The EU-funded TranSensus LCA project aims to develop the basis for a harmonised life cycle assessment approach for electric vehicles across Europe. According to the organizers, such a uniform LCA approach is a key element for achieving the goals of the Green Deal. The project is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institutes LBF and IST. It […] More…
Tesla Model Y Long Range Delivery Estimate Pushed To March-May 2023
This is a clear sign that demand for the Model Y LR is through the roof following the aggressive price cuts at the start of the year. More…
Broader Volvo EV push reportedly adds SUVs, sedans, luxury van
Volvo is planning to expand its EV lineup at the behest of parent company Geely, Reuters reported Thursday. The automaker plans to launch six new EVs through 2026, according to the report, which cites two anonymous sources with knowledge of Volvo’s product plans. Volvo was already no slouch in the transition. It was one of the first brands to… More…
Renault introduces new Megane E-Tech trim in the UK
Renault UK has announced an update for the all-electric Megane E-Tech with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range ‘Iconic’ trim. It features a new heat pump, among other upgrades, and prices start at £41,995. The new Iconic trim features the extensive specification of the limited version Launch Edition, but included a new heat pump and […] More…
Austrian Post starts Green Vienna initiative
The Austrian Post has put its 3,000th electric vehicle in service. This also marks the kick off for the “Green Vienna” initiative, as the postal service plans to deliver all letters and packages with zero emission in the Austrian capital by 2025. By 2030, it wants to make deliveries across the country zero emission. The […] More…
2023 Orbea Gain Road And Gravel E-Bikes Are Ready To Hit The Road
Orbea has thrown in a shiny new Mahle X20 e-bike system, lowering weight and increasing power. More…
The City Transformer CT-1 Can Shape-Shift To Tackle Tiny Parking Spaces
The Israeli-made EV can easily park nose-first and has over 100 miles of range. More…
Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested
Another Tesla Model 3 refresh “project highland” prototype has been spotted being tested in California ahead of its launch. More…
2023 Zeekr X Unveiled As Premium Urban EV With Concept Car Looks
Previously referred to as the 003, this bold-looking compact EV will spearhead Zeekr’s expansion to Europe later this year. More…
Pyka unveils autonomous electric cargo aircraft
Powered by four electric motors with a total output of 100 kW, the Pelican Cargo is said to be the largest autonomous electric aircraft do date. The model has a payload of 400 pounds and a range of 200 miles, or 181 kilograms up to 320 kilometers. The four electric motors are mounted on the […] More…
Polestar 3 Is Now Available With Luminar’s Lidar, Polestar 5 To Get It Also
Pre-orders for the lidar-equipped Polestar 3 are open, with deliveries starting in late 2024. More…
EVs underground: K+S tests electric mobility in its mines
Fertilizer and salt producer K+S is testing, whether electric vehicles are cut out for work in its mines. According to the company, conditions there – such as uneven roads, large inclines and temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius – could be possible hurdles for technology. A current project at the Hattorf-Wintershall mine of the […] More…
Wolfspeed and ZF announce partnership to develop SiC devices
Wolfspeed and ZF have announced a partnership that includes the creation of a lab to drive advances in silicon carbide (SiC) systems and devices for mobility, industrial and energy applications. The partnership includes the construction of a 200 mm SiC device fab. Both facilities are planned as part of the Important Project of Common European […] More…
Pyka Pelican Cargo Revealed As World’s Largest Electric Unmanned Cargo Plane
Just don’t expect it to haul your furniture, as its payload is just 400 pounds. More…
Nissan limits supply of all-electric Ariya in the U.S.
Due to high battery material costs, Nissan informed dealers in the U.S. that they will only be able sell a limited number of Ariya models this year. Nissan declined to say exactly how many units of the EV will be available, but a person familiar with the matter told news outlets that about 6.000 were […] More…
New electric motor kit for kayaks silently adds over 80 miles of range
Newport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is design for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms will take them. More…
Zeekr shows off Zeekr X SUV
Chinese carmaker Zeekr published the first images of its third model, the Zeekr X. The SUV will first be shown at the Auto China in Shanghai in April and will probably be available in China before the end of the year. It will most likely also be sold in Europe, but at a later date. […] More…
XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe
Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this weekend and will begin deliveries in four countries throughout Europe later this year. More…
Xpeng Motors Launches G9 SUV And P7 Sports Sedan In Europe
Both vehicles are now available for order in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden. More…
Latest Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Spotted Ahead Of Production Start
The truck was seen near the company’s HQ sporting new side mirrors. More…
