Kia has provided a first look at a redesigned, second-generation Niro, plus a nod that this sustainability-focused crossover will again be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric versions starting next year. The company hasn’t provided any update on which of these models are U.S.-bound—or even how the Niro’s… More…
Fastned opens fast-charging stations in France
Charging provider Fastned has opened its first four fast-charging locations in France. Five more will follow in the next few weeks. The nine stations are to start small but will be expanded in the future. The Fastned sites now open are located at the following service stations: Gevrey-Chambertin Ouest (A 31, Dijon), Écot (A 36, […] More…
Factorial Energy adds investments from two more automakers to develop its solid-state EV batteries
Factorial Energy, a US-based solid-state battery developer, has announced not one, but two new investments from automakers Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Each looks to jointly develop EV solid-state batteries with Factorial, joining previous investors Hyundai and Kia. More…
Climate Group launches ZEV Pledge for government fleets
A number of national, regional, state and city governments in the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK have made a commitment to convert their fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. This involves a total of 121,355 vehicles, almost a third of which are medium- or heavy-duty vehicles. The first governments participating have made the voluntary […] More…
Lucid Battery Controversy: Engineer Provides Exhaustive Analysis
Rapidly adding 118 kWh and only suffering 16 kWh of losses is an engineering miracle, not a false marketing conspiracy. More…
Hennessey announces $3 million electric hypercar with 6 wheels and motors
Hennessey, an American car tuner better known for its gas-guzzlers, announced its first electric vehicle: a $3 million electric hypercar with six wheels powered by motors and a private jet interior. More…
Nio and Shell partner for battery swapping and charging stations, in Europe and China
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and Chinese EV firm Nio last week announced a cooperative agreement to expand charging and battery swapping stations in Europe and China. The agreement includes a network of co-branded battery swapping stations, starting with two pilot sites in China, the two companies said in press releases. Shell and Nio hope to… More…
This Small $10K EV Is Really Big In China Now
It’s called the Leapmotor T03 and this review puts it in quite a positive light. More…
Himiway launches three more premium e-bikes: fat tire, cargo, and full-suspension models
Himiway has long offered just two models of e-bikes (or technically three if you count step-over vs. step-through), but times are changing and so is the company’s electric bike lineup. The three new models also swap in several new upgrades, such as better motors and more premium brakes. More…
Toyota Will Focus On EV Price, Not Range
Toyota says, “To have a positive impact on the environment, you must sell a high volume of cars,” More…
Volocopter is withdrawing from planned US IPO
German electric air taxi developer Volocopter has cancelled its planned SPAC IPO in the US, according to a media report. This apparently emerges from investor letters that investors are said to have received a few days ago. With the cancellation of the deal, the approximately 750 small investors could all but go away empty-handed. Consequently, […] More…
Test centre for eVTOL trials opens near Paris
Several French aviation and transport industry players have opened a test centre for sustainable urban air mobility at the Pontoise-Cormeilles airfield just outside the French capital Paris. Trials of eVTOLs from several manufacturers are now beginning there. The on-site tests are to be realised together with the French civil aviation authority. The declared goal of […] More…
Akasol presents the newest generation of battery systems
Akasol has presented the third generation of its battery systems. The new AKASystem 9 AKM 150 CYC is said to have a particularly high energy density and is suitable for fully electric long-distance applications such as coaches or trucks. As Akasol announced on the occasion of the presentation at the Battery Show Europe (until 2.12.2021), […] More…
Jeep’s ‘Electric’ Pickup Truck Not Coming Until 2024: Report
Jeep has vowed to offer an all-electric version of every model by 2025, but it seems the Gladiator will be a long time coming. More…
DB Schenker pre-orders 1,470 Volta trucks
The logistics service provider DB Schenker has pre-ordered almost 1,500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks. As part of the partnership, DB Schenker will use the first prototype of the Volta Zero under real distribution conditions in the spring and summer of 2022. The findings from these tests will be incorporated into the series production of […] More…
BMW previews performance PHEV Concept XM
With the Concept XM, BMW M has presented a preview of the most powerful car ever built in series by BMW’s performance brand, the production of which will start at the US plant in Spartanburg at the end of next year. The BMW XM will be available exclusively as an M and exclusively as a […] More…
BMW previews performance PHEV concept ‘BMW M’
With the Concept XM, BMW M has presented a preview of the most powerful car ever built in series by BMW’s performance brand, the production of which will start at the US plant in Spartanburg at the end of next year. The BMW XM will be available exclusively as an M and exclusively as a […] More…
Togg & Farasis launch battery joint venture ‘Siro’
The Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy and the Turkish electric car manufacturer Togg have sealed a 50:50 joint venture called Siro. Siro will develop and produce batteries that will be used in Togg’s entire product range. While Siro’s headquarters are in Bilisim Vadisi in northwestern Turkey, series production of the batteries will take place in […] More…
Arrival & Li-Cycle to collaborate on battery recycling
The Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle is cooperating with the British electric vehicle developer Arrival. The aim is to recycle old batteries from Arrival’s e-vehicle fleets in the USA and Europe. The cooperation between the two innovative companies is not only about recycling the lithium-ion batteries from Arrival’s (planned) vehicles, they also want to work together […] More…
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa-e & Mokka-e receive range upgrades
After Stellantis recently announced a range increase for the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 as well as the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, Opel’s electric models Corsa-e and Mokka-e also get more range. According to Stellantis, the WLTP range of Opel’s electric cars will increase up to 359 kilometres (Corsa-e) and 338 kilometres (Mokka-e). As with the […] More…
