Some states are requiring EV owners to pay extra registration fees as part of a move to recoup lost revenue on gas taxes. More…
Some States Fine EV Owners For Not Paying For Gas: Here’s The List
Volvo EX30 To Become Available As Cross Country Variant Next Year
It will be Volvo’s first electric Cross Country vehicle and the first Volvo SUV to be offered in the variant. More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Mongolian PM for potential investment in copper-rich country
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has virtually met Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene about the automaker making a potential investment in the copper-rich country. More…
LiveWire appoints new CEO
Leadership change at LiveWire, the electric motorbike brand of Harley-Davidson: Karim Donnez is appointed as the new CEO with effect from 12 June 2023 and replaces Jochen Zeitz in this function, who will, however, remain Chairman of the LiveWire Group. Donnez joins LiveWire from Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP). Previously, he worked for Rio Tinto and […] More…
Chinese unicorn startup says it has created an EV battery that operates normal in winter
A young battery startup in China claims its latest cell technology is able to alleviate a major issue for EV owners today – the loss of charging performance and range in inclement weather, especially cold climates during winter. By utilizing superconducting materials, Greater Bay Technology says its new cells can charge and function as normal within six minutes, no matter the temperature outside.. More…
Shell in trouble for misleading advertisements in the UK
The energy company Shell has been banned from running certain advertisements in the UK. In the campaign, Shell advertises its efforts to provide renewable energy and expand charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. According to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the ads are misleading about Shell’s overall environmental impact. It said the adverts did not […] More…
AVL presents new battery cell test system ‘TS ACORA’
AVL presents the new AVL Battery Cell TS ACORA system. This is intended to examine the behaviour of battery cells under different climatic conditions and operating states. The system is suitable for both prismatic and pouch cells. The AVL Battery Cell TS ACORA system works with direct cooling. ACORA stands for “Active Cooling Rack”. This […] More…
Albert Heijn converts Rotterdam fleet to fully electric
The Dutch retail chain Albert Heijn is now also using exclusively electric vehicles in the centre of Rotterdam to deliver groceries to homes and to supply its shops. Last year, this step was already taken in The Hague. Albert Heijn’s electric trucks used in the Rotterdam region depart from the distribution centre in Pijnacker, where […] More…
Tesla’s Stock Rises Above $200: What Does This Mean?
Some analysts suggest the stock is now overbought and testing its moving average. More…
Volvo EX30 launch sees Volvo tuning into new EV clientele
Volvo just launched its first entry-level electric car, and the Chinese-owned car maker surprises with a price that sets a benchmark for customers and competitors alike. The Volvo EX30 was highly anticipated and revealed in full (small) size today, with the UK being the first online launch market. As Volvo CEO Jim Rowan confirmed to […] More…
German Brand Advanced Bikes Aims For Sustainability With Reco Wave E-Bike
It features a composite frame that’s claimed to be 100-percent recyclable. More…
ZF presents hybrid marine conversion module
ZF has presented a “plug-and-play” hybrid marine conversion module, which is to simplify the electrification of new and existing ship platforms. The hybrid module was presented at the Nor-Shipping trade fair (June 6-9 in Oslo). With its new marine hybrid module, ZF enables the uncomplicated electrification of new and existing ship designs. The highlight of […] More…
Leeds to launch an e-bike hire scheme this autumn
Leeds, a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire, has signed off a new electric bicycle scheme. More than 650 e-bikes will be available for hire via Beryl Bikes, with the system launching in Leeds later this year. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) approved the plans, which include docking stations to be installed […] More…
2025 Volvo EX30 EV bows at $34,950, 275 miles, available AWD
Small-car lovers who lament the lack of affordable electric compact cars may get a jolt of energy from Volvo’s reveal on Wednesday of its EX30. The fully electric small SUV is a key piece of its lineup as it transitions to all-EV—one that will start at $34,950, likely not including destination, with available dual-motor all-wheel… More…
2024 Volvo EX30 Small SUV Debuts As Brand’s Cheapest EV At $34,950
It’s also the quickest production Volvo to date with a 0-60 mph time of just 3.4 seconds in EX30 Twin Motor Performance guise. More…
Forsee introduces ‘Flex-Plus’ battery for heavy vehicles
The French battery manufacturer Forsee Power presented the ‘Flex Plus’ new battery system for equipping heavy electric vehicles such as buses, trucks and off-road vehicles. Only a month ago, the company presented a battery system for medium-sized trucks and minibuses. Forsee states that Flex Plus is particularly suitable for vehicles that are designed for opportunity […] More…
LGES to source graphite anode material from Novonix
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) and US battery materials company Novonix have signed an agreement to develop artificial graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. A supply contract could follow soon. LGES says it has been in informal talks with Novonix since December 2022 about funding and jointly developing an artificial graphite anode […] More…
Wales increases funding for EV charging stations
The Welsh Government will invest £15m to increase the number of EV charging points across Wales ahead of fossil fuel vehicles being phased out in 2030. The funding, confirmed today by Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters, builds on earlier advances of the UK country. The new funding corresponds to about €17.5 mn and follows […] More…
Kempower to build 100 charge hubs at UK car dealerships
Kempower has partnered with Arnold Clark, a European car retailer, to provide rapid EV charging solutions for the company’s new network. Around 500 so-called Satellite charge points will be installed at 100 charging hubs across the UK. Founded in the UK, Arnold Clark sells over 300,000 cars a year from nearly 200 dealerships nationwide. Looking […] More…
Lotus and Hedin Mobility announce distribution partnership
Lotus will distribute its all-electric Eletre in Sweden and the Netherlands through Hedin Mobility Group. The two companies have now entered into a partnership to this effect. The agreement covers the sale of Lotus vehicles and related aftermarket services. In Sweden, Hedin Bil will represent the Lotus brand in Gothenburg, while in the Netherlands Hedin […] More…
