Stellantis brand DS Automobiles has unveiled its new flagship DS N°8. The SUV coupé will be the carmaker’s new flagship and the first DS model to launch exclusively with an electric drive. Read more…
US funds replacement of over 2,400 ICE trucks and buses with ZEV alternatives
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $735 million in funding for a total of 70 applicants and more than 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles. About 70 per cent of the money will go towards zero-emission school buses. Read more…
Factorial announces major milestone with its all-solid-state EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz
Factorial is making swift progress on its all-solid-state EV batteries, which were introduced with Mercedes-Benz just a few months ago. Its first all-solid-state EV battery cells, promising to boost energy density by up to 80%, reached a significant milestone. Read more…
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Returns To Europe As A Compact EV Crossover
Remember the Scion xD? This is its successor in Europe. Read more…
Hyundai starts selling EVs on Amazon
Just in time for Christmas, Hyundai is partnering with Amazon to sell its electric vehicles online. This fresh approach to car distribution allows customers to purchase a Hyundai EV with the same ease and convenience as ordering any other product on Amazon. Known as Amazon Auto, the US program lets the potential customers browse Hyundai’s EV lineup, including the popular… Read more…
EV batteries could last longer with varied charging, use patterns
New electric vehicle battery chemistries and configurations are constantly under development, but a new study highlights the importance of testing them under realistic conditions. Published in the journal Nature Energy by researchers from Stanford University and the Energy Department’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, and first spotted by… Read more…
Germany plans air taxi test routes from 2026
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing believes drones and air taxis will “revolutionise air mobility.” His ministry has now presented a new strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which includes test routes for air taxis from 2026. Read more…
California invests in EV charging and hydrogen fuelling infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved an investment plan totalling USD 1.4 billion for the expansion of charging stations and hydrogen refuelling stations in the US state over the next four years Read more…
EPP to prevent manufacturer climate penalties with new strategy
The EPP has softened its position in the battle over CO2 fleet limits in the EU Parliament. While parts of the group were still calling for the standards to be postponed from 2025 to 2027 a week ago, a booking trick is now to help protect car manufacturers from climate penalties in 2025. Read more…
Last chance: EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference final day of live webinars
Don’t miss today’s webinars at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure: Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting December 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the… Read more…
BMW opens new aeroacoustic and electric drive centre
BMW has replaced its old wind tunnel at the Group’s Research and Innovation Center (FIZ) in Munich. The new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Center (AEC) is said to house a 100-metre wind tunnel, supposedly not only the largest vertical acoustic wind tunnel in the world – but also the quietest. Read more…
Germany: Vice Chancellor wants to give EV buyers a €1,000 charging credit
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Federal Economics Minister, Robert Habeck, has drawn up a comprehensive “package to modernise the German automotive industry.” For example, EV buyers should receive a charging credit for publicly accessible charging points. He also considers tax incentives. Read more…
This is what the solar + storage industry wants from Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants. Read more…
Stark Future unveils world’s most powerful Enduro motorcycle
Stark Future has launched a road-legal motorcycle, the VARG EX, with the aim of revolutionising the Enduro world.
The drivetrain delivers 80 hbp, making it the most powerful Enduro bike on the market, Stark said. Riders can customise its performance with options for power delivery, engine braking and regenerative curves, all adjustable via the five-mode handlebar control switch. Read more…
Tesla loses HW chief to Amazon and Cybertruck might go to China after all
On today’s prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon’s longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn’t taking the news lying down, however – they’re eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion. Read more…
Geely-backed Farizon Supervan challenges Ford E-Transit Custom in the UK
Geely’s commercial vehicle arm, Farizon, is set to launch its electric van, the Farizon SV, in the UK, challenging the dominance of the Ford E-Transit Custom and the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric. The Farizon SV will be offered in three body styles and two battery sizes, with a range of up to 362 km. The Farizon SV is built on a… Read more…
GM and EVgo surpass 2,000 co-branded public fast EV charging stalls in the US
US automaker GM and EV charging provider EVgo have surpassed 2,000 co-branded public fast charging stalls. The partners’ 2,000th stall is part of a new charging station in Murrieta, California, which offers five 350 kW fast chargers capable of serving up to ten EVs simultaneously. EVgo and GM have collaborated to build fast charging stalls… Read more…
‘EVs right now are the best deals in the market’ – Kelley Blue Book
New EV sales were strong in November, with early estimates pointing to the second-best month ever in the US, just… Read more…
Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy
Cyclic Materials, a cleantech company focused on metals recycling, has struck a multi-year deal with Swiss mining giant Glencore to supply recycled copper.. Read more…
Watch Toyota’s robot set a new world record sinking an 80-foot basketball shot like it’s nothing
Toyota’s robot is really good at basketball. And it will only get better thanks to AI. After sinking an over 80-foot basketball shot, Toyota’s hoop prodigy set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. Check out the impressive shot in the video below. Read more…
