Thirty years ago to the day after opening its main production facility in Martorell, Spain, SEAT S.A. announced it will use the site as home to its largest transformation to electrification yet. Following an investment of three billion euros (~$3.2B), SEAT intends to lead development and become a small BEV production hub for a number of brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella.. More…
Ford test proves efficiency of surface heaters in BEVs
As part of the EU project CEVOLVER (Connected Electric Vehicle Optimised for Life, Value, Efficiency and Range), Ford engineers have shown that heating surfaces can reduce energy consumption in the interior of an electric vehicle by 13 per cent. The test was conducted in an electric delivery vehicle. Thus, the range in cold weather conditions […] More…
First US-made Hyundai EV rolls off the line, the Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV
Marking a huge milestone for the South Korean automaker, Hyundai celebrated its first electric vehicle assembled in the US Tuesday. The Genesis Electrified GV70 EV is the luxury brand’s first model constructed outside South Korea as the automaker moves toward an electric future. More…
Ecobat builds third Li-ion battery recycling plant in the USA
Battery recycler Ecobat is building its third lithium-ion battery recycling facility and the first in North America. The new facility in Casa Grande in the US state of Arizona will initially produce an estimated 10,000 tonnes of recycled material per year. According to the company’s announcement, there are plans to expand capacity at a later […] More…
Tesla Model S/X spotted with new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras
A couple of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been spotted with the new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras. More…
VW sees EV efficiency gains from optimizing its own components
As automakers look to boost EV efficiency, Volkswagen believes bringing development of more components in-house will lead to big gains. VW announced this strategy shift at its Tech Day 2023 event, claiming efficiency improvements of up to 20% by developing its own optimized components. “The Volkswagen Group and its brands stand for first-class… More…
Uber Freight launches electric trucks with WattEV and CHEP
Uber Freight, the ride-hailing app’s platform for shippers and carriers, wants to introduce electric trucks for the first time. They have announced a strategic cooperation with WattEV and CHEP to deploy electric trucks on select routes in Southern California. WattEV is a trucking-as-a-service company and will offer electric trucks to logistics company CHEP as part […] More…
Allego joins the Vinci Autoroutes network in France
French motorway management company Vinci Autoroutes has opened four fast-charging parks built and operated by Allego. Each location offers CCS fast chargers and a CHAdeMO and AC charging point. The new charge hubs have been installed in Les Brouzils and Chavagnes on both sides of the A83 just before Nantes, in Rouillé Pamproux Nord on […] More…
Tesla Model S And Model X Spotted With New Cameras, Hardware
The models with the new hardware also have Tesla’s new round steering wheel option, which wasn’t previously shipping. More…
New York Times: Big Electric Trucks May Pollute Like Small Gas Cars
There have been plenty of questions about whether we really need mammoth $100,000 luxury electric trucks like the GMC Hummer EV. More…
Sixt to introduce BYD electric cars for hire in Australia
Sixt and BYD bring their cooperation Down Under as the German company will add at least 500 BYD EVs to the rental car fleet in Australia over the next twelve months. Sixt runs one of the country’s largest electric car fleets and works with BYD on other continents. Sixt further expects the BYD Atto 3 […] More…
Ford, LGES And Koç To Build 25-45 GWh Battery JV In Turkey
This is an official indication that LG Energy Solution replaces SK On for the project. More…
Subway shops to offer EV charging with GenZ
Subway has teamed up with GenZ EV Solutions to bring an “EV Charging Oasis” to Subway’s fast food sites. As part of the multi-year rollout, the partners will pilot smaller fast charging stations at select, new or remodelled restaurants across the USA this year. In the long run, Subway envisions charging canopies with multiple ports, […] More…
Cadillac hints at 3 new BEV alongside Lyriq sales launch in the USA
Cadillac has opened up the configurator for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq in the USA, with prices starting at $59,590. Additionally, the brand belonging to GM announced that three new electric vehicles will be introduced this year for production starting in 2024. Cadillac’s first fully electric vehicle is now available to order in the USA, starting […] More…
Tesla’s Buys On Wall Street Are Higher Than Ever
Tesla dropped its prices, demand is very high, and the Cybertruck is coming. Many stock market analysts believe it’s time to buy. More…
Solithor & Sonaca work on solid-state cells for UAM
Solid-state batteries for electric aircraft are the focus of new cooperation between two Belgian companies. Solid-state battery specialist Solithor and aerospace company Sonaca want to develop solid-state lithium batteries for regional aviation and urban air mobility (UAM). The partners already defined and shared work priorities as intended. Solithor will be responsible for battery cell research, […] More…
Report: Toyota might start EV production in Kentucky in 2025
Toyota could start building electric cars in Kentucky as soon as 2025 by updating an existing factory, Nikkei reported Tuesday. The move could allow Toyota vehicles to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit under new rules, instituted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), requiring North American assembly of vehicles and battery packs… More…
E-Bike Specialist Mycle Lowers Prices Of Comfort And Cadence Models
The British company looks to lower the barriers to entry in the e-bike space. More…
Ioniq 6 prices announced in the USA
Hyundai Motor America has announced prices and packages for the Ioniq 6 in the USA. Customers can choose between two battery sizes and two electric drive layouts, with either a rear motor or both front and rear drives for all-wheel drive. The Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range with its 53-kWh battery pack has an MSRP […] More…
Exclusive: IEC expert contradicts Easee on wall box safety
The dispute around the wall boxes of Norwegian manufacturer Easee is not easing off – after the company responded to safety issues raised by the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority, a representative of the International Standards Committee IEC 61851 now speaks up and comes to serious conclusions. To recapture: Sweden’s Elsälerhetverket tested six different wall boxes […] More…
