Today Dacia has officially revealed the name of its next all-electric vehicle, and it’s going to be called Spring just like the previous one. The second generation Spring will be made in Europe in the same factory that will make the new Renault Twingo, and the new Spring will probably be based on that model. Here’s the brand’s teaser video… Read more…
California VPP is rolling out a $6,000 rebate for new home batteries
Ava Community Energy’s SmartHome Battery program is offering income-qualified North California residents up to $6,000 in up front incentive cash to install a FranklinWH smart battery and connect it to the utility’s virtual power plant (VPP). Read more…
Here’s how AAA is now getting into e-bikes
AAA may be best known for roadside assistance and travel services, but the organization is now taking a much closer interest in electric bicycles and electric scooters as their popularity continues to surge across the US. Read more…
We toured the Aptera factory to see if the solar EV company is gonna make it
Alongside finally getting a chance to drive the Aptera 3-wheeled solar EV, we got a short tour around the company’s facility. It was illuminating – showing off the progress Aptera has made and the challenges still to come for the company. Read more…
Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes
It’s the second Waymo recall in the last two months, after an earlier flaw allowed them to drive through flooded roads. Read More…
Nio brings Firefly to Hong Kong show, paving way for market entry
Firefly, Nio’s first right-hand drive model, was showcased at the ongoing Hong Kong Auto Show. Read more…
Ford to produce first LFP cells this year – thanks to CATL
Ford is reportedly on schedule to begin series production of LFP battery cells for use in electric vehicles this year. The US battery plant in Marshall is currently ramping up production of ‘D-Sample’ cells. The technology license comes from CATL. Read more…
The Mobility House, EcoG and EV-Tech unveil BiDi Wallbox
In order to adapt bidirectional charging for a mass market, German companies The Mobility House and EcoG have joined forces with Chinese manufacturer EV-Tech. Together, the partners have developed a DC wallbox that supports Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home. Read more…
Electric Ferrari Luce paves way for collectors to access coveted Ferraris
Ferrari is reportedly integrating the Luce into its allocation system for loyal customers: According to media reports, the electric car is intended to serve as a loyalty entry level for wealthy customers. Insiders suggest that purchasing this model could secure access to more desirable vehicles from the manufacturer. Read more…
Char.gy to deliver 1000 new EV chargepoints in Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield is set to gain 1000 new charging points, which will be delivered in partnership with Char.gy. These will primarily be retrofitted to lampposts, although several new standalone EV chargers will also be installed at five sites across the borough. Read more…
China’s June NEV retail seen at 1.05 million units, CPCA says
CPCA expects China’s June passenger NEV retail sales to rise 10.5% from May, with penetration likely climbing to about 63.6%. Read more…
Forsee Power and Wabtec to integrate lithium titanate batteries for electric locomotives
Forsee Power and Wabtec partner to integrate lithium titanate battery systems into battery-electric locomotives with advanced thermal management. Read more…
Germany: World’s oldest brewery launches charging hub for electric trucks
The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan and charging infrastructure specialist Delta Charge have inaugurated a fully electrified charging and energy depot for battery-electric trucks at the brewery’s logistics centre in Freising, Germany. The system combines fast charging, battery storage and solar power to reduce energy costs and support fleet electrification. Read more…
Self-driving firm Momenta moves closer to Hong Kong IPO with regulatory go-ahead
China’s securities regulator approved Momenta’s plan to issue overseas shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read more…
Electrify America’s Next-Gen EV Charging Stations Are Bigger And Better
A huge battery energy storage system backs the American company’s newest large-format station in California. Read More…
The Rivian R2 Matches The Tesla Model Y On Efficiency, Despite Weighing More
Rivian’s R2 Performance is roughly 500 pounds heavier than Tesla’s go-fast crossover, yet the energy consumption is identical. Read More…
Skipping The Ferrari Luce Could Cost Collectors The Cars They Really Want
Ferrari’s first EV may be controversial, but for loyal collectors, saying no could make the next dream allocation more difficult. Read More…
Volvo’s EX30 battery woes spread to China with new recall
Volvo is recalling 2,501 China-built EX30 electric SUVs over a potential thermal runaway risk in the battery. Read more…
BMW to phase out CLAR-based eectric models in China
BMW is apparently currently overhauling its electric vehicle lineup in China. According to an insider report, local production of all electric models based on the mixed CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform will soon be discontinued. This paves the way for local production of the “New Class.” Read more…
China’s sodium-ion push reaches heavy trucks with FAW Jiefang trial
FAW Jiefang and Hina Battery completed nearly 7 months of road tests on a sodium-ion battery heavy truck, with cumulative mileage surpassing 15,000 km. Read more…
