The first electric Range Rover is expected to hit showrooms in the next few months. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rover’s first EV was spotted testing in Sweden. Here’s a sneak peek of the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
PHYTEC to showcase modular charge controllers at Power2Drive Europe
PHYTEC Messtechnik produces modular embedded electronics designed to accelerate and simplify the development of EV charging solutions. At the upcoming Power2Drive Europe trade show in Europe, the company will present two new products: the phyVERSO-EVCS charge controller, which features an open-source-based operating system; and the EVCS-Cube—a complete development kit for prototyping and functional testing of… Read more…
GM’s Orion EV Manufacturing Dream Is Stalling: Report
The Orion plant was supposed to be an EV manufacturing hub, but now the plan has reportedly changed. Read more…
Harbinger unveils plug-in hybrid medium-duty truck, names Panasonic as official battery cell supplier
EV manufacturer Harbinger has unveiled a plug-in series hybrid vehicle for medium-duty fleets. The new model features a gas-powered range extender that charges the battery. Harbinger’s hybrid chassis is currently being used by RV manufacturer Thor Industries, which operates companies including Airstream, Jayco, Tiffin and Thor Motor Coach. The new PHEV is currently available for… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG ready to challenge Porsche and Audi with new electric super sedan
Mercedes-AMG is hinting at a powerful new electric sedan set to debut this summer, aimed squarely at rivals like the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. For now, the performance division of Mercedes-Benz remains tight-lipped on specifics, but their recent teaser suggests a sleek and stylish four-door model packed with cutting-edge electric technology. The teaser image released by Mercedes-AMG offers… Read more…
I Bought A ‘Unicorn’ Volvo V90 PHEV. Here’s How It’s Going
It’s a 455-horsepower wagon with a plug. What’s not to love? Read more…
Nissan’s Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.
Right as Nissan started to address its own crisis, an even bigger problem appeared. Read more…
How Lucid Made America’s Fastest-Charging EV
I spoke with Emad Dlala, the EV startup’s head of powertrain, about the Gravity, Tesla Superchargers and BYD’s charging breakthrough. Read more…
BYD just broke a record for premium EV deliveries in this booming market
BYD secured a new record for the most premium EV deliveries in a single day in India. After launching its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 7, BYD has officially entered the India Book of Records. Read more…
China’s EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home
The world’s EV brands brought their A-game to China’s massive automotive expo. It almost didn’t matter that Tesla was MIA. Read more…
Avery Dennison invests in 3D Current Collectors manufacturer Addionics
Addionics, maker of 3D Current Collectors, has received funding from materials science company Avery Dennison as an extension of its Series B round to support plans to scale its production process. Addionics’ provides’ Smart 3D Current Collectors are designed to enhance battery performance while reducing production costs. Designed for mass production on roll-to-roll integrated lines,… Read more…
Schaltbau expands DC component lineup with bidirectional contactors
German DC technology provider Schaltbau is expanding the portfolio of its subsidiary Eddicy with a series of compact high-performance contactors that have been specially developed for stationary and mobile megawatt charging systems of Level 2 and 3. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CLA now available to order in Germany from around €56,000
Mercedes-Benz has opened the configurator for its all-electric CLA in Germany. Prices start at €55,858.60 for the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ with EQ technology, while the only other available variant already exceeds €60,000. Read more…
Nio Firefly begins deliveries in China
Firefly plans to complete its launch in 16 overseas countries and regions this year.
The right-hand drive version of Firefly will be ready no later than October of this year.
Winter range test of the Kia EV3 Long Range goes great
Ever wondered what range the Kia EV3 can get, especially in the wintertime? Well, thanks to Swedish EV channel CarExplorers, we have an answer. Their team put the EV through its paces and revealed both the range, the charging experience, and the overall experience. The car in the test is the Long Range front wheel drive version, which has an… Read more…
BC Hydro has installed nearly 600 charging points
BC Hydro has hit a major milestone, tripling its electric vehicle public fast-charging network over the past year to a total of 591 charging ports across British Columbia. This makes for an average of more than one port installed each day. Read more…
Tesla insider buys stock for the first time in years and it’s hilarious
For the first time in five years, a Tesla insider required to report Tesla stock transactions bought stocks rather than selling them.. Read more…
Isuzu’s first electric pickup is here and it’s a beast: Meet the new D-MAX EV
A fully electric Isuzu pickup truck? That’s right. The D-MAX EV is Isuzu’s first electric pickup, and it will be rolling in the next few months. After kicking off mass production, Isuzu said the new EV pickup will “match the performance of existing diesel models,” boasting high towing capacity and payload. Read more…
Your Future Deliveries Could Come From This Range-Extended Electric Truck
Harbinger’s medium-duty EREV chassis has an 800-volt battery pack and can go 500 miles with help from a small gas engine. Read more…
China: Hydrogen-powered drone stays 30 hours in the air
A hydrogen-powered drone developed in China has completed a record-breaking 30-hour flight, underscoring the growing potential of hydrogen fuel cells in long-endurance UAV applications. Read more…
