It’s not uncommon to see blazing headlines in newspapers and magazines, not to mention on the local evening news, reporting yet another electric vehicle fire. With so many reports, one might think that EVs self-immolate on a regular basis at a far higher rate than automobiles powered by internal combustion engines (ICEs). In actuality, it… Read more…
Making the business case for EV fleets (Webinar)
Why Fleet Electrification Makes Economic Sense And How To Transition To EVs For Long-Term Success: Webinar, December 11, 2024, 12:30 pm EST Whether you’re considering electrifying your fleet or already have some EVs on the road, this session is for you. We’ll challenge the current paradigms and processes around EV charging, and present new ways… Read more…
Kia EV3 and EV4 EVs might both be US-bound, PV5 van a maybe
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed EV3 or EV4 for the U.S.—but we might get both Unclear if EV3 arrives, whether Niro EV would continue Kia PV5 WKNDR electric camper van is a test for U.S. interest The future of compact EVs for Kia in the U.S. could be as simple as this: It doesn’t have to be an either/or. And that might mean that U.S. EV… Read more…
Rolls-Royce Spectre: How Electricity Makes It Even Better
Electricity has unlocked an absurd level of performance, comfort and refinement for the storied brand. Read more…
Kalmar tests conductive charging during operation with Elonroad
Kalmar, the Finnish manufacturer of industrial trucks, is entering into a cooperation with the Swedish startup Elonroad, which specialises in automatic charging technology for heavy vehicles. Kalmar wants to test Elonroad’s solution for conductive charging while driving. Read more…
Amazon offers fake charging port for ICE vehicles
A fake charging port called ‘PrankPort’, a magnetically attached fake charging port for combustion vehicles, can be purchased on Amazon. The manufacturer, a brand called Export Commodity, describes the item as a joke item but also advertises it as “perfect for parking in EV spots.” Read more…
VEV to build bus charging infrastructure for Stagecoach in the UK
VEV is building high-powered DC charging infrastructure for a fleet of over 150 electric buses across four UK depots located in Leamington, Nuneaton, Rugby, and Chesterfield. Read more…
Von der Leyen announces “strategic dialogue on the future of Europe’s car industry”
The European Parliament has elected the new EU Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new Commissioners will take office on 1 December. Importantly, both the designated Transport Commissioner and Climate Commissioner are committed to the agreed-upon combustion engine phase-out in the EU. Read more…
These are the Black Friday e-bike and e-scooter deals to actually care about
This year’s shopping holidays are set to reveal some of the best electric bicycle and e-scooter sales we’ve ever seen thanks to the perfect storm of overstocked models, meeting year-end sales targets, and good ol’ relentless competition. The e-bike industry has been hammered for a couple of years now, and while that has put many companies in a squeeze, the upside is consumers are getting some of the best deals we’ve ever seen. With countless electric bicycle brands operating now in the US and even more models to choose from, here’s some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Read more…
Leaked email signals BYD’s plan to heat up EV price war
According to a leaked letter circulating on social media yesterday, BYD has asked its suppliers to accept price cuts in the coming year – a major signal that the Chinese EV maker is gearing up to intensify the price war in China even further, all while pushing harder into Europe and other markets.. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab is in NYC, providing a cool look at an uncertain future [Gallery]
Early last month, Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, a 2 door vehicle with no steering wheel and pedals, fully reliant on the future of autonomy. Since then, they’ve put the vehicle on display at a couple Tesla showrooms, most recently at the Meatpacking District location in New York City. I went to go take a look, and I have a few thoughts. Read more…
Ford jobs cuts signal ‘an incremental death’ to its future in Germany: Is the end near?
With plans to drastically downsize its workforce, Ford’s future in Germany looks bleak. According to Germany’s largest trade union, Ford’s new job cuts “would mean an incremental death” to its future in Cologne. Read more…
Amara Raja Infra opens India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station
Amara Raja Infra has opened India’s first green hydrogen fuelling station in Leh, a city nestled in the Himalayas in the country’s northern part. The company established it as part of the world’s highest altitude (3,650 metres MSL) Green Hydrogen Mobility Project. Read more…
Labatt Breweries expands fleet with ten Volvo VNR Electric
Canada’s leading beverage company, Labatt Breweries, has spent 5.47 million CAD (3.69 million euros) on ten new Volvo VNR Electric trucks for its logistics operations in Quebec. It is Volvo Trucks’ largest single order for the VNR Electric in Canada. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Vs. Cadillac Vistiq Vs. Rivian R1S Vs. Kia EV9: Here’s How They Compare
We look at what each of these American-made electric three-row SUVs has to offer. Read more…
Nissan’s Situation Gets Dire: ’12 Or 14 Months To Survive’
Plus, Hyundai says it can win the EV war on “quality,” and Mexico is in a dilemma with its planned BYD factory. Read more…
V2G car sharing project to launch with Renault in Utrecht
A fleet of 500 Renault 5s will launch in the MyWheels car sharing fleet in Utrecht. With their bidirectional charging function, they are planned to help to stabilise the city’s electricity grid. Such a scenario has been tested in Utrecht since 2019. Read more…
Kia pickup for US might be gas or EV, won’t be Tasman
Kia says Tasman pickup revealed in Oct. isn’t for U.S. market Brand hasn’t decided on a U.S.-bound Kia electric pickup Push toward more hybrids and PHEVs may show the direction in a truck Kia is still considering a pickup for the U.S., but whether that amounts to a gasoline-fueled truck or an EV remains to be determined, according to two top U.S… Read more…
VW has no plans for 2-speed transmissions in EVs
VW sees no need for multi-speed transmissions in EVs It tested a manual transmission for performance EVs More efficient EVs might be more expensive, VW says It seems Volkswagen won’t be following Porsche or Mercedes-Benz. On Thursday at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show Kai Grünitz, head of global research and development for Volkswagen, told… Read more…
BMW to open battery cell recycling centre in Bavaria
The BMW Group is building a competence centre for battery cell recycling in Kirchroth in Lower Bavaria. There, the company will put so-called direct recycling process into practice. Read more…
