E-bikes might be more than a fad brought on by the pandemic. According to data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA)—considering import data—e-bikes are the best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S., with 2021 sales significantly surpassing those of electric cars. Americans bought… More…
ABC batteries for 10 k GreenCore charging plazas
In the USA, Advanced Battery Concepts (ABC) is to supply its patented GreenSeal storage batteries to thousands of Solar EV Charging Plazas being installed by GreenCore EV Services across the country. Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies, ABC will manufacture and supply the energy storage systems for an estimated 10,000 Solar EV […] More…
Europe: In 2021 Toyota Significantly Increased Plug-In Car Sales
The volume quickly increased from marginal to noticeable and in Q4 exceeded 4% of the total. More…
Watch BMW iX M50 Range Test At Autobahn Speeds
The tester tried to average 160 km/h or 99 mph during the test. More…
Ola Electric closes $200 million financing round
The Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Ola Electric has closed another financing round of 200 million US dollars and is now valued at a total of 5 billion US dollars. Ola Electric had already raised 200 million US dollars from investors in autumn 2021. In the past twelve months, Ola Electric has built up its so-called […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2021 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results tomorrow, January 26, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. More…
Learn About Tesla’s Giga Press From IDRA: Five-Part Documentary
Tesla is deploying giant die-casting machines at its factories to revolutionize electric car manufacturing. More…
Electric scooter company Ola shares first image of previously teased electric car
Ola Electric is known for its low-cost and high-performance electric scooters, but the company has previously teased the idea of adding two more wheels and producing full-size electric cars. Now we’re getting a better idea of what an Ola electric car might look like. More…
Alt Mobility to deploy 10,000 Hero Nyx
Indian electric scooter manufacturer Hero Electric has partnered with Alt Mobility, a dedicated platform for leasing electric vehicles for the logistics market, to deploy 10,000 Hero Nyx electric scooters by 2023. Under the collaboration, the companies will work with logistic aggregators and fleet operators. Alt Mobility claims to be India’s first dedicated platform for leasing […] More…
Report: Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi EV plan might boost models, platforms
Once an EV leader, the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance has fallen behind. But on Thursday the automaker will unveil an ambitious EV plan that could help it make up lost ground, Reuters reported Sunday. “The Alliance to 2030” plan would include a $23 billion investment over the next five years, as well as plans for 30 new electric models… More…
First electric passenger ferry in the Southern Hemisphere
The Danfoss Editron marine drivetrain system is powering the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry, after the East by West Ferries service officially launched the Ika Rere zero-emission vessel in Wellington, New Zealand. The ferry was commissioned following research results by the New Zealand Government showing that domestic ships such as ferries and freighters […] More…
Tesla tipped to open networks and up the power
Tesla plans to increase the maximum power of its third-generation Superchargers from 250 kW to 324 kW, according to unconfirmed reports, and will introduce a fourth generation of its fast chargers a little later. The upgrade is scheduled to start in North America later this year. Elon Musk already announced an increase in Supercharger peak […] More…
Vulcan Energy to look for brine in Italy
Lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has been granted a research permit in Italy. It concerns an 11.5-square-kilometre area in Cesano near Rome, where brine samples were found in a geothermal well. According to a Vulcan statement, this sample well detected an average lithium content of between 350 and 380 mg/l in the brine. By comparison, […] More…
Britishvolt & UKBIC develop next-gen battery
Emerging UK battery cell manufacturer Britishvolt has signed a two-year, multi-million-pound contract with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to further develop and manufacture its high nickel electric vehicle sample cells for mass production. The UKBIC national facility was established in 2021 to foster battery development and production and is open to all companies working […] More…
All-Electric Porsche Mission R Is Fascinating To Drive On A Track
Top Gear had the opportunity to drive the 1,073-hp Porsche Mission R Concept and was absolutely thrilled with the experience. More…
Boeing invests in Wisk Aero
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has invested a further $450 million in Wisk Aero, the joint venture between Kitty Hawk and Boeing to develop electric aerial taxis. The investment is intended to further the development of Wisk’s sixth-generation eVTOL and fund preparations for the start of series production. According to the company, which was founded in […] More…
Mini starts retrofitting classic Mini models
The BMW brand Mini is now offering owners of the classic Mini a factory conversion to an all-electric drive. As part of the Mini Recharged project developed by a team at the Mini plant in Oxford, the classic Mini can be equipped with an electric drive system on request. According to BMW, the electric motor […] More…
Geely & Lifan launch battery swapping JV
Chinese car company Geely has set up a joint venture with Lifan Technology, a vehicle manufacturer it controls, to build a battery swap ecosystem for electric cars. The first compatible car is to be launched in February. Geely had already announced last year that it wanted to install 5,000 battery swap stations for electric cars […] More…
Volkswagen to decide on Trinity production in 2023
VW wants to have made the decision on the location of the planned new production facility for the manufacture of the electric flagship Trinity outside the Wolfsburg factory premises by the end of this year if possible. “At present, various locations in Lower Saxony are being examined,” the company admitted. Nothing has been decided yet. […] More…
General Motors targets profiteering auto dealers
After Ford’s example, General Motors is now also threatening dealers who charge customers a premium over the list price for the new electric models. The company says it will take action against such dealers and, if necessary, cut the electric car quotas. Much like Ford, what the actual consequences will be for dealerships that charge […] More…
