New York City has received 77 million dollars in federal grants to help electrify the city’s school buses. Part of the money will also be used to open a charging depot for electric trucks. Read more…
First drive: Honda says its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell hybrid is the future. Is it?
Honda invited us out to its US R&D Center in Torrance, California to drive the new fuel cell plug-in hybrid version of the CR-V, which gets released later this year. Is this first-ever hybrid between a battery EV and fuel cell EV the future of electric cars. Read more…
Penske and Hitachi just launched a big electric truck charging pilot
Hitachi and Penske Truck Leasing have launched a high-capacity electric truck charging pilot at a major commercial truck depot in California.. Read more…
There’s A Brand New Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series For Sale On Cars & Bids
The car has about 70 miles on the odometer and it’s completely stock. Read more…
Fisker Hits Pause On Production With 4,700 EVs In Inventory, Bankruptcy Rumors
The maker of the Ocean SUV said it has a financing commitment of up to $150 million from a current investor. Read more…
Xpeng Q4 earnings call live updates: Deliveries of new brand’s 1st model to start in Q3
During next month’s Beijing auto show, Xpeng will officially launch its new brand for the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 segment. Read more…
Xpeng Q4 2023 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Xpeng delivered solid fourth-quarter earnings although the guidance came in soft, said Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Mazda To Trademark The ‘6e’ Name And Logo In Europe, Maybe For Electric Sedan
Is the Mazda6 sedan coming back as an EV? A recent model name and logo trademark application in the EU seems to suggest it might. Read more…
Nvidia and MediaTek team up to on new car chipsets
The automotive world is on the cusp of a revolution, and it’s not just about ditching gas for electric powertrains. We are heading towards a future where cars are more than just modes of transportation – they’re extensions of our digital lives. A landmark partnership between MediaTek and Nvidia promises to usher in an era of cars with unprecedented levels… Read more…
Electric boat manufacturer Candela raises 25 million euros in fresh capital
The Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has completed its largest financing round to date. It comprises investments totalling 24.5 million euros. Candela intends to use the additional capital to expand production of its P-12 electric ferry. Read more…
Gillig to deliver up to 395 electric buses to the greater Seattle area
North American bus manufacturer Gillig has signed a framework agreement to deliver up to 395 battery-electric buses. The customer is the transport operator King County Metro Transit, which operates in the greater Seattle area. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 17: Nio 2,200, Xpeng 2,200, Li Auto 7,000, Tesla 12,300
So far this month, Nio was 5,500, Xpeng 4,700, Li Auto 18,200 and Tesla 31,000. Read more…
US government funds 52 hydrogen projects
The US Department of Energy has announced 750 million US dollars in funding for 52 hydrogen and fuel cell projects in 24 states. This is primarily intended to boost the domestic production of fuel cells and electrolysers – especially with a view to heavy commercial vehicles. Read more…
Ford may be planning a compact electric car for 25,000 dollars
There are new details about Ford’s announced EV platform for smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. According to a media report, the first model based on the new platform will launch at the end of 2026 and cost around 25,000 US dollars. Read more…
Stellantis is making another investment in Archer
Stellantis is increasing its stake in Californian e-fly taxi developer Archer Aviation. According to the car manufacturer, it recently bought around 8.3 million shares in Archer on the open market. Read more…
Xiaomi unveils its EV factory as 1st model 9 days away from launch
Xiaomi held a board meeting at its EV factory, where directors toured the plant and test drove the Xiaomi SU7, its founder said. Read more…
Xpeng posts record revenue in Q4, gross margin turns positive
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Hybrid electric propulsion passenger aircraft
A European project is developing a new propulsion system for medium-range aircraft with up to 35 passengers, writes Nick Flaherty.
Several Fraunhofer Institutes and Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, under the leadership of Rolls-Royce Germany and other partners such as research institution ACCESS, are collaborating on the hybrid electric-propulsion system. Read more…
Renault Korea Motors shifts to EV production in Busan
BMW also builds Neue Klasse in Regensburg
BMW will also produce Neue Klasse (New Class) electric cars at its Regensburg plant. The car manufacturer confirmed this but has not yet provided further details or possible models. However, the rumour mill has already started. Read more…
