GKN Automotive has developed a new test bench for powertrain components of electric vehicles. According to GKN, the new real-time test bench at the Offenbach site can handle the extreme drive forces and higher torque of electrified powertrains. Conventional test benches are not capable of mapping the high requirements for the latest-generation driveshaft tests, it […] More…
Tesla Supercharger network ranks highest in customer satisfaction, finds J.D. Power
The Tesla Supercharger network was the first comprehensive DC fast-charging network in the United States, and it remains the best in terms of customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power study. The Supercharger network scored 739 out of a possible 1,000 points, making it the only DC fast-charging network to score higher than the industry… More…
Acura Precision EV Concept Debuts Brand’s Sharp Style For Electric Future
Though not a preview of a specific production model, Acura’s Monterey Car Week reveal showcases its future EV design cues.More…
Buying An Inventory Tesla May Require Living Close To Its Location
When you enter a zip code, you get a message detailing which states the inventory model can be delivered to and registered in.More…
Kia Releases US Pricing For All-New 2023 Sportage PHEV
The redesigned 2023 Sportage has arrived, and it comes in a plug-in hybrid version that’s less than $40,000.More…
ACC has ordered cell separators from Von Roll
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Total and Mercedes-Benz has ordered cell separators from the Shield T product family for thermal management and fire protection of its batteries from the Swiss industrial group Von Roll. The series order has a total volume of around €40 million, according to Von Roll. […] More…
11 eCitaro electric buses put into operation in Austria
In Austria, Österreichische Postbus AG has put eleven new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses into operation. The eCitaro are being used by the Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR) in the southern Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. Eight buses are to be operated on two lines, while the batteries of two other electric buses are to be charged in […] More…
Ponsse presents electric forestry vehicle concept
Finnish forestry machine manufacturer Ponsse has presented the Ponsse EV1, a technology concept for electric forestry machines. The concept, implemented together with Ponsse’s technology company Epec, was developed for skidders with a load capacity of 15 tonnes. A skidder is a specialized piece of equipment used to load and remove freshly harvested logs. The technology […] More…
Report: EVE Energy To Supply BMW With Large Cylindrical Battery Cells
The Chinese manufacturer might become the primary supplier of such cells in Europe.More…
Hubject to cooperate with Fines Charging in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, Hubject has announced a cooperation with Fines Charging, one of the largest charging station operators in the country. The cooperation will connect Fines Charging’s charging points to Hubject’s e-roaming platform Intercharge. Fines Charging currently has 55 DC charging points (including HPC with up to 200 kW) and 38 AC charging stations in operation […] More…
Chevrolet Drops More Info On 2024 Blazer EV PPV, Reveals Interior
The Blazer EV PPV is “designed to meet or exceed the demands” of the Michigan State Police annual vehicle testing, GM claims.More…
Hummingbird Flax E-Bike Has A Lightweight Frame Made Of Plants
A unique frame design constructed out of flax fiber makes this commuter e-bike incredibly lightweight.More…
Report: EVE Energy deal with BMW confirms pivot to cylindrical batteries—perhaps Tesla 4680 format
BMW is poised to begin its shift to cylindrical EV battery cells by partnering with China’s EVE Energy, Automotive News (subscription required) reported recently. EVE has signed contracts to be BMW’s primary supplier of battery cells in Europe for a new line of EVs debuting in 2025, according to the report, which cited anonymous sources familiar… More…
FIA increases hybrid share of the Formula 1
The FIA has approved the engine regulations for Formula 1 from 2026. The electric share of hybrid drives will then increase to up to 50 per cent, and the combustion engines must also run on 100 per cent “sustainable fuel. The new drive regulations pave the way for a possible entry of the VW brands […] More…
Cadillac Celestiq Prototype Looks Like A Land Yacht For The EV Age
Cadillac already started road testing a camouflaged Celestiq prototype one month after the show car was unveiled.More…
Ensuring the cleanliness of battery modules
Industrial image processing specialist Vitronic is testing a new inline inspection method that can detect particle contamination during the assembly of battery modules. The contaminants can impair battery performance, and are also suspected of causing them to catch fire. The system could be used in the gigafactories being planned or under construction across Europe. Since […] More…
Evergrande NEV still stuck in financial difficulties
Evergrande New Energy Vehicle, the electric car division of Chinese real estate group Evergrande, is apparently still in trouble and could be taken over by another carmaker. According to the report, first suppliers are already insisting on full payment before delivery. According to local media, Evergrande NEV has only produced around 200 units of the […] More…
Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California had its first emergency response event helping the grid by pooling power from Powerwall owners around the state. The event appears to have been a success as the distributed power plant looks like the future. More…
Dodge shows off a preview of the battery-electric Charger
A day after unveiling its first electrified model, the Hornet compact SUV, which is also offered as a PHEV, Stellantis brand Dodge is offering a first glimpse of the Charger’s all-electric future. The glimpse comes in the form of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, which features an 800-volt drive system called Banshee. Unfortunately, Dodge […] More…
Xiaomi to use BYD & CATL batteries for first BEV
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has reportedly chosen CATL and BYD as battery suppliers for its first electric car. According to the report, Xiaomi is planning two variants with 400 and 800 volts battery voltage for its first electric vehicle model. The 400 V version is to use Blade batteries from BYD with LFP cells, while […] More…
