The “Proterra Powered” moniker continues to expand throughout the commercial EV industry, as The Shyft Group is the latest OEM to sign a multi-year supply agreement to use Proterra battery systems in its vehicles. Shyft Group will implement Proterra’s battery technology into its modular EV chassis and Blue Arc electric delivery vans. More…
F-150 Lightning XLT given EPA range
In the USA, the all-electric F-150 Lightning has completed final EPA testing. F-150 Lightning XLT and Lariat trims with the extended range battery offer an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles (515 kilometres). The F-150 Lightning Platinum has been given an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles (483 kilometres). Fleet customers have the option to purchase the […] More…
Opinion: The 2022 GMC Hummer EV does not tread lightly, but it’s an agent of change
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is by no means an efficiency exemplar. In recent weeks, EPA certification documents were made available for the Hummer EV, and they put exact numbers on what we already knew would be this big electric truck’s Super Size dimensions, capacities, and consumption. That brought on another round of very critical assessments… More…
Sparkz to build batteries in West Virginia
US battery manufacturer Sparkz has announced that it will begin construction in 2022 of a Gigafactory in West Virginia to commercialise their zero-cobalt battery. The Gigafactory will initially employ 350 workers. The move is strongly in line with US President Biden’s mission to secure a US-owned EV manufacturing supply chain. Sparkz makes it clear who […] More…
German Aerospace Center presents EV concept
With the Interurban Vehicle (IUV), the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has developed a concept for vehicles in the middle and upper classes. The IUV combines fuel cell, battery and new approaches to energy management. The concept car is five metres long, two metres wide and offers space for five people. As an ‘Interurban Vehicle’, the […] More…
Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has officially started deliveries of its first made-in-Germany Model Y vehicles, which marks an important moment in Tesla’s expansion. More…
Honda plans quieter, more efficient EVs with lots of wind-tunnel development
Honda on Monday announced the opening of a new $124 million wind tunnel facility that could aid in the development of future electric cars. Located at the independent Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio, the Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO) facility was designed for testing both aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, Honda… More…
Aurubis starts battery recycling test operation in Hamburg pilot plant
The multi-metal supplier Aurubis has started the test operation of a new pilot plant for battery recycling in Hamburg. A battery recycling plant on an industrial scale is to be built within the next five years. The pilot plant is reportedly modular in design. In a hydrometallurgical process, metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese […] More…
Xiaomi announces plans for four electric vehicle models
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is planning four electric car models – two mid-range models each in the price range of 150,000 to 200,000 yuan and high-end models in the price range of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. The first prototype is to be unveiled in the third quarter of 2022. The mid-range models in the […] More…
Production kicks off for the Cadillac Lyriq
Cadillac has started series production of its first electric model Lyriq in the USA at GM’s Spring Hill assembly plant in the state of Tennessee. Currently, however, the electric SUV can no longer be ordered, as new orders will not be accepted until 19 May. Production of the first customer vehicles comes around two months […] More…
Aventon launches new Pace 500 and 350 electric bikes with big updates for fast, quality e-bikes
The Aventon Pace 350 and Pace 500 were already solid options in their respective commuter e-bike categories. But now Aventon has launched new next-gen models for both e-bikes, offering interesting design and component updates as well as some impressive performance specs. More…
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning EPA range numbers confirmed: Up to 320 miles
Ford on Monday published EPA-estimated range numbers for the 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. While these numbers are only estimates, they indicate the Lightning will have somewhat more range than Ford previously promised. With the optional 131-kwh extended-range battery pack, the Lightning will have 320 miles of range in XLT, Lariat… More…
BMW is looking to build battery factories
According to a media report, BMW wants to build five gigafactories for electric car batteries together with partners. However, the carmaker is still holding back on further details. The news was reported by Manager Magazin with reference to statements made by Joachim Post, member of the board of management responsible for purchasing, at the annual […] More…
VW to introduce 25 EVs in the US by 2030
The Volkswagen Group has specified its electrification strategy for the US market. The manufacturer wants to launch more than 25 new electric models in the USA by 2030 and achieve an electric vehicle share of 55 per cent of its US vehicle sales. It also plans to build its own cell factory in the USA. […] More…
Tesla starts delivering Model Y cars from Giga Berlin
Tesla is beginning to deliver the first Model Y Performance cars produced at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg today. This is also the opening of the company’s first production site in Europe and its “most advanced, sustainable and efficient factory” to date. In one of the company’s rare announcements, Tesla does not spare superlatives. The factory on […] More…
LAPD on the lookout for the driver of the flying Tesla Model S
A video of a flying Tesla Model S got the web buzzing and the LA Police Department searching for the driver behind the “very dangerous stunt” with a $1,000 reward. The video showed a jumping Tesla crashed into several trash cans and two parked cars. While the video is clear, the rental driver managed to […] More…
Tesla Megapack selected for big new 300 MWh energy storage project to help renewable energy in Australia
Tesla has secured another large battery contract in Australia as its Megapack was selected to power a giant new 300 MWh energy storage project to help renewable energy in New South Wales. More…
AlphaESS 1,036Wh Portable Power Station review: The big boy to power all your devices off-grid
When it comes to storing electricity for off-grid uses, portable power stations are key. But for larger devices that require more power than a typical USB device, larger capacity batteries and more powerful inverters open the door to serious utility. And the AlphaESS Portable Power Station we tested has an extra serving of power and capacity for bigger tasks. It also comes with an exclusive discount code that you’ll find below. More…
Volkswagen announces generation 3.0 software update for ID. EVs including assisted driving and charging improvements
German automaker Volkswagen, has announced a long-anticipated generation 3.0 software update for its entire lineup of ID. electric vehicles. The 3.0 update includes a slew of new and optional upgrades to features like automated driving, charging performance, and the AR Heads-up Display. More…
Tesla hikes Megapack prices as backlog extends to next year
Tesla is significantly increasing the price of the Megapack – its utility-scale battery pack – as the backlog of new orders extends into 2023. More…
