Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward.. More…
Tesla Semi Launches, Lordstown Endurance Certified For Sales
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BMW Patents Suspension That Harnesses Electricity Going Over Bumps
Road imperfections, potholes and speed bumps could replenish your future BMW EV’s battery. More…
Tesla confirms megawatt charging tech for Cybertruck, Semi
Tesla confirmed that it plans to use a new immersive cooling method for its Supercharger V4 charging cable, capable of handling up to 1 megawatt. “It’s going to be used for Cybertruck, too,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday night. The tech upgrade is coming to Superchargers next year, he added. Tesla didn’t confirm that… More…
2023 Tesla Model S And Model X Get Larger, Better Rear Screen
The screen is bigger and it has a much thinner bezel than before, as shown in a photo posted by a Tesla Owners Club member on Facebook. More…
Volkswagen plans North American battery plant, paving way for more EV tax credits
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume recently shared that the company is actively searching for a home for its first battery cell factory in North America. Furthermore, Blume has named Canada specifically as “one logical option.” By joining Volkswagen’s current EV production footprint in Tennessee, the Group may soon meet the battery manufacturing requirements outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act for vehicles like the ID.4 to continue to qualify for US federal tax credits, while opening the door for more EVs under its umbrella to qualify.. More…
Tesla Semi: “It’s A Beast” With Tri-Motor System
It has three times the power of any diesel truck on the road. More…
BMW Gen6 Batteries May Foreshadow Class-Leading EV
With 620 miles or more of range, 30% faster charging, and 60% less CO2 in production, the next-generation of battery looks bright. More…
Amazon expands micromobility fleet; new hubs in the UK
Amazon has announced expanding its UK e-cargo bike fleet with the launch of three more micromobility hubs in Manchester and London. This is part of the online giant’s one-billion-euro initiative to decarbonise logistics in Europe. As for the UK, Amazon claims it has already made more than five million deliveries with its e-cargo bikes and […] More…
The truth behind the rumoured EV driving ban in Switzerland
In the last few days, reports in various media outlets have circulated which, at least in their headlines, somewhat luridly suggested that Switzerland was planning driving bans for electric cars. It turns out the truth behind the “news” is not quite that wild. The basis for the reports is the ‘Ordinance on Restrictions and Prohibitions […] More…
Switzerland rumoured to consider a ban for EVs
In the last few days, various media reports have circulated which, at least in their headlines, somewhat luridly suggested that Switzerland was planning driving bans for electric cars. It turns out the truth behind the rumours is not quite that wild. The basis for the reports is the ‘Ordinance on Restrictions and Prohibitions on the […] More…
BMW invests in Jetti Resources to secure copper for drive systems
BMW is investing in the US company Jetti Resources to promote the responsible and resource-conserving mining of copper. Copper is one of the key raw materials in the production of electric drive systems. BMW is not disclosing the size of the investment in the US company, which was founded in 2014. Jetti Resources is based […] More…
VW teases an upgraded ID.3 launching in 2023: Here’s what you can expect
Volkswagen teased its “second-generation” ID.3 model ahead of its spring 2023 debut, revealing new details along with interior and exterior sketches. The compact electric vehicle will be the latest from VW’s ID family. Here’s what we know so far about the new ID.3.. More…
Toyota to develop FC Hilux with UK government support
Toyota is to develop a fuel cell version of its Hilux pick-up truck with financial support from the British government and set up a pilot production line for it at its plant in Derbyshire, UK. The £11.3 million project will receive £5.6 million from the UK government, with the remaining £5.7 million coming from the […] More…
ADS-TEC Energy launches sales of battery-boosted ChargePost
ADS-TEC Energy has opened the order books in Europe for clients to order the company’s ChargePost system with integrated buffer battery, first announced in May. This time, the company delivers all details customers may need to know but one. When announcing the new system this spring and with a launch set for autumn, ADS-TEC Energy […] More…
Tesla’s Stock Upgraded On Long-Term Position
Tesla’s stock has been in rough shape, but some investors are calling the low share price an opportunity to get in while it’s cheap. More…
Stellantis & Qinomic consider electric transporter conversions
The car company Stellantis and the French technology company Qinomic are working on an electric conversion concept for light commercial vehicles. The development of the solution is to be completed in 2023 and the market launch started in 2024 – initially in France. The concept will target commercial customers and ensure that the manufacturer’s quality […] More…
Volvo XC40 And C40 Recharge EVs Get Upcoming Range Boost
Some models also get more power, and all versions get a higher price tag. More…
Volkswagen commits to searching a Gigafactory site in Canada
The Volkswagen Group and its battery subsidiary PowerCo have started the search for a location for the first battery cell factory in North America, namely in Canada. PowerCo and Umicore simultaneously agreed on a strategic supply agreement for cathode material in North America. The concrete search builds on an earlier MoU between Volkswagen Group and […] More…
Jeep releases the ‘1st Edition’ Avenger for €39,900
Jeep has opened orders in many European countries for its first BEV model Avenger in the fully equipped ‘1st Edition’. In Germany, the variant costs 39,900 euros. However, the price for the base model is not yet available. In addition to Germany, Jeep dealers are also accepting orders in Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, the […] More…
