A coalition of ethanol producers have joined a group of 16 states challenging tougher vehicle emissions standards for model years 2023 through 2026, Automotive News reported last week. Under the Biden administration, the EPA has proposed rules that will support a fleet mix of about 40% EVs by 2030 and arrive at a slightly tighter level by… More…
Gas Prices Reach Record Highs, What Does This Mean for EVs?
Gas prices are rising, as are EV sales. Will a potential EV sales surge continue even after gas prices fall? More…
American Battery Factory to launch LFP production in the US
A new company called American Battery Factory (ABF) has announced plans to build a network of LFP battery factories in the US. ABF plans to announce partnerships and its first production facility in the coming months. ABF was founded by Lion Energy, a supplier of batteries and solar products. According to the announcement, ABF plans […] More…
Fiido’s powerful Beast sit-or-stand electric scooter is somehow also a 2-wheeled electric go-kart
The Fiido Beast is preparing for its big unveiling, where it will be one of the first of its kind electric scooters. In addition to dual motors, dual suspension, and a giant battery, this electric scooter packs another big surprise: You can sit down on it and ride it like a two-wheeled go-kart.. More…
GM To Test Bidirectional Charging Tech With PG&E In California
Multiple GM electric vehicles will bring on-demand power to the homes of PG&E customers later this year. More…
Elon Musk Sends Tesla Powerwalls, More Starlink Terminals To Ukraine
Tesla also told Ukrainians that if they have to fight for their country, they will receive pay for at least three months. More…
Half Of UK Drivers Concerned About Safety Of EVs After Battery Replacements
New survey shows drivers worry about the safety of electric car battery replacements after accidents. More…
Tesla Giga Texas: Model Y Stock Doubled To Over 400
More Supercharging stalls are being installed too. More…
BMW is winter testing the iX5 in Sweden
BMW has begun winter testing the iX5 Hydrogen in Sweden before going into small series production later this year. The focus is particularly on the performance at temperatures below freezing. Before entering a possible large-scale production, however, BMW has called for support from politicians; especially in terms of infrastructure. Preparations for small-scale production of the […] More…
Fuel Cell BMW iX5 Hydrogen Goes Sideways In The Arctic
BMW is testing the hydrogen-powered iX5 for cold weather testing… and a bit of fun near the Arctic Circle. More…
Analysts: Raw material price surge will put EV battery affordability gains on hold until 2024
A surge in raw material prices could cause EV battery prices to rise, according to a recent Reuters report. Battery prices have declined consistently over the past few years, but rising prices of nickel, lithium, and other materials—exasperated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—could halt or even reverse that trend, according to the… More…
Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars
Tesla is seeing its order rate surging in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the record gas prices are turning more people toward electric vehicles. More…
California regains right to set own emissions standards
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially restored California’s right to set its own emissions limits and standards for the sale of zero-emission vehicles. In doing so, the agency is reversing a decision made by then-President Donald Trump in 2019, in which California had been stripped of these rights. “With today’s action, we reinstate […] More…
Charge Reveals The 1967 Ford Mustang Electric It Wants To Build
It may look like a classic Mustang, but it has a 536 horsepower all-electric powertrain and a completely redesigned modern interior. More…
SAIC-GM-Wuling aims to double NEV sales
SAIC-GM-Wuling is aiming for annual sales of one million new energy vehicles (NEVs) as early as 2023. To achieve this, the Chinese joint venture also wants to invest heavily in development and also its own battery plant in China. SAIC-GM-Wuling manufactures the Hongguang Mini EV, which is very popular in China, and has sold a […] More…
Nickel Price Spike Makes Tesla Model 3, Model Y $1,000 More Expensive
The ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine is said to be to blame for this increase. More…
Volvo XC40 Recharge Wireless Charging Pilot Starts In Sweden
A small fleet of electric XC40 SUVs will be used by taxi operator Cabonline and charged wirelessly at stations in Gothenburg. More…
Tesla confirms Giga Berlin delivery launch for 22 March
Tesla has confirmed the planned date for the delivery of the first customer vehicles from the factory in Grünheide: According to invitations sent out by Tesla, the ‘Delivery Day’ will take place on 22 March at 3 pm. This fits in with earlier information from media reports, according to which the opening ceremony at the […] More…
CSM launches split HV measurement modules for confined spaces
CSM has unveiled its latest measurement technology solution for electric and hybrid vehicles where installation space is limited. Called the HV Breakout Module (BM) Split system, it provides high-frequency measurement of current, voltage and power directly in HV power cables as well as busbars. The split design allow measurements at points where there is not […] More…
Tesla Confirms Giga Berlin Model Y Deliveries Will Start March 22
Tesla started sending out invitations to a Gigafactory Berlin delivery day event on March 22 at 3 pm local time. More…
