China’s Commerce Minister held a video talk with an executive vice president of the European Commission. Read more…
Testing the BMW i5 eDrive40: The near-perfect long-distance cruiser
The 5 Series is a classic business model from Munich. In the current generation, both the saloon and the estate are purely electric. Robin Engelhardt tested the i5 for over 1,700 kilometres and enjoyed driving it, as well as travelling in it. However, some hiccups remain.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro review
Volkswagen has a long and successful history of making reliable and practical sedans that serve families and businesses all around the world. Now the guys at Wolfsburg delivered their first fully electric sedan that aims to carry the legendary Volkswagen Passat’s legacy into the new era. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort… Read more…
Omron debuts high-capacity DC relay for use in bidirectional EV charging applications
Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced a new high-capacity DC relay for use in household electricity storage systems, bidirectional EV chargers and UPS systems. The G9K8-F general-purpose relay offers a maximum voltage of 800 VDC and maximum current of 100 A. It is suitable for battery applications within the 15 to 40 kW range and,… Read more…
Vandal Lashes Out At Elon Musk By Tagging 34 Tesla Cybertrucks With Profanity
Dozens of Cybertrucks in Florida were defaced with the phrase ‘F*** Elon’. Read more…
Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Cable Thefts Continue
The Recycled Materials Association is also increasing scrap theft alerts in affected areas. Read more…
Elon Musk haters vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks
Elon Musk haters have vandalized dozens of Tesla Cybertrucks being held ahead of delivery at a parking lot in Florida. Read more…
Toshiba’s Ultra-Fast Rechargeable SCiB Batteries Gets 50% Capacity Boost
The new SCiB Nb cells maintain 0-80% recharging time in 10 minutes and long-life of 10,000 cycles. Read more…
Ferrari plots first EV—for $500,000 or more
Ferrari’s first EV due in late 2025 Production to take place at new “e-building” plant May not be a traditional supercar It was only a decade ago that Ferrari was vehemently against launching an electric car, but the automaker known for its loud gas engines has been working on one for several years and plans to reveal it in late 2025… Read more…
BMW cancels battery supply contract with Northvolt
BMW announced the cancelation of a substantial €2 billion battery cell order with Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt. BMW and Northvolt inked a long-term agreement in 2020 for battery cells destined for BMW’s fifth-generation batteries. These cells, to be manufactured in Sweden using 100% renewable energy, were initially slated for production this year. However, due to production delays and quality concerns,… Read more…
Dachser purchases 15 electric trucks from Renault Trucks
Logistics service provider Dachser is expanding its fleet with 15 electric trucks from Renault Trucks. The all-electric vehicles will complete local and long-distance transport routes every working day at seven Dachser locations in Germany. Read more…
UPS adds 100 Iveco eDaily to its delivery fleet in Paris
International delivery company UPS wants to add 100 all-electric Iveco eDaily to its fleet in the French capital. The electric transporters are part of a bigger plan. The CEP service provider wants to have 600 electric delivery vehicles in Europe by the end of the year. Read more…
Utah is getting 20 ‘hyper-fast’ Electrify America EV charging stations
Electrify America and electric utility Rocky Mountain Power have rolled out the first of 20 DC fast charging stations in Utah. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range costs $3,200 more to finance than last week
Tesla scrapped promotional financing on the Model 3 Long Range this week after it became eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. Read more…
Nissan feels the heat from BYD’s EV price war in China
Nissan is the latest victim of BYD’s “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. After BYD’s aggressive price cuts this year, Nissan is shutting down a factory in China as it struggles to keep up. Read more…
We Tested A Fisker Ocean Across 1,500 Miles. Then Fisker Went Bankrupt
A three-week test of the Fisker Ocean gave us plenty of time to contemplate its legacy. Was the Ocean ever worth it? Read more…
American Test Of Three Chinese EVs: ‘It’s A Wake-Up Call’
Chinese Tesla rivals from XPeng, Zeekr and Avatr impressed two U.S. auto industry veterans. Read more…
Xendee 2024 Commercial EV Charging Survey: utility grid limitations are a major roadblock, microgrids can help
Xendee, provider of a design and operation platform for distributed energy systems and EV fast charging infrastructure, has released the findings of its 2024 Commercial EV Charging Market Survey, the second in a series of annual research studies. Xendee asked leaders in the EV charging industry about challenges and potential solutions related to commercial EV… Read more…
POSCO breaks ground on nickel and battery precursor production plants in South Korea
South Korean steel manufacturer POSCO Holdings and Chinese battery precursor producer CNGR have started construction of nickel and precursor production plants for secondary batteries in Pohang, South Korea. The companies will invest approximately KRW 1.5 trillion ($1.09 billion) to build the plants, and mass production is scheduled to begin in 2026. POSCO CNGR Nickel Solution,… Read more…
Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut
The Italian luxury sports car maker is preparing to launch its first EV. Ferrari’s new e-building opened its doors on Friday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in attendance. The new plant, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car. Read more…
