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Lightning eMotors enters into agreement with GM to electrify Class 3 to 6 commercial vehicle platforms
Lightning eMotors, a specialist in purpose-built commercial EVs and electric conversions, has announced a new agreement with General Motors (GM). Under the terms of the new agreement, Lightning eMotors becomes the first GM Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) to develop 100% electric Class 3 through 6 commercial vehicles. More…
As 3G service begins to shutdown, JuiceBar is offering a ‘Trade Up Program’ to replace other companies’ dated EV chargers with 4G models
North American charging network JuiceBar is looking to expand its footprint of 4G EV chargers by swooping in to replace 3G models that will soon become obsolete. Through its new “Trade Up Program,” JuiceBar is looking to replace its competitors by offering a rebate and 10-year guarantee for customers who switch to its 4G chargers.. More…
Jaguar introduces premium ‘Black Pack’ option for I-Pace with gloss black 22″wheels, rear spoiler, air suspension, and Amazon Alexa
Jaguar has shared a new premium upgrade option to its I-Pace electric SUV that delivers gloss black finishes to much of its exterior, in addition to a rear spoiler and air suspension. Furthermore, Amazon Alexa voice control has now been integrated into Jaguar vehicles, beginning with the I-Pace. More…
Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’
Tesla has applied to build a giant new facility, seemingly to produce cathode materials for battery manufacturing, next to “Gigafactory Texas” in Austin. More…
The European Commission wants to label nuclear and gas as ‘green’ – and many say that’s greenwashing
The European Commission wants to label some natural gas and nuclear power plants as sustainable, calling them “transitional” sources of energy in rules proposed yesterday. But that label comes with strings attached, and many, from environmental groups to countries, call the proposal a greenwash. More…
Quick spin: 2022 Ford E-Transit van makes all-electric fit for the upfit
Even as companies see an electric shift of their van fleets as a net positive, they face a tricky coexistence: making the most of them alongside the gas and diesel vans that keep trucking. That’s one of the challenges Ford wants to tackle for small business owners and fleet managers, with its buildout of Ford Pro services alongside the new… More…
GM continues to pepper the EV world with more news (albeit few cars) in earnings report
We need an electric Camaro just to keep up with the news cycle over at General Motors (GM). Following its annual and Q4 earnings report, GM has shared further news about its electrification strategy which includes updates to already announced EVs, as well as hints to a new one.. More…
EV Encounter: Rivian R1T, Lucid Air And Ford Spotted Charging Together
It’s a glimpse of the future. More…
Transform Your Tesla Cybertruck Into An Amphibious Catamaran
You have to see it to believe it, and you probably still won’t believe it. You can even get it with hydrofoils. More…
Tesla Recalling 817,000 Vehicles Over Seat Belt Chime Malfunction
Fortunately, the fix is a simple firmware update Tesla will push over-the-air to all affected Model 3, Y, S, and X vehicles. More…
Renault Sold Nearly 115,000 Electric Cars In 2021
December was the second-best month ever, while the Renault ZOE became the second best-selling EV model in Europe. More…
Pressure On President Biden To Acknowledge Tesla Has Gone Viral
Tesla fans, owners, and investors have started a petition, and someone has placed digital ads in Times Square. More…
Faraday Future admits to inflating reservation numbers
California-based electric car startup Faraday Future has admitted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that earlier statements that it had received more than 14,000 reservations for its debut model FF 91 “may have been misleading”. The actual breakdown of the numbers was that only a few hundred of those reservations […] More…
Ballard completes tests with fuel cells powered by liquid hydrogen
Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has successfully tested a fuel cell powered by liquid hydrogen in collaboration with US-based Chart Industries. For the test, they paired a Ballard FCmove-HD fuel cell with a liquid onboard hydrogen vehicle fuel system by Chart. According to the companies, the demonstration confirms that heavy-duty vehicles with Ballard […] More…
Freyr signs several supply agreements
Norwegian battery company Freyr has signed nine framework agreements with suppliers of battery materials for its CQP production line under construction in Mo i Rana. Four remaining framework agreements are in the final stages of negotiation. These framework agreements form the basis for the supply of raw materials for the CQP (Customer Qualification Plant) production […] More…
Jaguar will get its own “absolutely bespoke” EV platform called Panthera, CEO reveals
Jaguar will get its own EV platform under Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine electrification plan, JLR CEO Thierry Bolloré said in an interview with Autocar published Tuesday. Called Panthera, the new platform will be “absolutely bespoke,” Bolloré said. Designers and engineers are aiming to give Jaguar EVs distinct proportions to set them… More…
Glencore & Britishvolt form recycling joint venture
Mining group Glencore has formed a joint venture with British battery cell start-up Britishvolt to recycle batteries. The partners plan a recycling plant at Britannia Refined Metals operation, a Glencore company located in Northfleet, England. According to the announcement, the plant will be operational by mid-2023 and will recycle at least 10,000 tonnes of lithium-ion […] More…
Panasonic To Begin Test Production Of 4680 Cells For Tesla: Report
The battery maker says Tesla will be its top priority when it’s ready to begin delivering the 4680 cells. More…
Panasonic To Begin Test Production Of 4680 Cells For Tesla
The battery maker says Tesla will be its top priority when it’s ready to begin delivering the 4680 cells. More…
