GM Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, has launched its GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary energy storage system that allows transfer from the grid as well as integration with solar power equipment. The product is available in 10.6 kWh and 17.7 kWh battery capacity variants. It can provide power to a home during… Read more…
LG Technology Ventures invests in Liminal’s battery inspection systems
US-based battery inspection technology startup Liminal has closed a $10-million strategic investment round led by LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of South Korean conglomerate LG Group. The round also included new investment from Taiwanese firm Chailease Holdings as well as participation by current investors including ArcTern Ventures, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners,… Read more…
Tesla appoints new head for Europe and USA
Omead Afshar is to head up Tesla’s business in Europe and the USA in future. Tesla has not yet confirmed the appointment, but there are credible reports from the USA. Afshar is considered one of CEO Elon Musk’s closest confidants and has worked for Tesla since 2017. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck under criticism in Europe over road safety
In July, a Tesla Cybertruck was authorised for use on public roads as a single import in the Czech Republic. This has now provoked criticism from European road safety organisations. Read more…
Apple Secretly Tapped BYD To Build Battery For Cancelled Apple Car
Plus, Musk promotes one of his inner-circle to exec and The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop has had some unwanted visitors. Read more…
Mercedes to update EV lineup in the USA
Mercedes-Benz will update most of the models in its U.S. lineup for 2025, equipping larger batteries for its EQE and EQS models with improved range. The manufacturer also detailed the upcoming fully electric G-Class. Read more…
XCharge opens new test centre in Hamburg
The Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge is expanding its R&D capacities in Germany with a new test centre in Hamburg. The company intends to use the location to further expand its presence in Europe. Read more…
California police call EVs “nearly unusable”
California police forces are seeing the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as too tight for police duty There’s no official Tesla police package, and few other EV options Police-duty F-150 Lightning pickups have been better received—and other patrol EVs are on the way Tesla electric cars have convinced many civilians to make the switch from internal… Read more…
Are electric boats going mainstream? X Shore lands its biggest order ever
X Shore, a leading Swedish electric boat maker, has just announced its largest single sale yet. The company is preparing to fulfill an order of 32 electric boats signed with M Yachts, a yacht management service. Read more…
Elon Musk elevates his chief of staff who was in hot water at Tesla amid leadership shake-up
Elon Musk has elevated Omead Afshar, who worked in his office in what many saw as a “chief of staff” position, to a top executive role at Tesla after the young engineer was reportedly in hot water at the automaker.. Read more…
JackRabbit XG review: Testing the bigger and bolder little e-bike
The JackRabbit XG is basically the stronger, bigger brother of the famous little JackRabbit micro e-bike, and I had the chance to test one out to see how well a tiny little EV could work for the average commuter. As it turns out, little is big these days. Read more…
Here’s why Lucid’s (LCID) stock is crashing today
Lucid Motors (LCID) stock was down as much as 20% during Thursday’s pre-market after the company announced plans to sell over 262 million shares. The new stock offering is causing share prices to slide ahead of Lucid’s first electric SUV, the Gravity, which will launch later this year. Read more…
The Ferrari F80’s Hybrid System Is An Engineering Marvel
Ferrari’s new flagship supercar has a 48-volt electrical system–but no dedicated battery for it. Read more…
Tesla Wants To Flood The Streets With Robotaxis. A Federal ‘Cap’ Blocks The Way
Unless something changes, Tesla may only be able to produce 2,500 Robotaxis annually under current FMVSS exemption rules. Read more…
New York City: Toyota drivers get to charge for free at Revel stations
Toyota Motor North American and charge point operator Revel have signed a deal. It offers Toyota and Lexus BEV drivers free charging at Revel’s fast-chargers in New York City for three years. Read more…
Integral Powers presents improved LMFP cell chemistry
The British battery technology company Integrals Power has developed an LMFP material with a high manganese content that could increase the range of electric vehicles by up to 20 per cent. Read more…
General Motors founds joint venture for lithium production
Lithium producer Lithium Americas has entered into a new investment agreement with automotive company General Motors to form a joint venture to build and operate the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. As part of the deal, GM will invest $625 million, including $430 million in cash and $195 million as a loan. Read more…
Stellantis Recalls 21,000 PHEVs For Brake Pedal That May Collapse During Braking
Globally, over 44,000 Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid crossovers are affected. Read more…
Apple was working with BYD on LFP battery for its abandoned car project
The electric vehicle industry is no stranger to collaborations, but one of the most potentially exciting ones never came to be. It was discovered that Apple partnered with BYD, the Chinese EV and battery giant, to develop a revolutionary battery system. This clandestine collaboration, which took place around 2017, focused on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. That tech is often… Read more…
ICCT: Combustion engine scrappage programme could save Germany’s CO2 targets in the transport sector
A targeted scrappage programme for older diesel and petrol vehicles could achieve a third of the required emission savings in the German transport sector. That is the result of a new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The vehicles affected are at least 15 years old. Read more…
