In October, 368,000 new energy vehicles were sold in China, an increase over both the same month last year and the previous month. However, the best-selling NEV in October did not come from BYD or Tesla. The 368,000 NEVs in October represent an increase of 148.1 per cent compared to the same month last year […] More…
Eluminator Crate Motor From Ford Already Sold Out (For Now)
Ford has reportedly said that it will make as many as are needed in the future, though. More…
Wright Electric Announces Wright Spirit 100-Seat Electric Aircraft
It’s envisioned for “one-hour flights.” More…
The best (and worst) US states for EV charging
The electric vehicle is here to stay. As EV sales grow year-over-year in the US and the rest of the world, charging infrastructure is growing with it. In the US specifically, certain states are far better equipped than others to support the rising number of EV drivers on their roads. Below is a breakdown of some of the best states for EV charging along with some of the… less than best. More…
Connected Kerb to install 190,000 charge points
The British charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb has said it will install a total of 190,000 publicly accessible AC chargers in the UK by 2030. The company specialises in standard chargers with 7 to 22 kW for overnight street parking. The public chargers will require overall investments of up to 1.9 billion pounds (2.22 billion […] More…
Tesla Battery Gear Factory Opening In Canada, Markham Mayor Says
Mayor Frank Scarpitti said Tesla’s plant in Markham, Ontario will build “state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.” More…
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and EV production is back on—for a short time
Production of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV electric cars is back on temporarily as General Motors continues to work through a large-scale battery recall. GM initially halted Bolt EV and Bolt EUV production at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan in August as part of the recall, which was triggered by battery-fire concerns. Automotive… More…
Flanders to phase out ICE vehicles from 2029
A climate plan has now been drawn up by the Flemish regional government to phase out the sale of cars and vans with combustion engines in favour of electrically powered vehicles from 2029. This phase-out includes petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. The push is part of about 40 measures that the Belgian region of Flanders […] More…
ABB plans fast-charger network for electric aircraft
As with cars and trucks, electric aircraft need access to an extensive network of reliable fast chargers, and in October it was announced that ABB is to develop a megawatt fast-charging infrastructure for Lilium’s short-haul electric jet More…
Ireland wants 1 million EVs on the road by 2030
The Irish government has presented a climate protection plan that also includes targets for electrification in the transport sector. A total of almost one million electric vehicles are to be on the country’s roads by 2030. According to the government in Dublin, 845,000 of these should be electrically powered passenger cars, 95,000 vans and 1,500 […] More…
Apple Hires Former Tesla Autopilot Software Director CJ Moore
He’s the one who implied that Elon Musk had overstated Autopilot’s capabilities in a California DMV investigation earlier in 2021. More…
Tesla (TSLA) stock falls as Elon Musk plans to sell 10% of his stake
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock is falling by as much as 5% in pre-market trading – seemingly putting an end to an incredible rally. More…
Greece stop fossil fuelled car sales in 2030
Greece wants to ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030. This was announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. As early as 2025, all new taxis and one third of rental cars in Athens and Thessaloniki will have to be electric. The planned phasing out of internal combustion vehicles is part of […] More…
BYD closes up shop in France
The Chinese manufacturer BYD is closing its electric bus production facility in France. The first electric buses were produced at the BYD plant in Allonne near Beauvais in France at the end of 2018. Since the grand opening of the facility, however, only about 30 vehicles have left the production halls due to a lack […] More…
Ride Along In An Electric Truck Powered By Overhead Cables
The eHighway pilot program has been running in Lübeck, Germany now for almost two years. More…
Audi e-tron S SUV/Sportback Get First EPA Range Ratings
They barely exceed 200 miles with the standard wheels, while bigger wheels cut it by 13%. More…
Audi Q4 e-tron Gets Official EPA Range And Efficiency Numbers
The range and efficiency differences between the Audi Q4 e-tron quattro and Volkswagen ID.4 AWD are marginal. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Vs 911 Turbo S Vs Nissan GTR: Drag And Roll
Throttle House found a way to beat the Tesla Model S Plaid… More…
Elon Musk Will Sell 10% Of His Tesla Stock: Poll Results
This week will be hugely interesting in regards to the stock market. More…
Tesla’s New 12V Li-Ion Auxiliary Battery Has CATL Cells Inside
It’s time for an in-depth teardown and presentation of Tesla’s lithium-ion 12V auxiliary battery. More…
