in Oxford, UK
Oxford City Council has today launched the UK’s first ‘Zero Emission Zone’ (ZEZ), which will force daily charges on drivers of all petrol and diesel vehicles as well as hybrid cars. Oxford has now implemented charges on all vehicles that have a combustion engine. Only 100 per cent pure-electric models will be exempt. The pilot […] More…
City of Houston buys nearly 100 new electric vehicles
The City Council of Houston, Texas, has approved purchasing 97 battery electric vehicles. The new EVs will replace ICE vehicles ageing out of the official fleet. The Houston Climate Action Plan aims to convert all non-emergency, light-duty municipal vehicles to electric by 2030. “With today’s purchase approval, we more than triple the number of EVs […] More…
Volkswagen ID.4 SUVs Destroyed In Cargo Ship Fire, Confirmed
VW has confirmed what was already expected. Some people waiting for an ID.4 will face delays, but they’ll get a 2022 model. More…
Autogefuhl Checks Out The Fisker Ocean In Europe
The Ocean officially made its Old Continent and journalists checked it out at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. More…
War in Ukraine halts electric car supply chains
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not only having a devastating impact on the local population but is also affecting global supply chains. Missing parts are bringing assembly lines in Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic to a standstill. Volkswagen felt the effects of the conflict almost immediately when parts made in Ukraine could […] More…
Chevron to offer H2 refuelling first in California
Chevron and Iwatani have announced an agreement to develop and construct 30 hydrogen fueling sites in California by 2026. The petrochemical company and longstanding hydrogen specialist firm also envision serving heavier fuel cell trucks in the future. However, first, the new hydrogen sites will fuel light-duty vehicles at Chevron retail locations across the state. Accordingly, […] More…
Ford launches its bi-directional home charging station at a surprisingly good price
Ford has launched its new ‘Ford Charge Station Pro,’ a bi-directional home charging station that works with the upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. More…
Hyundai Increased Sales Of Plug-Ins In January 2022 By 53%
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wholesale volume barely exceeded 2,000. More…
Cummins Announces $3.7B Deal To Buy Meritor
Cummins had already started launching its own electric powertrains, but with Meritor on-board, this trend will be accelerated. More…
Charge myHyundai now using 100% green energy
Hyundai relies entirely on renewable energies for its Charge myHyundai service with immediate effect. Using Digital Charging Solutions’ (DCS) green charging option, the company will ensure all charging activity is “counteracted” by 100 per cent wind energy. After every charge, the corresponding amount of green electricity is fed into the grid from one of the […] More…
Major Hotel Chain Rolls Out EV Charging Stations
Installing charging stations is a good way to attract customers. More…
Lucid Confirms Saudi Arabia Plant, Construction To Start In H2 2022
The facility is expected to be completed in 2025 and produce up to 150,000 vehicles per year at full capacity. More…
