Skoda, the name synonymous with practical and affordable cars, has been slowly teasing us with details of its upcoming all-electric compact SUV, the Elroq. With its official debut scheduled for October, Skoda has released exterior sketches, giving us a sneak peek of what to expect. And it’s safe to say the Elroq is ready to rock the compact SUV segment.… Read more…
Kiepe to upgrade batteries of up to 170 trolley buses in Seattle
Seattle transport company King County Metro has ordered a comprehensive battery upgrade from Kiepe for its trolley buses to upgrade vehicles introduced between 2014 and 2017. Delivery of the new battery packs is scheduled to start at the end of 2024. Read more…
WMC presents electric motorbike for fleets and first responders
UK-based White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) has launched a new fully-electric rapid-charging motorcycle that is said to be the first in the world designed specifically to meet the needs of fleets and first responders globally. Read more…
Northvolt refocuses scope of activities and cuts jobs
Northvolt has announced further cost-cutting measures. It intends to reduce its workforce and deprioritise factories for the production of cathode material and battery storage systems. This course will not affect the core business—i.e., the production of battery cells. Read more…
Posco invests in Black Rock Mining for graphite supply
The South Korean component manufacturer Posco is investing USD 40 million in the Australian mining company Black Rock Mining (BRM). This will enable Posco to secure large quantities of graphite from BRM’s mine in Tanzania. Read more…
Americans Review The BYD Shark Range Extender Pickup And Love It
It’s quiet, powerful, well-built and has plenty of electric range for daily use. Read more…
Tesla ‘Actual Smart Summon’ Real-World Test: ‘80% Magical, 20% Awkward’
The feature that can bring your car to you without anyone behind the steering wheel is back. But is it any better? Read more…
The New Car Market Is ‘Stuck’ Because Buyers Can’t Afford Them
The whole car market is slowing “unless consumers get some relief.” Plus, the Kia EV9 shows what’s at stake in the November election. Read more…
CATL in talks to buy PV module supplier DAS Solar, report says
CATL is in talks to buy photovoltaic module supplier DAS Solar, which ranked No. 8 globally in PV module shipments in the first half of this year, according to local media. Read more…
Nissan to bring Ariya Nismo to Europe in early 2025
Nissan has published more information about its Ariya Nismo. The performance version of the electric SUV will go on sale in Europe from January 2025 – in almost all countries where the standard model is also available. The Japanese motorsport brand is thus celebrating its comeback in Europe. Read more…
Panasonic is ready for series production of 4680 cells
Tesla’s battery partner Panasonic is starting series production of 4680 battery cells. The plant in Wakayama, Japan, has been remodelled for this purpose. According to the company, it will now act as a ‘mother factory’ for the new cells and thus serve as a blueprint for other plants. Read more…
How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US
It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves. Read more…
Omoda opens UK order books for the Omoda E5
The Chery subsidiary has officially opened the UK order books for the battery-electric Omoda E5 mid-size SUV. The first customer cars have already arrived in the UK. A hybrid variant will also follow at a later date. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Han sedan with lower prices and upgraded specs
BYD rolled out the 2025 Han sedan, with the hybrid Han DM-i upgraded to the DM 5.0 system and the pure electric Han EV upgraded to the 800 V high-voltage architecture. Read more…
Tesla Universal Wall Connector Not Charging Your Non-Tesla EV? Here’s The Solution
In most cases, there’s nothing wrong with the car or the wall charger. You just need to adjust some settings. Read more…
Swiss electric mobility roadmap extended until 2030
Switzerland’s electric mobility roadmap, launched in 2018, is once again being extended and expanded. It will now run until 2030 and, in addition to cars, will include trucks, light commercial vehicles, and buses in the future. Read more…
Cylib starts building battery recycling plant in Germany
The German battery recycling company Cylib has started construction of its first industrial plant at Chempark Dormagen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026 with an annual recycling capacity of 30,000 tonnes. Read more…
Tesla sells 63,456 cars in China in Aug, highest year to date
Tesla sold 63,456 vehicles in China in August, the highest of the year, up 37.27 percent from July, though down 1.91 percent year-on-year. Read more…
China NEV retail exceeds 1 million mark for 1st time in Aug with strong growth in hybrids
China’s PHEV retail sales hit a record high for the third consecutive month, while BEV retail sales grew again, ending two consecutive months of sequential declines. Read more…
Ford converts Mexico plant to EV drive production
Ford is investing 273 million dollars in its plant in Mexico to produce drives for its electric Mustang Mach-E. That includes building the electric motor and the car’s propulsion system. Read more…
