While Ferrari is pushing back EV plans, BYD is stepping in with its first luxury electric super sedan. BYD kicked off deliveries of the Yangwang U7, a four-motor, flagship electric sedan powerhouse packing nearly 1,300 horsepower. Read more…
The Leasing Loophole Drove Huge EV Sales. The Senate May Have Killed It Already
Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping budget and tax proposal that takes direct aim at the EV “leasing loophole.” Read more…
Ford unleashes 1,421-horsepower electric Mustang Mach-E for Pikes Peak assault
Ford is no stranger to the treacherous mountain roads of Pikes Peak, and this year, it’s bringing a new electric beast to the fight. The company has unveiled its latest creation, the Ford Super Mustang Mach-E, an all-electric race car specifically engineered to conquer the legendary hill climb. Built from the ground up on a unique chassis, the Super Mustang… Read more…
Why The New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Will Be A Range Monster
Hyundai’s radical-looking electric sedan is already off to a promising start as a long-range EV. Here’s what we know. Read more…
recell.store launches index to track end-of-life EV battery values
recell.store, a UK online marketplace for used electric vehicle batteries and a subsidiary of Altilium, has launched the All Battery Index (ABI), a monthly benchmark that tracks the market value of end-of-life EV battery packs in the UK. The ABI aims to provide a standardized reference for second-life use and recycling, addressing the lack of… Read more…
Kia is offering up to $12,500 off the EV9, but there’s a catch
With a new rebate, you can score up to $12,500 off the Kia EV9 right now. However, not all models are eligible for the promotion. Here’s how you can snag some savings. Read more…
Watch A Next-Gen BMW EV Charge At 403 KW
The BMW Neue Klasse line of models rides on a new electric architecture, featuring new motors and batteries that improve charging speed. Read more…
The $250 EV Tax May Be Dead, But There’s Something Else Brewing
The Senate version of the budget bill doesn’t include the annual fee on EVs and hybrids. But they may not be out of the woods yet. Read more…
The Most American-Made Cars Are EVs Now
Despite the U.S. doing its best to kill off EVs, they’re now the most made-in-America cars. Read more…
This 470,000-Mile Tesla Model S Is Better Than New Thanks To An Upgraded Battery
Swapping the old 70 kWh battery for a newer 100 kWh pack was done in just a day. Read more…
Energy-efficient ultrasonic welding in the smallest spaces
Sponsored by Telsonic. Welding Conductor Cross-Sections from 10 to 95 mm² to Terminals. Driven by the rise of electromobility and energy technologies, the demand for terminal welding systems is growing rapidly. Ultrasonic systems are often the ideal solution, as they produce highly robust connections without compromising conductivity—all within short cycle times. However, application requirements are… Read more…
Circle K launches EV charging-only convenience store in Sweden
Circle K has opened its first EV charging-only location in Europe, in Gårda near central Gothenburg. The location has ten 400 kW chargers and a 1,076 ft² (100 m²) convenience store, making it the largest EV charging-only convenience location in Circle K’s global network. Circle K Gårda is positioned alongside Sweden’s E6 motorway, which carries more than 100,000 vehicles… Read more…
A new Leaf – Nissan reinvents its EV icon as a sleek crossover
The Nissan Leaf, a vehicle that for many represents the dawn of the mass-market electric car, is undergoing its most significant transformation yet. Shedding its familiar, friendly hatchback form, the next-generation Leaf emerges as a sharp, modern crossover. The company is betting that a complete redesign, coupled with major performance and technology upgrades, will attract a new wave of buyers… Read more…
DKV Mobility integrates MOL chargers into network
DKV Mobility has integrated the charging infrastructure of the energy company MOL into its Europe-wide roaming network. With immediate effect, charging processes at all 480 MOL charging points in Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia can be billed via DKV. Read more…
APM Terminals deploys fleet of electric terminal tractors in L.A.
APM Terminals Pier 400 announced that it will deploy the largest fleet of electric terminal tractors (ETTs) in the Port of Los Angeles. The initial deployment includes 10 fully commissioned ETTs from manufacturer Orange EV. Read more…
Tesla updates Models X & S and raises prices in the USA
Tesla has revised its Model S and Model X for the US market and is now charging 5,000 dollars more for the models. The range has improved for both models, however the top speed has lowered in exchange. Read more…
Arval brings Otovo on board for home charging with solar energy
The leasing provider Arval and the photovoltaic specialist Otovo are launching a programme for Arval customers to simplify the direct use of self-generated solar power for EV charging at home. The two parties have now agreed a partnership for Germany. Read more…
Reporting from China, EV Powerhouse of the World – Felix Hamer from Electric Felix
At the recent electrive LIVE online conference ‘EV Charging: Trends and Outlook’, fast-charging advocate Felix Hamer from the portal Electric Felix shared insights from his recent travels through China. His findings reveal a nation charging ahead on infrastructure, speed, and accessibility. Read more…
Suzuki reveals prices for its first EV, a twin to Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV
Suzuki revealed prices for its first EV, a twin to the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser. The e Vitarra will go on sale next month in an increasingly crowded market. Can it keep up with the Kia EV3 and other popular electric SUVs. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told employees that it will pause production at Gigafactory Texas, where it produces Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, for the second time in as many months. Read more…
