Nissan is going to significantly expand the charging infrastructure at its dealerships in Europe through two major collaborations. Allego will install DC chargers at Nissan dealers in 16 countries. In Germany and the United Kingdom, Nissan dealers will build infrastructure with E.ON. According to Nissan, 70 per cent of the partner companies of dealers and […] More…
VW ID.3 Already Set For A Refresh By 2023, Notable Updates Soon
Technology is improving rapidly, so EVs may be due for updates at a quicker pace than traditional cars. More…
Mercedes goes Mad Max lux with Project Maybach off-road EV coupe concept
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday unveiled a very different kind of EV concept for its Maybach ua-luxury sub-brand. The Project Maybach concept is an off-road coupe designed in partnership with the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, who died earlier this week at the age of 41. The posthumously revealed concept combines exaggerated coupe proportions… More…
EV Battery Cell & Pack Prices Dropping At Surprising Rate
As battery prices drop, EVs can eventually reach price parity with gas-powered cars. More…
Flat chassis chosen for axial motors
Saiettta has used its AFT140 axial motor for a flat chassis for urban vehicles (writes Nick Flaherty). Mounted on the corners of the chassis, the AFT 140 in-wheel electric motors provide a torque of up to 140 Nm for controllable power at low speeds in urban stop-start journeys. The chassis is a flexible platform that […] More…
Walmart Costa Rica receives 29 BYD Yuan Pro EV cars
In in Costa Rica, the Chinese automaker BYD has just delivered 29 Yuan Pro EV electric cars (locally called S1 Pro EV) to Walmart (Walmart de México y Centroamérica). BYD says that this is the biggest New Energy Vehicle (EVs) fleet in the country and that Walmart will purchase more Yuan Pro EVs in 2022. […] More…
Bosch launches semiconductor production in Germany
After several years of development, Bosch in Reutlingen has now started large-scale production of power semiconductors made of silicon carbide (SiC). In parallel, however, the further development of the semiconductors and the expansion of production capacities are already underway. The start of production of SiC semiconductors is not a reaction to the current chip shortage, […] More…
Tesla Is Now Officially Headquartered In Austin, Texas
As of December 1, 2021, Tesla’s new corporate headquarters is located on the massive Gigafactory Texas site. More…
How About Quebec For Tesla Gigafactory Or Global Battery Factory?
Quebec is rich in critical battery metals, has plenty of clean hydropower, and is heavily incentivizing key minerals. More…
Skoda UK improves charging for the Enyaq iV
Škoda UK is reducing the time new Enyaq iV owners will spend charging by equipping all new models with upgraded DC fast charging as standard. The charging capacity for all models was more than doubled from the previous 50kW charging capacity. The update covers both Enyaq iV 60 and Enyaq iV 80 models, and now […] More…
Stellantis CEO: EVs cost company 50% more, “beyond the limits” of what industry can sustain
The added cost of manufacturing electric cars is “beyond the limits” for what the auto industry can sustain, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with Reuters published Wednesday. EVs bring 50% additional cost over internal-combustion vehicles, Tavares said, adding that there is “no way” that added cost could be transferred to… More…
Lunaz announces new EV conversion facility in Buckinghamshire
British company Lunaz announced a 400% increase in its re-manufacturing and electrification capacities in Silverstone, Buckinghamshire. The new facility is planned to open with 300 technicians and engineers in 2022. The new facility will be the global headquarters and R&D hub for Lunaz which upcycles and re-engineers specialist industrial fleet vehicles to factory new standard […] More…
Industria Italiana Autobus presents electric city bus
The Italian bus manufacturer Industria Italiana Autobus has presented its first fully electric city bus. The electric 12-metre bus Citymood 12e is powered by a Siemens motor with 160 kW continuous and 230 kW peak power and has a battery with NMC cells. The battery is offered in two versions with 330 and 495 kWh, […] More…
Stellantis CEO complains about being forced to make EVs and not knowing how to profit from them
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares made some interesting comments that amounted to claiming that electric vehicles are being “imposed” on them and that they don’t know how to make them profitably. More…
Norway marks 11,274 new BEVs sold over November
In Norway, 11,274 new electric cars were registered in November. Electric cars thus reached a share of 73.8 per cent of all passenger car registrations in the month. In addition, there were 2,653 new plug-in hybrids. The most popular model was the Tesla Model Y with 1,013 registrations. Compared to the 7,035 EV registrations in […] More…
Tesla Model Y Recalled For Suspension Knuckle That May Break
The recall affects under 1,000 vehicles, but suspension links separating on the move is a serious safety issue. More…
Tesla Introduces $1,900 Cyberquad For Kids With 15-Mile Range
The reduced-scale replica of the Cybertruck’s sidekick can go as fast as 10 mph, is for children aged 8 or older. More…
Safari-Like Project Maybach EV Study Questions The Status Quo
It wants to inspire the next generation of Maybach vehicles and it’s also an homage to its designer, Virgil Abloh. More…
Nissan Ariya Morphs Into Formula E-Like Single Seater Concept
Actually, the all-electric powertrain is pretty much the only thing the SUV has in common with the Ariya Single Seater Concept. More…
Tesla launches ‘Cyberquad for Kids,’ shipping begins in 2-4 weeks
Late on December 1, Tesla launched ‘Cyberquad for Kids’ on its online shop. The Cyberquad for Kids comes with a price tag of $1,900 and a top speed of 10 mph. More…
