The Serbian Ministry of Environment has suspended subsidies for the purchase of new electric cars and electric two-wheelers. The reason for this is that the subsidy volume of approximately 1.5 million euros has been exhausted. However, there are plans to continue the programme as soon as new funds become available. Read more…
Revel exits ride-hailing to focus on US fast-charging network
New York-based Revel has ended its all-electric ride-hailing service to concentrate fully on public fast-charging infrastructure in key US cities. The company said it will now dedicate resources to expanding its charging network in partnership with operators, including Uber. Read more…
After Cruise shutdown: General Motors renews autonomous driving push
General Motors is planning a renewed offensive in autonomous driving despite the collapse of its robotaxi subsidiary Cruise. With input from former Tesla Autopilot chief Sterling Anderson, the US carmaker aims to develop new functions for private vehicles. GM is preparing to expand its workforce, with some former Cruise employees set to return. Read more…
Colorado announces new grant for DC charging infrastructure
The Colorado Energy Office has announced $5 million in grant awards through the Direct-Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program. The funding for the grants comes exclusively from state funding, will create 56 new fast charging ports across nine sites across the state. Read more…
US White House releases frozen billions in funding for charging infrastructure
The Trump administration is releasing the five billion dollars in funding for the construction of charging stations that had been held back since February. The NEVI programme is now back on track with relaxed requirements in areas such as consumer and environmental protection. Read more…
UK: Extra MSA to boost EV charging capacity by almost 300% by 2026
UK motorway service area operator Extra MSA wants to grow its fast-charging network by 290% before the end of 2026. Working with Ionity, it will expand from 60 to 234 350kW charge points across its eight service stations in England. Read more…
Greenlane launches a second long-haul EV truck corridor pilot
Greenlane is firing up its second commercial EV truck charging corridor – this time connecting Southern California to Phoenix along Interstate 10. The move targets a major gap in electric freight infrastructure on one of the busiest shipping routes in the US. Read more…
McKinstry powers up its fleet with 100 Chevy Silverado EV work trucks [video]
McKinstry has reached a major milestone on its way to becoming an emissions-free operation with the deployment of its 100th all-electric Chevy Silverado work truck. What’s more: the company is proving these upfit electric pickups are ready to work, today. Read more…
Electrify America unveils a big DC fast charging hub in Santa Monica, CA
Electrify America just cut the ribbon on its first Santa Monica charging station, and it’s a big one: 20 “Hyper-Fast” chargers, each capable of delivering up to 350 kilowatts. For EVs that can handle it, that’s enough juice to add roughly 20 miles of range per minute. Read more…
This Rivian R1S Is One Of A Kind
Say hello to the Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach, the world’s only factory-made one-of-one Rivian. Lire la suite…
Renault reportedly developing electric SUV on Geely’s GEA platform
French carmaker Renault and Chinese Volvo parent Geely are apparently deepening their cooperation. According to a media report, Renault is using Geely’s GEA platform to develop electric cars and plug-in hybrids for overseas markets. Read more…
Huawei’s Qiankun smart driving system now installed in over 1 million cars
Huawei’s Qiankun smart driving system has been used in over 20 car models, covering prices ranging from RMB 150,000 ($20,880) to RMB 1 million. Read more…
GWM Tank begins pre-sales of updated Tank 500 SUV, starting at $50,080
The updated Tank 500 secured 7,289 pre-orders within two hours of the start of pre-sales.
The updated Tank 500 is equipped with LiDAR and GWM’s third-generation driver assistance system, Coffee Pilot Ultra.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 10: Nio Inc 6,100, Tesla 13,400, Xiaomi 6,800
Nio Inc’s insurance registrations last week totaled 6,100 units, including 3,200 units from Onvo.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 21.60 percent compared to the previous week’s 11,020 units.
SolarEdge to provide EV charging infrastructure for Schaeffler EV fleets and employees
Smart energy specialist SolarEdge Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with automotive supplier Schaeffler to deploy EV charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites. Schaeffler plans to deploy some 2,300 charging points at company locations in Europe, for the use of its employees and fleet vehicle drivers. The charging sites will incorporate SolarEdge’s Wevo technology,… Read more…
Kalmar launches battery technology for electric counterbalanced equipment
Finland-based Kalmar has introduced a second-generation lithium-ion battery system for its range of electrically powered counterbalanced equipment, including reach stackers, empty container handlers and forklifts. The new battery system delivers enhanced energy capacity, improved thermal stability, and a longer, more predictable performance curve across a wide range of operating environments, according to the company. The… Read more…
Elon Musk confirms he killed Tesla Dojo, but his reason raises eyebrows
Elon Musk confirms he killed Dojo, Tesla’s supercomputer project, but the reason he claims led to the killing of the project does raise some eyebrows. Read more…
Prologis set to generate a MASSIVE 82 MW of energy with rooftop solar
This week, industrial real estate giant Prologis flipped the switch on a rooftop solar project at one of its Franklin Park, Illinois warehouses — the first of 45 such rooftop installations the company plans to deploy in the next two years. Once finished, Prologis’ community solar project will generate up to 82 MW of clean energy. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model 3 variant with 830 km range in China
The new Model 3 variant is the longest-range Tesla model to date, with a starting price of RMB 269,500 ($37,490) in China.
The new variant is expected to be delivered in China in September, equipped with a 78.4 kWh battery from LG Energy Solution.
BYD unveils in-house developed tablet, to debut in Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7
The tablet is expected to enhance the in-vehicle infotainment experience for the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7.
BYD is one of China’s largest contract manufacturers of consumer electronics, with clients including Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Honor.
