Chinese EV manufacturer Nio started deliveries of its highly anticipated EL8 electric SUV in Europe. Known as the ES8 in its home market, the EL8 began its pre-orders in Europe three months ago. The first batch of EL8s was now handed over to customers, much to the delight of the company and its growing European fanbase. Nio’s journey in Europe… Read more…
Hyundai’s $23K Casper EV is getting a new XRT variant: Here’s our first look [Video]
Hyundai’s low-cost Casper Electric (also known overseas as the Inster EV) is getting a rugged new XRT variant. The new Casper EV XRT trim was spotted for the first time in Korea ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla throws cold water on Supercharger extension cords
A Tesla engineer is throwing cold water on Supercharger extension cords – an idea that is gaining traction to solve the charge port location issues as Tesla onboard other EVs on the Suercharger network. Read more…
NIO begins revamped EL8 SUV deliveries in Europe, despite imposed tariffs
Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports. Read more…
Volkswagen weighs another plant closure, this time in China as domestic EVs take control
Volkswagen is facing another possible plant closure, this time in China, the company’s largest market. Although China is VW’s biggest market, domestic EV makers, like BYD, are squeezing out the competition. Read more…
Chinese EVs Can Undercut American EVs Even With Tariffs
We also discuss how fast wireless charging is moving forward and why Stellantis is facing heat from UAW. Read more…
Electric Vehicles Had Their First Golden Age In The Early 1900s
At the turn of the 20th century, there were thousands of electric vehicles in operation around the world. Read more…
V2H & V2G bidirectional charging
Nick Flaherty reports on the latest innovations in bidirectional charging and their ageing effects on battery cells.
Bidirectional charging allows energy to flow back and forth between an e-mobility platform such as an EV and other systems, whether that is the electricity grid, other electric equipment or even other vehicles. Read more…
AMG Lithium opens first lithium refinery in Europe
AMG Lithium just opened Europe’s first lithium refinery in Bitterfeld-Wolfen. AMG Lithium will produce up to 20,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide there starting from next year, which is enough for the batteries of around 500,000 electric cars. Read more…
US DOT issues RFI about EV charging needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network…. Read more…
GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adapters
GM EVs can now charge at over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers Most Superchargers will require an adapter Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM charges $225 for the adapter General Motors on Wednesday announced that it will begin shipping North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters that will give its EV owners access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC… Read more…
EV Tire Maintenance Tips: Keeping Your Tires In Top Condition For Optimal Performance
Maintaining your EV’s tires is one of the best ways to ensure the best range, the most comfortable ride, and the highest possible level of safety Read more…
Smart Freight Centre introduces heavy-duty shipping coalition
Non-profit organization Smart Freight Centre announced the launch of a shipper-carrier coalition to accelerate heavy-duty EV deployment. The goal is to support emissions free heavy-duty logistics operations shipping and the expansion of the necessary charging infrastructure. Read more…
Audi is looking for an investor for its plant in Brussels
According to Audi Board Member for Production Gerd Walker, the Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer no longer sees any use for its factory in Brussels, which is threatened with closure, and is therefore now looking for an investor. Audi is currently building the electric Q8 e-tron there, but its next generation will roll off the production line in Mexico. Read more…
Bo M electric scooter
A company that aims to make its e-scooter a serious, roadgoing magic carpet explains
its vision to Peter Donaldson
With a side profile reminiscent of a boomerang and a sleek, unadorned, metallic finish, the ‘M’ stand-up electric scooter from Bo has a distinctive appearance that hints at a fresh approach to an increasingly popular category of minimalist, powered two-wheeler. Read more…
CATL unveils mammoth 600 kWh battery and swap system for it
CATL is having a very busy week. Only a couple of days ago we reported on the company unveiling its latest battery technology designed for buses. The company now unveiled the Tectrans–T battery at the IAA show in Hanover, Germany. With a colossal 600 kWh capacity, this battery can enable some very decent autonomy for electrical trucks. CATL is offering… Read more…
New EV embodies Lotus’ sports car vision
Lotus has unveiled the study of a purely electric high-performance sports car. The Theory 1 is a three-seater racing car with a 736 kW all-wheel drive. Lotus wants the concept to be seen as the embodiment of its vision of future intelligent high-performance vehicles. Read more…
More electric cars than petrol cars in Norway for the first time
It is a milestone in the electrification of road transport: Norway is the first country in which more electric cars than petrol cars are registered. However, vehicles with diesel engines are still in the lead. Read more…
GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network
More than a year after legacy automakers announced a transition from the CCS charging port to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), GM EV customers are finally able to purchase an approved adapter and gain access to hundreds of thousands of Tesla chargers. Read more…
How To Charge A General Motors EV On A Tesla Supercharger
Welcome to the world of Tesla Supercharging, Chevy and Cadillac drivers. Here’s how to do it. Read more…
