In the first three months of the year, Xpeng significantly increased its vehicle deliveries compared to the same quarter last year. In total, the Chinese electric car manufacturer delivered 34,561 vehicles in this period. The vehicles delivered in the first quarter represent an increase of 159 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. […] More…
Tesla Research Partner Publishes Details About 100-Year Battery
Forget the million-mile EV battery, it seems 100 years is a better option. More…
2,100 Olectra electric buses headed for Mumbai
Indian bus manufacturer and BYD partner Olectra Greentech has received an order for 2,100 electric buses from Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the local transport operator of the Indian metropolis Mumbai. The enormous number of electric 12-metre buses are to be delivered within only twelve months. The contract period for the Mumbai buses spans […] More…
Lilium, Honeywell & Denso develop e-drive for Lilium Jet
Bavarian electric air taxi startup Lilium has entered into a partnership with Honeywell and Denso to jointly develop and produce the electric motor for the Lilium Jet, whose market launch has been postponed to 2025. Honeywell is already developing the Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems and invested in Lilium in 2021. Honeywell is […] More…
EPA lays out details for $5 billion electric school bus program
The EPA last week announced $500 million in funding for electric school buses. It’s the first installment of $5 billion for low- and zero-emission school buses over the next five years as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The agency began accepting applications from school districts and other stakeholders May 20, 2022 and… More…
Nidec to open axle drive factory in China
Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec announces the construction of a new electric axle drive factory in China. The factory in Pinghu in China’s Zhejiang province will be designed for an annual capacity of one million units and is scheduled to start production in October 2023. The new factory, the construction of which is scheduled to […] More…
Germany’s electric bus market continues to grow with the eCitaro in the lead
The Corona pandemic has hit the bus industry hard. Manufacturers had to accept losses, especially in the coach sector. But the electric bus boom continues. Wim Chatrou has been researching bus registration figures for years. For electrive, he gave an exclusive insight into his figures. * * * The Corona pandemic has hit the bus […] More…
Florida Makes Moves To Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
NovaCHARGE has completed the successful deployment of 627 EV charging ports. More…
Fraunhofer studies European truck charging
Fraunhofer ISI has analysed the GPS coordinates of around 400,000 trucks from seven manufacturers in operation across Europe. The result is meant to help governments and infrastructure operators set priorities for the installation of charging points for electric trucks. The aim of the study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI was […] More…
City Transformer secures series production via financing round
The closing of a Series A funding round paves the way for Israeli startup City Transformer to start series production of the CT-1, an electric microcar that can change its vehicle width at the touch of a button. With the 10 million US dollars from the current financing round, City Transformer plans to tackle its […] More…
Marelli Launches Wireless Distributed Battery Management System For EVs
It reduces BMS wiring harnesses by 90%. More…
In Q1 2022, Tesla Outsold All Luxury/Premium Car Brands In The U.S.
The sales advantage over the second top brand (BMW) expanded to over 33,000 registrations. More…
VW CEO Follows GM’s Lead, Reiterating Goal To Overtake Tesla By 2025
Multiple automakers are aiming for Tesla, but supply chain issues are making it difficult to forecast what lies ahead. More…
VW CEO Follows GM’s Lead, Aims To Overtake Tesla’s Sales By 2025
Multiple automakers are aiming for Tesla, but supply chain issues are making it difficult to forecast what lies ahead. More…
Audi launches pre-sales of the Q4 e-tron in China
A few days after the market launch of the Audi Q5 e-tron built by SAIC Volkswagen, pre-sales of the Audi Q4 e-tron from FAW Audi are now also starting on the Chinese market. The electric SUV, based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, will be offered in China at prices between 300,000 and 380,000 yuan […] More…
Check Out This Custom KTM-Inspired Electric Monocycle From India
With the right parts, tools, and a lot of elbow grease, you could build this thing yourself. More…
Mercedes teases Rivian-style tank turns from upcoming EQG electric SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQG—a forthcoming electric version of Mercedes’ G-Class off-roader due in 2024—could get a trick tank-turn feature to rival the Rivian R1T. Mercedes teased what it calls the “G-Turn” in a video released Monday, showing a prototype of the electric SUV turning within its own length on dirt. The automaker didn’t mention… More…
Polestar becomes StoreDot shareholder
Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar has become a shareholder in Israeli battery developer StoreDot. In addition to the financial investment, both companies want to explore the use of StoreDot’s fast-charging silicon-dominated batteries for future Polestar vehicles. Volvo Cars had already invested in StoreDot in April. StoreDot’s other strategic partners also include Daimler, BP, VinFast, Ola […] More…
Modified Nissan Ariya To Drive From North To South Pole In 2023
The beefed-up AWD electric SUV will be driven on the epic 16,800-mile journey by British adventurer Chris Ramsey. More…
Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years
Tesla’s advanced battery research group in Canada in partnership with Dalhousie University has released a new paper on a new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years while still favorably comparing to LFP cells on charging and energy density. More…
