Alpha Motor is raising money from small investors at $125 million for its electric pickup truck that is nothing more than a few renders and a pusher model. More…
Universal Hydrogen receives FAA certification to fly 40+ passenger hydrogen electric plane
Zero-emission aviation developer Universal Hydrogen has shared video footage of its 40+ passenger hydrogen fuel cell plane testing ground handing ahead of its first-ever flight. The video comes with bigger news that the company has received an experimental airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take flight. When it does, it is expected to become the largest hydrogen electric powered aircraft to ever do so. More…
Ford’s Jim Farley, Jimmy Fallon, “Checo” Pérez Race Electric Go-Karts
Ford’s CEO proves that his late cousin Chris wasn’t the only Farley comfortable performing silly comedy routines on stage. More…
California bill proposes $2,000 for converting gas vehicles to EVs
A California bill would offer residents a rebate of up to $2,000 to convert an existing internal-combustion car or truck to an EV. Spotted by Green Car Congress, California Senate Bill 301 would establish a Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) with up to $2 million in annual funding for EV conversion rebates to supplement… More…
VW issues major recall for the ID.4 in the USA
VW is recalling about 20,000 units of the ID.4 in the USA because of possible software problems that could lead to a loss of drive. The self-diagnostic software for the battery management control is too sensitive in certain situations, which can lead to an unnecessary reset. During this reset, the e-drive is not supplied with […] More…
BMW To Produce Neue Klasse BEVs And Battery Packs In Mexico
The group invests €800 million ($855 million) in its plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. More…
NASA’s first all-electric X-57 Maxwell plane is gearing up for flight
NASA’s first fully electric plane, the X-57 Maxwell, is gearing up for flight after its cruise motor controllers successfully passed critical testing.. More…
Mercedes-Benz unveils new eSprinter electric van – now with a real range
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new 2024 eSprinter electric van, and it is a significant update compared to the first version, now with a real range. More…
British consortium to develop autonomous hydrogen truck
A British consortium led by Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) receives funding of £6.6 million (around €7.4 million) to develop an autonomous heavy-duty hydrogen-electric truck. The consortium called Hub2Hub, which plans to start test drives in 2024 in partnership with the UK supermarket chain ASDA, has been selected by the Center for Connected Autonomous Vehicles […] More…
Siemens to deliver battery-electric trains to Hesse
Siemens Mobility has received another order for its battery trains. The Hessian public transport operator Hessische Landesbahn is procuring three two-car Mireo Plus B. The new battery trains will operate on the local lines ‘Oberwesterwaldbahn’ (OWB) and the ‘Unterwesterwaldbahn’ (UWB). The OWB covers the routes from Limburg to Altenkirchen – Au – Siegen. The route […] More…
FLO Introduces New DC Fast Charger Designed to Provide the Ultimate Fast Charge Experience
New FLO Ultra fast charger delivers up to 320 kW and meets both NEVI and Buy America Act requirements More…
Renewed Nissan/Renault Alliance To Boost Nissan’s EV Growth
Nissan will be taking a 15% stake in Renault’s EV division. More…
Hubject to integrate 1,600 charging points in Hungary
Hubject is cooperating with Hungarian charging network operator MVM Mobiliti to integrate its charging infrastructure into its roaming network Intercharge. MVM Mobiliti operates Hungary’s largest charging network with almost 1,600 charging points. MVM Mobiliti’s charging points are mostly located in places such as department stores, shopping centres and fast food car parks. Almost one hundred […] More…
2024 Mercedes eSprinter: Second Time’s A Charm
Now we’re getting somewhere. More…
InoBat & Gotion sign MoU for joint battery factory
Battery manufacturers InoBat and Gotion High-Tech have agreed on a battery production cooperation. The two companies signed a non-binding agreement to examine the construction of a joint battery factory. While the agreement also considers other aspects of cooperation, the joint factory stands out as it would feature annual production capacities of 40 GWh for battery […] More…
Watch GM’s EV ad with Netflix and Will Ferrell before it airs during the Super Bowl [Video]
With mere days away from the Super Bowl kickoff, GM and Netflix have posted the full 60-second commercial that will air during the second quarter this Sunday. The ad, which was teased by both companies last week, features Will Ferrell discussing and engaging with GM brand EVs in various Netflix shows. You can view the full spot below. More…
Ford E-Transit review: Opening up new ways
Electric vans are only suitable for inner-city deliveries. Too little range, too little payload, at least, that is the general credo. Our drive review will show whether the Ford E-Transit can dispel this prejudice and stand for a new generation of zero-emission vans. After small panel vans and high-roof station wagons, electrification is also increasingly […] More…
Volvo Plug-In Car Sales Increased 31% In January 2023
More than 40 percent of new Volvo cars sold (globally) are rechargeable. More…
Harley-Davidson’s upcoming LiveWire electric motorcycle delayed until later this year
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire has a new e-motorcycle coming out this year, but the S2 Del Mar’s early 2023 launch has now been delayed to later this year. More…
Tesla Model Y To Save Police Department $80,000
Just looking at the higher upfront price of an electric patrol car, the cost savings can make up for it in six to 18 months. More…
