Eecomobility, a startup that specializes in developing battery testing and monitoring software for the EV, energy storage and industrial markets, has secured seed funding from a group of investors. The seed-funding round was led by RiSC Capital, a Canadian investment firm founded by Shopify co-founder Scott Lake that manages a deep-tech early-stage fund. Also participating… Read more…
BYD breaks another sales record in November, reaches full year goal ahead of time
BYD is having a great time in the EV market, and November was another record-breaking month for the Chinese maker in terms of sales. It managed to sell 504,003 passenger vehicles last month, up 67.2% from November 2023 and up 0.7% from this October. So in November it’s sold more than in any other month. November is also only the… Read more…
EVs And Hybrids Helped Hyundai And Kia Reach Record Sales Last Month
The Kia EV9 is already selling better than the EV6. At Hyundai, EV sales went up a whopping 77% from last year. Read more…
The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid Is Too Expensive To Be This Annoying
It may be sharp to drive, but its plug-in powertrain quirks and high price make it easy to overlook in today’s car market.
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Why Hyundai Is Sticking With CarPlay ‘Right Now’
The brand is open to better alternatives to CarPlay in the future. But right now it wants to give people options. Read more…
GM selling its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG
General Motors and LG Energy Solution dropped two noteworthy pieces of news Monday. In separate announcements, GM said it planned to sell its stake in a Michigan joint-venture battery factory to LG, while the companies also agreed to a continued technical partnership for development of prismatic cells. Pending closure of the transaction, which is… Read more…
Telo electric truck costs $41,520 for 260 miles of range
California-based Telo Trucks on Tuesday confirmed a lower base price for its space-efficient MT1 electric pickup. When the MT1 was unveiled in 2023, Telo said it would launch in dual-motor all-wheel drive form at a cost of $49,999 before incentives. The truck’s configurator has now gone live and shows a single-motor rear-wheel drive base model… Read more…
CATL and ATL joint venture Ampace debuts Kun-Era battery series for micro-EVs
Sponsored by Ampace. As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. EICMA, one of the world’s largest motorcycle and bicycle trade shows, is the premier event for industry leaders to unveil innovations and discuss emerging… Read more…
Advancing total-cost-of-ownership parity of electric heavy-duty long-distance trucking (Webinar)
Electric long-distance heavy-duty trucking is uneconomical compared to diesel trucks in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO), measured in $/mile. TCO parity is expected to be quite far out in the future, closer to 2030, in the current scenario. Join this webinar, where we will discuss a novel approach to lower the TCO for… Read more…
The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here and it’s better than ever
Ford’s best-selling vehicle in Europe just got a major upgrade with an all-electric powertrain, a sporty new design, and more space than ever. The electric Ford Puma Gen-E is finally here. Here’s what you need to know about Ford’s newest EV. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design
We had a chance to test drive the Audi A6 e-tron, the German automaker’s second next-gen electric vehicle based on its new PPE platform, in Tenerife, Spain, a few weeks ago. Read more…
Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double
Hyundai is on a hot streak. The Korean auto giant just had its best sales month ever in the US. Hyundai’s impressive EV lineup is charging up demand, with its best-selling Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV also setting a new US record after sales more than doubled in November. Read more…
Smart UK announces Ohme as new home charging partner
Smart UK has selected Ohme EV as its official home charging supplier. The two companies aim to provide the Smart’s vehicles with Ohme’s home-charging solution while using renewable energy. Read more…
BYD launches second delivery tanker
BYD has commissioned its second dedicated transport ship for the export of its electric cars and plug-in hybrids. The 199.9 metre long freighter named BYD Changzhou has capacity for 7,000 cars and is currently on its way to Europe with almost 5,000 BYD vehicles. Read more…
Avatr updates Avatr 11 SUV model
The Avatr brand, which is jointly owned by Chagan and CATL, is updating its Avatr 11 SUV model. The model, initially launched as an all-electric vehicle, is now optionally available as an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). Read more…
Elon Musk Will Not Get A $100 Billion Pay Package For Christmas
Plus, Stellantis gets a $7.5 billion loan for building batteries, and GM backs out of its nearly-completed battery plant. Read more…
Tesla Won’t Sell You A V2L Adapter, But These Companies Will
Tesla couldn’t be bothered by adding V2L to its cars, so companies are taking it into their own hands. Read more…
Central London NHS has nearly electrified entire fleet
Central London’s Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) has nearly electrified its car pool fleet. The Trust’s fleet of 35 petrol cars has already seen 22 replaced with EVs. The rest are to follow by the end of the year. Read more…
Ford’s best-selling crossover goes electric – meet Puma Gen-E
Ford is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric Puma Gen-E. This new model brings zero-emission driving to Ford’s best-selling car in Europe, offering customers an interesting option in the compact crossover segment. The Puma Gen-E keeps the sporty design, but is powered by a 43 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 376… Read more…
Nio enables flexible battery replacement
As part of its Battery-as-a-Service offering, Nio is now offering its customers in the first European markets the flexibility to choose between the two battery sizes. This allows users to adapt the battery capacity to their current needs. Read more…
