Swiss energy storage provider Leclanché has developed a new Li-ion battery cell called XN50, which features Echion Technologies’ XNO, a niobium-based active anode material. “The cell provides integrators and OEMs with a differentiated battery option that outperforms existing chemistries in heavy-duty e-mobility, rail and marine applications,” says the company. Leclanché is set to replace its… Read more…
MTRWestern expands its electric charter bus fleet
US motorcoach company MTRWestern has acquired two new CX45E electric buses manufactured by ABC Companies and Van Hool, as well as two new Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans. The 45-foot CX45e models from ABC can carry up to 56 passengers each, while the two Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans can transport up to 11 passengers… Read more…
Luuk van Kuik from Last Mile Solutions: Open loop payment solutions will dominate the market
Technology is changing and so is the way consumers (want to) pay at the charging station, for instance. We met up with Luuk van Kuik von Last Mile Solutions to talk about the future of payment solutions. Read more…
REE kicks off US production of its P7 electric trucks with Roush as its contract manufacturer
Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars, REE Automotive has kicked off plans for US production this year with the help of contract manufacturer Roush Industries. Read more…
Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired Recon EV spotted for the first time in transit
With deliveries of its first all-electric SUV in the US right around the corner, Jeep’s second EV is almost ready for its official debut. The upcoming Recon EV, inspired by the legendary Wrangler, was spotted in transit for the first time. At first, the electric SUV looks a bit like a Ford Bronco Sport or a Toyota Land Cruiser. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Read more…
Sublue Vapor electric seascooter review: Silently cruises above and below the water
I’ve always enjoyed electric watersports devices, and have a long history with everything from electric surfboards to electric boats. But it’s the category of electric sea scooters that likely offers the most accessiblity to the average person, providing fast and fun water excitement without the larger upfront cost and complexity of larger vessels. The Sublue Vapor is the latest in a string of electric sea scooters I’ve tested over the years, and it’s the fanciest one yet. Read more…
The US mulls ban on Chinese cars and commercial vehicles
The United States Department of Commerce is stirring the pot with a proposal that could seriously shake up the automotive landscape: a potential ban on Chinese software and hardware in vehicles sold within the US. The proposal, citing national security concerns, aims to curtail the influence of Chinese technology on American cars and trucks. If passed, this legislation would create… Read more…
Xiaomi To Woo Tesla Model Y Buyers In China With Ferrari-Inspired Crossover
The upcoming Xiaomi MX11 wants to challenge the Tesla Model Y in China with a performance-focused approach and aesthetic. Read more…
The VW Polo now comes from South Africa
VW has discontinued production of the Polo compact car in Europe after 40 years to prepare the plant in Pamplona, Spain, for the construction of the upcoming electric compact cars. The VW Polo will continue to be sold in Europe – as an import model. Read more…
Ree Automotive finds contract manufacturer for its electric delivery van
The Israeli electric vehicle startup Ree Automotive has selected Roush Industries as the contract manufacturer for the complete assembly of the P7 electric delivery van in the US. Production is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024 at its plant in Detroit. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz starts assembling EQS SUV in India
Mercedes-Benz has begun assembling the EQS SUV at its plant in Chakan, a town near Pune (Maharashtra) in the western part of India. It is the only factory apart from the mother plant in Tuscaloosa (Alabama), USA, where the company builds the full-size electric SUV. Read more…
It Turns Out Charging Stations Are Cash Cows For Nearby Businesses
Local businesses are cashing in on charging station wait times. Read more…
Pulling The Plug On EVs? The Wild Fight Over Ending Subsidies
Plus, Stellantis begins the hunt for a new CEO and Cruise heads back to California. Read more…
BYD plans to bring more models to Japan, including Tang SUV, report says
BYD will bring the Tang SUV to Japan to diversify its product matrix there. The Han and Qin sedans will also be brought to Japan, according to local media. Read more…
Polestar 2 tops big EV summer real life range test
The debate surrounding electric vehicles often centers on range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station. While manufacturers provide estimated ranges, real-world performance often differs greatly from those. A recent test pitted 12 different EV models against each other in a highway range test aiming to shed some extra light on that.… Read more…
Rolls-Royce doubles down on EVs, planning SUV and sedan
Rolls-Royce will leapfrog rival Bentley into the all-electric era. Rolls-Royce launched its first EV, dubbed the Spectre, in 2023 a year after the luxury coupe arrived to signal electric excess. Automotive News reported the automaker is now planning two new EVs including a crossover and a sedan. The second Rolls-Royce EV to join the lineup after… Read more…
Kia EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access Early Next Year
Some Kia EV6 and EV9 buyers will get a free adapter. Others will have to pay for it. Read more…
Thor’s New Extended Range RV Packs Off-Grid Power For Days, 500 Miles Of Range
It’s like a Ram 1500 Ramcharger, only you can sleep, make dinner and take a shower in it. Read more…
Iveco Bus receives two orders from France
The French community of Grand Reims in the east of the country has ordered 20 articulated electric buses from Iveco Bus. The manufacturer will also supply 19 hydrogen buses to the municipal association Lorient Agglomération. Read more…
