Switching is at the heart of the electrical systems for e-mobility platforms. The performance of the switching devices – the transistors – determines the power levels, the efficiency and even the size of the systems. Switching at higher frequencies reduces the size of the magnetics and allows more integration, lower weights and longer range More…
Michael Lohscheller joins Nikola Motor
The German top manager Michael Lohscheller has joined Nikola Motor. The US manufacturer of battery and fuel cell trucks has appointed Lohscheller as president of the company. The former Opel CEO and short-term head of Vietnamese automotive start-up VinFast will report to CEO Mark Russell as president of Nikola. Nikola says that in his new […] More…
2022 VW ID.4 EPA Numbers Are Out, Base Model Gets 280-Mile Range
All 2022 ID.4 trims see range increases and improved MPGe ratings. More…
Tesla Model S Line Briefly Paused For Vehicle Updates: Report
It appears we have a refreshed Model S coming to town … sort of. More…
Volkswagen looks ready to take Porsche public
Volkswagen wants to take Porsche public. The rumours that had been circulating for some time have now been officially confirmed by Porsche SE. Volkswagen could use the proceeds of a Porsche IPO to finance the development of new electric models, among other things. Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which holds a 53 per cent majority stake […] More…
Volkswagen looks to take Porsche public
Volkswagen wants to take Porsche public. The rumours that had been circulating for some time have now been officially confirmed by Porsche SE. Volkswagen could use the proceeds of a Porsche IPO to finance the development of new electric models, among other things. Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which holds a 53 per cent majority stake […] More…
What should the charging station of the future look like?
Will the electric-vehicle charging station of the future look a lot like a gas station, or will it involve more clusters of chargers in corners of vast blacktop parking lots? Thankfully, if you go by the winners, announced earlier this month, of a competition called “The Electric Fuelling Station of the Future,” the answer is neither… More…
BMW to eliminate all sounds in the i7
One of the goals in the series development of the all-electric BMW i7 is to keep as much disturbing noise away from the occupants as possible. BMW has now provided some details about the corresponding test programme on acoustic test benches specially designed for electromobility. For the clientele who afford a premium saloon, it is […] More…
InstaVolt sold to EQT Infrastructure
In the UK, the English charging infrastructure provider InstaVolt now has a new owner: Zouk Capital has sold InstaVolt to the investor EQT Infrastructure. InstaVolt currently operates around 700 DC charging points with 50 kW capacity. The new owner EQT Infrastructure says they have committed to invest in the accelerated roll-out of InstaVolt charging points […] More…
Tesla Model Y: Cars.com’s “Best Electric Vehicle of 2022” Winner
Tesla’s newest EV has proven very successful when it comes to sales, and now it’s getting due credit. More…
Order for 25 Kenworth e-trucks for Los Angeles
US manufacturer Kenworth has just announced its largest electric truck order to date. Jack Khudikyan, owner of the logistics companies AJR Trucking and MDB Transportation, has ordered 25 electric trucks from Kenworth. The trucks now on order are 15 Kenworth T680E and ten Kenworth K270E. AJR Trucking, a contractor of the United States Postal Service, […] More…
Exploring Cadillac’s Futureworldly InnerSpace Autonomous Concept
The halo of the Halo Concept Portfolio. More…
Yale Study: Gas Cars Produce More Supply Chain Emissions Than EVs
Regardless of mining, manufacturing, and charging practices, the lifespan emissions of an EV are minimal. More…
Review: New Aventon Sinch fat tire electric bike updated, easier than ever to mount up and ride!
The Aventon Sinch was already one of the best-quality small-diameter-wheel fat tire e-bikes in the value category, but now it’s gotten even better. That’s thanks to a host of new upgrades from the company, including an ultra-comfortable folding frame with low step-through design that makes it easier than ever to quickly mount up and ride. More…
Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain
Tesla has been spotted gathering hundreds of Model Y vehicles outside of Gigafactory Berlin – indicating that production is advancing. More…
Tier Mobility is putting 1,500 e-bikes on Berlin streets
The sharing provider Tier Mobility is bringing 1,500 e-bikes onto the streets of Berlin, Germany. At the same time, Tier is starting electric kick-scooter sharing services to Brussels in Belgium. In Berlin at the start of this week, Tier is initially providing 400 e-bikes, after which the electric bicycle fleet will be gradually expanded to […] More…
VW Group Says Discussions About A Porsche IPO Are “Advanced”
Volkswagen AG negotiated a framework agreement with its largest shareholder to prepare for a potential IPO of Porsche AG. More…
Canberra launches electric bus fleet
Twelve electric buses will be joining the fleet in the Australian capital Canberra this year. In addition, a tender for another 90 electric buses will be launched, which will run until the beginning of March. Of the first twelve electric buses, eight will be built by the Chinese manufacturer Yutong and four by the Australian […] More…
UK invests in EV supply chains
UK Research and Innovation is investing £16.7 million to build “the manufacturing capability Britain needs to lead the electric revolution”. The funding will go to 10 different projects around the UK, each surrounding the self-sufficiency of Britain’s supply chains for power electronics, machines, and drives. The ten supported projects range from rare earth metal requirements […] More…
Demand For EVs In Japan Is Rising, JDM OEMs Aren’t Providing
This could be an opportunity for non-Japanese automakers meet the demand. More…
