Rivian says the new standard battery pack will offer up to 405 miles of range in the city and 339 miles on the highway. Read more…
Audi confirms three China-only EVs co-developed with SAIC
In a bid to rapidly expand its EV line-up and become more competitive in China, Audi has joined hands with one of its local joint venture partners – SAIC. The carmaker will release three EVs co-developed with SAIC, with the first model due in 2025. Read more…
Zeekr 007 Touring electric estate in the works
Chinese automaker Zeekr is looking to release an estate variant of its 007 sedan. The new variant is to offer more space for passengers and luggage, however, no release date is on the horizon at this point. Read more…
Athens and Thessaloniki receive 250 electric buses from Yutong
A total of 250 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong will be put into service in the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki by the end of June. The integration of the electric bus fleet is part of a larger procurement initiative in Greece. Read more…
Italian fiscal police confiscate 134 Fiat Topolino cars
The Italian fiscal police confiscated 134 imported Fiat Topolino electric microcars produced in Morocco at the port of Livorno. The reason? A small sticker with the colours of the Italian flag. Read more…
Mitsubishi Reveals U.S. Expansion Plan With Outdoorsy Plug-In Vehicles
The Japanese automaker doesn’t sell too many vehicles in the US, but it plans to change that with plug-in models that can go off-road. Read more…
Xpeng Q1 2024 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
“XPeng delivered 1Q24 earnings upside driven by earlier-than-expected recognition of high-margin VW tech and service revenue; 2Q24 volume outlook also came in better than feared,” Deutsche Bank said. Read more…
Xpeng Q1 2024 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng’s gross margin rose to 12.9 percent in the first quarter, marking a new model for the company, which is generating revenue from technology on top of its EV business, its CEO said. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers charging stations for its electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks now allows customers to purchase charging stations and electric trucks from a single source. Alpitronic is the strategic partner for the charging stations. Read more…
Ballard presents 120 kW fuel cell module for heavy-duty vehicles
Ballard Power Systems is presenting the ninth generation of its FCmove-XD fuel cell module for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The module is intended to set new standards in terms of power density and durability. Read more…
Electric Renault 5 starts at 32,900 euros
Renault is opening the order books for the first two versions of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric on 31 May. It is available from 32,900 euros, while the base model for 24,900 euros will follow next year. And German customers will have to wait for the promised vehicle-to-grid function. Read more…
Here’s how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years
In real-world driving range, a three-year-old Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will likely retain roughly 64% of its EPA rating, according to analysis from battery-data firm Recurrent. Recurrent cites battery health reports from used EVs, based on observations of cars already on the road. In 898,504 observations of 7,078 Model 3 sedans and 664,642… Read more…
Genesis is developing EREV version of GV70
According to the latest reports, South Korean auto giant Hyundai, under its luxury brand Genesis, is developing an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version of its popular GV70 SUV. This is a significant shift for Genesis as it ventures into hybrid territory for the first time. The GV70 EREV, currently under development at the Hyundai and Kia Namyang Research Institute, aims… Read more…
JLR to utilize ‘Elysia’ battery software from Fortescue
Jaguar Land Rover has signed a deal to utilise Fortescue’s Elysia battery intelligence software in its next generation EVs. The software was originally developed for Formula 1 and is to help provide JLR’s vehicles with improved battery longevity, safety and performance. Read more…
ULEMco closes £5 million funding round
ULEMCo announced a successfully closed funding round worth over £5 million, and has added new names to its investor base. The funding is to be used for the company’s development activities in hydrogen dual fuel, fuel cell and zero-carbon emission combustion. Read more…
USA: VTRL commissions 47 fast-chargers for electric trucks
Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) has installed 47 fast charging stations for electric trucks at four dealer locations in Southern California. The company offers two charging models: opportunity charging and ‘charging as a service.’ Read more…
Xpeng Q1 revenue falls on delivery slump, gross margin rebounds to over 1-year high
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Greenflux expands network in the UK
After signing a cooperation agreement with Clenergy EV, Dutch charging software provider Greenflux now offers customers access to an additional 4,000 EV charge points in the UK. Many of the new stations are located in Wales. Read more…
Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus launch joint electric truck brand Tern
Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks has joined forces with Hexagon Purus to present the new Tern brand for zero-emission trucks. The companies also unveiled the first model, the RC8, a US Class 8 battery-electric heavy-duty truck. Read more…
Gotion High-Tech to build fast-charging 5C battery in series production
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has presented its new products and technologies at a technology conference. These include an ultra-fast-charging (5C) G-Current battery, which is said to be ready for immediate mass production. Read more…
