Mercedes-Benz has presented the new generation of its SUV model GLC. Only electrified drives are used, which means at least a 48-volt mild hybrid. There are also three plug-in hybrids, each with a battery range of more than 100 kilometres. According to the press release, the core of all three plug-in hybrids is the new […] More…
Hyundai introduces OTA updates for Ioniq 5
Hyundai now offers over-the-air updates to all owners of the Ioniq 5, making it the first Hyundai in Europe with the feature. But it is only for the infotainment and map system and requires one final manual update. With the infotainment OTA updates, customers will receive all map and infotainment updates automatically via the SIM […] More…
Rivian R1T 1,500-Mile Review, And Something Is Already Broken
The R1T is packed with positives, though this owner provides a long list of mild inconveniences, and the tonneau cover broke. More…
Why F1’s top bosses are thinking about a “bigger future”
Liberty Media has owned Formula One for five years. At the recent Financial Times/Motorsport Network Business of F1 forum in Monaco, we spoke to Liberty CEO Greg Maffei and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali about the key milestones and their future plans for F1 for the latest edition of #ThinkingForward. More…
Buick announces it’s going all-electric by 2030 and unveils stunning Wildcat EV concept
Today, Buick announced that it is only going to offer all-electric vehicles by 2030 and unveiled a stunning EV concept called Wildcat. More…
Whistl starts decarbonising van fleet using Maxus EVs
UK logistics specialist Whistl has begun adding electric vehicles to its fleet to transition its van fleet to electric power. The strategy includes installing charging infrastructure across Whistl’s 22 sites and procuring the electric vans. Whistl will initially deploy nine Maxus eDeliver vans, four in the Bristol area and five through its Parcelhub brand. The […] More…
Genesis Speedium Coupe And GV70 EV Will Debut In Europe At Goodwood
The 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed will be the showcase for several important electric debuts. More…
XPeng Noticeably Increased EV Sales Despite Lockdowns: May 2022
So far, the challenges only slowed down the growth rate, which still remains very strong. More…
EB Charging to install 600 EV chargers at Q-Park facilities
Parking space operator Q-Park has announced a deal with EB Charging (formerly Electric Blue, now owned by Blink Charging). They aim to roll out nearly 600 charging points across 80 sites in the UK and Ireland. These will add to existing charge points in their facilities. Q-Park says the new deal will also include modernising […] More…
Watch IDRA Assemble Tesla Cybertruck’s 9,000-Ton Giga Press
Tesla CEO Elon Musk chimed in and confirmed that the Giga Press in the video will be used for the upcoming Cybertruck. More…
Vitesco signs SiC semiconductor deal with Infineon
Vitesco has signed a cooperation agreement with Infineon for the supply of silicon carbide power semiconductors – according to the company against the background of the strong growth in electromobility. In addition, Vitesco and Infineon plan to collaborate on development. The cooperation with Infineon opens up “the possibility of additional capacities for the strong growth […] More…
Buick Wildcat concept shows design direction for Electra EV series arriving in 2024
Buick on Wednesday revealed a concept that it says previews “an expressive vision of the brand’s new design direction” as it transitions to fully electric by the end of the decade. And it also confirmed that upcoming Buick EVs—including the first one to arrive in North America in 2024—will carry the Electra name, as… More…
Renault presents new electric transporter generation
Renault has renewed its electric commercial vehicle range: with the new Kangoo Rapid E-Tech Electric, the French car manufacturer presents the second generation of its battery-powered compact van. In addition, the larger Master E-Tech Electric has been revised in the class up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight. The Kangoo Rapid E-Tech Electric has an electric […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Opens Up About Towing And Range Reduction
As we’ve previously noted, towing may cut your EV’s range in half. More…
NIO Slightly Increased Electric Car Sales In May 2022
The production is gradually recovering from the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in China. More…
The Scrat S2 Is A Lightweight, No-Frills Electric Bicycle
Its single-speed layout and simple frame design make it easy to miss the fact that it’s an electric bicycle. More…
Europe: Stellantis And Toyota Expand Partnership On Commercial Vans
The new topic is Stellantis’ new large-size vans, including an all-electric version, which will be offered also by Toyota. More…
Get All Your Tesla Emergency Response Guides In One Place
Tesla is not only offering its manuals for free, but also its highly detailed emergency response guides. More…
CTEK to build 1,000 charging points in Stockholm parking garage
Swedish charging specialist CTEK is cooperating with Stockholm Parking to install more than 1,000 charging points for electric vehicles in the new 18,000 square metre “Norra Stationsparken” car park in Hagastaden on the outskirts of Stockholm. Each of the parking spaces in the car park will be equipped with a Chargestorm Connected 2 EV charger […] More…
Gotion opens two new battery plants in China
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has expanded their production capacities by 30 GWh with the opening of two new sites. On 30 May, production lines for ten GWh were commissioned at the Gotion plant in Yichun (Jiangxi province). Capacities for another five GWh are to be installed there by the […] More…
