Alex Dykes points to high efficiency and extra test cycles that give Tesla the edge, and he explains it in the simplest of terms. More…
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Drone flying high to spy on Tesla disrupts air traffic over Berlin
Aerial views of Tesla factories have almost become a common sight since fans continue to send drones for a flyover. This time, however, there has been a serious incident that could have easily led to a major accident in Germany. German police report a drone flying at the height of 1,000 metres that could have […] More…
Mercedes-Benz And Sila Announce Breakthrough In Silicon Anode Chemistry
The next-generation cells will be optionally equipped for the first time in the upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. More…
Tesla starts to offer Giga Texas Model Y to some customers for faster delivery
Tesla has started to offer its new Giga Texas-built Model Y to some customers as an option to accelerate delivery. More…
Tesla Offering New Model Y AWD With 4680 Cells, Accelerated Delivery
Tesla says Model Y reservation holders who live near Giga Texas can adjust their order and take delivery soon. More…
Allego EV chargers coming to pit stops across Belgium
Dutch charging infrastructure provider Allego has entered into a cooperation to install ultra-fast charging stations at 100 rest stops operated by G&V Energy Group by 2024. The partners want to realise twelve locations before the end of 2022 and see the longer-term potential for another 150 sites. The expansion to 250 charging stations will depend […] More…
Allego EV chargers coming to 100 petrol stations in Belgium
Dutch charging infrastructure provider Allego has entered into a cooperation to install ultra-fast charging stations at 100 rest stops operated by G&V Energy Group by 2024. The partners want to realise twelve locations before the end of 2022 and see the longer-term potential for another 150 sites. The expansion to 250 charging stations will depend […] More…
Genesis GV60 sales launch commences in the USA
Genesis announced the start of sales of its first electric vehicle GV60 in the United States. The GV60 will be offered in two packages in the USA, with the GV60 Advanced AWD starting at an MSRP of $58,890 and the GV60 Performance AWD at $67,890. Initially, the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only launch at select […] More…
Fastned opens its largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Scotland
Scotland has got a new ultra-rapid charging hub, which operator Fastned claims to be the biggest yet. It is located just off the A72 and near the M74, which form a major motorway in Scotland, connecting it to England. The station comprises eight 300 kW chargers powered by renewable energy and is Fastned’s second location […] More…
Renault Trucks presents multimodal e-mobility concept
Renault Trucks has unveiled an e-mobility concept for the last mile that involves the use of three modes of transport: E-Tech Master OptiModale combines a battery-electric van with an electric cargo bike and a drone. According to the company, the solution is the first multimodal e-mobility concept for inner-city delivery traffic. E-Tech OptiModale is designed […] More…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Buys The Dip, Invests $1 Million In Rivian Stock
The CEO is showing that he’s confident Rivian’s stock will rebound. More…
BMW i Ventures invests in Mangrove Lithium
BMW has joined Mangrove Lithium as the lead investor through its venture capital arm BMW i Ventures. The Canadian company has developed a process to transform virgin and recycled raw lithium into battery-grade material. Mangrove Lithium’s technology is said to enable easily scalable and sustainable production of lithium. It said the process eliminates the need […] More…
Report: China Considers Extension Of EV Subsidies Beyond 2022
The current support is set to expire at the end of the year, which causes doubts about the EV market as the economy slows. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Kia EV6 Recalled Due To Software Issue
It may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to roll away. More…
China: Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Notes Its First Sales Drop
First, the growth rate decreased and now the best-selling EV in China is in the red. More…
Nio drivers get access to Plugsurfing network in Europe
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has forged a deal with Plugsurfing to offer its customers in Europe access to the European charging network. Plugsurfing’s network currently comprises 300,000 charging points accessible via the platform. For Nio drivers, access is granted straight through the dashboard in their car or the Nio app. They will be […] More…
The eSkootr Championship Holds Inaugural Round In London
The racing series dedicated solely to e-scooters seeks to develop safer scooters and riders all across the world. More…
Electric Mercedes G-Class SUV is due to get high-energy-density silicon anode battery chemistry
An upcoming electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV will use silicon anode battery chemistry from American firm Sila, Mercedes confirmed Tuesday in a press release. Founded in 2011, Sila claims its high-silicon anode material can increase energy density by 20% to 40% over current lithium-ion cell chemistries. Higher energy density allows… More…
VW ID. Buzz Pro and ID. Buzz Cargo available to order from Friday
With the activation of the configurator, the pre-sale of the VW ID. Buzz and the ID. Buzz Cargo will commence in Germany and other select European markets this Friday, 20 May. Already at the beginning of this month, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA), which is responsible for electric car subsidies, revealed […] More…
Could Tesla’s Sales Exceed Automakers Like Ford And GM By 2025?
As many legacy automakers are just beginning to sell compelling EVs, Tesla’s sales have been growing rapidly year over year. More…
