It will debut later this year. More…
Chevrolet Previews Sporty All-Electric Blazer SS
DPD orders another 150 eSprinter
Following the deployment of the first vehicles since 2020 as part of a pilot project, the German logistics service provider DPD has now added a further 150 eSprinter electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its German fleet. The vehicles will be used at the depot locations in Hamburg, Essen and Nuremberg. The eSprinter from Mercedes-Benz […] More…
Dance expands + adds new electric two-wheelers
Berlin-based startup Dance is now rolling out its premium subscription service for e-bikes to Hamburg, Munich, Vienna and Paris. In addition to expanding into new markets, Dance is adding another e-bike model and electric mopeds to its product range. After a pilot phase in 2020, Dance was able to gather 15 million euros in financing. […] More…
Rad Power Bikes launches new low-cost RadExpand 5 electric bike, replacing RadMini
Rad Power Bikes didn’t become the largest electric bicycle company in North America by resting on its laurels. The Seattle-based company has been hard at work on a new model to be added to the lineup. The RadExpand 5 electric bike has just been unveiled, and it comes with an attractive price of just US $1,299.. More…
Tesla Already Leading US Luxury Car Registrations Per Experian Data
Tesla’s US January 2022 registrations were up a whopping 49% year over year amid a host of constraints. More…
Updates to the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup
For the second season, the organizers have announced some changes for the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup. For the season starting in May 2022, there will be some improvements in detail and significantly more international orientation of the electric racing series. In addition to appearances as part of the German Rally Championship, the 100 kW electric […] More…
Rocsys to build autonomous charging system at the Port of Oakland
Robotic charging specialist Rocsys has signed an order of agreement with marine terminal operator SSA Marine to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems. The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. The project is partially funded by a $50 […] More…
VW, Audi Stop Offering Some PHEVs Due To Russia – Ukraine Conflict
The move is temporary, but the manufacturers didn’t say when the order books would be opened again. More…
Honda releases first-production electric motorcycle, but its CRF-E2 comes with a small catch
We’ve watched Honda play around with prototype electric motorcycles as well as electric scooters for years. Now we’re finally getting an initial look at the first-production Honda electric motorcycle. But there’s a distinct chance that your kids may be more interested in the Honda CRF-E2 than you. More…
Kia EV6 RWD Almost As Fast As EV6 AWD In Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge
But wait… shouldn’t it be the other way around? More…
Onto orders 700 electric cars from Vauxhall
The British electric car subscription service Onto has ordered another 700 electric cars for its fleet. The cars in question are 700 Corsa-e and Mokka-e from Vauxhall that can now be booked via Onto. Stellantis says that the Corsa-e and Mokka-e are scheduled for delivery in March and April. Onto has chosen the models with […] More…
Global Plug-In Car Sales: Chinese Models Dominate Top 20 In January 2022
The Tesla Model Y was #1, but the Tesla Model 3 weakened. More…
Porsche Taycan Production Halted Due To Components Shortage
The parts supply issue spreads in Europe to more brands. More…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Asks Judge To Block SEC Subpoena
The CEO claims the SEC is relentlessly trying to limit his freedom of speech. More…
GM launches pilot program to use EVs for home backup power, teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup for it
GM announced today the launch of a pilot program with PG&E in California to test the use of electric vehicles for home backup power. More…
More EVs likely means less pollution from utilities, not more: Here’s why
There are some ill-informed opinion pieces suggesting that the more EVs that are put to use, the more we’ll need to tap into dirtier power sources in order to meet demand. But as a recent RMI report suggests, that’s not true—because relatively simple tech like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth loads and help utilities… More…
Allan Paterson
On the home straight Britishvolt’s head of r&d tells Rory Jackson how his experience in battery cell technology has led to him being involved in setting up the UK’s first gigafactory In high-tech industries such as the EV world, supply chain resilience is now regarded as a strategic imperative, and many nations now push for […] More…
Gogoro & ProLogium presents lithium-ceramic solid-state battery
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro has unveiled a prototype lithium ceramic solid-state battery for two-wheel battery swapping. The prototype, jointly developed by Gogoro and solid-state battery specialist ProLogium Technology, integrates with Gogoro’s existing vehicles and battery swap network. The prototype presented looks unspectacular due to its integration into the battery exchange network; it can only be […] More…
Motiv Medium-Duty EV Drives 150+ Miles Hauling 3 Tons Of Payload
That’s thanks to two Aries LFP battery packs totaling 156 kWh supplied by Our Next Energy (ONE). More…
Mazda presents the hybrid crossover CX-60
Mazda is launching its first model with a plug-in hybrid drive, the CX-60. Pre-orders for the CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV are now possible at prices starting at £43,950, with deliveries expected in autumn. Mazda first announced the PHEV crossover in October 2021, at which time a larger seven-seater called the CX-80 was mentioned alongside the five-seater […] More…
