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…
Xiaomi plans new plant in Beijing
Xiaomi is planning a plant for electric cars in Beijing. It is to be built in two stages and offer capacities for first 150,000 and then 300,000 electric cars per year. The first Xiaomi electric car is still planned for 2024. In the course of the plans, smartphone specialist Xiaomi is not only moving the […] More…
Tesla production in Berlin looking to take off this year
According to a media report, Tesla can apparently expect final approval for its factory in Grünheide in the coming days and consequently start series production in December. This is reported by the German publication Automobilwoche, but without naming any sources. A few days ago, three Model Ys had already been spotted on the factory’s own […] More…
Nissan wants to release 15 BEV models by 2030
Nissan is accelerating its electrification plans with an investment of two trillion yen over the next five years as part of its now unveiled Ambition 2030 strategic plan. The Japanese carmaker plans 23 new electrified models by 2030, including 15 pure electric models. The investment sum corresponds to the equivalent of 15.6 billion euros. The […] More…
FSD 10.5 Almost Never Disengages In 17-Minute Detroit Drive
The uploader is keen to point out he never takes control of the vehicle over the 17-minute video. More…
