Later today, the Biden administration is expected to announce $2.8 billion that will be awarded in grants around the US in support of EV battery manufacturing and mineral production domestically. The White House is also launching what is being called the “American Battery Material Initiative” to bolster mineral supply chains for automakers operating in the US. More…
BYD Seal Might Be Introduced In Europe In 2023
The BYD Dolphin is also being considered but it is not yet confirmed. More…
New York’s MTA orders electric buses from Nova Bus
In the USA, the New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has ordered five LFSe+ electric buses from the Volvo Group subsidiary Nova Bus. The first delivery is expected by the fourth quarter of 2023. The buses will be assembled at the Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh, New York State. This purchase is part of […] More…
Is Tesla Building The Semi In This Secret Facility Near Giga Nevada
Apparently most Tesla workers who haven’t been inside said building know very little about it and seem to have plenty of questions. More…
Autonomy’s new partnership makes EV driving more obtainable for drivers with little to no credit history
The largest US-based EV subscription service, Autonomy, announced Wednesday it will be teaming up with Nova Credit to make it easier for customers with little to no credit to qualify to drive an electric vehicle.. More…
Used EV prices have peaked, report suggests
After a year of shocking price increases, prices of used cars—including EVs—are slowing starting to decline, according to battery analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which issues battery health reports for used EVs, tracks the prices of certain EVs from model years 2017 to 2019. The average price of those models decreased 2.9% since… More…
Tata Motors wins tender for 200 buses for Jammu & Srinagar
India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors announced that it has won the tender of 200 electric buses floated by Jammu Smart City Limited, for Jammu and Srinagar. For the deployment of the 200 electric buses, Tata Motors has entered into a strategic collaboration in the twin capital cities of the Jammu and Kashmir regions. […] More…
Tesla To Produce Cybertruck Battery Packs At Fremont Factory: Report
To fill a million Cybertruck orders, Tesla may need to start stockpiling battery cells and packs as soon as possible. More…
Rendering Tries To Preview Cadillac’s Sub-Lyriq Electric Crossover
Will it look like a slightly smaller Lyriq or is Cadillac preparing a much more daring design? More…
Opel launches design contest for teenage BEV
Opel wants to build a very special one-off of the battery-electric Rocks-e. The light vehicle enables young drivers from the age of 15 to enter the world of individual electric mobility – which is why Opel is now inviting up-and-coming artists around the globe to create their own individual Rocks-e design concept. The Rocks-e-Design Hack […] More…
Honda’s first electric moped design revealed in patent filings, giving us an early look
Like most Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Honda has been late to the electrification game. But don’t count the storied motorbike brand out just yet, as the company’s upcoming electric moped looks to be shaping up nicely based on recent IP filings. More…
BYD to bring two more BEV models to Europe
BYD wants to rapidly expand its electric car range in Europe. The electric car trio with which the Chinese manufacturer plans to launch in many European markets could be expanded to a quintet as early as next year. BYD not only presented its well-known trio Atto 3, Tang and Han at the Paris Motor Show, […] More…
Crashed 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Up For Auction Online
The top bid right now is $69,000, which doesn’t meet the minimum set by the seller. More…
VW & Xanadu to utilitize quantum computing for battery development
Volkswagen and Canadian company Xanadu have launched a multi-year research program to optimize the computing power of quantum algorithms for battery materials simulation. This is expected to reduce computational costs and accelerate Volkswagen’s use of quantum computers to develop safer, lighter and more cost-effective battery materials, according to a statement from the German automaker. The […] More…
Renault Group Announces 400-kW DC Fast-Charging Network In Europe
The Mobilize Fast Charge network will consist of 200 stations in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain by mid-2024. More…
CharIN Launches Megawatt Charging System (MCS) In North America
Industry experts had an opportunity to test the MCS at DTNA Electric Island in Portland, Oregon. More…
New Trek Domane+ SLR E-Bike Is A Weight Weenie’s Dream Come True
It tips the scales at no more than 11.75 kilograms, and claims to provide one of the most natural pedal assists out there. More…
Delfast’s new ‘100-mile range’ electric moped officially launches with 50% off promotion
Last month we covered the unveiling of a new Ukrainian light electric motorbike known as the Delfast California. Now the bike has officially launched for pre-order. More…
Some Audi EVs are filtering the air for those outside them
Audi is running a pilot project with automotive supplier Mann+Hummel aimed at using EVs to clean the air around them. Vehicles are equipped with special filters developed by Mann+Hummel that can collect particulate matter as they drive along, Audi explained in a press release. Particulate matter consists of particles small enough to be inhaled… More…
Daimler Truck & Gehring announce electric truck cooperation
Daimler Truck and Gehring Technologies have agreed on a strategic partnership for the commercial vehicle-specific application of electric motors. This includes the prototypical construction of so-called “truck-e-fied” electric drives as well as the further development and testing of new production processes. How exactly these “truck-e-fied” electric drives will differ from the current electric drive units […] More…
