Tesla has updated the website for its electric truck. While the option to reserve the Tesla Semi has been removed, at least for the time being, there is now mention of the planned four electric motors being downgraded to three. The first examples of the Tesla Semi, first presented in November 2017, with the larger […] More…
Tata Motors wins tenders for 2,000 e-buses, again
Tata Motors has received two major orders for electric buses in India, following an earlier purchase from the Delhi Transport Corporation. The West Bengal Transport Corporation and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation expect a total of 2,000 electric buses. While Tata does not disclose much about it, the larger order comes from West Bengal. The […] More…
Ganfeng Lithium & GAC Aion sign battery cooperation
The Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has agreed on a long-term strategic partnership with GAC Aion, the electric car offshoot of the Chinese GAC Group. This is not just about the supply of battery materials. In addition to supplying battery raw materials to GAC Aion, the cooperation also aims to develop new battery types such […] More…
Bentley Previews Design Language Of Its EVs With W12-Powered Batur
The 730-horsepower Mulliner Batur is the most powerfu Bentley ever and costs $1.95 million; only 18 will be made.More…
Tesla dominates charging experience satisfaction, and that’s a problem now that it’s going public
Tesla is dominating the charging experience satisfaction among EV owners, and it’s going to be a problem for charging network operators now that Supercharger is going public. More…
Tesla dominates charging experience satisfaction and it’s problem now that it’s going public
Tesla is dominating the charging experience satisfaction amongst EV owners and it’s going to be a problem for charging network operators now that Supercharger is going public. More…
Fisker looks to expand production of the ‘Ocean’
The electric car startup Fisker has announced that it is considering increasing production at contract manufacturer Magna in Graz beyond the previously planned 50,000 units per year from 2024 due to the high level of interest in its Ocean electric SUV. In addition, Fisker is looking into producing the Ocean in the US. The US […] More…
Lucid launches performance label Sapphire
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has introduced its new performance subsidiary brand Sapphire. It will debut with a three-motor version of the Air electric sedan, which is expected to rival the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Lucid Air Sapphire has two electric drives on the rear axle and another one in the front, […] More…
Lucid launches performance subsidiary ‘Sapphire’
The US electric car manufacturer Lucid Motors has introduced its new performance subsidiary brand Sapphire. It will debut with a three-motor version of the Air electric sedan, which is expected to rival the Tesla Model S Plaid. The Lucid Air Sapphire has two electric drives on the rear axle and another one in the front, […] More…
Geely takes two Guinness records
Geely’s electric car brand has broken two Guinness World Records with its first model. The Zeekr 001 secured the titles for the fastest drift ever achieved by an electric car (207.996 km/h) and the fastest electric car slalom (50 cones in 49.05 seconds). To achieve the record of fastest electric vehicle drift, the Zeekr had […] More…
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions pumps for EV lithium-ion battery production
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is highlighting its range of Bredel and Bredel APEX hose pumps for manufacturing processes used in producing lithium-ion batteries for EVs. The company says they provide constant production cycle efficiency and help manufacturers to meet ever-more demanding battery production schedules. The Bredel pumps are said to be ideal for the […] More…
Tesla FSD 10.69 update rolls out with $3k price hike, but is it worth it?
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software, which currently costs $12k, will get a $3k price hike to $15k on September 5 in North America, coinciding with the wide release of the 10.69.2 Beta update. The early release version has just started rolling out to beta testers, and results are coming in to give us a sense of whether this update is worth the price increase. More…
Tesla FSD 10.69 update rolls out with $15k price hike, but is it worth it?
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” software, which currently costs $12k, will get a $3k price hike to $15k on September 5th in North America, coinciding with the wide release of the 10.69.2 Beta update. The early release version has just started rolling out to beta testers, and results are coming in to give us a sense of whether this update is worth the price increase. More…
Tesla Giga Texas Achieves Production Rate Of 1,000 Model Y/Week
The plant produces two versions of the Tesla Model Y – powered by 4680-type and 2170-type batteries.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Vs Rivian R1T: How Much Vampire Drain?
EVs experience vampire drain when they’re not in use. Which one is better at conserving power?More…
This Volkswagen Owner Sold His ID.3 For A Tesla Model 3
Why would you swap your VW electric car for a Tesla that’s much more expensive?More…
Tesla Owner Implants Chip In Hand To Open Car, Access Data
One Tesla owner has found a rather unconventional way of opening his vehicle.More…
BMW i4 M50 Achieved Good Results In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge
However, overheating hampered the drivetrain and charging power.More…
Why You Should And Shouldn’t Buy The Hyundai Ioniq 5
Starting at $39,950, Hyundai’s sharp-edged crossover is making significant strides in the EV industry. But should you buy one in 2022?More…
L-Charge tests mobile, off-grid fast charging stations
The British charger manufacturer L-Charge has started what it says is an extensive test run of a mobile fast-charging service for electric vehicles in Europe. The special feature of the charging stations is that they are off-grid using LNG, hydrogen or a mixture of both to generate the electricity for charging on site. The L-Charge […] More…
