Fisker on Wednesday revealed a new interior sketch of its Pear Urban EV, as well as more information about the layout and features of this compact electric vehicle, which is anticipated to be delivered in 2024. The company now calls the Pear—technically an acronym for Personal Electric Automotive Revolution—a “sporty… More…
Cadillac Teases All-Electric Celestiq Show Car
The Celestiq is expected to arrive as a 2023 model and serve as Cadillac’s flagship vehicle for the brand’s next-gen lineup. More…
Fisker announces 50k Ocean reservations alongside new details and image of the PEAR
Fresh off a promising annual call with shareholders yesterday, Fisker Inc. is back with additional news pertaining to its first two EV models. In addition to confirming 50,000 reservations for its flagship Ocean SUV, Fisker has shared a second image of the upcoming PEAR along with additional details. More…
Mini Recharged By Paul Smith Is EV Conversion Perfection
Based on the 1998 Mini Paul Smith Edition, this 96-horsepower electrified classic is a charming blend of sustainability and minimalism. More…
Cupra Terramar Is A Hybrid Only Crossover Related To The Audi Q3
It will be built in the same factory as the Audi model and debut in 2024 as a mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid. More…
Be Warned: Only Tesla, Ford & Rivian May Survive, Says Industry Expert
Sandy Munro, an auto industry expert who spends his time tearing down EVs, suggests the vast majority of automakers won’t make it. More…
Porsche acquires lightweight e-bike maker Fazua in full
Porsche has taken over Fazua, a manufacturer of light and compact drive systems for e-bikes. The take over follows Porsche earlier taking a 20-per cent stake in the German start-up. It is also part of a drive at Porsche to expand the e-bike business. Fazua, based in Ottobrunn, near Munich, is considered by Porsche a […] More…
Lucid introduces financial services with Bank of America
Lucid unveiled Lucid Financial Services, a digital platform offering a new financing process, including lease and loan purchase options to Lucid Air customers. The program is accessible to US customers and runs together with Bank of America. The Lucid Financial Services are offered through a strategic relationship with Bank of America. The options made available […] More…
Tesla files to use a new radar and everyone is confused
Tesla has filed to use a new radar in its electric vehicles, and everyone is confused since Elon Musk has made it clear that Tesla plans to achieve self-driving with camera-based vision only. More…
High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summer
Anticipated price hikes for coal and natural gas could lead to increase use of renewable energy in electricity generation, making both the grid and EVs cleaner, according to new United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) analysis. EVs get cleaner along with the grid, and the EIA expects the grid mix to lean more toward renewable sources… More…
CARB approves Hyzon Repower fuel cell truck conversions
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified the Hyzon Repower trucks as exempt from emission requirements, enabling the company to sell fuel cell electric trucks in California. The exemption includes Class 8, 7, and 6 Repowers, announces Hyzon. With this certification, Hyzon expects it will offer the first commercially available FCEVs in these classes […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Spied With Removable Range Extender?
It could just be a tool box, but a patent filing by Ford from two years ago leads us to believe otherwise. More…
FLO plans to build a new factory in the USA
FLO plans to open its first US manufacturing facility in Michigan in late 2022. The factory will help the EV charging business execute its US strategy, says the company. FLO plans to produce more than 250,000 EV chargers by 2028. FLO expects to create around 730 jobs in Michigan once the facility at Auburn Hills […] More…
Fisker Confirms: Ocean Due To Launch In 2022, New Feature Revealed
The electric Ocean crossover is upscale and value-priced, at just $30,000 if you can take advantage of the US EV tax credit. More…
Technotrans presents 850 Volt DC battery cooling system
Technotrans has increased the permissible operating voltage of its zeta.road battery cooling system, which is specially tailored to the requirements of electrified road vehicles, to 850 volts DC. This enables compatibility with more powerful batteries. The first prototypes are scheduled for use in early 2023. The Technotrans solution can be connected directly to the battery […] More…
Volocopter completes first test flight with VoloConnect
Volocopter has completed the maiden flight of its four-seater electric aircraft VoloConnect, which was presented last year. The prototype performed various flight manoeuvres for two minutes and 14 seconds. The commercial launch of the VoloConnect is planned for 2026. The VoloConnect is Volocopter’s third aircraft. The vertical take-off aircraft (eVTOL) powered by six motors is […] More…
Hilti continues fleet electrification with 200 Kia e-Niro cars
Hilti has begun its latest rollout of electric vehicles. The tool manufacturer and construction company has replaced more than 200 cars with Kia electric models across the UK. Hilti opted for the Kia e-Niro to replace the current diesel estate car, thus increasing the EV share in the fleet. For the latest charge of 200 […] More…
Norway: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Decreased Slightly In May 2022
All-electric car sales were stable, while plug-in hybrids continue to free fall. More…
BYD: We Will Supply Tesla With Batteries Very Soon
Blade Battery-powered Tesla cars and/or energy storage products might be just around the corner. More…
New battery test centre opened by TÜV in Germany
The German technical inspection agency TÜV Rheinland has opened its Battery Test Centre in Aachen. The facility is said to be the most modern independent test centre in Europe. Not only electrical tests and durability simulations can be carried out there, but also safety tests up to the destruction of the battery. As reported when […] More…
