Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is teaming up with Chinese tech company Xingji Meizu Group to advance its own in-car operating system (OS) designed for buyers in China. More…
Everything you need to know about the North American Charging Standard (NACS)
There’s been a lot of chatter amongst the EV industry lately about the North American Charging Standard, better known by the initialism “NACS.” The charging standard originally introduced by Tesla is quickly becoming the preferred charging plug and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. All the more reason to stay in the know since your next EV could very well use NACS to charge. More…
Nevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses
Nevada has a new law that lowers the price upfront of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks and buses for businesses and public fleets. More…
Tritium To Add Tesla NACS Plug Option
There will be a retrofit kit for existing chargers. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUVs investigated after 30 power loss reports
US auto safety regulators are investigating Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV’s after 30 complaints were sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports of power loss. More…
HiPhi shares pricing, opens orders in Europe for its first two uniquely designed EVs
A couple months after confirming certification in Europe, Chinese automaker HiPhi has begun sales of its first two models overseas – the HiPhi X SUV and HiPhi Z GT. The automaker shared pricing of these first two models, which will soon be joined by a radical-looking third EV you can see below. More…
Truck Rolls Coal On Tesla Model 3, Driver Wishes He Had HEPA Filter
Watch as Tesla Model 3 driver is blocked by three pickup trucks on the freeway and gets engulfed in a thick cloud of black smoke. More…
New Abus Pedelec 2.0 ACE Helmet Is Designed Specifically For E-Bike Riders
It was designed to offer an elevated level of safety for e-bikes with top speeds of 28 miles per hour. More…
GM Said To Take Final Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Orders From August 17
Report also claims production of America’s cheapest EVs will officially end November 7, 2023. More…
Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV
A new electric SUV has officially started rolling out. Kia has begun delivering its flagship EV9 electric SUV as it looks to continue expanding its brand in the era of electrification.. More…
As Japanese companies snub electric motorcycles, Harley to sell e-motos in Japan
Harley-Davidson expects to bring its electric motorcycles to Japan by next year, according to the company’s CEO. More…
Next VW Tiguan generation to include revised plug-in hybrid
VW has announced the first details of the new generation of its best-selling Tiguan model over its final test drives: In its third generation with plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometres. In addition, AC charging will become faster in all eHybrid versions and DC fast charging […] More…
Canyon Goes Low On Weight And Big On Performance With New Neuron:ON E-MTB
The Canyon Neuron:ON now comes in two new carbon fiber variants. More…
VWNC reminisces its electric past
At the VW Bus Festival 2023 (23 to 25 June in Hanover), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) will show a drivable VW T2 camper van with electric drive – and, thus, technically the predecessor of the ID. Buzz. In 1970, Volkswagen founded a development department in Wolfsburg that designed the first electrically powered VW models. 1972 […] More…
Dacia plans an electric Sandero in five years
Dacia allegedly wants to offer the next generation of its small car as an electric model from 2027 or 2028. It could even become a BEV-only model, British media reports. The new-generation Sandero is expected to be based on the CMF-BEV platform, which will also be used by the electric Renault 5, Renault 4, and […] More…
Watford to expand public charging infrastructure
The Watford Borough Council has announced that it will be installing 79 new electric vehicle charging points across the town over the next few months. The newly added charging stations will bring the total number to 102 EV charging points in Watford. The project was spearheaded by Watford Borough Council and is receiving financial support […] More…
Aero-styled Aehra Sedan could challenge Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air
Italian startup Aehra on Friday unveiled its second model, an aero-styled sedan. Unveiled at the 2023 Milan Motor Show, this EV, known simply as the Aehra sedan, follows the Aehra SUV unveiled last November. Aehra previously said the SUV would start production in 2025, with the Sedan following a year later, but now says both models will arrive in… More…
Tecnam puts plans for its BEV aircraft on hold
Aircraft designer Tecnam is postponing the launch of its electric aircraft indefinitely. The nine-seat P-Volt was initially scheduled to launch in 2026. As the reason for the decision, Tecnam cites uncertainties in battery development. Tecnam initially announced the launch of the P-Volt in the spring of 2021. It wanted to develop the electric aircraft alongside […] More…
Nikola Laying Off 270 Employees To Cut Costs, Sharpen Focus On North America
Of the 270 people impacted by the decision, 150 were supporting Nikola’s European operations and 120 were based at its Arizona sites. More…
Vitesco orders SiC semiconductors worth billions from Rohm
Powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies has secured capacity in energy-efficient silicon carbide power semiconductors through a long-term partnership with Rohm Semiconductor – worth more than $1 billion between 2024 and 2030. According to Vitesco, the development partnership with Rohm began in 2020 and is the basis for the signed agreement. Two car manufacturers will adopt Vitesco […] More…
