Model Y retail sales in China reached 22,990 vehicles in April, up 15.04% year-on-year. Read more…
This week in electric bus news: e-bus fleets growing in Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Uganda, managed charging pilot in Scotland
Electric bus fleets grow in Sweden, Italy, Brazil, and Uganda with managed charging pilots in Scotland led by First Bus and Optimo Energy. Read more…
Sodium-ion batteries now in mass production, a shift in low-cost EVs should follow
Until recently, sodium-ion batteries were the subject of research, and you could only find them in labs. However, the commercialization happened faster than we anticipated and now Pret – a company that produces sodium-ion batteries, said that mass production of multiple sodium-ion products has already started. Sodium-ion batteries are now being used for energy storage, backup power, vehicle start-stop systems… Read more…
Jeep Avenger Electric qualifies for UK EV grant
The fully electric Jeep Avenger now qualifies for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), reducing prices by £1,500. The compact electric SUV is now available from £28,499. Read more…
Rivian’s New AI Voice Assistant Is Rolling Out Now
The Rivian Assistant hits the R1S and R1T via the startup’s latest software update. The R2 is next. Read More…
Li Auto schedules Q1 earnings release for May 28 after delivery beat
Li Auto delivered 95,142 vehicles in the first quarter, beating the upper end of its delivery guidance of 85,000 to 90,000 units. Read more…
Toyota and Hyroad to scale H2 trucking in California
Toyota and Nikola fueling station spinoff Hyroad are joining forces to scale hydrogen-powered transportation with integrated fueling, vehicles, and logistics support in Southern California. Toyota Motor North America and Hyroad Energy will collaboratively deploy 40 new hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks in the region. Read more…
Silent as the grave
While the production of electric cars is being pulled back in the US, there is nothing as certain as death and taxes, and making that final journey in silent luxury has retained consistent appeal. General Motors is providing a rear-wheel-drive Liriq platform for hearse applications. In Florida, Wolf Coach Builders is offering the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq in two hearse formats. Read more…
Driivz to support rollout of Duracell E-Charge network in the UK
Driivz has partnered with Duracell E-Charge to support the rollout of an ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK. The software platform will provide charging operations, billing, roaming and remote diagnostics. Read more…
Mahindra to expand passenger EV line-up, ramp up production capacity
Indian automaker Mahindra has announced plans to launch six new passenger EVs over the next five years. The company will also increase its production capacity by 50 per cent to support the expanded line-up. Read more…
BYD to officially launch third-gen Yuan Plus with flash charging on May 21
The Yuan Plus, known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets, is a key global model for BYD. Read more…
After cops failed to catch hooligan bike riders, state asks locals for help
Police departments around the country are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position when it comes to illegal electric motorbike riders tearing through neighborhoods, parks, and bike trails. In one Colorado town, officials are now trying a new strategy after struggling to catch many of the riders themselves: asking residents to help identify them. Read more…
Zenobē keeps “Winnings” with Australian electric truck deal
Zenobē recently announced plans to make a $100 million investment into the Australian market – and that investment is quickly bearing fruit in the form of a new strategic partnership with Aussie appliance brand Winnings. Read more…
The Results Are In: 93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They’re Not Going Back
The majority of operators praised the reliability, cost savings, and comfort of EV trucks. However, some challenges persist. Read More…
Eve Energy secures 8 GWh energy storage order from India’s GNEPL in South Asia push
The potential scale of the two companies’ energy storage battery partnership is expected to reach as much as 60 GWh over the next five years. Read more…
The Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud brings a canvas folding roof to the electric world
Renault is reaching back into the past to make its new electric cars a little bit more exciting. The French automaker revealed the Renault 4 E-Tech Plein Sud – this version of their small SUV gets a classic design trick from the 1960s. It replaces the standard metal top with a giant fabric roof that folds away, allowing drivers to… Read more…
Iveco Bus to build electric buses for Limoges metropolitan area
Iveco Bus will deliver electric buses and the associated infrastructure for the transport network of the metropolitan area of Limoges in France. The Italian manufacturer has received two separate orders, covering both electric articulated and solo buses. Read more…
AI method could extend EV battery lifespan by 23%
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new AI method that adapts fast charging of electric vehicles to the condition of their batteries. The study shows that battery lifespan can be extended by nearly 23 per cent without increasing charging time. Read more…
MAN Truck & Bus wins Lithuanian city bus contract
MAN Truck & Bus has received an order for 112 fully electric Lion’s City E city buses for Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. The public transport operator Vilniaus viešasis transportas (VVT) has signed two contracts for the delivery of 84 12-meter-long solo buses and 28 18-meter-long articulated buses. According to MAN, this is the largest electric bus procurement in Lithuanian history. Read more…
Li Auto unveils in-house developed M100 chip to power new L9 Livis
Li Auto’s in-house chip development is not following a trend, but to solve problems that current suppliers’ technologies cannot overcome, its CEO said. Read more…
