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Nissan Reveals LEAF Replacement, Polestar Bows Covered In Camo
Electrify America hits 140 HPC sites with battery storage
Volkswagen’s US subsidiary Electrify America has now equipped more than 140 fast-charging sites with stationary battery storage systems, over 90 of them in California. These systems have a total of more than 30 megawatts of energy storage capacity. The battery energy storage systems (BESS) are used to meet peak demand, minimising the impact on the […] More…
De Lijn orders 60 electric buses from Van Hool & VDL
The Flemish public transport company De Lijn has ordered 60 electric buses from Van Hool and VDL for delivery from the fourth quarter of next year. The order for the necessary charging infrastructure goes in equal parts to the two suppliers Spie-Ekoenergetyka and Heliox. With the award of the contract, the Flemish transport company is […] More…
Tesla Requests US To Keep Waiving Tariffs On Graphite From China
The electric automaker explains that it can’t get the critical material from any other sources. More…
StoreDot announces self-repairing battery cells under development
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot says it is working on a technology for “self-repairing” cells. The company, which actually specialises in extremely fast-charging cells, wants to improve the service life and performance of electric car batteries. A new patented technology of the company identifies underperforming cells and temporarily disables them. The system, which includes a […] More…
China’s offshore wind growth soars with more than 300GW installed
China is the world’s biggest polluter – and it’s also the world’s leader in clean energy growth. China’s installed offshore wind capacity has now reached 302.2 gigawatts (GW), according to Windpower Intelligence (WPI), the data and research division of Windpower Monthly. More…
Report: F-150 Lightning Timeline Revealed In Webinar, Denied By Ford
Production and deliveries will start in 2022, but when exactly? More…
Lexus teases RZ electric SUV due in 2022
The first Lexus EV sold in the United States will be a crossover SUV called the RZ, the automaker confirmed Thursday. The RZ is due to arrive in the U.S. in 2022, likely as a 2023 model, as is expected to be badged as the RZ 450e in this market. That corresponds to how Lexus has traditionally used the lowercase “h” for hybrids. A trio of teaser… More…
Citroën: Range update for ë-C4 / New feature for plug-in hybrids
With the Citroën ë-C4, another electric model from the Stellantis Group now gets more range – with a difference from the other models. In addition, the brand has integrated a new feature in the C5 Aircross Hybrid PHEV model to increase the electric driving usage. With the recent technological improvements also introduced for other e-CMP […] More…
MG5 vs MG ZS EV: Two of the Best Budget Options
Which cheap EV is right for you? More…
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess May Be Searching For A New Job Soon
Based on reports, the board was unable to come to an agreement regarding Diess’ future as CEO. More…
Rivian R1T Successfully Tows 2,700 Miles Cross Country: Report
It had to charge every 100 miles or so. More…
Rivian R1T Successfully Towed 2,700 Miles Cross Country: Report
It had to charge every 100 miles or so. More…
Top EV News From Porsche, Nissan, Fisker, Xiaomi, & More: Dec. 3
There’s no shortage of interesting EV news each week, and the list of stories and topics is forever expanding. More…
UK: Used Electric Cars Now Sell Faster Than Gas, Auto Trader Says
The company says its the first time electric vehicles (EVs) have sold faster than petrols. More…
Daimler supervisory board approves billions in investment
The supervisory board of Daimler AG has approved the Mercedes-Benz business plan for the years 2022 to 2026 and thus confirmed the strategic planning, such as the transformation to fully electric drives. Since the spin-off of Daimler Truck AG on 1 December, Daimler has consisted only of the Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans divisions. Daimler […] More…
Polestar shows prototype of the Polestar 3
Polestar has given a preview of its Polestar 3 electric SUV planned for next year with a new teaser image. There are also new figures on the growth targets of the Swedish-Chinese electric brand. First, to the Polestar 3; The model is not only the electric car brand’s first SUV, but also the first Polestar […] More…
Nissan concept translates Ariya electric crossover’s performance to a single-seat race car
Nissan on Thursday unveiled an electric single-seat race car concept that uses the powertrain from its upcoming Ariya electric SUV. The goal of the straightforwardly named Nissan Ariya Single Seater concept is to tease the design language of future electric performance vehicles, according to a company press release. The concept sports the “V… More…
Tesla To Pay $14,000 To Owners In Norway For Charging, Range Drop
The automaker admitted to lowering charging speed and range in the 85 kWh Model S in order to protect the battery. More…
F-150 Lightning Is The Most Researched Electric Pickup On Twitter
The Lightning tops US Twitter users’ interest in 28 states, more than its main competitors combined. More…
