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AUS: Tritium redesigns DC charger for mining operations
Australia’s high power charging specialist Tritium has teamed up with Miller Technologies to deliver a charging solution for mining operations. Miller just launched the Relay EV ready to operate underground and now runs the first project at Tesla supplier BHP in Queensland. To comply with Australian mining standards, Tritium made modifications to its liquid-cooled fast […] More…
Lucid gives Air Dream Edition buyers a choice: over 1,000 hp or 500 miles of range
Lucid Motors announced that it will be offering two versions of the Dream Edition of its upcoming Air electric sedan: now with over 1,000 hp of power and one with over 500 miles of range More…
Lucid Air Dream Edition: 500-mile rating likely for Range version
The California company Lucid has announced that its flagship model, the Air luxury sedan, will be made in two different top-line Dream Edition versions—one optimized for performance, the other for range. In driving range, Lucid has some records to set—especially now that Tesla appears to have ceded the range race to Lucid by canceling… More…
Lucid To Offer Performance, Range Versions Of Air Dream Edition
Lucid will offer two versions of its limited-run Lucid Air Dream Edition. More…
USA: Siemens to make one million EV chargers by 2025
Siemens says it will expand its US manufacturing operations to support EV infrastructure in America. The VersiCharge product line of commercial and residential EV chargers will be key to Siemens preparing to manufacture over one million EV chargers for the US over the next four years. To reach this target, Siemens is planning to install […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Surprisingly Disappoints In KNCAP Safety Results
It hit too many bicycles. More…
Musk: Tesla FSD 9.2 Is ‘Not Great’ But Version 9.3 Is Much Better
FSD V9.3 has not yet been released, but Musk says it is much better than V9.2 More…
Sandy Munro Is Blown Away By Ford Mach-E’s Front Drive Unit
Let’s take a look what is inside the front drive unit. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning production target reportedly doubles, as electric-truck anticipation builds
Ford may be poised to double its production target for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in response to strong customer interest, Reuters reported Monday. The automaker is targeting annual production of 80,000 units in 2024, up from the initial target of 40,000 units, according to the report, which cites anonymous sources familiar with the… More…
Dynamo offers Maxus e Deliver 3 as high-roof van
In the UK, Dynamo Motor Company is offering converted electric Maxus e Deliver 3 into a high-roof transporter. The conversion increases the electric van’s available storage space from 4.8 m3 to 6 m3 thanks to 350 mm roof extension. In converted form, the van can do over 150 real-world city miles’ worth of range (241 […] More…
Hitachi ABB to charge Volvo electric buses in Västerås
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has won an order to supply its Grid-eMotion Fleet smart charging infrastructure solution, unveiled last year, to the Swedish city of Västerås. Local transport company Svealandstrafiken had ordered ten electric buses from Volvo. Last year’s e-bus order with Volvo included an option for seven more articulated e-buses, so managing charging them […] More…
Jim Cramer Says Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Musk’s “First Disaster”
Investment guru says the Cybertruck is an “eyesore,” recommends people to buy an F-150 Lightning instead. More…
Mazda to launch the MX-30 in California in autumn
Mazda is launching its first electric car in the US market, the MX-30 EV, and it is likely going to have a tough time with a starting price of $33,470 and only 100 miles (160 kilometres) of range. Mazda’s first electric car in the USA will be up for order in California come autumn this […] More…
Opel Rocks-E Is Just A Rebadged Citroen Ami
Same basic vehicle, but with different badges, minor detail changes and a different name. More…
Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot project
Tesla has started to hire roboticists to build its recently announced “Tesla Bot,” a humanoid robot to become a new vehicle for its AI technology More…
Depleted Tesla Model S Plaid Will Still Surprise Supercars
DragTimes checks acceleration at 20% state of charge. More…
Opel launches Citroën Ami spin off in Germany
Opel is introducing its own offshoot of the Citroën Ami electric two-seater light vehicle. The Opel Rocks-e will be available to order in Germany from autumn this year online or through direct sales at selected Opel dealers – with other markets to follow in 2022. The Opel Rocks-e and the Citroën Ami are basically identical […] More…
Porsche Taycan updates for the new model year
Porsche has made some changes to the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo for the new model year. Vehicles built from September onwards will have more range for everyday driving thanks to technical optimisations. The upgrades include the deep integration of Android Auto into Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and Remote Park Assist for the 2022 model […] More…
Watch Hyundai Ioniq 5’s First Crash Tests By Korea’s KNCAP
The results are outstanding, although pedestrian safety could be better. More…
