The 60 GWh battery plant is just the beginning of a much larger project. More…
Ford And SK Innovation’s Battery JV To Extend Into Europe
Finally, A Teardrop Camper For EVs With A Giant Battery
It was only a matter of time before such a plan would become a reality. More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Hopes To Make First Cars In Germany In October
“…if we are fortunate.” More…
According To Bloomberg, Gas Car Sales Have Already Peaked
While EVs still only make up a small percentage of cars on the road today, that’s quickly transitioning. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Turo Rental Races 900HP McLaren 600LT
It appears Brooks from DragTimes rented a Model S Plaid on Turo. High time for some racing fun. More…
Lordstown considers letting other manufacturers into their factories
The financially troubled electric car start-up Lordstown Motors has a new idea to raise fresh capital: The company could share its production facility with other carmakers. Lordstown is currently having “serious discussions with several potential partners” in this regard, Angela Strand, the company’s executive chair, told a conference call to discuss its latest quarterly results. […] More…
NatWest bank to install 600 chargers by 2023
The British National Westminster Bank (NatWest) wants to install 600 charging points at its locations by 2023. The charging points will also be available for use by the bank’s customers. The contract to supply the charging infrastructure goes to the Engie brand Equans. The company itself wants to convert its fleet to 300 electric vehicles. […] More…
Tesla says Tesla Semi electric truck’s weight is on point, and that’s crucial
Tesla made a rare comment about the Tesla Semi electric truck’s weight, which is going to be crucial to the success of the electric truck More…
Technotrans to deliver battery cooling systems for trains
Technotrans, the technology and services group based in Sassenberg in Münsterland, has been awarded two follow-up contracts in the field of electrified rail transport. More than 100 battery cooling systems are to go to two battery manufacturers, the order volume is in the seven-figure range. The products for the orders are customised solutions tailored to […] More…
Senate votes to place a $40,000 price cap on EV tax credit
Earlier this week the Senate voted to place price and household-income caps on the federal EV tax credit, as part of the $3.5 trillion budget framework currently undergoing negotiations. The non-binding amendment introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) proposed tax credits for vehicles costing more than $40,000, and for households with more… More…
Formula E closes out the season this weekend in Berlin
Formula E’s season finale is coming up this weekend in Berlin with a doubleheader of races at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit. It’s another two-race weekend, but this one is a little different – for the second race, the cars will go the opposite direction around the track to shake things up a bit More…
Stunning Pininfarina Battista Arrives In California
The Rimac Nevera’s even more stylish brother just debuted at the Monterey Car Week. More…
Samsung SDI considers battery plant in Illinois
The South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI is considering building a cell factory in the US state of Illinois. Specifically, the town of Normal is mentioned as the location. This is hardly surprising, as Normal is also home to the vehicle plant of partner Rivian. The news was broken by state senator Dick Durbin, who […] More…
US: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range+ Sold Out For 2021
Order your entry-level Tesla today and it will be delivered in 2022. More…
Porsche Taycan Sedan Cross Patent Images Surface
So instead of launching a regular non-Cross Turismo wagon, is Porsche looking to launch a slightly taller version of the sedan? More…
BYD completes first Tang deliveries in Norway
BYD has handed over the first units of its all-electric SUV model Tang to customers in Norway. BYD plans to deliver 1,500 units of the electric vehicle in Norway by the end of this year. According to the Chinese company, the first 100 Tang EVs were handed over to customers at an event in Oslo […] More…
Foxconn to build factories in the USA and Thailand
Contract manufacturer Foxconn plans to build factories for electric cars in the USA and Thailand in 2022 – production is scheduled to start in 2023. Later, plants could also follow in Europe. The company made the announcement in a conference call for investors. According to Foxconn CEO Liu Young-way, Hon Hai, as the company is […] More…
Salvage Tesla Model 3 Owners Can Now Use Superchargers Again
Why not salvage Model S/X as well? Only Tesla knows. More…
A vehicle that brings music to your ears
Yamaha is developing a sound module for electric cars that imitates engine sounds. There is a choice of sounds from combustion engines or other sounds, such as a Star Wars theme. The idea to give electric vehicles other sounds is not new. For example, Danni Venne, the lead producer and creative director for the Nissan […] More…
The Three Fastest-Selling Used Cars In The US Are All EVs
The Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt, and Tesla Model S were the quickest to sell in July 2021 according to iSeeCars.com study. More…
