Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas suffered a ransomware attack on November 19. But the world’s largest wind turbine maker said today that almost all of its IT systems are back online. More…
Mercedes Vision EQXX concept touted as brand’s most efficient EV yet, due for January 3 reveal
The efficiency-focused Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept will be revealed on January 3, 2022, Mercedes R&D boss Markus Schäfer announced in a LinkedIn post last week. Announced in July, the Vision EQXX targets 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) of real-world range on a single charge. That’s about 100 miles more than the 520-mile Lucid Air Dream… More…
Spain orders petrol stations to install fast chargers
In Spain, more than 1,000 large petrol stations will have to offer at least one fast-charging point for electric vehicles from 2023. This is now stipulated in a proposal for a ministerial decree just published by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment. The proposed regulation would affect petrol stations that sell more than five million […] More…
Device reads LV and HV in one go
A 45 V high-withstand voltage battery monitoring device for automotive designs has implemented a supply voltage-divided output for the first time (writes Nick Flaherty). Dividing battery monitoring between high- and low-voltage sources increases the safety of e-mobility designs, as it allows 12 V batteries to be monitored by the same device that monitors the low […] More…
100 BYD electric buses bound for Israel
Egged, the largest bus company in Israel, has ordered 100 purely electric 12-metre buses from BYD. These are to be delivered before the end of 2022 and will be used in Haifa. For the Chinese bus manufacturer, this electric bus order is the largest from to date Israel. The order is part of a larger […] More…
Hyundai Home ecosystem due in 2022 will cover solar, charging, energy storage
Hyundai recently unveiled a coordinated home-energy ecosystem, bundling EV charging, solar, and home energy storage. Dubbed Hyundai Home, the service will provide one-stop shopping for these products to Hyundai customers, the automaker said in a press release. It’s scheduled to launch in certain markets in 2022. Rather than leaving customers to… More…
Years Ago, Tesla Was Punished For Paying Back A DoE Loan Early
Tesla paid off its loan nine years ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, other automakers went bankrupt. More…
BMW i4 Customer Deliveries Begin In Germany Three Months Early
The first customers in Germany took delivery of their i4s at the BMW Welt in Munich over the weekend. More…
Solvay invests in Sepion for Li-metal anodes
Chemical group Solvay has invested in California-based start-up Sepion Technologies that specializes in developing batteries with Li-metal anodes and liquid electrolytes. Solvay was not the only investor, however, as the $16 million investment round was led by Fine Structure Ventures, and also includes other climate tech investors. The company raised funds to accelerate the commercialization […] More…
Plug-In Car Registrations In Europe: Q1-Q3 2021 Full Report
A comprehensive look at plug-in car sales in 30 European countries. More…
German rail operator DB Regio orders 44 BEV trains
DB Regio has ordered 44 battery-electric multiple units of the type ‘Flirt Akku’ from Stadler for use in the Pfalz network. From December 2025, the first of the 44 multiple units are to go into passenger service on eight routes and replace the diesel trains currently in use by the end of 2026. The Flirt […] More…
Nissan Announces Proprietary Solid-State Batteries: $75/kWh Pack
They are expected by fiscal year 2028, with a pilot plant in Yokohama as early as fiscal year 2024. More…
UK funds zero-emission buses with £71 m.
The British government is funding five local transport authorities with a total of almost £71 million to support the introduction of up to 335 zero-emission buses as part of the Zero Emission Bus Regional Area programme. In addition to the Leicester City Council scheme that will support the purchase of more than 200 vehicles before […] More…
Nissan: 23 New Electrified Models, Including 15 BEVs By 2030
Half of Nissan’s car sales globally will be electrified by fiscal year 2030. More…
Rivian R1T – Here’s How Towing Car On A Trailer Affects Range
Mind you, this is an estimation based on one photo, although that’s not to say it’s not accurate. More…
Cyber Monday: Five Excellent Products For Tesla Owners
When it comes to shopping, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. More…
Stellantis places binding lithium order with Vulcan Energy
Vulcan Energy Resources has entered into a binding lithium offtake agreement with Stellantis. Vulcan will supply Stellantis with a minimum of 81,000 tonnes and a maximum of 99,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide during the five-year contract period. The agreed delivery start date is 2026, both companies said. Apart from the delivery start date, the five-year […] More…
Confusion surrounds Nio’s plans for Europe
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has denied reports that the company is planning a European plant in Poland. The publication of the job advertisement for an “EU Plant Operation Manager” in Mazowieckie, Poland, on which the reports were based, was a “technical error”. The portal CN EV Post had reported on the job advertisement published on […] More…
Sondors gives exact production, delivery dates for $5K Metacycle electric motorcycle
The $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle received a huge response upon its unveiling, but many reservation holders have been left scratching their heads and looking at an empty space in their garage while they await a delayed delivery. Now we’re getting updated specifics on exactly when SONDORS expects to deliver the first Metacycles to eager riders. More…
Rivian Scout Is A Planned Off-Road Recovery Or Maintenance Service
The EV manufacturer recently filed a trademark for this name and also briefly explained what it will be used for. More…
