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…
USPS To Purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit Electric Delivery Vans
The US Postal Service will also buy 9,250 gas-powered Ram ProMaster vans “to fill the urgent need for vehicles.” More…
Stellantis & Toyota launch recall due to battery issues
Numerous electric models from Stellantis and Toyota will have to go to the workshop because of possible battery problems. The affected vehicles, all of which were built in 2022, may have a fault in the specific software calibration of the traction battery control unit. Consequently, there may be incorrect detection of the cell voltage and/or […] More…
Tesla is rumoured to release updated Model Y in 2024
Tesla is apparently also working on a revised version of the Model Y. According to an agency report, the new Model Y is being developed under the codename ‘Juniper’ and is scheduled to go into production in October 2024. The news was revealed by Reuters, citing three people privy to the plans, which explained that […] More…
Tesla Won’t Ship FSD Beta To New Owners Until NHTSA Recall Is Handled
Until Tesla can fix the issues found by the safety organization, new owners and/or subscribers will not get access to the software. More…
Indiana-made drive modules may muscle EVs from Ram, Jeep, Dodge
Stellantis on Tuesday announced a $155 million investment in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce drive modules for future electric vehicles beginning in 2024. Consisting of an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission assembled as one unit, these modules will be used in vehicles based on the STLA Frame and STLA Large platforms… More…
RadRunner 3 Plus unveiled as Rad’s new high-end electric utility bike with 100-mile range
Rad Power Bikes is back with a new version of the company’s RadRunner Plus. The new model, known as the RadRunner 3 Plus (not to be confused with the RadRunner 2 that is still available as the more budget-friendly model), is the brand’s new high-end electric utility bike. This latest model sees several important upgrades to bike’s components, design, and performance. More…
Rivian Reports Q4 2022 Earnings, Shares Future Plans
Rivian missed earnings expectations, but it pushed forward with grand goals for 2023 and beyond. More…
Sodium-ion batteries deployed in China with Renault partner
Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy will soon begin supplying Jiangling Motors Electric Vehicle (JMEV), which is majority owned by Renault, with Na-ion battery packs for the EV3 small electric car. In August last year, Renault partner Farasis Energy announced plans for a new factory in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, targeting a final annual capacity of 30 […] More…
Expansion Of EV Battery Manufacturing Capacity In North America Amazes
By 2030, the output is expected to increase nearly 20 times, compared to 2021. More…
USA: Tesla officially opens Supercharger network to all EVs
Tesla has officially opened its Supercharger network in the USA to non-Tesla vehicles. Via so-called “Magic Docks”, all CCS-capable electric cars can now charge at select Supercharger locations. And to ensure that Tesla vehicles are no longer limited to its own charging network, the manufacturer now offers a retrofit for older models, so they can […] More…
Volvo to build development centre in Krakow
Volvo Cars has announced plans to set up a new development centre in Poland. The new ‘Tech Hub’ in Krakow will have full responsibility for software development for key features of the manufacturer’s new all-electric cars. As such, the Krakow ‘Tech Hub’ is to play a crucial role in Volvo Cars’ plan to become an […] More…
Chinese Firm Yuoun To Produce New Hydrogen-Powered Electric Bike
The hydrogen-powered system can offer pedal assistance up to 15 miles per hour. More…
Honda & LG Energy Solution to build battery plant in Ohio
Honda and LG Energy Solution have begun constructing their joint venture battery cell factory in the US state of Ohio. The announced factory near Jeffersonville is expected to be operational by the end of 2025 with an annual production capacity of approximately 40 GWh. The two partners announced the plant in the summer of 2022 […] More…
Rivian Confirms 390-Mile R1S Max Pack Dual Motor, Coming This Fall
It will be the longest-range R1S variant yet and likely the most expensive – though prices haven’t been announced yet. More…
Trafigura to supply Next.e.GO Mobile with battery raw materials
The German electric vehicle manufacturer Next.e.GO Mobile has agreed on a cooperation with the raw materials trader Trafigura. Under the agreement, Trafigura will supply 100 per cent of e.Go’s future aluminium needs, as well as battery raw materials such as lithium, cobalt and copper. The agreement between the two companies is still a non-binding letter […] More…
TCS buys stake in Sun2Wheel
The Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) has acquired a 20 per cent stake in the startup Sun2Wheel. According to the largest mobility club in Switzerland, it wants to expand its involvement in electric mobility. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. TCS says it also wants to participate in further developing bidirectional charging and storage solutions. […] More…
