Italian EV charger manufacturer Alpitronic has opened a new US headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina as it looks to expand across North America. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers boast an average efficiency rate above 97.5% and support all EV brands. The company’s repair and service network can service chargers anywhere in the country. Alpitronic America has tested pre-production… Read more…
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Sponsored by EnergyHub. Adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating rapidly, posing challenges to aging distribution infrastructure. Fortunately, managed charging offers a compelling solution. In this eBook, EnergyHub explores how growing residential EV load affects utility power distribution networks, and how utilities can use managed charging programs to both delight customers and defer or defray the… Read more…
Huawei and Chery launch the Luxeed R7 SUV to rival Tesla’s Model Y
Luxeed, a Huawei and Chery-backed brand, just announced its fully electric R7 SUV, which shapes up to be a proper Model Y competitor in China. It undercuts the Tesla, while at the same time it offers a longer list of features. Luxeed R7 The Luxeed R7 comes in four trims – Pro, two Max options and an Ultra. Only the… Read more…
Best Electric Cars For Commuting
Commuting is where electric vehicles excel. They are quick, quiet and cost far less to operate. Read more…
Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn’t said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla… Read more…
Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed
Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners won’t have to pay for recall repairs Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their Ocean EVs. The news comes… Read more…
Xpeng Is Gearing Up To Launch Two Super Efficient Electric Sedans
The P7+ has a claimed efficiency figure of 11 kWh/100 km, which works out to 5.65 miles/kWh. Read more…
Leclanché’s new Li-ion battery cell features Echion’s niobium-based anode material
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…