EV charging company char.gy has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. Read more…
ChargePoint announces new features for be.ENERGISED platform
ChargePoint has announced a series of updates and additions to its be.ENERGISED platform in Europe and new software in North America compatible with 3rd party manufacturers. Read more…
From Denmark to Le Mans with 48 electric cars and an electric truck
To dispel range anxiety, the non-profit organization GodEnergi has organised “the world’s largest electric road trip”. The route stretches between Denmark and the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France, and back. The 1,300-kilometer journey included not only 48 electric cars but also a Volvo electric truck. Read more…
BMW launches new X3 as PHEV again
BMW has presented the new edition of the X3, which is available as a plug-in hybrid again. The X3 30e xDrive has a system output of 220 kW and the purely electric range has increased significantly. However, the purely electric variant has been cancelled and will come as an independent model based on the New Class. Read more…
2024 Tesla Model 3 LR real world range test
Tesla is now one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and the Model 3 plays a major part in that achievement. The compact sedan debuted first in 2017 and recently got a significant update, known as Highland. The interior materials are upgraded (quality is still not the greatest, but certainly a big step in the right direction), while the exterior… Read more…
JLR launches subsidiary Freelander for electric cars with Chery technology
JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is reviving its Freelander brand for future electric cars, which will be based on a platform from its Chinese partner Chery. The Freelander models will be built in China and will also be sold there – for the time being. Read more…
Dürr, Grob and Manz present battery concept factory
At the Battery Show Europe, the three medium-sized German companies Dürr, Grob and Manz presented their joint vision of a concept factory for the production of lithium-ion batteries. The concept is part of the joint project to offer complete battery production systems from a single source. Read more…
‘No One Else Is Even Close’: Lucid CEO On Air Efficiency, Gravity SUV
Peter Rawlinson says Lucid is ahead of Tesla in terms of tech and efficiency, and it’s also building a “true” SUV, unlike the Model X. Read more…
BMW iX Owner Review: The Infamous Cupholders
At your request, our iX correspondent reviews the SUV’s much-maligned cupholders, along with its general ergonomics. Read more…
CATL reshuffles team, gives equal focus to overseas business as domestic
CATL has reorganized all of its more than 40 factories into domestic and overseas regions, which were previously under six regions. Read more…
Nio reportedly reshuffles smart driving team to focus more on end-to-end tech
The main benefit of using end-to-end technology is that it accelerates NOA coverage in urban areas, as it can cover corner cases that are not fully covered by rules. Read more…
Hubject collaborates on charging with Exicom in India
Hubject, the German electric vehicle Interoperability specialist, has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom, India’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers. The partnership aims to use Hubject’s innovative interoperability technology to improve the charging experience electric vehicle drivers in India. Read more…
Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests
As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. Read more…
This $400 Tesla Aftermarket Part Fixes One Very Controversial Feature
For a few hundred dollars and a good amount of elbow grease, you can get your turn signal stalks back. Read more…
Aachen researchers shorten electrode drying process with laser
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has demonstrated that the drying time for the production of battery electrodes can be significantly reduced using a new laser process. Read more…
Nio Onvo L60 to be launched on Sept 10, report says
Nio officially launched the Onvo brand on May 15, and began pre-sales of the Onvo L60 with a price of RMB 219,900 ($30,300). Read more…
MAN to start building electric buses in Ankara in 2025
MAN Truck & Bus is planning to launch a BEV version of its Lion’s Coach model on the market, with production set to begin at the factory in Ankara next year. And there are also further model plans for the time after that. Read more…
CATL, BAIC & Xiaomi break ground on battery cell plant in Beijing
CATL, BAIC and Xiaomi Auto have officially started construction of their joint battery cell factory in Beijing. The three Chinese companies announced their intention to establish a joint venture called Beijing Era New Energy Technology earlier this year. Read more…
Porsche Engineering fine-tunes digital battery twin
Last year, Porsche Engineering began developing digital twins for high-voltage batteries. The engineering subsidiary of the German luxury carmaker is now reporting rapid progress, including an initial function called “Repair Prediction”. Read more…
Spy footage reveals Kia EV4 electric sedan
Kia is preparing to expand its EV portfolio with the EV4 sedan, and recent spy footage offers us a glimpse of what to expect. Captured during real-world testing, the video reveals a distinctive rear end. The EV4 is part of Kia’s ambitious plan to introduce a range of affordable electric cars. Following the recent release of the EV3, a compact… Read more…
