We recently had the chance to take an up-close look at the 100% electric EF-12 Escape. The passenger hydrofoil ferry is one of the many vessels the UK-based company designed, and we might be seeing more of them in the near future as the company expands into the US. Read more…
Emporia launches its ‘Pro’ Level 2 home EV charger that alleviates need for costly panel upgrades
Veteran energy management specialist Emporia Energy has launched its latest home EV charger called the “Pro,” complete with built-in load management and charging speeds 9x faster than a standard outlet. Read more…
Kia’s first electric sedan is almost here, but plenty more EVs are on the way
That Kia EV sedan we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Kia also confirmed it will launch a midsize pickup in North America. Next week, three new Kia vehicles, including the EV4, its first electric sedan, will debut at the New York International Auto Show. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Endesa opens Spain’s second largest charging hub
Spanish energy firm Endesa has just opened Catalonia’s most powerful EV charging hub 27 km from Barcelona. It has a total capacity of 1.6 MW and is said to be Spain’s second largest charging location. Read more…
The Unexpected Rival Stealing Tesla’s Customers
With blood in the water at Tesla, the Volkswagen Group is moving in. Plus: BYD surges, and South Korea plans a tariff rescue. Read more…
Kia Is Making An Electric Pickup For America
The unnamed EV should hit the market by 2030. Read more…
Nio reportedly gets over 3,500 orders during 3-day Qingming holiday after ramping up incentives
Nio earlier this month introduced an additional five years of free battery swaps, capped at 240.
The move is partly aimed at clearing inventory of current models in preparation for the launch of the facelift.
Bühler to supply battery production equipment for FIB
The Swiss technology group Bühler has received an order from the Italian company FIB, which specialises in the production of LFP batteries, to supply systems for the large-scale production of lithium iron phosphate batteries at the Teverola 2 plant near Naples. Read more…
Hydrofoil ferry service returns to Stockholm
The Candela P-12 hydrofoil ferry will return to the rivers and canals of Stockholm, where it has been a part of the public transport network since Autumn 2024. Currently running a five day service, it will be run as a daily service from May. Read more…
VW increases EV sales by 59 per cent
The Volkswagen Group increased its global BEV deliveries by 59 per cent to 216,800 vehicles in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Things went very well in Europe and the US, but not in China. Read more…
VW increases EV sales by 59 per cent
The Volkswagen Group increased its global BEV deliveries by 59 per cent to 216,800 vehicles in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Things went very well in Europe and the US, but not in China. Read more…
Stellantis gives its small EVs a range upgrade
The Lancia Ypsilon Electric, the Peugeot E-208, and the Vauxhall Corsa Electric have extended ranges thanks to a battery update. The Lancia has also received a more efficient powertrain while the Peugeot and Vauxhall now offer vehicle-to-load. Read more…
Kia lowers EV sales target for 2030
Kia has lowered its sales targets for electric cars. Most recently, Kia wanted to achieve annual sales of 1.6 million all-electric cars by 2030 with a total lineup of 15 battery-electric car models. Read more…
Ford UK offers free home chargers to EV buyers
The Puma has a particularly strong fanbase in the UK. And to make the new Puma Gen-E just as popular, the carmaker is luring new customers with a free home charger and free energy. However, the offer is valid for its other electric passenger vehicles as well. Read more…
The New Tesla Model Y Is Now $11,000 Cheaper In The U.S.
The Launch Series has been retired, making way for a much cheaper Model Y. It starts at $48,990. Read more…
Volvo CE introduces electric articulated haulers
At the Bauma trade fair in Munich, Volvo CE presented two articulated haulers that are battery-powered. They have a payload of 29 and 39 tonnes respectively and should be able to operate for four hours on a single battery charge. Read more…
India may lower tariff on EU-made electric cars
India is considering lowering tariffs on not only US-built but also EU-made cars, including electric models. The government is discussing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU and may announce this change as part of the deal. Read more…
China NEV retail rebounds to 991,000 in Mar, penetration back above 50%
China’s retail sales of passenger NEVs rose 45.0 percent in March from February, ending two consecutive months of sequential declines.
NEV retail penetration was back above 50 percent after falling below that mark last December.
Volkswagen EV sales double in first three months of this year
Once facing financial headwinds, the Volkswagen Group appears to have navigated its way back into the fast lane, powered by a surge in demand for its electric cars. The latest delivery figures reveal a serious shift in the European automotive market, with VW right at the forefront of the electric revolution. According to reports, Volkswagen’s deliveries of fully electric cars… Read more…
Ricardo develops rare earth and copper free, electric propulsion motor
Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental and engineering consulting company, has designed, developed and tested a prototype electric propulsion module, Alumotor, an innovative rare earth metal free synchronous reluctance motor. Read more…
