Auto-related smartphone app use is on the rise, and it’s arguably integral to EV ownership, but many owners are unhappy with the tech. More…
JD Power: EV Startups Can’t Match Tesla & Legacy Auto’s Smartphone Apps
We Drive Lexus RZ 450e Steer-By-Wire And Yoke, Mercedes EQS Range Test
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CATL reportedly vetting sites for US battery production to support BMW and Ford
A recent report states that global battery conglomerate CATL is in the final stages of vetting potential sites to bring EV battery production to the US. The move would mark the company’s first entry into the second largest automotive market in the world, and the new facilities would provide cells to BMW AG and Ford Motor Company for their EV production stateside.. More…
Fluidfreeride launches fast dual-suspension 25 mph Mosquito electric scooter weighing just 29 lbs.
Miami-based Fluidfreeride, one of the top electric scooter distributors in the US, has just launched its latest electric scooter model. The Mosquito is designed to be a lightweight and portable electric scooter for city commuters, but still packs in surprisingly good performance and features despite its minimalist design. More…
The world’s largest hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck starts work
UK-headquartered multinational mining company Anglo American today launched a a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck in South Africa.. More…
Tesla releases list of battery material suppliers, confirms long-term nickel deal with Vale
Tesla has released a list of direct battery material suppliers and confirmed that it has a long-term nickel deal with Vale, the world’s largest nickel producer. More…
Study: EV owners use automaker smartphone apps often but aren’t so happy with them
A majority of EV owners use automaker smartphone apps to manage charging, but they aren’t happy with them, according to a new J.D. Power study. Of the EV owners surveyed, 70% said they used an app at least every other drive to monitor the charging process and view available range. And while most EV owners do the majority of their charging at home… More…
Lucid Air Now More Expensive But You Can Still Order At Current Price In May
All versions of the Air will cost around 10 percent more, with the new pricing scheme being used as of June 1. More…
Ram TRX Vs Rivian R1T Desert Drag Race: Who’s The Real T-Rex?
The 835-hp Rivian R1T has more power and (instant) torque, but the 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX is lighter; which one will prevail? More…
Ford Dealer Memo: $25K Fine For Selling F-150 Lightning Demos Early
Ford is aware it must do everything it can to make sure its dealers are helping with EV sales, not hurting. More…
Autonomous container feeder ship starts operation in Norway
Logistics provider DB Schenker is planning to operate an autonomous coastal container feeder ship with zero emissions in Norway. The all-electric container feeder ship is to be the first of its kind in the world. DB Schenker is cooperating with the furniture giant Ekornes and Naval Dynamics, a ship design company. These partners have signed […] More…
Elon Musk NFT Honoring His Aid To Ukraine Helps Raise Money
The artwork was dedicated to Musk for his instrumental efforts to help Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. More…
Ford tells dealers not to sell F-150 Lightning demo vehicles too quickly or they will face fines
Ford is letting its dealers know that they shouldn’t rush in to sell their F-150 Lightning demo units – even though the demand is high – or they will face some repercussions. More…
ABB installs Terra 360 in Norway
ABB has carried out the first installations in Norway of its Terra 360 charging station. The fast charger was unveiled last year with a capacity of up to 360 kW. ABB and Eviny have put the Terra 360 into operation in the Oasen shopping centre in Bergen and in the Norwegian ski resort of Geilo. […] More…
EVs That Aren’t Cars, DeLorean Countdown, Government Funding: EV News May 6
It’s time to stock up on your compelling EV news so you can head into the weekend as an EV advocate. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Glide At Around 2,700 In April
This month, Hyundai should reach a milestone of 10,000 Ioniq 5 sold in the US. More…
C3STROM Astro combines e-bike design with motorcycle styling for a fast, new electric moped
Electric bicycles that blur the line with electric motorcycles and mopeds are an increasingly popular category of the e-bike industry. The latest new e-bike to take a full-throttle approach to this design philosophy is the C3STROM Astro. More…
Semcorp to invest $916 million in Ohio battery separator factory
Shanghai-based producer of electric vehicle battery components Semcorp plans to invest $916 million in a manufacturing plant in Sidney, Ohio. The facility will make separator film for EV battery makers across North America. The company said the Ohio plant will employ nearly 1,200, but did not provide a timeline for construction or production. The factory […] More…
Still Waiting On The Next-Gen Tesla Roadster? It May Arrive Next Year
The Roadster debuted in 2017 and was planned for a 2020 launch. Now, reservations are reopened with a 2023 production target. More…
US: In April Kia EV6 Sales Amounted To 2,632
Within three months the company has delivered almost 8,000 units. More…
