This is quite a remarkable achievement for the plug-in hybrid, the heaviest version of the Countryman. More…
2022 Mini Countryman SE Plug-In Hybrid Is An Unexpected Moose Test Master
Daimler Buses wants to sell only electric city buses from 2030
Daimler Buses wants to offer CO2-neutral vehicles in all segments in Europe and Latin America by 2030 and only sell all-electric vehicles for city buses in Europe. To achieve this, there will be a new series and updates for existing models. Daimler Buses plans to launch the first all-electric intercity bus from 2025 and fuel […] More…
Efficient Driving Tips Bring Big Range Boost In This Fifth Gear Test
It’s not just the manufacturers that can take steps to cull range anxiety; EV drivers can do their part too. More…
Lectric XP 2.0 vs Lectric XPremium vs. Lectric XP Lite: What’s the difference and which to buy?
When it comes to bang-for-your-buck electric bicycles, it’s hard to beat the Phoenix-based company Lectric eBikes. While they may not have the fancy components of the big-name companies or the sprawling reach of the industry top dogs, there’s a reason the company has such a dedicated following: They offer good e-bikes at great prices. Having just released two new e-bikes on both the higher and lower ends of the market, plus offering a great mid-tier option, we’re going to break down the differences between the Lectric XP 2.0, the Lectric XP Lite and the company’s newest model, the Lectric XPremium. More…
XPeng Increased EV Sales In April Despite Challenges In China
There are significant supply chain, manufacturing and transportation issues due to COVID-related lockdowns. More…
Should You Buy A Used Tesla Model 3 In 2022? Here’s Why (& Why Not)
Regardless of why this owner did it, he vows to never do it again. More…
Morrow Batteries orders LFP cathode material from IBU-Tec
IBU-Tec Advanced Materials has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norwegian battery producer Morrow Batteries for the supply of LFP cathode material for a pilot plant of up to 200 tonnes per year. According to the agreement, IBU-Tec will supply the first batches of its own battery material from the IBUvolt product family for trials […] More…
Hyundai orders electric drives for billions from Vitesco
The Continental subsidiary Vitesco Technologies has received a major order worth two billion euros from the Hyundai Motor Group. The South Korean company will use Vitesco drives in B- and C-segment electric cars worldwide from 2024. The order was already mentioned in March at Vitesco Technologies’ annual press conference, at that time without naming the […] More…
KTM and H2X to develop chassis for light duty EVs
Australian fuel cell vehicle developer H2X collaborates with KTM Technologies, part of Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM, to develop a lightweight, low-cost vehicle chassis. The “origami chassis” will form the basis for a range of light trucks, vans and pickup trucks. H2X does not hold back in its statement: in addition to being lightweight and inexpensive, […] More…
Chevy Bolt EV battery recall update: Nearly half have been remedied
General Motors has remedied nearly half the vehicles in an expanded, ongoing Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall, according to a quarterly report on the recall campaign published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Wednesday. First spotted by Reddit users, the report shows that as of April 22, 26,925 vehicles out of a total… More…
Tesla Back Up To Over 80% Production Output At Giga Shanghai
Despite losing a month’s worth of production, Musk is confident Giga Shanghai can mirror its Q1 2022 output. More…
QuantumScape tests making 16-layer solid-state cells
Solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape announced progress in a letter to shareholders. For example, QuantumScape has produced a 16-layer solid-state cell capable of 500 charge cycles and increased separator film production. Recently, QuantumScape also signed a deal with a third major automaker. While QuantumScape left the manufacturer undisclosed, they said they would supply […] More…
Avatr shows small electric car as Wuling competition
Changan and Changan’s electric car brand Avatr, launched last year, has unveiled the Lumin Corn, an all-electric subcompact designed to counter the dominance of the Wuling Mini EV in this segment in China. The two-door, four-seater electric car is scheduled to hit the Chinese market in the second half of 2022. Initially, two LFP battery […] More…
Tesla Thrives In Italy As Broader Plug-In Market Falls In March
The Tesla Model Y tops Italy’s electric car sales list with its best result to date. More…
TriMet orders first electric buses from Gillig to join Portland fleet
In Portland, Oregon, public transportation provider TriMet will purchase 24 battery-electric buses from California-based bus manufacturer Gillig. This is the first time TriMet has bought e-buses, yet the operator has fairly ambitious targets. TriMet wants to transition to a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040 and has called the deal with Gillig “a critical milestone”. The […] More…
The First NIO ET5 Tooling Trial Builds Roll Off The Production Line
This new model is set to enter the market during the third quarter of this year. More…
NIO Electric Car Sales Decreased In April 2022 By 28% YOY
NIO explains that the vehicle production and delivery have been impacted by the supply chain volatilities and other constraints. More…
Stellantis Highlights Acceleration Of Low Emission Vehicle Sales In Europe
The company has put on the podium one model in the BEV and PHEV categories. More…
Europcar puts folding e-bikes by Brompton & Volt into vans
Following a three-month trial in Birmingham, Europcar Mobility Group UK is rolling out folding e-bikes across its UK network. Europcar delivery drivers will use the bikes from Brompton and Volt on the last miles to and from a recipient’s address. Europcar Mobility Group UK had recently invested in offering long-term rentals for electric vans as […] More…
Vandoorne wins Formula E race in Monaco
Mercedes driver Stoffel Vandoorne won the Monaco E-Prix, the sixth race of the 2022 Formula E World Championship season, on Saturday to claim his first victory of the season. Mercedes-EQ thus extends its lead in the team championship. On the street circuit in the Principality, the Belgian beat Mitch Evans (Jaguar) and Jean-Eric Vergne (DS […] More…
