Tesla has finally added the CCS adapter to its online shop in North America. This means that Tesla drivers in this part of the world will now have access to public charging networks. The CCS Combo 1 adapter for third-party charging networks offers charging speeds up to 250kW. The charger is available for $250 in […] More…
Even the Department of Homeland Security is adopting EVs, check out their new fleet
It’s probably never good if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows up at your door. However, DHS revealed its next vehicle to show up will most likely be an electric one, as the agency says it is transitioning from internal combustion engines to EVs.. More…
NIO boosting its EV battery lease business with swap station expansion across Europe
Chinese EV automaker NIO has already rooted its flag in the soil of Europe, yet is still merely getting started with its plans to expand beyond its home turf. The company’s president recently shared that NIO plans to offer battery lease programs and a huge expansion of available swap stations as a strategy to entice more EU customers and gain a larger chunk of the growing EV market overseas. More…
Urbino 18 Hydrogen: Solaris expands on H2 buses
Here in Germany, the City of Hamburg first trialled zero-emission Solaris buses eight years ago with the Urbino Electric and Urbino Hydrogen emission-free bus models. Solaris, a Polish company that is part of the Spanish CAF Group, has also been offering series-production twelve-metre solo powered by fuel cells since 2019. Around 100 buses have been […] More…
Why Is The Internet Calling This $26,000 Chinese EV A Tesla Clone?
If anything, it looks inspired by Nio or Xpeng vehicles, not Tesla. More…
New Swedish electric bike Vässla Pedal with torque sensor launched on World Car-Free Day
The Vässla Pedal has just launched as the Swedish mobility startup’s latest futuristic-looking electric bike, complete with high performance parts like torque-sensing pedal assist functionality. More…
Tesla Recalls 1.1-Million Cars For Incorrect Automatic Window Operation
The automatic electric windows in affected Teslas may not retract when they detect an obstruction and this poses a safety risk. More…
GM investing in Lithion Recycling to support advanced EV battery recycling tech
GM announced Thursday that its venture capital division, GM ventures, will invest in Lithion Recycling to support a sustainable circular battery ecosystem. The new partnership will focus on researching and developing a viable EV battery recycling method to further reduce emissions and the usage of critical minerals.. More…
Faraday Future FF 91 EPA-Certified For 381 Miles Of Range
The FF 91 may not have a firm production start date, but it has an EPA range rating. More…
Which Electric Truck Is Quickest Ever? F-150 Lightning, Rivian, Hummer
There are only a few electric trucks available on our shores, and these guys were able to race them all at the same time. More…
Tesla’s giant ‘safety recall’ of 1 million vehicles is just another software update
The media has reported today on Tesla having to recall a massive number of electric vehicles in the US, but the fix for the “safety recall” is again just another software update that Tesla has already started to push. More…
Mitsubishi presents the ASX PHEV for Europe
Mitsubishi has unveiled the new ASX for Europe. The new edition of the compact SUV, an offshoot of the Captur already offered by Group competitor Renault since 2020, is offered as a plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and mild hybrid. The plug-in hybrid thus also corresponds to the familiar powertrain from the Captur. The 1.6-litre gasoline […] More…
Tesla recalls over 1M vehicles for power-window pinch—with an easy fix
On Monday, Tesla issued a recall for more than a million vehicles, including recent versions of the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X, due to an issue with the vehicles’ automatic reversal system for their power windows. The NHTSA recall notice lays out that in the affected 1,096,762 vehicles, the window’s safety system may not react… More…
EKPO Fuel Cell receives major order from European OEM
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, the fuel cell joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium, has received an order for the new development of a bipolar plate for an unnamed “leading European automobile manufacturer”. As EKPO will develop and supply prototypes to the manufacturer for planned use in a fuel cell vehicle. The bipolar plates are […] More…
Should a tax on the rich help build EV infrastructure?
Californians will vote later this year on whether to tax the wealthy to fund EV incentives and charging infrastructure. Proposition 30 would increase taxes on California residents who make over $2 million a year by 1.75% and direct the state to use that added revenue—estimated at $3.5 billion to $5 billion annually, according to a voter… More…
Experts Say EV Battery Bottlenecks Will Work Themselves Out
Automakers and suppliers have been well aware of the situation for some time, and there are already major efforts in place. More…
Loop Energy presents fuel cell system for heavy trucks
Canadian fuel cell specialist Loop Energy has unveiled its new S1200 fuel cell system at IAA Transportation, with an output of 120 kW and designed specifically for medium- to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The S1200 builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology and achieves an additional 20 per cent efficiency gain in power generation, according to the […] More…
Watch Tesla FSD 10.69.2.2 In Metro Detroit: Not So Smooth After Update
It was a very quick update, and this owner says it’s obvious it’s not as smooth as it was prior to the update. More…
Mercedes presents hybrid C-Class AMG model
Mercedes-AMG has presented the C 63 S E Performance, a 500 kW plug-in hybrid offshoot of the C-Class with know-how from Formula 1, which will be launched as a sedan and estate. However, the development of the electric part of the powertrain was clearly focused on boosting performance. Both the electric drive and the high-performance […] More…
Volvo EX90 electric SUV will debut November 9, claimed to be safest model yet
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV will debut November 9 and will be dubbed EX90, CEO Jim Rowan confirmed Wednesday in a media presentation. Doubling down on its reputation for safety, Volvo also claims the EX90 will be its safest model yet, thanks largely to next-generation sensors and software that can reduce crashes that result in serious injury or… More…
