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Varta to adapt & produce V4Drive cells for BEVs
Varta has announced larger lithium-ion round cells for battery electric vehicles. These cells are said to go beyond the 21700 format and, unlike the V4Drive cells shown so far, are also suitable as a sole traction battery. However, the focus remains on performance vehicles. The round cell V4Drive in 21700 format (2.1 cm diameter, 7 […] More…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Competition Is Beating It To Market
Will it make any difference if Tesla doesn’t get its Cybertruck to market more quickly? More…
Mazda announces two new PHEV crossovers incoming
Mazda is expanding its model range in Europe and worldwide from 2022: With the CX-60 and CX-80, the Japanese manufacturer plans to introduce two new crossover models in Europe in the next two years, which will also be available as plug-in hybrids. The MX-30 electric SUV will also receive a new drive variant. In parallel […] More…
Rivian Focuses On Amazon Delivery Van Over R1T Electric Truck
The R1T electric pickup truck arrived to positive reviews, but Rivian may steer its efforts toward the Amazon van. More…
Lucid Motors on track for 2023 production targets
Lucid Motors believes it is well on track to meet its production targets by 2023 after starting series production of its Air electric sedan. The company wants to raise further capital for the planned SUV model despite its recent IPO. CEO Peter Rawlinson recently told Reuters that 577 units of the Lucid Air will be […] More…
Blink grows charging & car-sharing in LA
In the USA, Blink Mobility has announced the expansion of its BlueLA electric car-sharing program serving Los Angeles with 300 street side EV charging stations and an increase the car-sharing EV fleet. A LA City Council vote of approval has allowed Blink to add 300 street side EV charging stations at an anticipated 60 destinations […] More…
Drive-By Videos Show How Giga Tesla’s Texas Plant Really Is
It takes almost one minute to drive from one end of Giga Texas to the other at highway speeds. More…
Midwest governors agree on EV charging-network plan
The governors of five Midwestern states are working together on an an EV charging-network plan for the region. First reported by NPR, the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition—REV Midwest—plans to set up charging stations across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. A memorandum of understanding signed by all… More…
Tesla Gets Top Score In JD Power Tech Study, Remains Unranked
Tesla continues to perform exceedingly well in JD Power studies, but it’s based on incomplete data. More…
MG announces facelift for the ZS EV
The British SAIC subsidiary MG Motor has given more details about its electric vehicle sales offensive in continental Europe, which was announced in March. The small electric SUV ZS EV will receive a detailed facelift in October, and the larger Marvel R will soon be available for order. An electric station wagon is to follow […] More…
VW takes stock of the performance of the ID.3
Just over a year after the introduction of the ID.3, VW has taken stock of the market acceptance of the electric vehicle. According to the report, the Wolfsburg-based company has received more than 144,000 orders for its first MEB vehicle. According to the carmaker, a good 50 per cent of the buyers had not previously […] More…
Hyzon calls bluff on short seller trash-for-cash
The young and very international US-based fuel cell truck company Hyzon Motors has called ‘bluff’ on a short seller called Blue Orca. In a detailed statement refuting each of the allegations made by Blue Orca, US-based company Hyzon Motors summarized: “The self-serving short seller report published by Blue Orca last week is inaccurate and misleading, […] More…
Volkswagen ID.3 Attracted 70,000 New Customers To VW Brand
In the first year since launch, the company has received more than 144,000 orders and around half come from new Volkswagen customers. More…
Global Plug-In Car Sales August 2021: Doubled To Over 500,000
Over 3.5 million plug-ins were sold during the first eight months. Will we reach 6-7 million in 2021? More…
Tesla raises Model 3 and Model Y base prices by $2,000
Tesla has raised the base prices of the Model 3 and Model Y by $2,000, the latest in a series of price changes this year. First spotted by Electrek, Tesla’s online configurator now shows the price of the base rear-wheel drive Model 3 Standard Range Plus as $41,990 instead of the previous $39,990. The starting price of the Model 3 Performance also… More…
GM Will Invest $750M In EV Charging Infrastructure Through 2025
The significant investment covers home, workplace, and public charging in the US and Canada. More…
General Motors reveals EV strategy details
General Motors revealed more details about its plans for e-mobility, among other things, at a two-day investor event. The carmaker not only published its sales plans, but also those for the conversion of its plants. Basically, according to the plans presented to investors, General Motors wants to double its annual sales by 2030 – and […] More…
Real electric mobility scooter from Japan
With the C+walkT, Toyota is launching an electric scooter in Japan for the first time that has been specially designed for people with limited mobility. The three-wheeled electric scooter is supposed to score with its low footprint of 150 millimetres, which makes getting on and off as easy as possible. In addition, it can detect […] More…
GM Announces Chevy Equinox And Blazer EVs In Push To Overtake Tesla
The Chevy Equinox EV will cost $30,000 yet an even cheaper EV is in the making, GM President Mark Reuss said. More…
