Stellantis has announced investments in the Mirafiori plant in Turin to produce, among other things, gearboxes for electrified vehicles in the future. The plant will complement the existing transmission production in France. Stellantis and its joint venture partner Punch Powertrain will assemble dual-clutch transmissions (eDCT) for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Mirafiori from the […] More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta Expands To 60,000 More Owners In The US And Canada
That brings the total number of FSD Beta testers in both countries to around 160,000. More…
Climate Group EV100+ pledge to decarbonise heavy trucking
The Climate Group introduces its new EV100+ initiative. Five mighty founding members, Ikea, Unilever, JSW Steel, Maersk and DPD, commit to zero-emission fleets – this time, however, the pledge will weigh heavier than earlier promises. EV100+ is the pledge to decarbonise all commercial vehicles in their fleets over 7.5 tons, so the medium and heavy-duty […] More…
Fisker partners with Wallbox for home-charging ecosystem
Fisker on Tuesday announced Wallbox as its official partner for home charging equipment. The two companies will start by offering Fisker Ocean electric SUV owners Wallbox home chargers for purchase through the Fisker website in the United States, Canada, and Europe, Fisker said in a press release. Wallbox will market its Pulsar Plus charger to… More…
Fisker selects Wallbox Chargers from Spain as global partner
Fisker has appointed Spanish charging infrastructure manufacturer Wallbox Chargers as a global partner to provide home charging for Fisker electric cars. Home chargers and installation services from Wallbox will be available in the US, Canada and Europe via the Fisker website. Sales will start at the same time as production. Fisker reportedly wants to start […] More…
Tesla’s Reduced Wait Times Should Worry Rivals, Says Analyst
While some folks may say demand for Tesla’s EVs is waning, others note that finally catching up could mean even greater success. More…
Vianode to build battery materials factory in Norway
Vianode has announced that it will invest around two billion Norwegian kroner (the equivalent of around 195 million euros) in a factory for electric car battery materials in Norway. Graphite-based anode materials will be produced there. The battery materials subsidiary of the Norwegian metal producer Elkem, founded in 2021, plans to produce graphite anode materials […] More…
Umicore opens cathode material plant in Poland
The materials technology and recycling group Umicore has opened its first European plant for the production of cathode materials for electric car batteries in Nysa, Poland. In the following years, the plant is to be expanded to up to 200 GWh. The factory, which was announced in 2018, is expected to reach an annual production […] More…
Engie to install thousands of charge points in Belgium & France
Engie has won several charging infrastructure contracts in Belgium and France. The tenders amounting to thousands of installations of AC and faster DC charge points with ultra-rapid charge hubs along motorways also being in the mix. The latest contract was signed in Belgium, where Engie will install and operate 2,800 public charging stations for electric […] More…
Tesla Fremont Factory To Get New Tent, Line Upgrades, Battery Equipment
CEO Elon Musk has made it clear he’s not ruling out expansion at Fremont, and it appears to be happening in more ways than one. More…
IAA: Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor To Enter The Market In 2023
A set of new applications for eActros was also showcased. More…
Top Gear Tests Ariel Hipercar Turbine Range Extender EV Prototype
This unusual electric vehicle is Ariel’s entry into the world of hypercars, with a quad-motor setup producing 1,180 horsepower. More…
Check Out The Benno Boost 10D Electric Cargo Bike
The brand claims that the Boost can carry three times as much cargo as your run-of-the-mill e-bike. More…
Sono shows how solar could save money installed on electric semis and buses
German startup Sono Motors plans to launch the Sion solar-assisted electric car, but it’s also looking at commercial-vehicle applications for its solar tech. Sono demonstrated several such upfits at the 2022 IAA Transportation Show in Hannover, Germany, that the company claims can improve the efficiency of buses and refrigerated trucks. Sono plans… More…
GM Unit BrightDrop Debuts Electric Cart For Hauling Groceries
Kroger will be the first customer to introduce BrightDrop’s Trace Grocery eCart into its e-commerce operations, starting this year. More…
Cops on electric Harley-Davidsons, but with a twist: Police department adopts Serial 1 e-bikes
Police departments around the country have been going electric quickly. You might think that means more cops in Teslas and electric trucks, but many departments are seeking out electric two-wheelers for patrol use. The latest example happens to be on a fleet of Harley-powered Serial 1 electric bikes. More…
Rivian R1T Low Drag Coefficient Claims Analyzed In Virtual Wind Tunnel
Rivian says the R1T has a drag coefficient of just 0.30 Cd, much lower than other pickups of the same size. More…
Karsan presents hydrogen bus at the IAA
The Turkish bus manufacturer Karsan presented its first hydrogen model at the IAA Transportation. The e-ATA Hydrogen is a 12-metre bus for up to 95 passengers (40 seats) and a range of over 500 kilometres. In the e-ATA Hydrogen, Karsan combines a 250 kW electric drive with a 70 kW fuel cell and a 30 […] More…
China has a new Tesla clone, and it starts at just $26,000
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has launched a new electric vehicle that strongly resembles the Tesla Model 3, but it starts at just $26,000. More…
Daimler shows off new applications of eActros at the IAA
Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented a range of new applications for the battery-electric eActros currently on display in Hanover. Presentations included using the eActros as a semitrailer tractor and an electric auxiliary drive solution, for example for skip and roll-off tippers. The tractor unit is based on the same technology as the eActros 300 as a solo […] More…
