The need to quickly increase EV battery testing capacity is making validation labs harder to manage and forcing engineering teams to explore ways to sustainably scale up their test lab operations. Battery cyclers that are flexible, open, and connected are critical to achieve the scale needed in modern battery validation labs. Join this webinar, presented… Read more…
Aston Martin Delays First EV, Will Sell PHEVs Into The 2030s
This means power for future plug-in Astons will come from a combination of AMG V8 and its own V12 engines aided by electric motors. Read more…
GM’s Cruise Resumes Robotaxi Testing But Without The Robotaxi Tech Enabled
The autonomous vehicle company deployed a small fleet of Chevrolet Bolt EVs in Phoenix, Arizona. Read more…
Huawei backed Luxeed S7 re-launched with sharper pricing and faster delivery
Huawei and Chery have faced their share of challenges with their collaborative electric vehicle venture, Luxeed, following the debut of their first model, the S7 sedan. After production delays and customer complaints, the companies have relaunched the sleek EV with price cuts on most trims and improved production to ensure faster deliveries. Initially launched in late 2023, the Luxeed S7… Read more…
Tesla releases more details on Powerwall 3, confirms cheaper stack coming
Tesla has released more details about Powerwall 3, its new generation home energy storage system, and there’s some more good news. Read more…
This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US
EV charging company Voltpost‘s “first-of-a-kind” lamppost EV charger is now commercially available in major US metro areas. Read more…
Formula E again delays debut of 600kW mid-race charging
Formula E had been planning to debut its new “Attack Charge” mid-race charging system at this weekend’s race in Misano, Italy, but the system has again been delayed until some race in the future. Read more…
RadExpand 5 folding e-bike with extra battery now $1,299 ($2,098 value), Electric Bike Co. bundles from $1,899, and more
Today’s green deals are here to get you off the couch and back outdoors now that spring has officially arrived, headlined by Rad Power’s flash sale that is taking $300 off the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike and includes a free extra battery, all for $1,299. It is joined by a collection of discounted e-bike bundles from Electric Bike Co. that includes a free anti-theft alarm starting from $1,899, as well as the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that just hit a new $419 low. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Fiat North America’s Future Models Will Come Into View On July 11
Fiat’s North American head, Aamir Ahmed says that we’ll have a better idea of upcoming Fiat North America’s next models very soon. Read more…
Porsche Taycan U.S. Sales Weakened In Q1 Ahead Of 2025MY Launch
Porsche hints at “great demand” for the all-electric Macan. Read more…
Electric trucks and buses show massive sales growth in Europe
The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at an impressive pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The news comes to us via the Australian EV news site The Driven. Writer Daniel Bleakley laments that his country is so far behind the… Read more…
Three days left to join the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Engineering
Next week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the recorded videos on each… Read more…
Sales of big pickups help bankroll EV push, but they’re sinking
Sales of expensive full-size pickup trucks from the Detroit Three automakers fell in the first quarter of 2024 which, as a Bloomberg report explains, could negatively impact those automakers’ EV plans. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have been cashing in on high-end versions of full-size pickups, piling on features like bigger touchscreens… Read more…
The Fisker Ocean Will Still Be Repairable If The Company Goes Down, But It Won’t Be Easy
We try to answer questions about diagnosing, servicing and sourcing spare parts for the Fisker Ocean EV if the company goes bankrupt. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz U.S. EV Sales Surprisingly Decreased In Q1 2024
Both the EQB and EQS families were down, while the EQE family more than doubled. Read more…
Tesla Model X Beats Cybertruck In Towing Range Test
Even though the Cybertruck has more range and higher towing capacity than the Model X, the Model X towed a trailer the longest distance. Read more…
Dozens Of Tesla Model 3s And Model Ys Just Landed In Chile.
Tesla is entering South America to take on Chinese automakers and potentially revive sales. Read more…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Slashed By Up To $5,500
The company also introduced a $1,500 conquest bonus for Tesla owners. Read more…
The Alfa Romeo Milano Is A Small Crossover With Up To 254 Miles Of WLTP EV Range
It sits on the same platform as the Jeep Avenger. Read more…
AFIF grant: EU funds 4,200 charging points and 48 hydrogen refuelling stations
The EU Commission has selected 42 new infrastructure projects that will contribute to the construction of new charging stations, hydrogen refuelling stations, and the electrification of airports – and will therefore be subsidised. More specifically, with more than €424 million from EU funds. Read more…