The BMZ RS motor will power future iterations of Nox’s electric mountain bikes. More…
German Firm BMZ Enters E-Bike Drive System Game With RS Motor
Report: Tesla Noticeably Discounts New Model 3/Y Inventory In Europe
It seems that there are more cars available than customers. More…
Infineon acquires Canadian company GaN Systems
Infineon is in a buying mood. The German chipmaker has announced the acquisition of GaN Systems, a Canadian manufacturer of gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor elements. According to Infineon, GaN Systems is the “global technology leader in the development of GaN-based solutions for power conversion.” “GaN technology is paving the way for more energy-efficient and CO2-saving […] More…
Hamburg opens largest EV-sharing hub with 120 charging points
Europe’s largest EV-sharing hub has opened at Hamburg Airport. Moreover, vehicles with the additional E for “electric” on their license plates will from now on only be allowed to park in front of charging points in the city, if the car is actually charging. Hamburg’s public transport operator HVV has opened the 100th of its […] More…
Rivian Tells Employees It Can Build 62,000 Vehicles In 2023: Report
That’s significantly higher than the production guidance of 50,000 vehicles announced last week on the Q4 2022 earnings call. More…
Tesla drops Model S and Model X prices, now starts at just $90K
After years of price increases, Tesla has updated pricing on its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The Model S now starts at just $90,000. More…
Autoflight reports 250 km flight with eVTOL prototype
Chinese air taxi startup Autoflight announces what it claims is the world’s longest eVTOL flight to date. Its electric flying cab, “Prosperity I”, allegedly covered a distance of 250 kilometres without stopping to charge. The flying taxi is scheduled for certification in 2025. Autoflight is based in Shanghai but has an international focus. The company […] More…
Ballard and First Mode convert more mining trucks to FCVs
Ballard Power Systems will supply 30 fuel cell modules with a total capacity of 3 megawatts to First Mode to convert diesel dump trucks to combined hydrogen-battery propulsion. The converted dump trucks will operate at First Mode’s test site in Centralia, Washington state. “Every one of the Ballard fuel cell modules that First Mode retrofits […] More…
BMW upgrades the CE 04 from scooter to motorcycle
With the CE 04 Vagabond Moto Concept, BMW Motorrad presented a special version of its purely electrically powered scooter CE 04. The scooter was upgraded to a fully new model with the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept. While the drive remains unchanged compared to the series model, the CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept has a […] More…
Goodyear Introduces Its First EV-Ready Tire For Higher Weight Fleets
The Goodyear RangeMax RSD EV promises to deliver a lower rolling resistance for regional fleets. More…
Equipmake launches motor for harsh environments
Electrification specialist Equipmake has unveiled an ultra-lightweight, power-dense electric motor, designed for space, aerospace and marine applications. The HPM-400 is a short-duration motor that was originally specified as a rocket fuel pump for Australian company Gilmour Space Technologies, for use in its Eris rocket programme. It has a maximum motor speed of 20,000 rpm and […] More…
Tesla: One million EVs from Mexico?
Tesla recently announced that it is building a factory for its next generation of vehicles in Mexico. Apparently, the plant will be almost twice the size of that in Texas. Even though the carmaker said that it would be able to reduce the amount of manufacturing space needed to produce EVs in the future. Construction […] More…
Tesla Slashes Model S/X Prices Again, By Up To $10,000
The Model X Plaid now costs the same as the Model S Plaid. More…
Ford increases production volumes of its electric models
The Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit – all enjoy high customer demand in the USA. That’s why manufacturer Ford is now stepping on the gas pedal to boost production of its electric (and in some cases non-electric) models. Changes at the Cuautitlan plant in Mexico will nearly double the hourly production of the Mustang […] More…
Scout: VW builds electric car plant in South Carolina
Volkswagen is building an electric car factory near Columbia, South Carolina, for its US-brand Scout. Next-generation electric pickups and SUVs will roll off the production line there starting in 2026. VW’s supervisory board gave the green light on Friday. The company said it would invest about 1.9 million euros in construction. Volkswagen did not officially […] More…
Polestar Has “Different Aim To Tesla” And Won’t Engage In Price Wars
Volvo’s subsidiary has maintained its 2023 production target of 80,000 units. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Remains Stable In February 2023
The data indicates that demand in the United States improved noticeably. More…
$27,000 Toyota bZ3 Enters Production In China
The electric sedan has a 373-mile CLTC range. More…
US: Subaru Solterra Sales Amounted To 347 In February
A few hundred units is probably what we should expect going forward. More…
Some Tesla Model Ys Recalled Over Loose Bolts
The bolts hold the second row of seats in place. More…
