Bicycles being used as military tools are nothing new, going back decades and serving across several wars. Electric bicycles with the special forces though, now that’s something relatively novel and a sign of the times. More…
LG ES secures lithium supply with Sigma Lithium
The Canadian mining company Sigma Lithium has concluded a long-term purchase agreement for battery-grade lithium concentrate with the Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution. The deliveries are scheduled for 2022 to 2027. Both sides have contractually agreed that LGES will initially purchase 60,000 tonnes from Sigma Lithium in 2023 and 100,000 tonnes in each of […] More…
Air2E orders fleet of eFlyer 800 from Bye Aerospace
The German provider of business flights Air2E has ordered a fleet of the 8-seater electric aircraft eFlyer 800 from Bye Aerospace. However, a concrete number and schedule are not yet mentioned. Air2E was founded in 2017 by businessman Norbert Werle and now operates 20 aircraft for business flights. The turboprop aircraft still run on paraffin, […] More…
Tesla Extends Delivery Times For All Cars, But Not All Versions
The entry-level Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now $2,000 more expensive and if ordered now, it will arrive in April. More…
UPDATE: The Best EV Lease & Financing Deals This October 2021
If you’re in the market for an electric car, we suggest acting now, as the best deals are going away each month. More…
US: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales Up In Q3 2021
The company sold more than 1,000 units, which is one of the best results recently. More…
UK: Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Record In September 2021
The Tesla Model 3 was the most registered car during the month, regardless of powertrain. More…
Report: Tesla is alleging theft of battery trade secrets by Rivian
Tesla is continuing its trade secrets fight with Rivian, alleging that the electric-truck hopeful poached employees and stole “highly proprietary” battery technology, according to a Bloomberg report. The Silicon Valley firm filed a lawsuit against Rivian 14 months ago, but claims the company has continued poaching its staff, and using them to… More…
Tesla Model Y Records Robbery At Gunpoint, Suspect Still At Large
Footage from the EV’s Sentry Mode could prove decisive in apprehending one of the two suspects. More…
Tesla Increases Model 3, Model Y Price In The US
Base versions get a $2,000 increase, while Performance models are $1,000 more expensive. More…
DFDS orders 100 Fm Electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has announced its largest-ever order for electric trucks, with Northern European shipping and logistics company DFDS ordering 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks for delivery between late 2022 and 2023. The large order follows a successful customer trial. The Volvo FM Electric will be used by DFDS on both short- and long-haul services within […] More…
Sono & Ari Motors present solar-powered light electric vehicle
Sono Motors and Ari Motors have presented a light electric vehicle prototype with solar integration at the Intersolar trade fair in Munich. The solar integration on the prototype’s charging box provides up to 450 watts of peak power and should thus enable an extension of the range of 20 kilometres per day on average. The […] More…
Piëch Automotive launches testing for their electric GT
Swiss electric car start-up Piëch Automotive has begun testing its Piëch GT electric sports car. The GT is based on the Mark Zero, which was presented as a study at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The Piëch GT is scheduled to be launched in mid-2024 as the first vehicle in a product family of three […] More…
BMW rounds up 2 series Active Tourer lineup with 2 PHEVs
BMW has presented the second generation of the 2 Series Active Tourer. It will be launched on the market in February 2022, initially as a combustion engine, and in summer 2022 the range will be expanded to include two plug-in hybrid variants. It was not certain for a long time that the 2 Series Active […] More…
Smart Production Crossover Takes After Concept #1 In Design Patents
Patents filed with the EUIPO show that Smart’s first crossover borrows a lot from the concept. More…
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, cheapest car is now $42,000
Tesla has implemented a price increase across its entire Model 3 and Model Y lineup in an overnight update to its online configurator in the US. More…
German Post reportedly finds buyer for StreetScooter
Deutsche Post has apparently found a buyer for its electric vehicle subsidiary StreetScooter. According to a media report, a company called Odin Automotive is the buyer. Odin is backed by a well-known eMobility manager. According to research by German publication Die Welt, the company Odin Automotive was founded in Luxembourg in mid-September and, according to […] More…
New BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV Has 50-Mile Electric Range
The new 2 Aactive Tourer is here and sharper looking than ever, and the PHEV has better performance and range. More…
GM invests in battery cell development
General Motors is building a new battery cell innovation centre on its Global Technical Center campus in Warren, Michigan. The facility will be dedicated to the development and production of GM’s next-generation Ultium cells and will be operational by mid-2022. The centre, called the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, will enable GM to, among other […] More…
EV drivers versus Victorian state government
In Australia, two electric vehicle drivers have launched a high court challenge to Victoria’s electric vehicle tax, arguing the levy is unconstitutional. Their reasoning is that the new electric vehicle tax is not enforceable, since the Victorian government does not have the constitutional power to impose a new tax on EV drivers. The charges are […] More…
