BMW will unveil its revolutionary Panoramic iDrive display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This cutting-edge technology will debut in the Neue Klasse, BMW’s upcoming lineup of electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV architecture. The Panoramic iDrive is the company’s latest take on car interfaces. It ditches the conventional instrument cluster and central touchscreen and… Read more…
P3 report: The most important lessons learnt by electric truck pioneers
EV consultant firm P3 has published a report documenting the experiences of leading German logistics companies with electric trucks. P3 has identified the most important factors influencing electrification to provide know-how for the entire industry. Read more…
NIO teases ET9 images and its FireFly brand logo ahead of launches at NIO Day 2024
We are just days away from Chinese EV automaker NIO’s annual NIO Day event, which has already promised some big reveals, including the long-teased ET9 and the first model under its new FireFly sub-brand. As an appetizer, NIO has shared the first un-camouflaged images of the ET9 and its official FireFly logo. Read more…
LITELOK X1 review: This bike lock is so strong I use it on my motorcycle
I’m a bit of a bike lock collector. After having my favorite e-bike stolen a few years ago (as well as several less favorite bikes stolen over the years), I’ve gotten much more serious about security. After testing the LITELOK X1, I can tell you that this lock is so overbuilt that I even use it on my electric scooters and motorcycles. Read more…
Stellantis delays its first BEV pickup to push ahead its range-extended Ramcharger
Stellantis has announced that it is pushing ahead the launch of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger before the release of the Ram 1500 REV, the automaker’s first BEV light-duty pickup truck. The Ram brand originally planned to launch the Ram 1500 BEV in the first half of 2025. Read more…
Ford’s future looks bleak in Europe as EV woes worsen, a new study shows
Ford is struggling to stay afloat in Europe. The company is restructuring its business overseas with plans to drastically reduce its workforce. With slowing orders and weak demand for its EVs, many doubt Ford’s future in the region. A new survey underlines “how strong the doubts about Ford’s future viability in the European car market” are. Read more…
Ram REV electric pickup truck delayed to 2026, Ramcharger set for 2025
Ram now plans its first electric truck for a 2026 launch Series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the first half of 2025 Stellantis—without a permanent CEO—says battery-electric demand is slowing The all-electric Ram 1500 REV full-size pickup truck has been delayed once again, with the series hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger now due to arrive… Read more…
Evri to integrate DAF XB electric truck into its fleet
British parcel delivery company Evri has announced that the DAF XB electric truck will be used at its depot in Southampton. Evri is part of an ‘early adopter’ program limited to 10 vehicles, marking the final testing phase before series production starts in 2025. Read more…
The Nissan-Honda Crisis, Explained
We knew Honda and Nissan were entering into a technical partnership. Now a merger may be in the cards to save a struggling Nissan. Read more…
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Moves The Muscle Car Forward
Forget what you’ve heard. Dodge set out to create a new EV category: the electric muscle car. And it succeeded. Read more…
Mitie fleet hits 6,000th EV
The British energy service provider Mitie has added the 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet. A total of 73 per cent of the company’s fleet now runs on electricity. Read more…
Several bids for insolvent air taxi pioneer Lilium
There are apparently several potential buyers for Lilium, the German developer of electric air taxis. It could be decided this week who wins the bid. At the same time, Lilium wants to cut every fifth job. Read more…
Nio shows more of the ET9 luxury sedan ahead of full launch on December 21
Nio initially unveiled its luxury executive sedan ET9 a year ago, and now it’s only three days away from officially launching. To drum up some hype, the brand has shared some new images of the car, which you can see throughout this article. The ET9 will get its full introduction during the company’s Nio Day 2024 event which is taking… Read more…
Firefly’s product launch in Europe may be 1 quarter later than in China, brand chief says
After launching in China and Europe, Firefly cars may also be available in Southeast Asia and Latin America, but will not enter the US market for now. Read more…
Versinetic launches partner program for its LinkRay load-balancing EV charging controller
Versinetic, a UK developer of EV chargers, has introduced its LinkRay Distribution Partner Program with distribution agreements in Australia and Canada. The program provides distributors with access to the company’s EV charging technology, exclusive regional distribution rights and technical support and training. LinkRay is Versinetic’s load-balancing controller for EV charging stations. It is designed to distribute… Read more…
GKN Hoeganaes to support First Phosphate’s LFP cathode materia development in Tennessee
GKN Hoeganaes, a division of GKN Powder Metallurgy, is collaborating with First Phosphate toward establishing a North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for EVs. The partnership follows GKN’s integration of First Phosphate’s magnetite into its proprietary Ancorsteel melting process. The process produces a high-purity iron powder, which serves as a precursor… Read more…
How Ukraine assassinated a Russian general with an electric scooter
In a brazen operation pulled off by Ukrainian security forces, Russian Lt. Gen. Igor Anatolyevich Kirillov was assassinated in the Russian capital with what appears to be a weaponized electric kickscooter. Read more…
ChargePoint collaborates with GM Energy to deploy up to 500 EV fast chargers with Omni Ports
General Motors (GM) and EV charging network ChargePoint announced they are joining efforts to install hundreds of ultra-fast EV charging ports across the US. Additionally, those new chargers will include ChargePoint’s recently released Omni Port technology, enabling both NACS- and CCS-equipped EVs to charge seamlessly. Read more…
Shell transfers home & workplace charging business to 50five
Shell Recharge Solutions is handing over part of its business to an external provider: Dutch company 50five is to take over responsibility for Shell Recharge Solutions’ home and workplace chargers – in a total of six markets, including Germany. As part of the transaction, Shell staff will also transfer to 50five. Read more…
USA: Donald Trump could do away with NHTSA’s crash reporting rule
Automakers having to report car crashes could soon be a thing of the US. The President-elect Donald Trump could scrap the measure when taking office in January, undermining the government’s ability to monitor the number of car crashes with automated driving software. However, Tesla is not the only one that could celebrate the move. Read more…
