These changes make an already solid EV better and align it with the newer models in the Polestar lineup. Read more…
Tecman launch successful ATP technology into Europe
Tecman, a UK based advanced materials engineering business that supply thermal management technology to leading automotive OEMs, announced plans to launch its ATP technology into Europe on the first day of The Battery Show in Stuttgart last week.
Tecman have a 30 year track record and already supply major OEMs across the world. Their innovative approach to engineering challenges has enabled them to build a reputation that sees many of their products used in leading automotive brands including BMW Mini, VW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Audi. Read more…
EcoFlow launches massive DELTA Pro 3 that can power 99% of your home appliances
EcoFlow, one of the most well-known names in the portable power station industry, today announced the launch of the company’s new EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, an ultra-powerful portable power station that EcoFlow says is powerful enough to handle 99% of home appliances. For everything from refrigerators to air conditioning units and more, this is the big boy we’ve been waiting for. Read more…
Polestar launches new 2025 Polestar 2 with more range and a sleek style update
The all-electric fastback that started it all is getting a fresh update. Polestar launched the new 2025 Polestar 2 on Monday with more range and style than ever. Check out the first look below. Read more…
The Tesla Model 3 is now cheaper to lease than a Toyota Camry
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD is now cheaper to lease than the 2025 hybrid Toyota Camry – here’s how it breaks down. Read more…
Tesla is reportedly in talks to use Michelin’s airless tires
Tesla is reportedly in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in the former’s electric vehicle lineup. Read more…
Updated 2025 Polestar 2 gets more range, more equipment and custom options
Polestar is getting ready for the 2025 model year with a refreshed Polestar 2. Boasting sleek new colors, extended range, and enhanced customization options, this electric fastback promises a decent refresh. With over 160,000 Polestar 2s already on the road across 27 countries, this latest iteration is designed to further solidify the brand’s position in the EV landscape. The 2025… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Attends Tractor Pull. Is Told To ‘Go Back To California’
The tractor-pulling crowd wasn’t impressed by the completely silent Cybertruck or its pulling performance. Read more…
Evonik’s new fire-resistant coatings for EV battery housings
German chemical company Evonik is expanding its TEGO Therm product range to provide heat protection and fire-resistant coatings for EV battery housings and covers to prevent thermal runaway. The range includes TEGO Therm HPG 4000 granules, which have a microporous silica core for low thermal conductivity, high hydrophobicity, and reduced flammability. TEGO Therm HPG 6806,… Read more…
Miniaturized connector solutions for battery development: Watch now
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. The battery management system (BMS) is critical for optimum battery performance and safety within an EV. It must operate with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. It must be robust enough to withstand the environment it occupies yet remain compact and lightweight and limit any additional bulk to the overall… Read more…
McLaren CEO asks UK to lead “power-dense battery cell manufacturing”
The CEO of McLaren wants the U.K. government to help create a battery supply chain The new supply chain would lead to power-dense battery cell manufacturing This would all lead to future McLaren electric supercars being produced in the U.K. McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters is calling on the U.K. government to invest in the country’s battery… Read more…
CA wants EVs to be more affordable
California residents can qualify for an incentive of up to $14,000 for EVs and charging hardware Some incentives depend on scrapping an older vehicle The state wants all new vehicles sold there to have charge ports by 2035 California is introducing a new EV incentive program to give up to $14,000 to low-income shoppers. First spotted by… Read more…
Ferrari builds a new factory—just for electric cars
Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory’s power to come from sustainable sources Ferrari recently unveiled an expansion of its factory to accommodate production of the automaker’s first EV. The reconfigured “e-building” factory will… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Massive Wiper Triggers Recall Of 12,000 Trucks
Plus, Americans want to own their car data and EV charging signage sucks. Read more…
Edmunds Owns Nine EVs. Three Of Them Wouldn’t Be Bought A Second Time
Some were trouble-free for tens of thousands of miles, but others were problematic from day one. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz rolls out in the US with production expected to double
Volkswagen is ready to electrify the US market with its much-anticipated, all-electric ID. Buzz, a modern reimagining of the iconic Microbus. This isn’t just an electric vehicle; it’s a nod to a cultural icon that once symbolized freedom and adventure, now re-engineered for a sustainable future. The ID. Buzz is more than just a nostalgic nod to the past. It’s… Read more…
Etrel becomes Landis+Gyr EV Solutions
The Swiss company Landis+Gyr has fully acquired the Slovenian charging infrastructure manufacturer Etrel. The Swiss company has also appointed former Smatrics boss Michael Viktor Fischer as CEO of the business unit, which will operate as Landis+Gyr EV Solutions in future. Read more…
Volkswagen to introduce ID. Buzz with smaller battery
VW Commercial Vehicles is planning a new entry-level variant for its electric minibus ID. Buzz is planning a new entry-level variant. With the smaller battery, this version is to be positioned below the price of the current model. However, VWN is already planning to increase the production volume of the new long version and the powerful all-wheel-drive GTX this year. Read more…
The Mobility House and GESI plan large-scale storage from electric car batteries
The German technology company The Mobility House and Green Energy Storage Initiative SE (GESI), a project developer of large-scale battery storage systems, are establishing a joint venture focusing on the construction and marketing of battery storage systems (BESS). The duo aims to ensure a storage capacity of up to 8 GW in Europe by 2035. Read more…
Stellantis Could Bring Ram ProMaster City Back As An Electric Van
The Ram ProMaster City was discontinued in 2022, but it could return as an EV van based on the Citroen Ë-Jumpy. Read more…