While its initial production will begin in the UK, the Arrival Van will eventually be produced on US soil as well. In the meantime, we were able to go see the commercial EV up-close in the Big Apple and learn more about its progress first hand from Arrival President Avinash Rugoobur and CEO of Arrival North America, Mike Ableson.. More…
Check Out 21 Rivian R1Ts Awaiting Delivery At Denver Service Center
Is this the highest number of Rivian R1Ts spotted in one place other than the factory in Normal, Illinois? More…
How insulation and heat pumps could cut the UK’s – and other countries’ – need for Russian gas
As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too. More…
Electric Cars & The Race For 1,000 KM: Lucid, Mercedes, Tesla & More
Which automaker will get there first? More…
VW ID. Buzz Revealed, Chevy Blazer SS Teased, And Volvo C40 Goes FWD
Episode 101. More…
Rule change now allows deliveries of self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially changed a long-standing rule that is now creating a path for automakers to deliver self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals. More…
Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home
While bidirectional charging remains at the hypothetical or developmental stages for some automakers, it’s almost here for Ford and its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. A new partnership between Ford and California utility PG&E is aiming to take that functionality to the next stage: the electrical grid. Ford plans the first… More…
Tesla Reportedly Makes Powerwall “How To” Video For Ukrainians
Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations. More…
Uber invests £5 million installing 700 chargers in London
In London, the boroughs of Brent, Newham and Redbridge are cooperating with Uber to install 700 chargers for electric cars on London streets. Uber is investing £5 million in the chargers, which will be branded by Uber but available for all drivers to use. The aim is for the new on-street charging points to improve […] More…
Van Hool double-decker electric bus with Proterra battery drives 2,500 miles from Florida to California on public chargers
North American motor coach seller ABC Companies has announced another successful trip across the US, this time using a Van Hool TDX25E all-electric bus. The double-decker motor coach was “Proterra Powered” and traveled 2,524 miles from Winter Garden, Florida, to Costa Mesa, California, using only public charging stations. This latest trip further showcases the potential of battery-electric buses, even larger models like the TDX25E. More…
Fully Charged Drives One-Off Polestar 2 Arctic Circle At Its Home
That would be the Arctic Circle, where this Polestar 2 modified to go fast on snow and ice shines like no other electric vehicle. More…
Tesla Takes Home Three Kelley Blue Book 2022 Brand Image Awards
Tesla won Best Overall Luxury Brand for the third year in a row, plus awards for “Best Value” and “Most Refined.” More…
Mercedes to recycle batteries in in USA & China
Mercedes-Benz has presented its global strategy for recycling electric vehicle battery systems. This initially includes the construction of the company’s own pilot battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany, and plants in China and the USA. The recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Baden, Germany, had already been confirmed by the Group – then still known as Daimler […] More…
Mercedes reveals battery recycling plans for the USA & China
Mercedes-Benz has presented its global strategy for recycling electric vehicle battery systems. This initially includes the construction of the company’s own pilot battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany, and plants in China and the USA. The recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Baden, Germany, had already been confirmed by the Group – then still known as Daimler […] More…
Mercedes announces battery recycling plans for the USA & China
Mercedes-Benz has presented its global strategy for recycling E.V. battery systems. This initially includes the construction of the company’s own pilot battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Germany, and plants in China and the USA. The recycling factory in Kuppenheim, Baden, Germany, had already been confirmed by the Group – then still known as Daimler AG […] More…
EPA Reissues Waiver Allowing California To Set Its Emissions Standards
A previous Trump administration rule stripped California of the ability to mandate its own clean air decisions. More…
Spies Snap Mercedes EQE Electric SUV With No Camouflage
We get a great look at its front and rear fascias and a bit of its side profile. More…
Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine. More…
Exide announces plans for Indian battery factory
The Indian battery manufacturer Exide Industries plans to build a battery cell factory in India with an annual capacity of several gigawatt-hours. The company is getting further support from Chinese battery cell manufacturer SVOLT. According to the company’s announcement, the cells produced at the new plant will be suitable for electric vehicles and stationary applications. […] More…
EU Parliament agrees on position on battery regulation
The EU Parliament has now adopted its position on new regulations for batteries’ entire product life cycle. The new regulation means that negotiations with EU governments can begin. Earlier, the EU Parliament’s Environment Committee had adopted its position on the proposed regulations. However, MEPs in the EU Parliament have gone beyond the position of the […] More…
