According to a new report in the Chinese business magazine Caixin, the lights are finally going out at the Chinese electric car start-up Byton. A local court has already initiated insolvency hearings. After the Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn put its cooperation with Byton on hold, after it was only announced at the beginning of this year, […] More…
Massachusetts may soon host the first US solar on highway sound barriers
Massachusetts-based Ko-Solar wants to put solar panels in places no one really notices, like on industrial building roofs, in parking lots, and sound barriers on highways. It may finally get its chance, on Interstate 95 in the Boston area. And that would be a US first. More…
Vitesco expands R&D capacities in China
Vitesco Technologies has commissioned a new research and development centre in Tianjin, China. The focus of the new facility is on the development and testing of electrified drive systems – especially for the Asia-Pacific region. The research and development centre is located at Vitesco’s Tianjin production site, which has been there for 26 years. As […] More…
Tesla upgraded Model X with higher battery energy density and more powerful motors
New EPA documents reveal the main powertrain upgrades that Tesla applied to the new Model X – higher battery energy density and more powerful motors. More…
See How Non-Tesla EVs Block Tesla Superchargers Now
Only some non-Tesla EVs are compatible due to the specific layout and short cables. More…
Manz to set up battery production lines for BMW
The engineering company Manz has been awarded the contract to set up a battery production line at BMW’s Parsdorf site near Munich. The Bavarian carmaker is known to want to set up a pilot battery cell production line on-site. According to a company statement, the order placed with Manz includes equipment for coating the electrode […] More…
VW teases electric Microbus revival ahead of 2022 reveal, 2023 deliveries
Volkswagen on Wednesday teased a prototype version of its Microbus-inspired ID.Buzz electric van that could closely resemble a production version due for customer deliveries in 2023. A camouflaged ID.Buzz was shown briefly by Klaus Zellmer, head of marketing and sales for the VW brand globally, during the livestream of the ID.5 crossover reveal… More…
Ducati unveils another electric scooter, still claims it can build 150 mph electric motorcycles
Ducati has unveiled yet another electric scooter, the PRO-III, but its specs are nowhere near the electric motorcycles that the company claims it can build. More…
Tried Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian, F150 Lightning: Which Will I Buy?
Which electric pickup truck would you choose? More…
US: Volvo Recharge Sales Surge 334% In October 2021
Almost two-thirds of sales in California were plug-ins. More…
China: Wuling Hong Guang MINI EV Sales Soar To 47,834 In October
This tiny EV will cross half a million sales cumulatively by the end of this year. More…
Is 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 A True Tesla Model 3 Killer?
There’s no doubt the Ioniq 5 is a compelling option, but can it convince Tesla fans to reconsider? More…
Speed Academy Checks Out Tesla Model S Plaid To Find Weaknesses
The car will be improved to become noticeably quicker. More…
Mini Confirms It Is Developing Vision Urbanaut-Like Electric MPV
It says the vehicle will “meet the wishes of many customers for space and comfort, and increased variability.” More…
Electric Citroen Ami Cargo Van Confirmed For UK Market
It joins a growing range of electric Citroen vans. More…
Two Out Of Three Chinese EV Buyers Still Prefer Foreign Brands
The top electric brand is still Chinese, though. More…
Aiways is coming to Switzerland in 2022
The Chinese manufacturer Aiways will also sell its battery-electric SUVs in Switzerland from next year in cooperation with Alcomotive as its exclusive distribution partner. The electric SUV Aiways U5 will be available in Switzerland from the beginning of 2022, the electric SUV coupé Aiways U6 is to follow in the course of the first quarter […] More…
GMC Hummer EV Looks Huge Next To A Tesla Model Y
Every time we see the Hummer EV we’re shocked by its size. We can’t wait to see it next to a Tesla Cybertruck. More…
VW ID.5 EV bows: Still no US plan for curvier take on ID.4
Volkswagen is giving the ID.4 the crossover coupe treatment. Unveiled on Wednesday, the Volkswagen ID.5 provides European buyers the option of a sleeker electric crossover, but it’s unlikely to reach the United States. Apart from the curved roof, the ID.5 looks identical to the ID.4, and both models have a common interior design as well. The ID.5… More…
New Electric Ford Focus Reportedly In The Works
This was alluded to by the Blue Oval’s design boss, but so far not confirmed by any official source. More…
