Lithium-ion battery technology developer 24M has released new testing data for its Impervio battery separator. The testing was related to the issue of battery-fire risk in EVs, energy storage systems and consumer applications. The company’s Impervio battery separator was designed to reduce the risk of overcharging that can cause metallic dendrite formation and internal shorts,… Read more…
General Motors to invest $625 million in new Lithium Americas JV
General Motors (GM) has entered into a new investment agreement with Lithium Americas to establish a joint venture (JV) to fund, develop, construct and operate the Thacker Pass lithium carbonate project in Humboldt County, Nevada. GM will provide $430 million of direct cash funding and a $195 million letter of credit facility to support the… Read more…
Ford BlueCruise 1.3 Review: Seriously Capable, But Not Perfect
Ford’s BlueCruise advanced driver assistance system takes the stress out of driving. But it’s not a license for complacency. Read more…
Inside BMW’s Next-Generation EV And Battery Plant In Mexico
BMW will start building its “Neue Klasse” EVs in Mexico in 2027. We chatted with the plant’s CEO for a peek behind the curtain. Read more…
These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this November
With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this November with lease prices under $300 a month. Read more…
Zero unveils plan for cheaper electric motorcycles, shows off first models
Zero Motorcycles, the leading premium electric motorcycle maker, has just unveiled at EICMA its bold new plan to enter the more affordable end of the e-motorcycle market. Read more…
Range Rover has over 48,000 buyers waiting on its first electric SUV
The first all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although its official debut is just around the corner, the Range Rover Electric has already secured over 48,000 clients on the waitlist. Read more…
Someone built a Tesla Cybertruck dually – dope or nope?
Tesla Cybertruck has caught the attention of many people, including modders who have now built the first Cybertruck dually. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin In Canada As U.S. Demand Cools
Tesla made the Cybertruck available for preorder in Canada in August starting, at $137,990 CAD. Read more…
Cybertruck deliveries start in Canada as US demand cools further
The Cybertruck has officially landed in Canada. After opening reservations in August, Tesla has started deliveries of the initial units to Canadian customers. With a starting price of CAD 138,000 (approximately €89,200), it likely won’t be a mainstream vehicle though. Canadian buyers are currently limited to the Foundation Series, the higher-priced variant of the Cybertruck. For those seeking the top-of-the-line… Read more…
Seven cities form North American Electric Construction Coalition
Government officials from six cities in the US as well as Montreal, Canada have made a commitment to use more electric construction equipment in North America. Leaders in the municipalities of Austin, Texas; Boulder County, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; Montréal, Canada; New York City; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and San Diego, California pledged to support pursuing programs… Read more…
Rincon Power launches energy-dense contactor for EVs
Rincon Power has introduced its RXX50 Series compact, energy-dense contactor for electric vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and aviation applications. The 500 A contactor offers a 3 MW interrupt rating (1,000 VDC/3,000 A), fast-break actuation technology and a hermetic ceramic seal with gas fill rated up to 170° C. The RXX50 operates in… Read more…
First Deutschlandnetz site opened at unmanaged motorway service area
The first of 200 planned fast-charging parks at unmanaged motorway service areas has been put into operation at the Depenauer Moor service area (A21) in Germany. This means that the first four of the 1,000 planned fast-charging points are now available at Depenauer Moor. Read more…
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire
The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire… Read more…
Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific’s EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in… Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Lease Price Hits A Record Low
It now costs almost the same as the Mustang Mach-E to lease and its monthly payment is even lower than the hybrid Maverick. Read more…
Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.
Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world. Read more…
Lilium to conduct insolvency proceedings under self-administration & seeks investors
A few days after the electric flying taxi developer Lilium filed for insolvency, Weilheim Local Court has authorised restructuring under self-administration. This is only likely to succeed if Lilium finds new investors – and KPMG is now looking for them for Lilium. Read more…
America’s EV Revolution Enters ‘Wait And See’ Mode On Election Day
Plus, China formally beefs with Europe over EV tariffs and we look at the Tesla Cybertruck’s latest sales. Read more…
The Complete Guide To Electric Vehicle Platforms
Here’s a rundown of the EV platforms currently in use in America or revealed to be in development. Read more…
