Uncategorized

The P7+ has a claimed efficiency figure of 11 kWh/100 km, which works out to 5.65 miles/kWh and is even better than Lucid.

The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for high-power charging of commercial EVs, is steadily moving from the pilot stage toward commercial implementation. The latest EVSE provider to present an MCS charger is Portuguese manufacturer i-charging, which unveiled a new Megawatt charger called i-light at the recent IAA Transportation show Read more

Italian EV charger manufacturer Alpitronic has opened a new US headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina as it looks to expand across North America. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers boast an average efficiency rate above 97.5% and support all EV brands. The company’s repair and service network can service chargers anywhere in the country. Read more

Swiss energy storage provider Leclanché has developed a new Li-ion battery cell called XN50, which features Echion Technologies’ XNO, a niobium-based active anode material. “The cell provides integrators and OEMs with a differentiated battery option that outperforms existing chemistries in heavy-duty e-mobility, rail and marine applications,” says the company. Leclanché Read more

US motorcoach company MTRWestern has acquired two new CX45E electric buses manufactured by ABC Companies and Van Hool, as well as two new Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans. The 45-foot CX45e models from ABC can carry up to 56 passengers each, while the two Ford E-Transit electric shuttle vans can Read more

I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount. more…

Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has launched a new range of medium-voltage N-channel MOSFETs featuring low ON-resistance for automotive applications, including motors for doors and seat positioning, as well as LED headlights. ROHM has been supplying low ON-resistance MOSFETs for consumer and industrial equipment and has now extended its Read more

With deliveries of its first all-electric SUV in the US right around the corner, Jeep’s second EV is almost ready for its official debut. The upcoming Recon EV, inspired by the legendary Wrangler, was spotted in transit for the first time. At first, the electric SUV looks a bit like Read more

Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars, REE Automotive has kicked off plans for US production this year with the help of contract manufacturer Roush Industries. more…

The upcoming Xiaomi MX11 wants to challenge the Tesla Model Y in China with a performance-focused approach and aesthetic.