We also discuss the brutal “elimination round” in China’s EV market and former Tesla executive Drew Baglino selling over a million Tesla shares. Read more…
Volvo’s new 8900 Electric bus is aimed at transit, intercity and commuter applications
Volvo Buses has debuted the Volvo 8900 Electric, a low-entry bus designed for city, intercity and commuter operations that builds on the success of the Volvo 8900, its diesel-fueled predecessor. Using the new Volvo BZR Electric chassis, the Volvo 8900 Electric shares major components and subsystems with other models built on the Volvo Group’s common… Read more…
Researchers demonstrate selective recovery of lithium from spent lithium iron phosphate batteries
A team from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology has used a formic acid-hydrogen peroxide system for selective leaching of lithium ions from spent lithium iron phosphate batteries. A paper on their process was published in the Journal of Power Sources. The team achieved optimal leaching conditions by single-factor optimization: formic acid concentration of 0.8… Read more…
Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan
An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker’s signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda’s Chinese partner. Mazda hasn’t confirmed sales… Read more…
Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
In its quarterly earnings call this week, Ford reported significant losses on EVs—but still promised lower-priced models. As reported by CNN, Ford said its EV unit lost $1.3 billion in the first quarter, or $132,000 for each of the roughly 10,000 EVs sold by the automaker during that period. Sales were down 20% from a year earlier, but… Read more…
Elon Musk’s Self-Driving Promises Are Getting Old
Tesla’s CEO has been making lofty predictions about robotic taxis and self-driving cars for nearly a decade. Is this time any different? Read more…
Hertz To Sell Off Even More EVs As Depreciation Losses Mount
But the rental giant’s losses can be your gain if you’re shopping electric and want to save a buck. Read more…
Iberdrola and BP to install megawatt chargers in Spain
Iberdrola and BP want to build the first megawatt charging stations in southern Europe as part of their charging infrastructure joint venture in Spain. The MCS chargers will be installed at the logistics company Disfrimur’s site near Murcia in south-east Spain. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Battery Can Power A House. Owner Quoted $30,000 To Make That Happen
Costs vary wildly and owners have to go through Tesla-approved installers, which may make it harder for some to get the work done. Read more…
BYD unveils 1,000 hp Denza Z9 GT and Ocean-M hot hatchback
BYD used the 2024 Beijing Auto Show to announce a new addition to its premium brand Denza and it’s a real head-turner – meet the Z9 GT. The Denza Z9 GT’s boasts what we can best describe as EV aggressive styling. There’s no massive grille or oversized intakes here, just flowing lines emphasizing the car’s sporty leanings. Underneath lies a… Read more…
DFDS to launch two electric ferries in the English Channel
Danish shipping and logistics company DFDS plans to have up to six battery-powered vessels operating on its routes on the English Channel, with the first two in service by 2030. Read more…
ChargePoint launches expanded fleet software solution
ChargePoint is expanding its software portfolio for electric and mixed car fleets. Using the ChargePoint app, users can find and use charging stations, pay for their consumption and reimburse drivers when charging company cars at home. Read more…
ABT Sportsline launches its own luxury electric boat
ABT Sportsline has developed its first electric boat together with Marian, an Austrian specialist for electric yachts, and is now launching a small edition of 20 units. The price is just under half a million euros. Read more…
Mazda presents electric saloon for China
Mazda presented an electric saloon at the Auto China in Beijing. The Mazda EZ-6 was developed with partner Changan and is only intended for the Chinese market. Read more…
Milence to build charging park between Malmö and Stockholm
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and the Volvo Group for charging electric trucks, has announced its second charging location in Sweden. This is located on the important route between Malmö and Stockholm. Read more…
Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US production
Toyota announced on Thursday that it plans to build a new three-row battery-electric SUV in Princeton, Indiana, with a corresponding $1.4 billion investment in the plant. The company emphasizes that this announcement comes in addition to the recent $1.3 billion investment in the automaker’s Kentucky plant, to build a separate three-row… Read more…
Gogoro battery-swapping electric scooters continue international expansion
Gogoro has been on a roll lately, showing off a steady stream of new scooter models and simultaneously expanding its markets into new countries. Now, the battery-swapping electric scooter leader is adding another pin to the map: Nepal. Read more…
Formula E’s new car is all-wheel drive and accelerates faster than F1
Formula E unveiled its new “Gen3 EVO” car, an update to the Gen3 car which debuted last season, ahead of the Monaco ePrix this weekend. Read more…
You Can Lease An EV For As Low As $56 A Month In Washington State
The program is aimed at middle- and lower-income families and individuals. But they make a Toyota bZ4X as cheap as $56 a month to lease. Read more…
Hertz plans to phase out 10,000 more electric cars in 2024
The car rental company Hertz will be phasing out even more electric cars this year than previously planned. As Hertz writes in a statement on its quarterly figures, a total of 30,000 electric cars are to be sold in 2024 – 10,000 more than announced in January. Read more…
