At least 356 dealers of Ford’s Lincoln brand in the USA will install charging infrastructure at their stores. This figure makes up 59 per cent of all the brand’s dealers, which are said to be responsible for almost 90 per cent of all Lincoln sales. According to Carscoops, the 356 Lincoln dealers have committed to […] More…
Skoda Increased Electric Car Sales In 2022, But Only Slightly
The brand remains cautiously optimistic acknowledging the tense market situation. More…
Renault & CEA to develop new bidirectional charger
Renault Group and the French Commissariat for Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies CEA are jointly developing a bidirectional charger with very high efficiency for electric vehicles. The new charger is meant to be used in Renault’s production models by the end of the decade. The new charger should reduce energy losses during charging by 30 […] More…
Here’s How Fast An EV Heats Up Compared To An ICE Car
A Ford F-150 Lightning’s heating ability is compared to an older internal combustion engine vehicle. More…
Plastic Omnium & Shenergy form joint venture for H2 tanks in China
French automotive supplier Plastic Omnium is setting up a joint venture in China with Shenergy Group for the production of high-pressure hydrogen tanks for use in commercial vehicles. The duo plans to mass produce up to 60,000 H2 tanks annually starting in 2026. According to Plastic Omnium, a pilot production line is initially to be […] More…
Classic ’80s-era Toyota Corolla GT-S reborn in EV, fuel-cell versions
Toyota on Friday unveiled two rebuilt examples of the classic 1980s Corolla GT-S, also known by the internal model code AE86—one with a battery-electric powertrain, and one with a hydrogen combustion engine. Debuting at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, the two cars are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by… More…
Volvo XC40 And C40 Recharge Go RWD, Get Range And Charging Boost
Replacing the previously available front-wheel-drive models, they are the first rear-wheel-drive Volvos in 25 years. More…
Juiced Bikes Unveils Limited HyperScrambler 2 Founder’s Edition
Only 150 of these punchy electric bikes will ever see the light of day. More…
Adani to deploy 400 BYD electric trucks at 4 Indian ports
Chinese manufacturer BYD has kicked off the delivery of a batch of 304 electric trucks to India’s Adani Group. The BYD Q1R electric trucks are now on their way by sea to four Adani Group ports in India, where they will be used as terminal tractors. In total, the Adani Group has ordered 400 BYD […] More…
Rivian R1T Vs. Ford Lightning Towing Comparison Shows How The American EVs Compare
The two US-made electric trucks’ towing features are analyzed and compared in similar conditions. More…
Porsche driver takes the first Gen3 race in Mexico
At the Mexico City E-Prix, the first race with the new third-generation electric racing cars, German carmaker Porsche made a successful start to the season: The race win went to Jake Dennis from customer team Andretti ahead of Porsche works driver Pascal Wehrlein in second place. Third place went to Lucas di Grassi for Mahindra […] More…
Wattif EV secures financing for €50 million
Norwegian charging station provider Wattif EV has closed a 50-million-euro investment from Marguerite, one of Europe’s largest investment fund managers for sustainable infrastructure projects. Marguerite is including Wattif EV in the portfolio of its latest fund, Marguerite III. Wattif said in a statement that the investment supports its growth and investment plans and goal to […] More…
Bosch to invest over $1 billion in e-mobility capacities in China
Bosch has announced that it will invest around one billion US dollars over several years in the development and production of components for electromobility and automated driving in China – and will build a centre for research, development and production in Suzhou for this purpose. The subsidiary Bosch Automotive Products will be responsible for building […] More…
Ford is planning an EV platform for Europe
Ford wants to launch electric cars based on its own platform in Europe from the middle of this decade. This is what Martin Sander, Ford’s electric car development manager in Europe said. However, most of the development work will take place outside Europe. Ford will initially use the MEB in Europe as part of the […] More…
Nissan Ariya Set To Become First-Ever Car To Drive Pole To Pole
Work is already underway on the modified crossover, and the expedition is expected to start in March 2023. More…
Tesla Design Boss Says Yoke “Makes A Lot Of Sense” For Cybertruck
Franz von Holzhausen says the yoke offers a great driving experience combined with Autopilot, makes the cockpit “simpler and cleaner.” More…
Tesla Cybertruck Is Finished “From A Design Perspective”, Chief Designer Says
Franz von Holzhausen also hinted that the production of Tesla’s electric truck might begin in mid-2023. More…
Kleanbus completes build of first repowered bus
Bus power conversion company Kleanbus has developed its first modular electric platform. Its ‘e-drivetrain in a box’ can convert a single- or double-decker bus from IC engine power to fully electric. Installed in an Optare Solo, the company is now entering pilot trials with bus fleet operators. In general, the conversion consists of a full […] More…
Tesla Price Cuts The “Right Medicine At The Right Time:” Analyst
Some analysts believe Tesla’s move was the right thing to do long term, while others worry about thinning gross profit margins. More…
Audi Set New Record Electric Car Sales In Q4 And 2022
The company intends to introduce only all-electric models starting in 2026. More…
