Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), composed of the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling brands, has made a strategic investment in Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT). ACT, a provider of battery charging solutions to both Raymond and Toyota, develops advanced charging technologies specifically for the material handling sector. The investment will expand ACT’s role within… Read more…
Skymark Refuelers introduces 7,000-gallon electric aircraft refueler
Skymark Refuelers has announced the debut of what it said is the largest electric aircraft refueler in the US, the EV Refueler. The 7,000-gallon (26,498-liter) vehicle is designed to support sustainable fueling operations. The EV Refueler “marks a step forward in the electrification of airport ground support equipment,” the company said. The launch customer for… Read more…
Experts Predicted An EV Sales Collapse. It’s Already Started
Experts said electric car sales would fall off a cliff in October. Here’s what happened. Lire la suite…
France tests highway that charges electric cars as they drive
For many drivers, thinking about electric cars brings up one big worry: the battery. How far can it go? Where will I charge? How long will I have to wait? This “range anxiety” is the main reason many people still stick with gasoline. But what if you didn’t have to stop to charge? What if your car could charge while… Read more…
VW under criticism for advertising coffee during drive
Today’s vehicles, with their digital structures and numerous displays, make it possible to deliver advertising to users. Manufacturers such as VW have already launched the technology, to some chagrin from customers. Read more…
Sam Altman tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster, but he was ghosted
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO and Elon Musk’s rival in AI, has tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his $50,000 deposit refunded. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUV looks mean as an off-roader [Images]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, looks like a beast as an off-roader. The IONIQ 9 off-road concept is more than up for the adventure with a few “BigTime” upgrades. Read more…
Another Chip Shortage Could Disrupt The Auto Industry
We also discuss why BYD’s profits are shrinking and how Volvo turned back on its EV promises. Lire la suite…
LibertyStream commissions lithium refinery in Texas
Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has started commissioning its lithium carbonate refining unit in Texas and has received a grant of $500,000 with its partner Wellspring Hydro from the State of North Dakota to support production. LibertyStream aims to build a vertically integrated supply chain for high-purity lithium carbonate sourced from its… Read more…
Samsung SDI, Solid Power, and BMW to collaborate on solid-state batteries
Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the BMW Group and US solid-state battery specialist Solid Power to collaborate on a validation project for pure solid-state batteries. Read more…
Project E|MPOWER launches test phase for highway charging in Germany
In the E|MPOWER project for inductive charging of EVs while driving, the construction phase on the A6 motorway near Amberg has been completed. The test phase is now beginning. This is the first time in Germany that research is being conducted on a motorway into how electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly while driving. Read more…
This Toyota bZ Is Anything But Boring
It’s six inches lower than the standard electric crossover, and the power output has been upped by a fair bit. Lire la suite…
The Self-Driving Race Is Fully Back On
This week on the Plugged-In Podcast: news from Slate Auto, Lucid, and Nvidia. Plus an electric Toyota Corolla is coming. Lire la suite…
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
BYD hits a red light with Q3 profits dipping, but global push accelerates
The world’s largest maker of electric cars just showed a rare sign of vulnerability. After years of unstoppable growth, BYD reported that its third-quarter profit and revenue actually decreased compared to the same period last year. But for anyone counting BYD out, its nine-month performance and massive global expansion tell a much different story. Let’s look at the rough patch… Read more…
Traton introduces new green financing framework
The Traton Group wants to promote the financing and refinancing of battery electric commercial vehicles. To this end, the company has published a group-wide Green Finance Framework. This enables investors to specifically support projects related to battery electric commercial vehicles. Read more…
Smart #5 goes on sale in the UK
The Smart #5 is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from £39,800. UK deliveries are expected to commence at the beginning of next year. Read more…
Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range
TENWAYS, the e-bike brand known for its increasingly sleek and refined yet affordable city e-bikes, is shifting gears with the launch of its newest model – the Wayfarer. Debuting today, the Wayfarer blends city practicality with trail-ready capability, offering a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 750W and a massive 85-mile (137 km) range. Read more…
UK government to ‘cut red tape’ around home EV charging
The UK Department for Transport has announced a slew of new proposals which it says would make it easier for renters or those without off-street parking to install home EV chargers. It now hopes to launch a consultation around the proposals. Read more…
