The Seat brand Cupra is planning the next generation of its Formentor model with a purely electric drive. The electric Formentor will be launched “towards the end of the decade” and will probably utilise the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming SSP platform. Read more…
BYD enters Greek passenger car market with Atto 3, Seal
BYD’s Dolphin and Seal U will be introduced to Greece next. Read more…
GM considers odd EV battery cell shapes for better cooling
As it seeks to address production issues with its current Ultium battery cells, General Motors may be considering something even more complex. First spotted by Motor1, a recently filed GM patent application discusses battery cells with Lego-like shapes meant to accommodate cooling channels. Instead of building battery modules out of a solid mass… Read more…
Nio’s William Li shows interior space of Onvo sub-brand’s 1st model in short video
Li said in a short video on Douyin that he took test rides and test drove the first model of the Onvo brand on the Nio factory campus. Read more…
BMW unveils Neue Klasse X – its uber-smart, environmental-friendly vision of the future
As expеcted today BMW showcased its Neue Klasse X – previewing the future Sports Activity Vehicle to succeed the iX3. BMW says the Neue Klasse has four main points – electric, digital, circular, and the driving pleasure people attribute to BMW cars. The design is a big part of the Neue Klasse X as expected from a concept meant to… Read more…
Greater Paris area to launch tests of 24-metre electric bus
In the French capital region of Île-de-France, the first test drives are taking place with an electric double-articulated bus equipped with a floor-based conductive charging system from Alstom. The public transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités is planning to purchase an entire fleet of 24-metre-long electric buses. Read more…
Four Electric Pickup Trucks Were Driven Until They Died. Only One Met Its Advertised Range
The Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Chevrolet Silverado EV were driven at 70 MPH until they ran out of juice. Read more…
Volkswagen’s Cupra Brand Is Coming To The U.S. With Two EVs: CEO
By the decade’s end, the VW Group will plan a bigger electric U.S. expansion with SEAT’s Cupra brand and “a new distribution model.” Read more…
Common Electric Car Words, Terms And Topics Explained
There are a lot of terms associated with EVs, so let us explain what they mean. Read more…
VW ID.Buzz GTX is here with 335 hp and all-wheel drive
Following a teaser a few days ago, today Volkswagen has made the ID. Buzz GTX official. If the other GTXs are hot hatches, is this a hot van? We’ll let you decide. The GTX is impressive for a van, packing two electric motors that deliver a total of 250kW / 340 PS / 335 hp to make this the “most… Read more…
Siemens increases the charging capacity of the Sicharge D to 400 kW
Siemens has presented another variant of the Sicharge D fast charging solution with a maximum output of 400 kW. It enables dynamic charging of up to four vehicles simultaneously. Read more…
Hop on the magic bus: VW debuts souped-up AWD ID. Buzz GTX with 335 hp
Lovers of the retro VW bus can get a sporty, all-wheel-drive, all-electric version with 335 hp – the most powerful ID. Buzz to date. Today, Volkswagen has followed up the recently announced ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX with the debut of its high-performance microbus Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX. Read more…
Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera
Electric freight mobility specialist Einride has opened its first Smartcharger station in the US, launching as the largest operational charging site for heavy-duty EVs on the continent. The new station is strategically located in a busy freight corridor, providing electric truck drivers with 65 charging piles powered by Voltera. Read more…
FreeWire’s new program offers free, custom EV chargers and its first client may surprise you
FreeWire Technologies continues to bring out-of-the-box thinking to a vital segment of EV charging infrastructure. Today, FreeWire announced a clever new Accelerate Program that essentially installs and manages its EV charger technology at no cost to businesses, making profits elsewhere while speeding up the adoption rate on new installations. The program’s first business to sign up is surprising but encouraging. Read more…
BMW unveils the Vision Neue Klasse X as the conduit to its future range of electric SUVs
One week after teasing camouflaged images of the next chapter in its “Neue Klasse” EV design strategy, BMW has publicly unveiled the Sport Activity Vehicle to the public. The Vision Neue Klasse X is BMW’s latest entry into the SAV segment and represents the all-electric DNA of a new model that will begin production next year. Read more…
Tesla Giga Texas 4680 Battery Cell Production Reached A New Record
Every week, Tesla produces enough cells for over 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks. Read more…
CPCA estimates China’s Mar NEV retail sales at 750,000, up 93.2% from Feb
The NEV penetration rate is expected to reach a record 45.5 percent in March as it reversed the pre-holiday slump and rose rapidly, the CPCA said. Read more…
Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging
Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. “We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs,” Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo! Finance). That includes plans to… Read more…
Renault to offer remanufactured drives and batteries in after-sales
Renault subsidiary The Future is Neutral has started remanufacturing three components of the electric drivetrain: Electric motors, power electronics and batteries. In future, Renault customers will be able to choose between new original parts and remanufactured components, which are up to 30 per cent cheaper. Read more…
EPA changes emissions rules – America’s road to electric vehicles gets a speed adjustment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adjusted its rules on electric vehicle adoption. Following industry pressure and assessment of the current state of EV readiness, the EPA has relaxed its initial aggressive push for a swift transition. The updated emissions standards still target significant reductions, but they offer automakers more time and flexibility to reach that goal. The initial EPA… Read more…
