Lightyear will borrow tech from Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg for its upcoming mass-market solar-assisted EV. Koenigsegg is also investing in Lightyear, the two companies confirmed in a press release. The startup unveiled its first production car, the Lightyear 0, in June with a price tag equivalent to roughly $260,000 and an initial run of… More…
Webasto seeks investor for EV charging division
German automotive supplier Webasto is looking for a partner and investor in its business with charging equipment for electric cars. Still, according to local media, Webasto does not want to sell its complete charging division. Handelsblatt broke the news relying on financial circles. Still, Webasto confirmed the information later on request: “We see at our […] More…
Webasto want to sell parts of their EV charging division
German automotive supplier Webasto is looking for a partner and investor in its business with charging equipment for electric cars. Still, according to local media, Webasto does not want to sell its complete charging division. Handelsblatt broke the news relying on financial circles. Still, Webasto confirmed the information later on request: “We see at our […] More…
Dennis and di Grassi win the London Formula E races
Andretti driver Jake Dennis and Venturi driver Lucas di Grassi won races 13 and 14 of the Formula E season in London. In the battle for the championship, Stoffel Vandoorne and his Mercedes team were the big winners even without a race win. Saturday’s season race 13 was started from pole position by Brit Dennis […] More…
Dennis and di Grassi take the win in London Formula E races
Andretti driver Jake Dennis and Venturi driver Lucas di Grassi won races 13 and 14 of the Formula E season in London. In the battle for the championship, Stoffel Vandoorne and his Mercedes team were the big winners even without a race win. Saturday’s season race 13 was started from pole position by Brit Dennis […] More…
Togg produces first electric test cars in Turkey
Turkey’s budding EV manufacturer Togg has taken a key step toward series production. Togg released the first test cars straight off the lines in the Gemlik industrial centre, southeast of Istanbul. CEO Gürcan Karakas told German media more about the ambitious schedule. Quotes Handelsblatt: “At the beginning of November, we will have perfected the processes […] More…
Tesla secures battery material supply deals with two big Chinese companies
Tesla has secured battery material supply deals with two large Chinese companies, according to new fillings. The move aims to ensure battery supply to support its electric vehicle production through the mid-decade.. More…
Nio plans to set up an affordable electric car brand
The Chinese manufacturer Nio plans the third brand for even more affordable electric cars. According to a media report, the third Nio label will cover the EV segment with a price range of 100,000 to 200,000 yuan – equivalent to about 14,500 to 29,000 euros. In addition to the current core Nio brand with higher-priced […] More…
BMW opens second battery module line in Leipzig
At the BMW plant in Leipzig, the second production line for battery modules has started series production. The new production line manufactures battery modules for the all-electric BMW i4, which is being built at the Munich plant. The first production line in Leipzig had opened in May 2021, supplying battery modules for the BMW iX. […] More…
BMW opens second battery module production line in Leipzig
At the BMW plant in Leipzig, the second production line for battery modules has started series production. The new production line manufactures battery modules for the all-electric BMW i4, which is being built at the Munich plant. The first production line in Leipzig had opened in May 2021, supplying battery modules for the BMW iX. […] More…
All-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre undergoes testing on the French Riviera
Over the past few months, Rolls-Royce’s Spectre testing and development engineers have shifted their focus from the extreme conditions of Arjeplog, Sweden, to the French Riviera. The Spectre will be driven a total of 625,000 km around the Cote d’Azur. The testing is split into two phases, beginning at the Autodrome de Miramas proving ground, […] More…
EV owners in the US not allowed to sound their individual warning
The US auto safety agency NHTSA has decided that carmakers and EV owners may not choose their noises to warn pedestrians of their vehicles’ approach. Instead, electrified cars will have to give a standardized warning sound at low speeds. What this will sound like will be up to the manufacturers, however there are some guidelines: […] More…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Opens Charging Park For Customers In Germany
It integrates various solutions to demonstrate possibilities.More…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Launches eActros With A Trailer
Until the semi comes out in 2024, it’s the biggest Mercedes-Benz EV that one can get.More…
Official: Next-Gen Dodge Charger, Challenger Will Be Completely Electric
Dodge’s iconic muscle cars will soon only be available as EVs.More…
Rivian R1T Owner Review After Nearly 4,000 Miles: Is It Durable?
This owner is just beginning his long-term durability test of the R1T electric pickup truck. How is it holding up?More…
Ford F-150 Lightning: Is It The Best Truck Ever Produced?
What sets the Lightning apart from other trucks, how does it stack up to the Rivian R1T, and what’s the deal with public charging?More…
Tesla Slows Down In Europe: Competition Is Fiercer Than Ever
Tesla lost market share in Europe in the first half of 2022.More…
Mercedes Says EQE Electric Sedan Is As Profitable As The E-Class
This is good news for the OEM as it ramps up plug-in model production.More…
Would You Pay $300,000 For A Used GMC Hummer EV?
Us neither. Yet several Hummer EVs are asking almost three times MSRP.More…
