Q&A with Alex Urist, Vice President of XCharge North America Battery storage, once considered a nifty additional feature for large-scale charging infrastructure projects, is steadily becoming de rigueur for public and commercial charging deployments of all sizes. Adding batteries to the system offers several benefits: coupled with on-site generation, it allows charging to be offered… Read more…
China’s CBL to invest $420 million in Indonesian nickel mining and EV battery manufacturing
Chinese EV battery company Ningbo Contemporary Brunp Lygend (CBL) has agreed to invest $420 million in Indonesia’s nickel mining and EV battery manufacturing industries. Coordinating Maritime and Investment Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said that CBL has partnered with state-owned diversified miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) and battery maker PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBC). CBL… Read more…
Smart robotic automation solutions from ABB to build Volvo EVs
Swedish/Swiss automation company ABB has announced a partnership with Volvo Cars to supply over 1,300 robots and functional packages to help build the automaker’s next generation of EVs. The deal includes functional packages for spot-welding, riveting, dispensing, flow drilling and ultrasonic weld inspection. Volvo Cars will install each ready-to-use hardware, software and services package in… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 mass production set to start in February
Xiaomi’s SU7 is set to begin the mass production phase in mid to late February, according to local media reports in China. We assume that means right after the Chinese New Year break ends, which would be on February 19. There’s no point in starting the production process before the Chinese New Year, since the huge festival will cause an… Read more…
Volkswagen’s new electric Golf is in the works – What that means for the ID.3
Development of Volkswagen’s new fully electric Golf is underway, but what does that mean for the ID.3? VW’s chief tech officer, Kai Grunitz, says there could be some overlap between the two EVs.. Read more…
VW finally rolls out Plug&Charge on its 2023 ID.4s
Volkswagen of America (VW) today announced that its 2023 ID.4 will now include Plug&Charge at Electrify America (EA) charging stations. Read more…
Polestar 4 goes on sale in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles WLTP range
The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday. Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range.. Read more…
I Hate To Admit It, But Tesla Still Needs Elon Musk
If you want a CEO who’ll carefully grow a mature business, there are better options. But that’s not what investors want from Tesla. Read more…
Are eVTOL companies starting a charging standards war?
Joby Aviation, a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, has announced a collaboration with Atlantic Aviation, a provider of aircraft ground handling and corporate flight support, to electrify aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby’s air taxi service. The… Read more…
EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.
EnviroSpark runs its own EV charging network and helps others with installations, including Tesla, Volkswagen and Ford. The parlous state of public charging reliability has emerged as a major roadblock to wider EV adoption, and the entire industry is going through a soul-searching phase, trying to identify the roots of the problems and correct them…. Read more…
BMW Brings 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid To U.S., i5 Gets Another Trim
The new variants make for a comprehensive 5 Series line-up for the U.S., offering customers gas, PHEV, and BEV options. Read more…
Electric Mini Aceman aces final tests before official debut
Mini, a subsidiary of BMW, has taken a step closer to production with the new Mini Aceman EV. This electric SUV has recently been undergoing rigorous testing, and BMW was more than happy to share a few spectacular photos from it. Mini took the Aceman extremes, subjecting it to both the icy tundra of the Arctic Circle and the scorching… Read more…
Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out
For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 trillion won). Read more…
Europe’s sightseeing buses are graduating from vegetable oil fuel to electric and solar power
Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. Tootbus is currently operating buses that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil but is adopting BEV and solar technology with VEV’s help. Read more…
This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse
Once an EV darling thought to revolutionize EV production with its concept of micro-factories that crank out delivery vans for the likes of Uber and UPS, UK startup Arrival is in a desperate search for funding after being delisted from Nasdaq this week. Read more…
Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes
By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV promises to “electrify” trucking and cut a fleet’s fuel bill in half. It sounds amazing – but eleven tons of questions remain. Read more…
Ford Will Offer Free Adapters For Tesla’s Supercharging Network This Spring
CEO Jim Farley says that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the U.S. and Canada can reserve the OEM adapter soon. Read more…
Kempower is part of a state-wide procurement contract in California
National Car Charging, a charging station reseller and installer, has scored an exclusive contract with the state of California. NCC will be the state’s primary provider of non-networked DC fast charging and has selected Kempower as its hardware partner. Read more…
Production issues with Huawei computing unit hit some Chinese automakers, report says
The computing unit, called the MDC 810, powers advanced driver assistance systems, according to Reuters. Read more…
EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market
EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won’t increase dramatically over the previous month, as automakers, dealers, and consumers digest new federal tax credit rules brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that went into effect with the start… Read more…
