We drove the updated Tesla Model 3 Performance. It’s still the best value on the high-performance EV market. Read more…
ChargePoint deploys EV fast charging in New York with support from NYSERDA
EV charging network operator ChargePoint has opened five new DC fast charging sites in upstate New York. The sites are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and are located in Cortland, Waterloo, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls and Ripley. Drivers can find, use and pay for charging at these locations… Read more…
Elevated Materials launches to supply lithium battery films
Elevated Materials is a newly formed independent company that aims to supply ultra-thin, uniform lithium films for batteries for EVs, eVTOLs and e-aircraft, energy storage systems and consumer electronics. The company’s technology can be applied across graphite, silicon and lithium metal anodes. The company has received investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials…. Read more…
540hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E unveiled, 1,980 units to be sold in 2027
Renault wants to shake up the electric cars market with the 2027 arrival of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The company calls it a “mini-supercar,” and with 540 horsepower going to the rear wheels, this electric beast will certainly set a new performance benchmark in the compact car segment. Limited to only 1,980 units, this modern take on the iconic… Read more…
Police claim certain electric motorbikes being used ‘almost exclusively’ for crime
In a discussion on the increase in crime committed by individuals riding electric motorbikes, the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has claimed that a certain style of bike is being used “almost exclusively” for criminal actions. Read more…
Sialia Yachts is pushing the limits of marine electrification with virtually silent MWh vessels
A relatively young boatbuilder called Sialia Yachts is assembling an impressive portfolio of all-electric luxury vessels boasting some of the best power and range we’ve seen in the marine industry. These Sialia yachts, like the all-electric 57 Deep Silence, offer a one mega-watt-hour (MWh) battery capacity and 400 kW motors capable of transporting a dozen passengers long distances. Read more…
Why is Volkswagen cutting ID.4 production just as US sales are surging? [Update]
Volkswagen is cutting production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the ID.4 electric SUV is built. Although the ID.4 was the third top-selling EV in the US earlier this year behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, a company spokesperson tells us “cautious demand for EVs” is behind the adjustments. Read more…
If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states
Elon Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, but if that’s the strategy, the automaker should start with having stores and service centers in red states and rural areas. Read more…
They Were Orphaned By Fisker. A Humble Shop In The Bronx Keeps Them Running
The Fisker Ocean is getting a new life as a rideshare car in New York City. Meet the shop that handles the largest fleet of them anywhere. Read more…
Stellantis partners with Luvly on ‘flat pack’ quadricycles
Stellantis is set to grow its quadricycle business through a strategic partnership with Swedish firm Luvly, which claims it can lower the cost of shipping with ‘IKEA-style’ flat pack components. Stellantis says it will begin by assessing the viability of Luvly’s production methods. Read more…
Is there hope for Canoo yet?
According to a court filing, Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila wants to buy almost all of the assets of the bankrupt electric vehicle maker. A new company controlled by Aquila has offered to buy “substantially all” of the assets for four million dollars. Read more…
Could Magna soon build electric cars for Xpeng and GAC?
Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr could soon be building electric cars for two Chinese companies. According to a report, models from Xpeng and GAC could be assembled in Austria as early as June – to avoid the special EU tariffs. Read more…
Volkswagen Plans To Hit Back Where It Matters Most
Plus, tariff threats are leading to an unlikely alliance between Toyota and Honda, and BYD has big plans for Europe’s EV market. Read more…
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E ‘Mini Supercar’ Gets With In-Wheel Motors
Sitting on a bespoke 800V platform, the dual-motor hatchback will be limited to 1,980 units. Read more…
Tesla files for regulatory approval of two EVs in India
Advancing its plans for the Indian market, Tesla has begun seeking regulatory approval from local authorities. The company has started the process to homologate its EVs, reinforcing speculation about its long-awaited India launch. Read more…
BYD unveils new EV platform with 1,000-kW supercharging support, starts Han L, Tang L pre-sales
BYD’s Super e-Platform uses redesigned blade batteries that support charging multipliers of up to 10 C and charging power of up to 1,000 kW.
The Han L EV and Tang L EV are the first models based on BYD’s Super e-Platform, both of which are available for pre-sales today, with an official launch set for early April.
24M extends the usability of its electrolyte to other cell chemistries
About a year ago, US battery cell developer 24M introduced a new electrolyte called Eternalyte, which was developed specifically for lithium-metal batteries. This electrolyte can now also be used for silicon and graphite-based batteries. Read more…
Arnold Clark launches UK fast charging network
The British car dealer Arnold Clark has announced it is investing €35m (£30m) in rapid chargers across England and Scotland, with 240 charge points already installed. It now says it plans to install 500 EV chargers at over 100 locations in the UK. Read more…
Mirova injects €50 million in charging specialist GreenWay
Charge point operator GreenWay has raised more than €50 million from French energy investment company Mirova in a new round of financing. That makes the new investor the largest shareholder of Polish GreenWay Holding. Read more…
BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We’re talking five minutes. Read more…
