We put EV charging network questions to Richard Mohr of ChargePoint. More…
EV Charging Infrastructure Series Episode 4: ChargePoint
Building electric bikes in Detroit? Behind the scenes look as FLX begins ‘US-based e-bike production’
The Babymaker II electric bike from FLX was unveiled last month when it went on pre-sale, and it shocked the market with more than just an edgy name and low price. The bike was also said to be destined for US manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan.. More…
Ford confirms second VW-based EV for Europe, electric version of sporty Puma crossover
Ford and Volkswagen on Monday confirmed an expansion of their relationship around electric vehicles—resulting in a second electric vehicle based on VW’s MEB platform for EVs, as well as a longer-term plan to double Ford’s volume of models on that platform to 1.2 million units over a six-year span. Ford has confirmed that the… More…
Romeo Power & Wrightspeed to develop heavy-duty conversion kits
Battery manufacturer Romeo Power and converter Wrightspeed have joined forces in the USA to develop and offer conversion kits for the electrification of existing buses and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The “Powertrain in a Crate” kits will combine electric drive systems from Wrightspeed with battery packs from Romeo Power, according to Romeo. The battery packs […] More…
DC-DC converters for EVs with IP67 option
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has launched its EVD3000 series of fully encapsulated, ruggedised DC-DC converters for EVs. They have an input range of 280 to 880 V, with output voltages of 27.5 or 48 V DC to power auxiliary EV functions such as air conditioning, lights, instruments, accessories, or to provide […] More…
Webasto and E.C.E cooperate on electric construction machines
Webasto has joined with the Dutch start-up Electric Construction Equipment (E.C.E) in the electrification of construction machinery. The two partners are planning the conversion of two excavator models for which Webasto is to supply an exchangeable battery package. This battery pack, the so-called PowerBox, was designed by Webasto “based on the detailed specifications of E.C.E”, […] More…
Samsung SDI is building pilot line for solid-state batteries
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer Samsung SDI has started building a pilot line for solid-state batteries. Samsung SDI is planning plants and systems for the production of cathodes and solid electrolytes as well as the introduction of new production processes there. The so-called ‘S-Line’ at Samsung SDI’s research and development centre in the South […] More…
Mustang Mach-E electric SUV demand so strong Ford might not take your order
Earlier this month, Ford suddenly stopped taking orders for two especially popular versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E—the Premium and California Route 1. That left more than an $18,000 price gap between the base Select, which is only offered with the base 70-kwh Standard Range battery pack, and the top GT, with its included all-wheel drive… More…
Ford to release second electric car based on VW’s MEB platform
Ford and VW announced that they are expanding their electrification partnership, and the former is going to release a second electric car based on VW’s MEB platform. More…
Austria funds zero-emission commercial vehicles (ENIN)
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) has published a new funding program for zero-emission commercial vehicles and infrastructure, ENIN for short. The budget amounts to 275 million euros until the end of 2025, with the first call for proposals set for mid-2022. ENIN stands for “Emission-free commercial vehicles and infrastructure” (German: emissionsfreie Nutzfahrzeuge und Infrastruktur). […] More…
New eMobility update: XPeng exports P5 to Europe, Rivian ramps-up, Daimler delivers battery recycling strategy
Welcome to the first eMobility update – your comprehensive guide to this week’s happenings in the electric transport industry. Today: Xpeng is exporting the P5 electric sedan to European markets ++ Rivian is investing heavily to ramp up production ++ Daimler’s global battery recycling strategy. #1 – Xpeng launches P5 sedan in four markets in […] More…
Magna loses CEO to Rivian
Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr is losing its CEO. According to media reports, Frank Klein is moving to the US electric car manufacturer Rivian as the new COO to get the struggling production back on track. Frank Klein had been president of Magna Steyr since summer 2020, and his departure from the contract manufacturer comes as […] More…
Watch Rivian R1T Electric Truck Autonomous Highway Driving
A Rivian engineer uses his personal YouTube channel to share footage of an autonomous highway drive in the electric pickup. More…
Rohm Semiconductor wins Lucid Motors as client
Rohm Semiconductor has announced that Lucid Motors is a client. The EV maker from California will use Rohm’s silicon carbide semiconductor (SiC MOSFET) in the Lucid Air’s onboard charger. The semiconductors, silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors to be precise, will sit in Lucid’s ‘Wunderbox’, the central onboard charging unit in the Lucid Air. It integrates […] More…
Yamaha to introduce new NEO electric scooter in Europe
Yamaha is launching the new NEO’s electric scooter in the 2.5 kW power class in Europe at prices starting at 3,099 euros. Deliveries of the new NEO’s to European Yamaha dealers will begin in June 2022. According to the manufacturer, the NEO’s is Yamaha’s first high-volume electric scooter that is equivalent to a 50-cubic scooter. […] More…
Track Drifting Model 3 On Space Saver Tires: Someone Had To Do It
Kyle Conner is doing it for science—the science of shredding tires. More…
Bosch & Mitsubishi join battery swapping project in China
Bosch, Mitsubishi and Blue Park have joined forces to offer fleet operators a ‘Battery as a Service’ business model based on a battery exchange platform from Blue Park. The cooperation is initially focused on China, but is intended to be global in the long term. To this end, the three partners signed a memorandum of […] More…
MG Motor plans to introduce Mini EV outside of China
SAIC’s MG Motor brand is set to launch an electric microcar for global markets based on the platform of the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture’s Mini EV, which is extremely popular in China. The first foreign market is to be in India. According to the reports, the MG E230 will have a battery pack with 20 kWh […] More…
Panasonic Energy CEO Shares Info About Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cells
Panasonic has been working on its 4680 battery cell for well over a year, and it has been a difficult process. More…
Aston Martin and Britishvolt ally to create batteries for performance EV due in 2025
Aston Martin last week announced a partnership with Britishvolt to develop new battery technology. The goal is to create batteries for a planned “ultra-luxury performance EV,” Aston said in a press release. Due to launch in 2025, this will be the British automaker’s first production EV after a couple of false starts. Aston’s previous EV, a track… More…
