Tesla vehicles have reached the Mount Everest base camp for the very first time, operating at five kilometers of altitude. More…
A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million
A Cambridge University professor’s ultrafast EV battery startup has raised $59 million in Series B funding. Nyobolt aims to develop a battery that can achieve 5-minute EV charging time. More…
Rimac follows Tesla in developing 46mm battery cells, but at ‘varied heights’ beyond 80mm
Less than a week after start of production for its first scaled electric hypercar, Rimac Group continues to expand its growing EV battery business, offering a one-two punch in a relatively nascent industry. Rimac is reportedly developing 46mm battery cells of various heights, similar to Tesla’s more energy dense 4680 cells that have recently begun rolling out in its EVs.. More…
HeyBike Mars Hyper, Upgraded Electric Folding Bike with Limited Production [Video]
HeyBike makes moves in the eBike industry, by upgrading on their very popular Mars electric bike. The new Mars Hyper comes with upgraded components, fit and finish and even some regalia. With a limited run of only 500 units, this bike could sell out this season. More…
Top All-Electric Car OEMs In Q2 2022: BYD Approaches Tesla
BYD strengthened its position as #2 ahead of the Volkswagen Group in the challenging second quarter.More…
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta (10.13) is about left turn, animal detection, speed limits, and more
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.13) is all about left turns, animal detection, speed limits, and much more. Here are the release notes. More…
Propella 7S electric bike review: Simplicity and slick looks combine in this affordable e-bike
The Propella 7S electric bike is many things. It’s lightweight. It’s good looking. It’s affordable. The one thing it isn’t, is overly complicated. This e-bike is as simple as it gets and that is part of what makes it so attractive as a commuter e-bike. More…
Lotus completes billion dollar factory in China, rolls first all-electric Eletre off assembly line
Sport and racing car manufacturer Lotus Cars announced it has officially completed its $1.2 billion production facility in Wuhan, China where several of the company’s future BEVs will be built. The first to arrive will be the Lotus Eletre, whose first unit rolled off the assembly line as part of its development toward actual production. More…
Take A Look At Evari’s Titanium and Carbon Fiber 856 E-Bike
Its clean flowing lines give it an athletic, streamlined appearance.More…
Porsche Announces Plans To Launch New High-End Electric SUV
Porsche CEO says the electric SUV will be built at the Leipzig plant and suggests it will be positioned above the Cayenne.More…
Old Ferrari 308 Vs BMW EV: How Far Will They Go With $12 Of Fuel?
Just how much more efficient is a peppy EV powertrain compared to old engine technology?More…
Stellantis terminates Jeep joint venture with GAC in China after failed takeover attempt
Global automaker Stellantis is making its footprint slightly less global, following the termination of a joint venture established with GAC Group over a decade ago to build Jeeps overseas. Stellantis has cited a “lack of progress” in acquiring a majority stake in the JV, and instead will try to import its electrified Jeep offerings to China. More…
Facelifted MG5 EV Priced From £30,995 In The UK After Subsidy Axe
Had the UK’s Plug-in Car Grant not been discontinued in June, the refreshed MG5 EV would have still cost more than the outgoing model.More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2022 financial results preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its second-quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, July 20, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. More…
Wildcat Discovery closes $90 million funding round
U.S. energy tech firm Wildcat Discovery Technologies has raised $90 million from investors to develop a high energy density battery cell for electric vehicles, combining a cobalt and nickel-free high energy cathode, a composite solid-state electrolyte and a lithium metal anode. Using the funds, Wildcat plans to commercialize the multiple innovative technologies, which the company […] More…
Johnson Matthey is building a fuel cell component plant in the UK
Following its withdrawal from the business with battery materials for the automotive industry, the British chemical company Johnson Matthey now announces the construction of a factory for PEM fuel cell components for use in hydrogen vehicles. The factory at the existing Royston site is expected to offer an annual production capacity of 3 GWh from […] More…
Tesla battery supplier CATL is scouting new factory sites in Mexico
CATL, the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer and one of Tesla’s most critical suppliers, is scouting new factory sites in Mexico – likely to supply Tesla and other US electric automakers. More…
Cruise Robotaxi Whistleblower Claims Service Is Buggy, It Launched Too Early
The anonymous source who claims he is from within the company says the robotaxi service should have stayed in development longer.More…
CATL Looks To Mexico For Battery Factories To Supply Tesla And Ford
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., which is based out of China, is the world’s largest provider of EV batteries.More…
Tesla Made Up Almost Half Of China’s NEV Exports In H1 2022
Tesla shipped 97,182 vehicles from Giga Shanghai in the first half of the year, while China’s total NEV exports amounted to 202,000.More…
