E.ON and Nikola want to jointly drive the decarbonisation of heavy-duty transport with hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The collaboration plans to establish a hydrogen supply and related infrastructure that caters to the needs of fuel cell truck operators. Nikola says the partnership should offer customers an integrated mobility solution to promote the use of hydrogen. To […] More…
Survey: Half of Californians might choose an EV as their next vehicle
Nearly half of Californians “are likely to choose an EV the next time that they’re in the market for a vehicle.” That’s the very uplifting takeaway from a survey released last week and commissioned by the electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz. But in more nuanced questions, the survey reveals lots of room for improvement… More…
Tesla significantly increases Supercharger prices across Europe
Tesla is increasing its Supercharger prices significantly across Europe amid the energy crisis on the continent.. More…
China’s Ora Funky Cat Awarded Maximum Fiver-Star Rating By Euro NCAP
Gone are the days when Chinese cars were a laughing stock when it came to their safety credentials. More…
Nikola takes on diesel with battery EV heavy-duty truck in Europe, now available to order
At IAA Transportation 2022 in Germany today, Nikola Corporation and joint venture partner IVECO Group have announced the opening of sales for a version of the Nikola Tre BEV truck designed specifically for Europe.. More…
Aiways to get Oktoberfest guests to sing, not drive
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Aiways is bringing a special one-off of its electric SUV model U5 to Oktoberfest in Munich with a motto of a beer tap with a charging plug. The SUV features modified camping equipment from the extension company ‘e-microcamper’ offers space for a foldable beer table set with a pull-out drawer. […] More…
Lexus Dealer Uses Tesla Model 3 Interior In Safety Ad
It’s unclear why the dealership didn’t put a driver in a Lexus, but it may have been a mistake with a stock image. More…
GAC Aion Unveils Rimac Nevera-Rivalling Electric Hypercar
With 1,225 horsepower, it sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a claimed 1.9 seconds. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Beats Rivian R1T Real-World Range & Efficiency
The EPA says the R1T is more efficient and has more range than the Ford F-150 Lightning. More…
Sinotruck & Weichai take order for 1,100 FCEVs in China
In China, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (Sinotruck) and Weichai Power have received orders from three companies for a total of 1,100 fuel cell trucks to be delivered in the next two to three years. The 1,100 vehicles are different model types, including 4.5-tonne, 18-tonne and 49-tonne trucks. The vehicles are equipped with fuel […] More…
Charge Up Your Road Cycling Experience With BULLS’ Alpine Hawk Evo
The Alpine Hawk Evo flaunts a carbon-fiber frame and a Fazua Evation drive system. More…
Charge Up You Road Cycling Experience With BULLS’ Alpine Hawk Evo
The Alpine Hawk Evo flaunts a carbon-fiber frame and a Fazua Evation drive system. More…
Nissan Exec Says Nearly All LEAF EV Batteries Are Still In Cars
Since EV battery longevity is far exceeding expectations, battery recycling programs are slow going. More…
Nio produces first battery swapping station in Hungary
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has opened its production facility in Hungary, where battery swapping stations for Europe are manufactured. Nio announced that the first station produced there was just delivered to Germany in the last few days. The plant in Hungary was announced by Nio at its second Power Day in early July […] More…
Diamond quantum sensors could extend EV driving range 10%, researchers claim
A new type of sensor could improve the accuracy of EV range estimates, which could effectively unlock more range for drivers, IEEE Spectrum reports. Scientists in Japan are experimenting with diamond quantum sensors that can help improve battery-monitoring accuracy a hundredfold, addressing an issue with current battery-monitoring sensors. Average… More…
GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 Owner Complains About Leaking Roof Panels
Fortunately, GMC has a fix for that as part of a Customer Satisfaction Program. More…
CATL introduces new battery tech called MTB for HGVs
CATL has introduced a new battery technology called MTB (Module to Bracket) for heavy-duty electric trucks. The MTB technology integrates the battery module directly into the vehicle’s chassis, which, according to CATL, enables a 40 per cent increase in battery system utilisation and a ten per cent reduction in weight. Analogous to the Qilin battery […] More…
Iveco presents new BEV & FCEV vans and trucks with Hyundai & Nikola Motor
Commercial vehicle specialist Iveco and Hyundai have unveiled a prototype of the Iveco eDaily FCEV at IAA Transportation, as well as a pure battery electric eDaily. In cooperation with US zero-emission truck manufacturer Nikola, Iveco also showed the Nikola Tre BEV for the European market and the beta version of the Nikola Tre FCEV at […] More…
Mercedes-Benz unveils its longest-range electric truck yet: eActros LongHaul
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its longest-range electric truck yet at IAA this weekend: the eActros LongHaul. More…
China’s FSD Beta XPeng Launches City NGP Pilot Program On P5 EV
XPeng becomes the first Chinese automotive firm to launch an advanced driver assistance system for city driving. More…
