The article claimed the car was a Tesla, and even had images of the crash, which clearly showed a Polestar 2 EV. More…
Media Report Claims Tesla Crashed Into Home, But It Was A Polestar
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Decreased To Below 100,000
As of December 31, 2022 it was 74,000 globally and virtually zero in the US. More…
Carmax Sold Over Half Its Tesla Inventory In 24 Hours
Tesla dropped prices in a massive way, and now used Teslas are much more affordable. More…
‘HV-MELA-BAT’ project to improve high-voltage charging experience
Increasingly higher currents during fast charging pose new challenges for both the power electronics and the contact system. As part of the joint project ‘HV-MELA-BAT’ funded by the German government, Fraunhofer researchers now want to find a remedy. The background to the project is not only the further development of existing fast-charging infrastructure based on […] More…
Gridserve opens Super Hub in Wiltshire near Stonehenge
In the UK, Gridserve has opened its first Electric Super Hub of 2023 at Solstice Park in Wiltshire, providing eight 350kW chargers to boost charging capacity for passing electric vehicles on the A303 near Stonehenge. The A303 is a key route from London to holiday hotspots in Devon and Cornwall. Gridserve says the new Electric […] More…
Check Out Trek’s 2023 Dual Sport+ 2 Electric Bike Lineup
Trek has practical city-dwellers in mind with these urban-focused e-bikes. More…
Nikola to move Romeo battery production to Arizona
After acquiring battery maker Romeo Power last year, Nikola Motor is now relocating its battery production from Cypress, California, to Nikola’s own plant in Coolidge in the state of Arizona. The move is expected to be completed by mid-2023. By moving battery manufacturing to its own main plant, Nikola is bringing truck and fuel cell […] More…
BYD reveals dealership network plans for the UK
The first stores in the UK will be opening in the first quarter of 2023, with vehicle sales to follow shortly after. The first confirmed dealer partners include Pendragon, Arnold Clark Automobiles, Lookers Motor Group and LSH Auto Holdings. The first BYD vehicle to be launched on the market in the UK will be the […] More…
Seres 5 to be available in Europe from March
Seres, a brand belonging to the Chinese group Sokon, has announced the launch of its all-electric SUV model Seres 5 in Europe at the Brussels Motor Show. The Seres 5 will be available from March through the brand’s European distribution network. Offered in China with hybrid powertrains as the Seres SF5, the mid-size SUV will […] More…
Coleman Miln has your important journeys covered
Coleman Miln takes passengers everywhere in life and beyond: the British vehicle conversion company Coleman Milne is unveiling a hearse and stretch limousine based on the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. Both electric vehicles will be offered to the UK and European markets in left- and right-hand drive configurations and will be available for demonstration in […] More…
Stellantis & Vulcan look into geothermal energy in Germany
Automotive group Stellantis and lithium producer Vulcan Energy are exploring the use of geothermal energy to decarbonise the Stellantis car plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany, where the DS 4 and Opel Astra are built. Stellantis says geothermal energy could meet a significant portion of the industrial site’s annual energy needs starting in 2025. Vulcan Energy is […] More…
Vanwall Vandervell S Revealed As All-Electric Hatchback With Up To 580 Hp
The endurance-racing team behind it says the all-wheel-drive EV can go from 0-60 in just 3.4 seconds. More…
Suzuki presents electric SUV concept for 2025
Suzuki presented the purely electric concept car eVX at the Auto Expo in India. The concept is to become a series model for the world market in 2025. It is a compact electric SUV that is supposed to have a considerable range despite its moderate battery size – but with a big catch. With a […] More…
BMW CEO Says Neue Klasse EVs Will Offer “Benchmark” Range, Prices
Oliver Zipse also claims BMW’s future line of EVs will dominate when it comes to charging speed. More…
Xpeng moves forward again in Europe
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has announced plans to open four delivery and service centres in Europe. These are scheduled to open in the first half of 2023 after the company’s European plans were temporarily halted last year. The young company has also issued a hefty price cut in China. The Xpeng centres in Europe […] More…
Tesla Model S Is Constantly Getting Improvements, Chief Designer Says
Franz von Holzhausen says he feels like he’s working on the Model S every day, even though it’s a decade-old car now. More…
Researchers gain insights into improving lithium-ion cells
A team of scientists from the US, Canada and Germany (led by researchers at Texas A&M University, TAMU) have combined novel imaging techniques and large data sets to try to gain a better understanding of why lithium-ion energy storage systems fail, and hence how they can be improved (writes Rory Jackson). A key focal point […] More…
British Company Converts Ford Mustang Mach-E Into Electric Hearse And Limousine
The hearse in particular has a deadly appeal. More…
VW ID.4 Is Being Shipped Without A Heat Pump Due To Semiconductor Shortage
There will be no reimbursement, as the heat pump was an optional feature. More…
Tata Sierra EV Concept Previews Compact Adventure SUV Due In 2025
Looking pretty much ready for production, the Sierra EV is one of 10 EV models Tata plans to launch in India by 2027. More…
