Cincinnati-based school transportation provider First Student and the Westville School District recently held a ribbon-cutting event for the upcoming deployment of 15 electric school buses, including 14 Type C IC buses from US manufacturer IC Bus, and one Type A Micro Bird, manufactured in Canada. The buses will be charged using First Charge, First Student’s… Read more…
Ampere and STMicroelectronics collaborate on powerbox and cooling systems for electric motors
EV maker Ampere, which was formed by Renault and STMicroelectronics, has announced an agreement starting in 2026 between the two companies on the supply of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules as part of their collaboration on a powerbox Ampere’s electric powertrain inverter. The powerbox is designed for optimum performance-to-size ratio across Ampere’s line-up, and supports… Read more…
Renault resurrects a legend: Renault 5 Turbo 3E
The automotive world can be full of surprises, and today is one of those days. Today, we are celebrating an unexpected revival: the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. This isn’t a concept car like the original R5 Turbo 3E was. Renault has confirmed that this seriously hot hatch will be hitting the roads as a production model. The announcement came in… Read more…
Argentina: Rio Tinto invests to expand Rincon project
The British-Australian mining group Rio Tinto is investing $2.5 billion in expanding its Rincon project in Argentina. The Rincon mine will supply up to 60,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year. Subject to approval, the expansion is scheduled to begin in mid-2025 and production in 2028. Read more…
St. Gallen cancels bus contract with Ebusco
The St. Gallen public transport company (VBSG) has announced that it is cancelling the supply contract signed with Ebusco in the spring for twelve electric buses and putting the procurement of the vehicles out to tender again. The dozen electric buses were actually due to hit the streets of St. Gallen from 2025. Read more…
How Nissan Blew It
Nissan’s U.S. strategy may be permanently behind the curve. Plus, the Trump Administration may end autonomous car crash reports like Tesla wants. Read more…
Renault is bringing back the R5 Turbo
Around six months after the sales launch of its electric compact car R5, Renault has announced that it will also be reviving the R5 Turbo sports car as an electric car next year. Its drive system is expected to produce over 500 hp (368 kW). Read more…
Ionna to equip Sheetz stores with chargers in the USA
In the USA, Ionna is entering into a strategic partnership with the restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz to build a total of 50 charging parks at Sheetz locations by the end of 2026. Ionna is a North American joint venture fast-charging joint venture from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. Read more…
Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need
If you’re thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com, because it has everything you need. Read more…
CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market
The world’s largest EV battery maker wants even more. China’s CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space. Read more…
Kia EV3, Mini Aceman And Skoda Elroq Go On A Roadtrip. One Stands Out
Three EVs from the hotly contested subcompact crossover segment go on a road trip. Read more…
Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production
Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to what can be used for mass production. The company has been providing test cells to automakers, but on Thursday announced that it had scaled sample cells to an… Read more…
Hyundai and BAIC to launch joint venture in China
Hyundai and BAIC are investing around 1.1 billion US dollars in their joint venture Beijing Hyundai. According to a media report from January 2024, Hyundai and BAIC are planning a new electric car brand exclusively for the Chinese market. Read more…
America’s Public Fast Chargers Have Doubled Since 2020
Yet, electric vehicle sales have grown much faster, leaving a lot to be desired on the charger front. Read more…
New Genesis Electrified GV70 caught in the wild
The refreshed Genesis Electrified GV70 has been spotted in public for the first time, giving us a sneaky peek at the production model ahead of its official release. The first sighting comes less than a month after Genesis unveiled the updated EV at the LA Auto Show, with its refined design, enhanced technology, and increased range. Captured on video by… Read more…
Crazy Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is Headed To Production
The French are once again turning the craziness dial to 11. Meet the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a rear-wheel drive super hatch. Read more…
Tesla Model Q? And How We Chose 2024’s Best Electric Vehicles
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we discuss the latest Tesla rumor and our 2024 Breakthrough Awards testing. Read more…
Nio reaches 60 millionth battery swap service milestone
Nio reached its 60 millionth battery swap service today, about four months after its 50 millionth service. Read more…
Archer & Anduril to develop military VTOL and Archer raises $430 million
Archer has raised 430 million US dollars from various investors in a financing round on the back of entering into a partnership with Anduril Industries to develop a hybrid military aircraft. Archer says the fresh capital will help fund Archer Defense “and for other general corporate purposes.” Read more…
Mercedes-Benz electric van concept coming in spring 2025
Mercedes-Benz will preview its Van.EA electric van architecture with a concept vehicle this spring. The automaker confirmed plans for the van concept Friday, releasing a teaser image indicating that, despite its dedicated EV platform, the concept and the next-generation electric vans it heralds will look like exactly what they are. Van.EA will be… Read more…
