New Zealand-based company Vessev has announced its first European customer for the VS-9 electric hydrofoil. The luxury hotel Finn Lough in Northern Ireland will use the craft for guest tours starting next year. Read more…
Tesla will open an R&D center in Berlin, Germany
Tesla is going to open a “European development center” in Berlin, Germany, next year. Up to 250 engineers and technicians will work there on development of new models, batteries, and charging infrastructure. The move was announced by Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President and Chief Developer, at a press conference. The exact location of the future R&D center hasn’t been revealed… Read more…
Tesla changes meaning of ‘Full Self-Driving’, gives up on promise of autonomy
Tesla has changed the meaning of “Full Self-Driving”, also known as “FSD”, to give up on its original promise of delivering unsupervised autonomy. Read more…
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these (*)
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading. Read more…
Hyundai Responds To Massive ICE Raid On Georgia EV Metaplant
The automaker said none of the reportedly 475 workers detained are directly employed by Hyundai Motor Company. Lire la suite…
Porsche and Audi EVs in the US gain access to Tesla Supercharger network
Following a lot of other brands, today both Porsche and Audi have announced that their EVs in the US are finally gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, comprising over 23,500 chargers across North America. This will occur on September 9 for Porsche EVs and “in September” for “most model year 2025 new e-tron model purchases”, Audi says. Of course, you… Read more…
Chinese Regulators May Ban Hidden, Pop-Out Door Handles. Should They?
Hidden door handles have faced lots of criticism. The Chinese government thinks they should be illegal, according to a new report. Lire la suite…
To Get $1 Trillion From Tesla, Elon Musk Needs To Help Pick A New Elon Musk
Musk needs to participate in CEO succession planning to get his record-breaking pay package. Lire la suite…
‘How Did You Know I Was Struggling With This?’ Tesla Driver Shows How To Turn Off Passenger Air Conditioning
The functionality is only provided to more recently manufactured Tesla vehicles Lire la suite…
From $0 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in September
With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already raising prices and the federal tax credit set to vanish on September 30, automakers are dangling some of their best offers yet. If you’re thinking about leasing a new EV, jump on it. From SUVs to luxury vehicles, here are some of the top September EV lease deals spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. Read more…
From $0 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in September
With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already raising prices and the federal tax credit set to vanish on September 30, automakers are dangling some of their best offers yet. If you’re thinking about leasing a new EV, jump on it. From SUVs to luxury vehicles, here are some of the top September EV lease deals spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. Read more…
Canada may get cheap Chinese EVs because of cooking oil – here’s why
Canada is “reviewing” its current 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which could potentially give another entry point for the inexpensive, advanced vehicles into the North American market. Read more…
Canada may get cheap Chinese EVs because of cooking oil – here’s why
Canada is “reviewing” its current 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which could potentially give another entry point for the inexpensive, advanced vehicles into the North American market. Read more…
Connecticut, Rhode Island sue Trump to save 80% complete offshore wind farm
Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind farm set to deliver clean power to New England. Read more…
Connecticut, Rhode Island sue Trump to save 80% complete offshore wind farm
Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind farm set to deliver clean power to New England. Read more…
GM’s promised affordable EVs hit another hurdle, but there’s more to the story
The new Chevy Bolt EV is set to enter production later this year, with one fewer shift, following GM’s reduction in production plans at several US plants. Apart from the Bolt, GM promised a new family of affordable EVs. Are those, too, now at risk. Read more…
GM’s promised affordable EVs hit another hurdle, but there’s more to the story
The new Chevy Bolt EV is set to enter production later this year, with one fewer shift, following GM’s reduction in production plans at several US plants. Apart from the Bolt, GM promised a new family of affordable EVs. Are those, too, now at risk. Read more…
‘Bit Of An Upgrade’: This Tesla Had A Dead Battery. Then This Mechanic Swapped In A Better One
Why one type of Tesla battery is better than the rest. Lire la suite…
Princeton NuEnergy wins grant to accelerate direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries
Battery recycling firm Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has been awarded a SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York to scale its low-temperature plasma-assisted separation process for direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Founded at Princeton University in 2019, PNE is developing technology that enables the repair and rejuvenation of… Read more…
FRYTE Mobility showcases e-truck charging process with automated reservations
Munich-based startup FRYTE, in collaboration with Bosch Road Services, SBRS and Hubject, has demonstrated a fully automated reservation process for an electric truck charging station, based on the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) standard, which enables automated roaming among various EV charging networks. “For fleet operators and transport companies, the ability to reserve charging sessions… Read more…
