Tesla has paused scheduling new solar roof installations in most markets in the US. It’s not clear what’s happening, but the deployment of the solar product is at a crawl and way behind Elon Musk’s goal. More…
ZF announces new CeTrax drive generation
ZF has announced the next generation of its CeTrax electric drive system for heavy commercial vehicles at an annual global technology event. According to ZF, the new CeTrax 2 system combines a favourable power-to-weight ratio and a compact design. The highly integrated design enables a high continuous output of 360 kW and improved efficiency through […] More…
Report: Hyundai is developing a $20,000 EV for Europe
Hyundai is developing an affordable EV for Europe that would cost roughly $20,000, the automaker’s European marketing boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News Europe. This entry-level model would be a “battery-powered minicar” priced at 20,000 euros, Hyundai’s Andreas-Christoph Hofmann said. With the current parity of the dollar to the… More…
Volkswagen Group Names North America Boss As CEO Of Scout EV Brand
Scott Keogh will focus solely on the development of the new independent Scout company that will build rugged electric pickups and SUVs.More…
Tesla Model Y Fastest-Selling Used Car, Mustang Mach-E Close Behind
The Model Y is one of the most expensive cars on the list of fastest-selling used cars. Only the Model X costs more.More…
BASF & Toda to expand cathode material plant in Japan
BASF and Toda have agreed on a further expansion of the production capacities of their joint venture BASF Toda Battery Materials (BTBM), founded seven years ago, at the Onoda site in Japan. Construction work for the capacity expansion in Onoda will begin in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to BASF. Commissioning is planned for […] More…
New Tesla Supercharger Design Emerges In Technical Drawings
It might be the new type (V4) of Supercharging post.More…
Canberra to introduce EV incentives
The government of the Australian Capital Territory has released a new strategy set to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) an affordable option for Canberrans in the years to come. The strategy sets a new target of 80-90% of new light vehicle sales being ZEVs by 2030 and also outlines a plan to start phasing out light […] More…
ROAM launches production-ready Air electric motorcycle with two swappable battery packs
Swedish-Kenyan mobility company ROAM has launched its first production-intent model of electric motorcycles designed for both urban and rural terrain in Africa. The ROAM Air arrives as the first fully adapted electric motorcycle for the commercial market in all of Africa and hopes to create a new standard in clean transport across Nairobi and beyond.. More…
UK: Updated MG5 Electric Estate Priced Under £31k
The electric estate has been revamped with a fresh look and more tech.More…
Exclusive: Ryvid Anthem unveiled as revolutionary new affordable electric motorcycle in the US
The electric motorcycle market in the US will soon welcome a fascinating startup that plans to shake up the industry with a radical new electric motorcycle: the Ryvid Anthem. And the company is planning to do it at a price that won’t have riders running to the hills, but rather carving them. More…
Japanese manufacturer partnership to take on light commercial trucks
Isuzu, Toyota, Hino, and the Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation have announced they would jointly plan and develop light-duty fuel cell electric trucks for the mass market. The vehicles are to be introduced from January 2023 and used by the partners at distribution sites in Fukushima and Tokyo. The aim of the partnership is to […] More…
Tesla Celebrates 2 Millionth Car Produced At The Fremont Factory
The cumulative number of cars from all plants approaches 3 millions.More…
New Cobra E-Bike Has A Rear-Mounted Camera To Keep You Out Of Harm’s Way
It makes use of AI and Bluetooth to alert the rider of hazards approaching from behind.More…
Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle likely to speed patrols’ electric shift
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV that was revealed earlier this week might soon be one to look out for in the rearview mirror—not just because it includes a go-fast SS version. GM confirmed that it’s working on “purpose-built” Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models based on the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, with the largest battery pack… More…
Nuvve and SDG&E launch V2G scheme for electric school buses
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) specialists Nuvve and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) say they have agreed to allow electric school buses to give energy back to the grid. This is to prevent blackouts through the utility’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Participating districts can help energy conservation efforts and also get paid for the energy they […] More…
Porsche Taycan Software Update Brings Range, Charging Power Gains
2020-2022 Taycan owners need to visit a Porsche workshop to bring their older EVs up to the software level of the 2023 Taycan.More…
Hyundai plans a new small electric car for less than $20,000
Hyundai has confirmed that it joined the race to build a new small electric car for less than $20,000. However, it sounds like only European markets might get access to it. More…
Porsche updates the software across all Taycan models
All model variants of the all-electric Porsche Taycan can now be updated to the 2023 model year status with a software update, regardless of the vehicle age and engine version. This means that even older Taycans will receive new functions and the latest improvements in efficiency and charging curve. With the GTS models introduced in […] More…
VW shifts US CEO to lead Scout electric truck brand, aims for 25 EVs across US brands by 2030
Volkswagen has tapped its top U.S. executive to lead the newly established Scout brand, the automaker announced late Tuesday. Scott Keogh, who is president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, will become president and CEO of Scout, said the automaker, confirming again that the Scout brand will launch “all-electric pick-ups and rugged… More…
