First Bus has commissioned Heliox to equip five more electric bus depots in the UK. The public transport operator plans to expand its charging network to 14 depots with more than 800 electric buses by 2025. Read more…
BasiGo Secures Massive Funding in Series A Equity Program
With the massive US$24 million Series A equity funding and $17.5 million in debt, BasiGo pushes forward in its goals to provide large transport electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more…
2025 Kia EV9 carries on with $700 price increase
Kia’s EV9 three-row electric SUV carries over into its second model year essentially unchanged, but with a $700 price increase for the Light Long Range model. Pricing for the 2025 Kia EV9 starts at $56,225 (with the mandatory $1,325 destination charge added in) for the Light Standard Range, the only model with the smaller 76.1-kwh battery pack… Read more…
Feds investigating Tesla Full Self-Driving after four crashes, one fatality
The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system Four crashes have been documented while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one was fatal Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on self-driving cars with the Cybercab The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Tesla Full… Read more…
Arkansas might be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium
Lithium in a Smackover Formation could provide nine times the global demand for EV batteries The lithium deposits could be the key to U.S. battery production Lithium mining was extensive in North Carolina until the 1980s A lithium deposit located in southwestern Arkansas could hold enough of the metal to satisfy global EV battery demand nine times… Read more…
Check out Tenways’ newly launched lightweight 8-speed commuter e-bike
Tenways, one of several popular low-cost electric bike brands that have popped up in the US and European markets over the last few years, has updated its popular lightweight commuter e-bike. Just launched today, Tenways’ new Chain Version CGO600 Pro swaps out the single-speed belt we’ve come to know and love for an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain. Read more…
Einride partners with PepsiCo to deploy its electric trucks and reduce tons of annual emissions
Commercial freight EV and autonomous driving developer Einride announced a new partnership with PepsiCo to deploy its electric semi trucks in Tennessee. The trucks will transport goods for the multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation, which includes Frito Lay. Read more…
Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes [update]
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a solid state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes, and now it’s got Series A funding to scale production. Read more…
Luxeed launches sales of the R7 in China
The Luxeed subsidiary from Chery and Huawei is launching its new Luxeed R7 on the Chinese market. The all-electric SUV coupé is available from 259,800 yuan, or about 33,800 euros. Read more…
Fraunhofer ISE opens battery research centre in Freiburg
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has opened a new battery research centre in south-west Germany. The main focus of the scientists now working at the centre is on improving the sustainability, safety and performance of battery storage systems. Read more…
Hyundai goes public in India with the country’s biggest IPO
Hyundai Motor India is now listed on the Indian stock exchange. It is the largest IPO in India’s history. Following the listing, Hyundai Motor India plans to invest in new products, technologies, and R&D capacities. Read more…
NextStar Energy kicks off battery module production
The joint venture formed by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis called NextStar Energy begins battery module production. The initiative is Canada’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing facility and will provide annual energy capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours upon completion. Read more…
GAC launches Aion V in Europe
Chinese car manufacturer GAC has announced that it will launch its Aion V electric SUV, which is already available in China, in Europe next year. In the coming years, GAC plans to bring further core models to Europe, including an SUV and a hatchback in the B-segment. Read more…
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech interior, design and features review
What is it? The Renault 5 E-Tech is the iconic Renault 5 reincarnated. But unlike a number of other iconic names that have been brought back recently, this one doesn’t stray away from its roots. It offers a blend of the latest EV tech and the classic styling of the past. The new Renault 5 E-Tech is an affordable, city-friendly… Read more…
China NEV retail at 609,000 in Oct 1-20, up 1% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail sales slowed last week, dragging down the month-to-date performance. Read more…
Opel reveals new design for the Mokka Electric and adjusts German prices
Opel has given its small SUV Mokka a facelift and significantly reduced the price of the electric version in Germany. However, this is also partly due to the changed model range: the 100 kW drive will no longer be sold with immediate effect. Read more…
Nio signs deal to add 100 swap stations in central China’s Hubei province
As of today, Nio has 2,589 battery swap stations in China and 92 in Hubei province. Read more…
Fiat 500e and Armani – an expensive match made in electric heaven
The Fiat 500e is a cute little car, but the new Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition promises to take this appeal to a whole new level. Fiat calls it a fashion statement on wheels, and it truly is a testament to Italian design. Fiat and Armani, two iconic Italian brands, have joined forces to create a limited-edition electric car that’s as… Read more…
Love hurts, does Trump love hurt Tesla Plus: EV deals and solar school buses
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we know love hurts – but is Elon’s love for convicted felon and sexual assaulter Donald Trump hurting Tesla’s sales? We’ve also got some exciting EV deals and a $27,500 EV with 300 miles of range … and it’s not a Tesla. Read more…
Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
Ford commercial truck customers can score a sweet deal on a new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, thanks to a new $7,500 Fleet Order Discount offer – but that’s just the beginning: there are even more Lightning incentives out there for fleet buyers. Read more…