EV charging equipment specialist Wallbox opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas, today where we were fortunate enough to be one of the first to take a tour. This new 130,000-square-foot factory is Wallbox’s first manufacturing footprint in North America, and will produce all of its US EV chargers. Wallbox also demonstrated one of the chargers that will be built in Texas – the new Hypernova 400 kW DC fast charger, which can add up to 100 miles of range in just five minutes. More…
Ascend Elements raises $300 million
US-based Ascend Elements has raised funding totalling $300 million. The company began building its factory to produce sustainable battery materials for electric vehicles in southwestern Kentucky a few days ago. The funding raised includes $200 million in investments as part of the company’s Series C financing round led by Fifth Wall Climate. Joining the round […] More…
Volvo Showcases EX90’s Screens And User Interface
The EX90’s interior is all about minimizing distractions in order to help you focus. More…
BP Pulse announces “Gigahub” network across the USA
BP plans to establish the BP Pulse Gigahub network, a series of large, EV fast-charging hubs designed to serve ride-hail and taxi fleets near U.S. airports and high-demand locations across the nation. The first planned location would be built near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with Hertz and is partially funded by a […] More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 cut real-world fast-charging time
With the 2023 Ioniq 5 hatchback arriving this fall and the upcoming 2023 Ioniq 6 sedan arriving early next year, Hyundai is introducing a battery preconditioning feature that will help set drivers up for a more consistent experience at DC fast-charging stations. The long-range versions of the Ioniq 5 and the closely related Kia EV6 have already… More…
Saudi Arabian airlines orders aircraft from Lilium
Bavarian electric flight taxi startup Lilium has signed a preliminary agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Saudia airline to supply 100 units of its all-electric Lilium Jet. However, it is not yet a binding order. The plan is to build an eVTOL network operated by Saudia throughout Saudi Arabia, according to Lilium on the occasion of the […] More…
Disney World now lets you charge your EV faster than you can get through one roller-coaster ride
Disney World is stepping up its efforts to assist the growing population of EV drivers on the road today with new charging solutions that will easily “fill up” your ride quicker than you can get through one roller coaster at the park. More…
Europe: Tesla Model Y Was The Best Selling Car In September 2022
Almost one in four new cars sold was rechargeable. More…
Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën to use CATL battery swapping
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed up Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile, a joint venture, as another automotive partner for its Evogo battery swap business. Specifically, a version of the Dongfeng Fukang ES600 sedan equipped for battery swapping will be offered next month, targeting the urban cab and ride-hailing market. The electric sedan is expected to […] More…
Gotion High-Tech announces plans for two more battery plants
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech is planning two new factories to further expand its production capacities in China. This involves both LFP cells, in which Gotion specializes – but also NMC batteries. A new plant in Hefei, the capital of China’s Anhui province, is to offer a production capacity of […] More…
Go-Ahead orders 20 Irizar ie tram electric buses for London
The London transport company Go-Ahead has ordered 20 electric buses and charging infrastructure from the Spanish manufacturer Irizar. The order includes 20 examples of the Irizar ie tram 12-metre electric bus with right-hand drive, as well as two 450 kW pantograph chargers and 100 kW depot chargers. This is the first time Irizar has won […] More…
AUTEL & EconetiQ Launched its first live DC fast charger in the UK
With the installation of their first ‘Maxicharger DC Fast’ 120 kW charger in the UK, the Munich-based Autel has passed a major milestone in Europe. Autel first began manufacturing charging products in 2021, aiming to explore the sustainable development of environmentally friendly technology and energy. The new chargers in the UK were installed together with […] More…
Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for cities
A company that installs EV chargers in streetlights claims this is not only a practical way to bring charging to urban areas, but also has a lower carbon footprint than conventional charging installations. That’s the conclusion of a study commissioned by U.K.-based streetlight charging company ChargeLight and conducted by consultancy… More…
Electric bike brand SONDORS files for IPO with new product hints, but details raise troubling questions
The Malibu-based electric bicycle company SONDORS recently submitted filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating that it seeks to go public, which would make it the first e-bike company in the US to do so. But in addition to revealing some interesting new future products, the filings shined some light on past missteps and gave customers who claim that the company misleads the public ample ammunition. More…
How The Right EV Tires Can Improve Your Range And Performance
It’s about time the wheel got reinvented. More…
MPK Poznan orders 25 Solaris Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses
The municipal transport company MPK in Poznan, Poland, has ordered 25 hydrogen buses from Solaris. MPK had originally tendered 15 H2 buses but later extended the order by another ten units. For Solaris, this is the largest order for fuel cell buses to date. The 25 Urbino 12 Hydrogen buses are scheduled for delivery to […] More…
Kia announces US prices for the 2023 Niro EV
Kia America has announced pricing for the 2023 Niro EV, the second-generation crossover EV. Offered in two trim levels, the 2023 Niro EV starts at $39,450 and is expected to arrive at Kia retailers this month. The 2023 Niro EV will be available across all 50 states. The two trim levels, titled ‘Niro EV Wind’ […] More…
General Motors delays US electrification goals by half a year
General Motors has postponed its goal of delivering a total of 400,000 electric vehicles in North America by the end of 2023 by six months. As GM CEO Mary Barra explained during the company’s announcement of its latest quarterly results, battery production cannot be ramped up as quickly as planned. The delay, she said, is […] More…
Volvo Group to build truck battery modules in Ghent
The Volvo Group has announced plans to build a battery module production facility at its truck plant in Ghent, Belgium. This is scheduled to go into operation in 2025 and will cost around 75 million euros in the first stage. The Volvo Group already has a battery assembly plant in Ghent: as reported, cells and […] More…
EPA directs nearly $1B for electric school buses
The EPA on Wednesday announced $965 million in grants for electric school buses, the first of a five-year, $5 billion program for zero-emission school buses. The grants will go to 389 school districts spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several Native American tribes’ lands, and United States territories, the EPA said in a press… More…
