French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into Read more
CEO RJ Scaringe said that the automaker purposefully avoided copying Tesla’s successful strategy to launch a mass-market EV.
The Ports of Jersey has entered a partnership with local on-demand electric transport service EVie to provide transport to and from both the airport and the Elizabeth Terminal harbor. The scheme complements a network of EVie vehicles and allocated parking spaces across the island of Jersey. There are now 10 Read more
The number of EVs sold in the EU grew by just 1.3% in the first half of 2024, but the increase in sales would be 9.4% if Germany is excluded, analysis by advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. The abrupt removal of purchase subsidies contributed to a 16.4% decrease Read more
Germany-headquartered E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), a builder, owner and operator of public EV charging infrastructure, has chosen the charging management platform of Bulgaria-based software developer AMPECO for its Europe-wide CPO network. EDRI operates 6,000 public EV charging points in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, UK, Czech Republic, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary Read more
Full Circle Lithium, a US-based lithium products manufacturer, has attained the Dutch Standard Designation Nederlandse Technische Afspraak (NTA) 8133 for its FCL-X specialty battery fire extinguishing agent. NTA 8133, which specifies standards for testing suppression agents for lithium-ion battery fires, includes chargeable batteries for electronics, radio-controlled objects, drones, and e-bikes. Read more
Sponsored by Horton. Why do zero-emission vehicles need sophisticated cooling systems? Because they generate less emissions but more heat. With our climate changing, manufacturers’ demand for zero-emission vehicles is growing. Zero-emission vehicle subcomponents produce heat that require optimized thermal management systems to ensure peak performance and longevity. Thermal control systems for Read more
Join this webinar to explore innovative approaches, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, for both power level and signal level evaluations to enhance inverter development efficiency. These methodologies are designed to streamline testing phases, ensuring rapid iteration and optimization. By leveraging these advanced testing strategies, engineers can significantly shorten development cycles while maintaining Read more
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia. more…
BYD is no stranger to seated electric scooters, having already joined a partnership leveraging its batteries for Singapore-based Scorpio’s high-performance electric scooters. But the carmaker might be interested in producing its own electric motorbikes in house, as revealed by new patent drawings. more…