Tesla controls nearly two-thirds of the all-electric car market (by volume). More…
US: BEV Market More Than Doubled Through July 2021
EV8 Switch app calculates whether you could go electric
The UK government launched a free app called EV8 Switch – backed by £2.7 million of UK Space Agency funding. It calculates how much money drivers could save by switching to an EV compared to their current ICE vehicle, along with details on the CO2 savings and air quality improvements they could achieve. The app […] More…
Want To Work For Elon Musk? These 4 Traits Will Help You Succeed
Musk currently employs about 110,000 people across all his different companies around the globe. More…
UK legislation will require new buildings to have smart EV chargepoints
If pending UK legislation becomes law, all new home construction will include EV charging installations. New office buildings are part of the plan, too: they will need to provide charging infrastructure per every five parking spaces. An online consultation was launched in 2019 when the British government first laid out the plans. Department for Transport […] More…
Is House EV Tax Credit Proposal Targeting Tesla? Huge Increase For Unions
If the latest proposal were to pass, Tesla would lose $4,500 per car for not being unionized. Musk chimes in. More…
France: Tesla Model 3 Takes Plug-In Sales To New Record In August
Almost one in five new passenger cars sold were rechargeable. More…
VW Components opens battery research lab in Salzgitter
Volkswagen Group Components has opened a laboratory for cell research and development in Salzgitter, Germany. The company is thus further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards developing and producing its own battery cells for electromobility. From 2025 onwards, the Volkswagen unit cell is to roll off the production line […] More…
Tesla Will Never Use Pouch Battery Cells Favored By Many OEMs
Elon Musk explains that the risk is too high. More…
Elon Musk Emails Employees To Tell Them To ‘Go Super Hardcore’
He was referring to them ramping up work in order to have good Q3 delivery numbers. More…
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge earns higher EPA range and efficiency vs. 2021
Recently-published EPA range and efficiency ratings for the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric crossover show increases over the 2021 model. Volvo hasn’t confirmed any changes to range or efficiency for the 2022 XC40 Recharge, which largely carries over from its 2021 debut. However, the EPA’s Fueleconomy.gov website shows 223 miles of range, with… More…
Tesla tried to charge $22,500 for new battery pack when a $5,000 repair did the trick
Tesla has tried to charge a Model S owner $22,500 for a battery pack replacement out of warranty, but a third-party shop was able to fix the issue for a fraction of that cost More…
GM And LG Are Working Around The Clock On Bolt EV Battery Recall
Some cars will get entirely new battery packs, other only new battery modules? More…
This New Tesla Model S Has A Tilting Screen – Soon In Production?
Even though Tesla recently overhauled the Model S, there are still some new features that have yet to be implemented. More…
VW launches OTA updates for all ID. models
From now on, all VW ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The first update ‘ID. Software 2.3’ provides improvements in the image recognition of the camera or the operation of the infotainment system, among other things. Until now, the updates were only available in the test phase to customers registered […] More…
Tesla FSD V10 Released, Impresses Testers With Its Improvements
FSD V10 is now out, although it’s only for registered testers, not all Tesla drivers. More…
Vitesco is getting ready to manufacture 800-volt e-drives
After introducing an 800 V inverter only six months ago, Vitesco Technologies is now preparing to start production of 800-volt electric motor technology in China, which is scheduled to start in 2023. The motor matches the recently announced new generation EMR4 electric axle drive, which is said to be 25 per cent lighter with the […] More…
BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean-X’
With the Ocean-X, BYD presents a new concept car based on its ‘e-platform 3.0’ electric car platform presented in April. BYD has not yet revealed whether and when the Ocean-X will become a production model. BYD’s ‘e-platform 3.0’, which is to be offered to third-party customers in the near future, relies on the manufacturer’s Blade […] More…
BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean’
With the Ocean-X, BYD presents a new concept car based on its ‘e-platform 3.0’ electric car platform presented in April. BYD has not yet revealed whether and when the Ocean-X will become a production model. BYD’s ‘e-platform 3.0’, which is to be offered to third-party customers in the near future, relies on the manufacturer’s Blade […] More…
Elon Musk claims Ford and auto worker union wrote the new electric car incentive bill
Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the new federal electric car incentive reform proposed by the Democrats, which includes a big benefit for unions More…
Kia Niro EV Leads Netherlands To 30% Plug-In Share In August 2021
All-electric cars take 20%, plug-in hybrids an additional 10%. More…
