Manz has acquired a 40 per cent stake in Customcells Tübingen GmbH. One focus of the cooperation between the engineering company and the battery cell manufacturer is the development of production capacities for lithium-ion battery cells for customers in the aviation sector. In addition to battery-powered aviation, existing relationships with Customcells’ customers in the automotive […] More…
Fiat to go fully electric in the UK by July
Fiat has announced the removal of all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK. This will take effect from 1st July 2022 with the whole Fiat range now to be exclusively available in electrified forms, from hybrids to fully-electric vehicles. Last year, a total of 60 per cent of vehicles sold by Fiat in the […] More…
Mini Moke production kicks off
The legendary ‘Mini Moke’ beach car is celebrating its comeback with an all-electric drive. The company Moke International has started production of the electric Moke in Great Britain and plans to deliver the first units to customers there from June. However, the fun vehicle is not exactly cheap. At about the same time, deliveries will […] More…
Lexus Electrified Sport To Star At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
This will be the first trip outside Japan for the EV concept that previews the battery-electric successor to the Lexus LFA. More…
Energica presents electric touring motorcycle
The Italian electric motorbike manufacturer Energica has presented its new Experia model. It is the first model of a new platform called ‘Energica Green Tourer’. The electric motorbike is supposed to be lighter and more rideable. Innovations on the Energica Experia include a revised electric motor, new battery chemistry and a new frame and chassis […] More…
DeLorean reveals first electric model ‘Alpha5’
The DeLorean Motor Company has given a first full look at its battery-electric Alpha5 model and published the first key technical data of the sports coupé with gullwing doors. There is also initial information on other models. For example, the base performance model is said to offer a range of 300 miles (480 kilometres) with […] More…
Nissan Ariya is headed from Pole to Pole
Nissan will join British adventurer Chris Ramsey on an all-electric expedition from the North Pole to the South Pole in March 2023. The Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE will cover more than 27,000 kilometres. During the trip through the Arctic, North, Central and South America as well as Antarctica, the crew can expect temperatures of -30 to […] More…
Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s Airplay to improve audio quality
Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s Airplay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth. More…
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Safe pair of hands Eaton’s head of HV safety systems talks to Rory Jackson about his career so far and the company’s work in the EV sector As electric powertrains move from 400 V architectures up to 800-1000 V and higher still, innovations around ensuring the safety of power distribution systems are critical to protecting […] More…
Energica unveils Experia electric motorcycle, its new long-range ‘Green Tourer,’ fast charging included
Energica, known for its sport-inspired electric motorcycles that offer all three levels of charging speeds, has just unveiled its newest model known as the Energica Experia Green Tourer. The comfort-oriented electric motorcycle combines a large battery with fast charging to create a bike that can go the distance and then keep on going. More…
Nico Rosberg Is Amazed By Mercedes EQXX, Not Allowed To Drive It
The EQXX experimental EV is so precious that not even a former Mercedes F1 champion can get behind the wheel. More…
Velotric Discover 1: $500 Off This Value City Cruiser eBike [Video]
The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. More…
Velotric Discover 1: $400 Off This Value City Cruiser eBike [Video]
The Velotric Discover 1 is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics. More…
Normal Firefighters Put Out A Battery Fire Inside The Rivian Plant
Nobody was hurt but the Normal Fire Department asked for backup from nearby Bloomington. More…
Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range
Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range as it gets closer to production. More…
Strom Unveils The City M 2.0, A Practical And Affordable CIty E-Bike
Timeless styling meets modern-day technology. More…
Tesla Model 3 After One Year And 9,000 Miles: What You Need To Know
If you’re considering a Tesla Model 3, this couple has plenty of details that could prove helpful. More…
Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations
Elon Musk has long promised that Tesla will deploy solar and batteries to all its Supercharger stations in order to reduce their dependence on the grid. More…
Airbus opens ZEDC for H2 technologies in the UK
Airbus has opened a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies in the UK. A priority for the UK ZEDC in Filton near Bristol will be the development of a low-cost cryogenic tank. This tank is required for the ZEROe passenger aircraft to enter service by 2035. As the UK ZEDC will cooperate with […] More…
Ekoenergetyka bus charging to come to Paris
In France, the Polish charging infrastructure provider Ekoenergetyka has signed another framework contract with Paris public transport operator RATP. The contract, worth up to 37 million euros, provides for the supply of fast charging systems for electric buses. The first firm order from the new framework agreement covers 349 charging stations. So far, it is […] More…
