Europe and the US are dependent on rare earths from China. These are used, for example, in the motors of electric cars. Now, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced stricter export controls. The focus is primarily on foreign exporters. Read more…
What Lyten plans to do in Heide after the Northvolt takeover
Lyten CEO Dan Cook has presented his plans to the state government of Schleswig-Holstein for the battery cell factory currently under construction in Heide, which Lyten intends to take over through the purchase of Northvolt. It became clear that Lyten wants to scale back its plans for the site compared to what Northvolt had originally intended. Read more…
Verge Motorcycles to offer modular platform for electric two wheelers
Verge Next, a division of the Finnish-Estonian company Verge Motorcycles, wants to make it easier for other manufacturers to enter the electric mobility market with a platform solution. The modular system, centered around a ‘donut’ motor, is designed to simplify the development of affordable electric two-wheelers. Read more…
Why General Motors Backed Out Of Its EV Lease Credit Plan
Plus, Ford dials back F-150 Lightning production, and the Feds threaten to pull back $1.1 billion in grants from GM and Stellantis. Lire la suite…
German government coalition agrees on EV subsidies for low and middle incomes
The German government wants to resume subsidising the purchase of electric cars, specifically for households with low and middle incomes. This was announced by Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) on Thursday morning after an overnight meeting of the coalition committee. The budget allocated for this is expected to be around three billion euros. Read more…
Leapmotor confirms UK pricing for B10 eSUV
Leapmotor UK has just unveiled local pricing for its B10 eSUV and confirmed it will go on sale later this month. A £1,500 ‘LEAP-GRANT’ is included for all retail customers. Read more…
Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica
Ferrari has released the specs of its first all-electric car, the Elettrica, and gave us a detailed look at the technology behind it. Read more…
Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound
Ferrari has released details about its approach to powertrain sounds with its first electric vehicle, the Elettrica, and I am intrigued. If well-executed, I even think it might convince some petrolheads to give EVs a try. Read more…
Cool new device does for electrified walking what e-bikes did for cycling
Move over, e-bikes – there’s a new way to get a power boost for cruising around town, and this one straps right to your legs. The Hypershell X Ultra is a high-tech wearable exoskeleton that delivers up to 1,000 watts of electric assist to your stride, giving “powered walking” the same kind of jolt that e-bikes gave to cycling. Read more…
NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ after 58 crashes
NHTSA has launched a broad investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’, better known as ‘FSD’, after it connected 58 incidents to the system. Read more…
Suzuki’s pint-sized Vision e-Sky offers a glimpse into the future of city driving
Suzuki is offering a peek into its electric future with the Vision e-Sky, a concept car that points toward a new, affordable electric hatchback. The concept will be unveiled at the upcoming 2025 Japan Mobility Show, and is more than just a design exercise – it’s actually a near-production look at what will be the next big thing in small… Read more…
Volvo refreshes 2026 EV range for the US
Volvo Car USA has just shared all of the new upgrades and models in its 2026 electric vehicle lineup in the US. There’s the new 800V architecture for the EX90, of course, but also the arrival of the EX30 Cross Country and Single Motor variants to the US market. Read more…
How Much Does A Tesla Cost? Model By Model Price Breakdown (Updated)
Tesla has five passenger EVs on sale today, but the company is always shuffling trim levels. Lire la suite…
The Tesla Model Y Standard’s Fabric Roof Makes No Sense
Tesla made a new headliner that covers up the glass roof in the Model Y Standard, so it’s still there, but you can’t see through it. Lire la suite…
Multiple execs from Nio’s smart driving team have departed, report says
Nio’s head of AI platform, head of world model, and head of smart driving products have recently left the company, according to a local media report.
Nio said that organizational and personnel adjustments are aimed at better iterating the world model 2.0 version.
410 kilometres range: Chevrolet announces first details about the new Bolt
Chevrolet presented details about the second generation of the electric car at an event for owners of the first Bolt. After production ends in 2023, it is set to return in 2027 – with a range of up to 410 kilometres, an LFP battery and a starting price of less than $30,000. GM wants to continue offering its US customers an affordable entry point into electric mobility. Read more…
ICCT study shows 5,300 MCS chargers in the EU sufficient for electric trucks
For some, only fast megawatt charging will bring about a breakthrough for electric trucks, while for others, many powerful CCS chargers will suffice. The ICCT has now calculated in a new study that between 4,000 and 5,300 public megawatt chargers will be sufficient. Read more…
£5.4 million public charging expansion for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has approved a £5.4m allocation from the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. It will support the installation of at least 930 public charge points across the area. Read more…
Electricity for ever longer distances: these are the new electric innovations from Busworld
No trade fair shows the direction of travel of the bus industry as clearly as Busworld in Brussels. This year, there were a striking number of long distance electric buses on display in the exhibition halls. At the same time, manufacturers from China are increasingly making their mark. Here’s our highlights from Busworld. Read more…
ScottishPower to take over EV charging in Highlands and Islands
ScottishPower has been appointed as the new operator of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands EV charging network, taking over from the national ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) scheme as part of a regional transition led by HITRANS (the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership). Read more…
