Although thankfully nobody was seriously injured, the fact that no airbags deployed is very concerning. More…
Tesla Model X Smashed Between Two Trucks, Airbags Did Not Deploy
2022 Ford Mach-E will get a range boost, confirms chief engineer
Ford is already planning updates for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E, chief engineer Donna Dickson confirmed in a recent interview with industry analyst Sandy Munro on the latter’s YouTube channel. First spotted by Design News, the full interview runs just over 38 minutes, with the discussion of range and efficiency improvements starting around the 26:00… More…
Russia set to subsidise EV and battery manufacturing
The Russian government is to offer subsidies to manufacturers of electric vehicles and batteries to co-finance the costs associated with the construction of plants and to special investment contracts. Electric cars are also to be allowed to drive free of charge on toll roads from next year on a trial basis. The Russian news agency […] More…
NIO now requires a test before using assisted driving following fatal crash
NIO has introduced a new test on its app required for all drivers before unlocking the ability to use Navigate on Pilot (NOP), the company’s assisted driving feature. The required testing comes in the wake of a fatal crash earlier this month that involved a man driving his NIO ES8 using NOP in Southeast China More…
Are Ford Mustang Mach-E Production & Deliveries At Tesla Levels?
Ford stated the big reason for the relatively low production guidance is due to battery constraint concerns. More…
Loop Energy gains first contract in South Korea
Loop Energy, a Canadian company specialising in fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles, announces its first deal in South Korea. NGVI, a well-connected local manufacturer of hydrogen buses, has opted for Loop’s eFlow fuel cell platform. The agreement could see over a thousand hydrogen buses being rolled out across South Korea thanks to NGVI’s connection […] More…
EV Prices Rose 38% In The US Yet Halved In China Since 2011
JATO Dynamics’ latest report on the evolution of EV markets draws some worrying conclusions for the US and Europe. More…
Hyundai delays Ioniq 6 production start
It looks like Hyundai has decided to postpone the start of production of the Ioniq 6 by two to three months to May or June 2022. The design is apparently to be revised again and the Ioniq 6 is to receive a larger battery for more milage. The Korea Economic Daily (KED) has reported the […] More…
Green Plates no driving force for UK authorities yet
In December last year, the UK saw the introduction of green license plates to designate zero-emission vehicles. The number plates were also to enable local authorities to grant electric vehicles special rights. However, it looks like the uptake is lagging behind. According to a survey by the New Scientist, no councils have introduced incentives in […] More…
Report: Kia EV6 is only first of at least two other electric SUVs by 2025
The 2022 Kia EV6 is only the first of multiple electric crossovers the automaker plans to launch by 2025, according to a recent Auto Express report. At least two other models are in the works, according to the report. The next one in the queue will be a large SUV aimed specifically at the United States, Kia European product boss Sjoerd Knipping… More…
EVs In 60ish Seconds: This Week’s Interesting News, August 20
Here’s some interesting EV news to get your week off to a solid start. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Vs Trio Of Tuned Germans: Audi, BMW, Porsche
Which legendary sports car is capable of beating the Plaid, so long as it is tuned? More…
BlackRock invests over $72Mn in Australia’s Jolt network
BlackRock is investing over 100 million Australian dollars in the charging infrastructure company Jolt. The company wants to build 5,000 charging stations for electric cars at sites across Australia by 2030. BlackRock bound its commitment to supporting Jolt’s target. The Australian company is an EV charging provider which combines charging offers with billboard advertising. For […] More…
2022 Mazda MX-30 EV: 100-mile electric car will start at $34,645
Mazda is carrying the natural, sporty driving experience that its lineup of gasoline vehicles already has to its upcoming MX-30 EV, it says. However with an EPA estimated range of just 100 miles, many of the MX-30’s California owners might end up spending a lot of that drive time more concerned about where they’re going to charge next… More…
MFG selects Swarco as key partner for rapid-charger roll-out
The British petrol station operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has named Swarco a key partner in its roll-out of charging stations at sites across the UK. The deal sees Swarco supply 150 Ua Rapid EV chargers and electrifying 28 sites by the end of 2021. The partnership comes as part of MFG’s announced investments of […] More…
Mazda Announces MX-30 Prices: EPA Range Will Surely Disappoint
The Mazda MX-30 Elite Access Loaner Program (up to 10 days per year) might help. More…
Elon Musk Gave Tesla The Last Of His Cash During Its Darkest Hour
Whether you like Musk or not, his commitment is incredible. More…
Ovo Energy launches flat rate EV charging tariff in the UK
Energy provider Ovo just rolled out a new tariff providing a flat rate to drivers charging electric vehicles. The company says this would bring down charging costs to roughly £100 a year at a guaranteed flat rate of 5p per kWh for charging at all times of the day. Called ‘Drive Anytime,’ the new Ovo […] More…
Himiway announces 4 new electric bike models, including full-suspension e-bike
Electric bicycle manufacturer Himiway has been riding high on its main two electric bicycle models for quite some time. Now the company says it is ready to mix it up with a slew of new e-bikes More…
InoBat scores lithium-silicon battery deal with Group14
Slovakia’s battery specialist InoBat announces cooperation with Group14 Technologies, a supplier of lithium-silicon battery materials based in the United States. The partners say they will produce high-energy-density batteries for automotive applications which are customisable. InoBat adds it has seen demand for high energy density batteries “skyrocket” and that silicon-based anode materials would deliver “dramatically more” […] More…
