A few new data points emerged, indicating a high initial charging speed and but quite low towards the end. More…
Lucid Air Charges At Only 20 kW At 80% SOC?
The first US subsea cable plant for offshore wind farms opens in Charleston
Paris-headquartered global cable company Nexans has officially opened the US’s first high-voltage subsea cable plant. The Charleston, South Carolina factory will supply the fledgling yet soon-to-boom US offshore wind market. The plant is the only facility of its kind in North America.. More…
Don’t miss these Black Friday deals from EcoFlow, offering as much as $650 off
As we sit amidst the cool air of autumn, another holiday season fast approaches. While certain terrains may begin to become tough to explore for the remainder of 2021, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning all your off-grid adventures in 2022. With the seasons changing, you’ll also want to ensure that you’ve got backup power readily available for anything the elements throw at you. What better way to stay prepared than to take advantage of some Black Friday deals from EcoFlow? The company is currently offering a slew of substantial discounts on its Portable Power Stations and Solar Panels. Check them out below. More…
Rivian Production Capacity Target: At Least 1 Million/Year By 2030
The company would like to have four plants. More…
Tesla Powerpacks power new ‘community battery’ project; ‘a big Powerwall for neighborhoods’
Tesla has deployed new Powerpacks near Sydney, Australia, to serve as a new “community battery” for the neighborhood. More…
Kandi America launches K32 off-road EV starting under $28k
Kandi America has introduced a new off-road, all-wheel-drive EV model in the US, set to deliver in Q1of 2022. While the K32 EV may resemble a pickup truck at first glance, Kandi America classifies it as a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), given its smaller battery and power rating compared to other passenger EVs. The K32 will come in two variations starting at $27,700, possibly less with federal and state tax incentives considered. More…
GM And EVgo Boost Fast Charger Build Out Plan To 3,250 Stalls
The new charging infrastructure should be ready by 2025. More…
Watch VW ID.4 Attempt The Out Of Spec Hill Climb Challenge
Does the ID.4’s AWD system have what it takes to hit the trails, climb hills, and head out for some Overlanding fun? More…
Juiced Bikes unveils RipRacer, a ‘fun-sized,’ fat-tire electric bike with Apple AirTag battery tracking
San Diego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled today a new e-bike model with a smaller format than the company’s other popular e-bikes. The Juiced RipRacer also sets a new low price for the brand. More…
Motorsport Is Very Bankable, Says Le Mans Legend Tom Kristensen
Tom Kristensen is the most successful driver in the history of Le Mans 24 hours with nine outright victories. Since retiring from racing, he’s been President of the FIA Drivers Commission. From that platform, he’s running for the role of FIA Deputy President for Sport in December’s election, alongside the current holder of that role, Graham Stoker, who’s bidding to become President. More…
China: Volkswagen Sold Over 12,000 ID. In October
The brand continues to expand ID. electric car sales and launches a new model. More…
StoreDot turns out ua-fast, Tesla-like 4680 cells on a mass production line
StoreDot, an Israel-based electric vehicle battery startup, today claimed that it has become the first company to produce silicon-dominant extreme fast charge (XFC) cells for electric vehicles on a mass production line. More…
Tesla is losing US EV market share but gaining luxury share, now outselling Mercedes-Benz
Tesla’s overall EV market share in the United States—the portion of the EV market that it commands—is shrinking; but its share of the luxury segment is growing, according to research firm Experian. The Silicon Valley automaker’s share of the overall U.S. EV market fell from 79.5% through the second quarter of 2020 to 66.3% for the same… More…
Dragon Upgrade To Take Drako GTE EV Supercar To The Next Level
Arriving in January 2022, the Dragon gets more torque, longer range, improved suspension, and redesigned interior. More…
Aion LX Plus to exceed1,000 NEDC km range
The Chinese manufacturer GAC Aion has increased the maximum range of its LX electric SUV to over 1,000 kilometres – albeit, as is still customary in China, according to the outdated NEDC standard. The improved vehicle is expected to debut on GAC Aion’s home market in the coming months. The new Aion LX Plus variant, […] More…
NFL Quarterback Tom Brady Loves His Tesla, Talks Hertz
Tom Brady says he’s been driving a Tesla for four years, and we can all make more sustainable choices. More…
Early Reviews Find Megane E-Tech Electric Renault’s Best EV So Far
The Megane E-Tech Electric feels like a huge step forward for Renault EVs, these reviewers say. More…
EV100 initiative gains seven new members
The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative has gained seven new members. As usual with the initiative, the members commit to completely electrifying their company fleets by 2030. The corresponding seven fleets represent over 250,000 vehicles. The new EV100 members are the British companies M Group Services and Kier, SK Networks from South Korea, Nichicon from Japan […] More…
Rivian (RIVN) goes public at $77 billion valuation, aims to reach 1 million EV volume by 2030
Rivian (RIVN) goes public this morning, and after adjusting the price up all week, it now values the company at around $77 billion at the opening. More…
Battery recycling
Recycling batteries from e-mobility platforms, particularly lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, is an area of increasing focus for the e-mobility industry. More…
