In the UK, electric vehicle conversion specialist Electrogenic has announced the launch of a ‘drop in’ kit to convert fossil-fuelled Land Rover Defenders to electric. Electrogenic has designed the kit so it can be installed by a suitably qualified mechanic and should be maintenance-free. In installing the kit, an electric motor is bolted to the […] More…
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study finds
Tesla vehicles took four of the top six spots in the 2022 American-made Index, from Cars.com. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 took the top two spots, as all of those models for the U.S. are made in either California or Texas. The Kentucky-built Corsair, which is offered in a plug-in hybrid Corsair Grand Touring, was ranked third. The Honda Passport… More…
Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect
Paris-based energy management and automation company has acquired California-based EV charging solution provider EV Connect. CEO and founder Jordan Ramer of EV Connect will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary with the current management team. EV Connect says that Schneider Electric’s acquisition will enable the company to accelerate its growth. “We […] More…
Biden to propose gas tax suspension – a Band-Aid on an open wound
President Biden is preparing to propose a three-month gas tax suspension to Congress, but at this point, it’s only a Band-Aid on a big open wound. More…
Hydro-Quebec orders 7,500 chargers from FLO
Hydro-Québec, owner of the Electric Circuit EV charging network in Canada, has selected fellow Quebecois charging provider FLO, a subsidiary of AddEnergie, to supply the Electric Circuit with up to 7,500 Level 2 chargers between 2022 and 2026. The two Canadian companies have been collaborating since 2013. FLO has already supplied Hydro-Quebec with around 4,500 […] More…
Ford to manufacture EVs in Valencia
Ford Europe has selected the Valencia plant in Spain as its preferred location for the assembly of vehicles that will be based on a next-generation electric vehicle architecture. Valencia has thus been given preference over the Saarlouis plant in Germany. Subject to the relevant product decision, the Valencia plant could produce “new, electric and connected […] More…
Democrats Remove $4,500 Union-Built EV Credit, Could Benefit Tesla
Senator Manchin provided the information in an interview, and he also wants to fight against the cap, which now helps foreign brands. More…
Delta Electronics reveals compact DC charging station
Delta Electronics has introduced the Slim 100, a new compact DC charging station. The charging station offers a maximum DC charging power of 100 kW and an efficiency of over 96 per cent. The model is being offered across EMEA – Europe, the Middle East and Africa . According to Delta Electronics, the Slim 100 […] More…
Updated Arrival Van Gets EU Certification, Vehicle Type Approval
This is a critical step towards starting trials with customers in the coming months and production in Q3 2022. More…
Scania opens battery testing lab in Sweden
Traton subsidiary Scania has commissioned a new battery laboratory at its research and development facilities in Södertälje, Sweden. The facility consists of three 250 m² test halls for battery cells, modules and packs. Scania had announced the battery lab in November 2020 in parallel with the battery assembly plant, also located in Södertälje. “With a […] More…
Tesla Tops Cars.com American-Made Index, Model Y Claims Lead
The American-Made Index ranks the top new vehicles that contribute the most to the US economy. More…
XPeng Celebrates Delivery Of 200,000th Electric Car
New models are coming this and next year. More…
BrightDrop delivers the first 150 Zevo 600 to FedEx
In the USA, General Motors brand BrightDrop has delivered the first 150 Zevo 600 electric delivery vans to FedEx. These will be used by FedEx Express in Southern California. The logistics company is BrightDrop’s launch customer. When the brand was launched in January 2021, its electric delivery van was named EV600 and FedEx was named […] More…
Redwood Materials announces cooperation with Toyota
The recycling start-up Redwood Materials, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has gained another major partner from the automotive industry. Toyota Motor North America and Redwood will collaborate on the collection, reprocessing, recycling and supply of battery materials for electric car batteries. Toyota and Redwood have said want to create “a truly closed-loop solution […] More…
This New ABB Facility Will Produce One DC Fast Charger Every 20 Minutes
It will be able to produce more than 10,000 units annually. More…
Blix Introduces The Ultra Dual-Purpose Electric Bike
An electric mountain bike and cargo bike in one. More…
First drive in the Lightyear 0: A genuine solar EV is closer than ever to becoming reality
For the last decade, the cofounders at Lightyear have been working to defy one single, formidable statement – a solar EV cannot be done. Although Lightyear has work to do before its newly rebranded Lightyear 0 solar EV begins production this year, its latest production intent prototype is quite close to becoming the real deal for the naysayers, and I was lucky enough to be one of the first people outside its creators to drive it.. More…
2023 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,895 in base S form: Refreshed look, 149-mile range
The refreshed 2023 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,895 (including destination) for the base S model, Nissan confirmed Tuesday in a press release. That base MSRP is $400 higher than the 2022 model, but Nissan also increased the destination fee from $1,025 to $1,095, bringing the total price hike up to $470. The current-generation Leaf dates back to the… More…
Kia Niro EV to use CATL batteries
Kia is using battery cells from CATL for the first time in the new generation of the Niro EV. Until now, Kia has relied exclusively on cells from South Korean manufacturers for its electric cars. The reason for the change is said to be cost. This is reported by the Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo with reference […] More…
Peugeot 408 launches with two PHEV versions
Peugeot has presented a new model, the 408. The hatchback sedan with SUV elements will initially be launched in early 2023 with two plug-in hybrid drives, among others. A fully electric version is to follow a few months later. Officially, Peugeot speaks of a model with a “fastback silhouette in the C segment”. Basically, the […] More…
