Tesla has officially announced ‘Gigafactory Mexico’ to build its next-gen vehicle platform to support new models. More…
Kia teases exterior of upcoming EV9 SUV ahead of world premiere this month [Videos]
As a little appetizer to its world premiere later this month, Kia has just posted two short teaser videos offering a brief but exciting glimpse at its upcoming EV9 – an all-electric SUV with a third row and the the makings of an EV able to compete with the premium Rivian R1S, likely at a lower price too. You can check out both videos below. More…
Tesla is going (back) to EV motors with no rare earth elements
Tesla will create a permanent magnet electric vehicle motor with zero rare earth elements in it, the company announced at its Investor Day today. More…
Lift Foils unveils LIFT4, touted as the ‘most customizable, quiet, and powerful eFoil ever made’
Electric hydrofoil veteran Lift Foils has officially unveiled its latest product – the LIFT4 eFoil, equipped with the company’s fourth-generation battery technology. In addition to being marketed as the quietest eFoil ever created, Lift is hailing its fourth-generation model as the most customizable, powerful, and longest-lasting eFoil ever made. Bold statement – let’s check it out below. More…
ZEN Yachts secures $5.9M in Series A alongside new orders for its solar electric catamaran
Nascent solar electric catamaran manufacturer ZEN Yachts has announced the closing of a Series A funding round totaling 5.5 million euros ($5.86M), sponsored entirely by Ocean Zero, LLC. The zero emissions boatbuilder looks to use the fresh round of funding to continue construction of the first hulls of its ZEN50 solar electric catamaran, of which additional preorders have now been secured. More…
Tesla Launches Non-Tesla Supercharging In US With “Magic Dock”
The key is the “Magic Dock” adapter to handle CCS1-compatible electric vehicles. More…
Tesla displays impressive-looking ‘pre-production beta Cybertruck’ at Investor Day
Tesla is displaying an impressive-looking “pre-production beta Cybertruck” at Investor Day – resulting in our best look at the latest version of the electric pickup truck yet. More…
Meet the world’s first artificial energy island
Princess Elisabeth Island, a pioneering electricity grid at sea, connects offshore wind farms to the mainland, and it also creates connections with neighboring countries. More…
Equipmake unveils ultra-light, energy dense electric motor for space and marine applications
EV drivetrain and power systems specialist Equipmake has unveiled a new product that strays quite a bit from its electric double-decker buses we’ve covered in the past. Today, the company unveiled the HPM-400 – an advanced high power, short duration electric motor designed for applications in space and the marine segment. This thing is small, but mighty. Check it out. More…
The first wholly US-owned li-ion battery factory is going to be smart
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based KORE Power has chosen Siemens as its infrastructure technology partner for its lithium-ion battery factory – it’s the first US li-ion battery factory to be fully American-owned. More…
NIO (NIO) EV deliveries continue growing in Q4, but so do its losses
NIO (NIO) released its Q4 earnings Wednesday morning, and although EV deliveries continue growing, the company’s losses are also piling up. More…
Chinese E-Bike Firm Tenways Launches The New CGO600 Pro
The urban e-bike gets a larger battery and practical ergonomic enhancements. More…
Toyota Engineers After Tesla Model Y Teardown: “A Work Of Art”
You really can’t get higher praise than that. More…
Tesla Investor Day news hub: Master Plan Part 3, new vehicle platform and more
Tesla is holding its first “Investor Day” at Gigafactory Texas in Austin today. You can follow this news hub to watch the event and get all the details and analysis about the most important news coming out of the presentation. More…
A second life battery company is helping Extreme E avoid 15 tons of CO2 emissions each season
As all-electric racing series Extreme E approaches the start of its third season this month, it has shared that second life battery storage specialist Zenobē is once again onboard as its official energy storage supplier. Onboard since the series’ inaugural season, Zenobē’s “powerskids” give EV batteries a second life by delivering clean power to the teams in remote race locations around the world. More…
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric: 258 Miles EPA Range, No Federal Tax Credit
It will be a difficult year for the Hyundai Kona Electric in the United States. More…
Rivian to recall over 12,700 EVs due to airbag deployment issue
American EV automaker Rivian has begun informing certain 2022 R1T and R1S customers of a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week. The voluntary recall affects over 12,700 Rivian EVs and pertains to a sensor in passenger seatbelt system that may cause a reduced, or complete lack of deployment in the passenger airbag. More…
Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” Refresh Reportedly Underway
Much like the Model 3 “Project Highland,” it seems there may be a refreshed Model Y in the works as well, codenamed “Project Juniper.” More…
Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanest
When considering the overall environmental impact of new cars and trucks, it’s important to look not only at the powertrain, but also the curb weight, according to a new analysis from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The group annually releases a “Greenest List” of the 12 vehicles estimated to do the least damage to… More…
Allego to build seven charging parks in Sweden
Charging specialist Allego has won a new contract from Sweden. As part of a cooperation with the real estate company Trophi, Allego will build publicly accessible fast-charging infrastructure at seven supermarkets and urban grocery stores. Depending on the size of the site, four to eight HPC connections are planned, with an additional four to eight […] More…
