News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

Automated “charging robot” claims wireless-charging convenience with a physical connection

By greencarreports.com 02/04/2022 - 15:30 02/04/2022 Greencarreports

Automotive supplier Continental recently unveiled a “charging robot” that aims to make charging more convenient. Continental partnered with startup Volterio on the project. The two companies aim to have “near-production” systems ready by mid-2022, and are aiming for volume production in 2024, Continental said in a press release. The hardware… More…

Koenigsegg Automotive AB

By E-Mobility Engineering 02/04/2022 - 15:18 02/04/2022 E-Mobility Engineering

Koenigsegg has unveiled its first e-motor, the Quark, which uses a torque/power-rich balance between radial (power-dense) and axial (torque-dense) flux topology it calls Raxial Flux. The company has also integrated two of them with one of its David inverters, plus planetary gearsets, to create a torque-vectoring EV drive unit it calls the Terrier. The company says a key […] More…

Check out Voro Motor’s custom-modded seated electric scooter with 5,000W of power

By electrek.co 02/04/2022 - 15:12 08/28/2023 Electrek

California-based Voro Motors provides some of the most powerful electric scooters on the market, some of which can even reach highway speeds in their unlocked modes. Now we’re getting an early glimpse at a custom-modified scooter that combines two of the brand’s models into one high-power Franken-scooter. More…

Norway: Porsche Taycan Outsold All Gas Cars Combined Last Month

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 15:07 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

This is in the country where 19 out of the 20 best selling vehicles were electric last month. More…

Volvo & Iberdrola to build charging stations in Spain

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 15:07 02/04/2022 Electrive

Volvo Cars partnered with energy provider Iberdrola in Spain to build a network of public charging points at its dealerships in the country. The first of these charging points has been commissioned in Lérida in Catalonia. The charging points will be integrated into Iberdrola’s app and also made accessible via Plugsurfing. Similarly to Ionity’s model, […] More…

Ford’s Plan, Kia EV6, Wireless Charging, More: EV News Feb 4, 2022

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 15:04 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

It’s that time again, more interesting EV news to convince your family and friends to lead the charge. More…

Thames Clippers to introduce hybrid ferries in London

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 14:53 02/04/2022 Electrive

Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries, set to launch in autumn 2022 and spring 2023. The service is called ‘Uber Boat’ and will function as a public transport network across the Thames river. The hybrid design allows the hybrid-electric vessels, which are being built at Wight Shipyard on the Isle […] More…

XPeng EV Sales More Than Doubled In January 2022 To Almost 13,000

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 14:18 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

The company is now upgrading its plant to increase the production rate. More…

Volvo and Northvolt poach Tesla’s head of Gigafactory Berlin to lead new 50 GWh battery factory in Sweden

By electrek.co 02/04/2022 - 14:09 08/28/2023 Electrek

Volvo and Northvolt announced plans today to build their previously announced battery gigafactory in Gothenburg, Sweden and hired a Tesla executive to lead the new plant. More…

Tesla’s Unbelievable Factory Efficiency Deserves More Attention

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 14:03 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

It’s crazy to think Tesla produced more cars per week in Fremont in 2021 than Ford did at its Dearborn, MI, truck plant. More…

White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contract

By greencarreports.com 02/04/2022 - 14:00 02/04/2022 Greencarreports

The White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday urged the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reconsider its plan to purchase primarily gasoline vehicles for its next-generation mail truck fleet. The EPA sent a letter to the USPS Wednesday calling for another hearing to review a 10-year contract with defense contractor… More…

EKPO receives FC order from Aerostack

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 13:57 02/04/2022 Electrive

EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies has received an order from Aerostack GmbH. Over the next two years, EKPO will provide development services and supply fuel cell stacks optimised for aerospace applications. Looking at the ownership structure of the two companies, the order comes as no surprise: EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies is the fuel cell joint venture […] More…

EDAG bundles competencies in new business unit

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 13:46 02/04/2022 Electrive

As of 1 January 2022, the development service provider EDAG has combined its competences from the areas of electrification, fuel cells and batteries, among others, in a new business unit called ‘Energy Systems and Powertrain’. The new business unit will be headed by Roberto Diesel. For EDAG, the energy infrastructure has a key function for […] More…

GM & Lightning eMotors to build medium electric trucks together

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 13:34 02/04/2022 Electrive

Lightning eMotors becomes General Motors’ first Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM). The two companies have agreed to cooperate to offer all-electric commercial vehicles in classes 3 to 6 in the future. Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will electrify common platforms for GM’s medium-duty commercial vehicles. These platforms can be used for vehicle applications such as school […] More…

Tesla applies to produce cathode materials in Texas

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 13:02 02/04/2022 Electrive

Tesla has applied for a permit to expand its car factory in Austin, Texas. The new building will produce cathode materials as part of its battery cell production at the site. According to the city, the new building will be almost 1.6 million square feet (about 149,000 square metres). While Tesla usually works with rather […] More…

Commerce Secretary: US Willing To Accept Tesla’s Help With Chips

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 12:54 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

Gina Raimondo downplayed the Biden-Musk animosity and said chip shortages “are way too important for anyone to have feelings hurt.” More…

Northvolt & Volvo to build battery plant in Gothenburg

By electrive.com 02/04/2022 - 12:45 02/04/2022 Electrive

Volvo Cars and Northvolt have announced the location of their planned joint battery cell factory: it will be built in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 2023 and is expected to be operational in 2025. The factory will have a potential annual production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt-hours, according to both companies. This will enable Gothenburg to […] More…

Jaguar I-Pace Gets Standard Amazon Alexa, Premium Black Pack Option

By insideevs.com 02/04/2022 - 10:58 02/04/2022 Insideevs (en)

Existing models can get Amazon Alexa as well via an over-the-air software update as long as they have the Pivi Pro infotainment system. More…

Eunorau Max Cargo electric bike review: Big motor, bigger potential as a cheap car replacement!

By electrek.co 02/04/2022 - 10:22 08/28/2023 Electrek

The Eunorau Cargo Max uses a similar setup to the Eunorau G20 e-cargo bike that we previously tested, but swaps in a more affordable direct drive motor instead of the pricier mid-drive. Having put some good miles on the Eunorau Cargo Max recently, I’m ready to tell you exactly what I like (and don’t like) about this budget-friendly e-cargo bike. More…