The US Department of Energy has announced funding of 2.91 billion dollars to develop a national battery supply chain – including for electric vehicles. This makes another e-mobility funding from the infrastructure bill concrete. The funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Act is to support production facilities for battery materials, battery cells and packs, recycling facilities, […] More…
Marvel At The Size Of Giga Texas As Drone Takes 360-Degree Flight
You realize this is a truly giant building when the cars and even the semi trailers around it look like ants in comparison. More…
Toyota to invest in US manufacturing capacities
Toyota has announced an additional $90 million investment for two of its US American manufacturing facilities: Both the Toyota West Virginia plant, as well as the plant in Tennessee, will be upgraded for hybrid vehicle component production. The exact amounts to be invested in the plants are a $73 million investment for Toyota’s West Virginia […] More…
Soros invests in Rivian Automotive
Soros Fund Management, the investment fund of billionaire George Soros, acquired nearly 20 million shares in electric car start-up Rivian in the fourth quarter of 2021, securities documents show. The 19,835,761 shares, then worth around two billion US dollars (1.77 billion euros at today’s exchange rate), are now only worth around 1.17 billion dollars (1.03 […] More…
Mercedes is testing the eSprinter in the Arctic Circle
Mercedes-Benz Vans is conducting winter tests under extreme climatic conditions with the next generation of the eSprinter near the Arctic Circle. The focus lies with reliability in freezing conditions. While there will be hardly any changes to the van’s appearance built at the Düsseldorf plant, virtually everything under the sheet metal is new. As reported […] More…
Unicon & Volvo Trucks collaborate on electric concrete mixers
The Danish concrete manufacturer Unicon has ordered eleven Volvo FM Electric trucks from Volvo Trucks, which will be converted into concrete mixers and used in Denmark. In the future, the two companies aim to develop customised electric truck solutions for the concrete industry. According to Volvo Trucks, the eleven converted FM Electric will be delivered […] More…
Porsche takes home two Formula E wins from Mexico
Porsche won the first race since the factory entry two years ago at the third Formula E round of the season in Mexico City – it was the first victory for a Porsche Formula race car in over 30 years. Pascal Wehrlein won for team-mate André Lotterer and two-time champion Jean-Eric Vergne. It was not […] More…
Super Bowl advertisements are increasingly electric
The world’s most expensive commercials were shown during the Super Bowl in the USA. This occasion is now being used by several car manufacturers to promote electric cars. Not only has BMW advertised the iX here, but also General Motors for its Ultium electric models, Polestar for its Polestar 2, Kia for the EV6 and […] More…
Superbowl advertisements are increasingly electric
The world’s most expensive commercials were shown during the Super Bowl in the USA. This occasion is now being used by several car manufacturers to promote electric cars. Not only has BMW advertised the iX here, but also General Motors for its Ultium electric models, Polestar for its Polestar 2, Kia for the EV6 and […] More…
Watch 2021 Ford Escape PHEV Exceed Its EPA Range In Real-World Test
The plug-in hybrid SUV covered 39 electric miles in this city range test; see how it performed in the 70-mph highway test. More…
Electric Car EPA Efficiency Mega Comparison (US): Feb 13, 2022
All the models currently available (and multiple upcoming ones) sorted from the most to the least efficient. More…
BMW iX xDrive50 Achieves Impressive Range In Cold Weather
Bjørn Nyland reports close to 500 km (311 miles) at 90 km/h (56 mph). More…
Tesla Model S Plaid With $150,000 Damage After Road Rage Attack
This Model S Plaid owner tried to avoid a road-raging truck and ended up totaling his brand-new car. More…
Aston Martin interested in Britishvolt batteries
Aston Martin is apparently showing interest in the joint development of battery cells for electric sports cars with Britishvolt. Initial talks are said to be already underway. The alleged talks between Britishvolt and Aston Martin concern Britishvolt capacities for customised batteries for Aston Martin electric luxury cars. According to the financial news website This is […] More…
Here’s How Tesla Model Y Compares To Other Electric Crossovers/SUVs
YouTuber Cleanerwatt compares the Model Y to its electric SUV competition across a range of categories. More…
Super Bowl Commercials: Watch The Best EV Ads Before The Big Game
The Super Bowl features some of the best commercials of the year, and this year, there’s a focus on electric cars. More…
German SUV Range Test: Audi -tron vs Merc EQC vs BMW iX
Who wins between the Audi e-tron Sportback, Mercedes EQC and BMW iX in Carwow’s latest comparison test? More…
Stellantis Issues Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Recall Due To Fire Risk
Almost 20,000 2017-18 models are being recalled following several fires. More…
Tesla Model 3 Put Through The Paces In A Blizzard
How does a Model 3 accelerate in snowy conditions? More…
Lincoln planning 5 fully electric SUVs
Ford’s Lincoln brand looks like it will be launching at least five battery-electric SUV models by 2026. Among these will be the battery-electric (BEV) models that will replace or complement Lincoln’s Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator and Navigator models. Reuters revealed the US carmaker’s plans citing three people familiar with the matter. The four models mentioned cover […] More…
