Quantumscape has shared new data showcasing further development of its solid-state batteries, whose cells have completed 400 consecutive 15-minute fast-charge cycles, replenishing from 10% to 80% capacity while still retaining over 80% of the initial energy. As a first for this type of battery technology, Quantumscape believes it can bring EV charge times down within several minutes of gas station fill-ups, helping promote further EV adoption. More…
Global market share of electric cars more than doubled in 2021 as the EV revolution gains steam
The global market share of electric cars more than doubled in 2021, marking a clear acceleration of electric vehicle adoption around the world – albeit some markets lag behind. More…
Here’s How Norway Defied Nature And Widely Adopted EVs
Norwegians live in one of the coldest, most mountainous countries yet EVs are outselling ICE vehicles there. More…
Barra: GM Plans To Deliver 400K EVs In North America Through 2023
The CEO admits that 1 million EVs in North America by 2025 won’t be enough to meet the growing demand. More…
Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Poses Next To GMC Hummer EV SUV Edition 1
If money was no object, which $105,000 GM EV would you take home? More…
HYPOBATT project develops multi-MW charger for ferries
“Hyper powered vessel battery charging system” (HYPOBATT) is the title of a European pilot project that aims to advance the electrification of ferry shipping. The focus is on the necessary charging infrastructure in the ports. The goal is to develop a megawatt charging standard for ferries. The Dutch charging specialist Heliox has won the contract […] More…
World’s Top 5 EV Automotive Groups Ranked By Sales: 2021
The top five automotive groups account for roughly half of the total plug-in car sales. More…
Rivian R1T: Quickest Pickup Truck Ever Tested By Car And Driver
You’d better bet most pickup truck owners would have never predicted an EV would be more capable than a gas truck. More…
Vicinity scores sales & marketing deal with Skydome in Ontario
Canada’s commercial vehicle manufacturer Vicinity Motor has signed a deal with Skydome, an automotive dealer and service centre in Ontario. Skydome already placed its first order for 50 Class 3 electric trucks and will also act as Vicinity’s exclusive dealer in the City of Brampton. For the order at hand, Skydome expects Vicinity to start […] More…
Tesla announces recall after autopilot issue
Tesla has to repair more than 50,000 of its electric cars in the USA that are equipped with the beta version of the software ‘Full Self-Driving’. The reason is that the software enables rolling stops at intersections and does not completely stop the car before a stop sign. The issue is one that is discussed […] More…
Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differences
Rivian on Monday released a video showing off its R1T electric pickup truck’s abilities both on-road and off-road, as well as detailing the truck’s drive modes. The R1T includes eight modes—four for on-road driving and four for off-roading—that change the ride height, suspension stiffness, accelerator pedal response, and the behavior… More…
BP Pulse opens ultra-rapid charge stop at Gatwick Airport
Through its subsidiary BP Pulse, Britain’s oil company BP has opened its latest new electric vehicle charging hub at Gatwick airport near London. The HPC columns currently deliver 150 kW, but BP says new hardware will upgrade these units to deliver 300 kW in future. For the moment, the new hub at Gatwick’s Q-parking facility […] More…
Aventon Soltera: This is the most beautiful low-cost electric bicycle I’ve tested yet
I’ve always loved the way Aventon makes its electric bicycles. They exude a level of craftsmanship that far exceeds their modest prices. But the new Soltera offers a masterclass in building a lightweight, modestly powered e-bike for commuter use. More…
Electreon to build inductive test track in the USA
Electreon, an Israeli company specialising in inductive charging of electric vehicles, has announced its first project in the USA. This envisages a section of road up to one mile long in Detroit where electric vehicles will be dynamically and stationarily charged wirelessly. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2023. Electreon was awarded the contract to […] More…
Ford May Create EV Spinoff Company As Part Of Reorganization
The automaker may add another $20 billion to its EV budget as it aims to follow Tesla’s success. More…
Inaugural 2022 INDYCAR-Motorsport Games Pro Challenge Officially Kicks Off
This marks the video game company’s first virtual esports event with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after entering into an exclusive partnership in July 2021. More…
Smatrics EnBW to grow HPC network to 400 stops in Austria this year
In Austria, Smartrics EnBW announced plans to install another 150 high power charging stations this year. These will complement the existing 250 HPC stops in the network of the joint venture EnBW, and Smartrics had founded for that purpose in 2020. As before, the partners continue to focus on high power charging with up to […] More…
48 V systems
Potential difference Moving to power distribution networks running on 48 V looks set to confer a range of benefits to battery-electric vehicles. Nick Flaherty reports Technology based on 48 V has been adopted for electric motors and battery packs to reduce emissions in mild hybrid vehicles, but changing regulations are seeing even those being banned […] More…
Rock Tech Lithium considers second plant in Germany
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium is considering a second production site in Germany. The first production plant for battery-grade lithium hydroxide is to be built in Guben, Brandenburg, as announced last year. Rock Tech Lithium had presented the plans for Guben in October 2021 and at that time held out the prospect of a […] More…
Global Plug-In Car Sales: 900k In December, 6.5 Million In 2021
Massive records everywhere you look. More…
