In the Bergedorf quarter of Hamburg, a container with a total capacity of 500 kWh has been connected to the depot charging network at the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) depot. There, MAN Truck & Bus and VHH want to work together to test how used batteries behave after initial use in vehicles and as a stationary… Continue reading Old PHEV Batteries Get Second Life At EV Bus Charging Station
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The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Some weeks ago, the Obrist Mark II made waves basically because it was a Tesla Model 3 with a combustion engine in the frunk. Fans of the American EV manufacturer jumped to the conclusion that it was the worst Tesla on Earth. How dare Obrist? These fans said it made no sense to put a… Continue reading The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe
Lucid Motors announced it has begun accepting reservations for its Lucid Air luxury, sports sedan in its second major market – Europe, with a refundable reservation fee of about $1,000 USD (equivalent). Since the European market is quite differential, Lucid starts with select countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,… Continue reading Lucid Motors Opens Reservations For Lucid Air In Europe
OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg
OXIS Energy, the well-known lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cell developer from the UK, announced this week that is close to achieving an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The company said that it has successfully tested its cell prototypes at 471 Wh/kg, and is confident in achieving 500 Wh/kg within 12 months. Currently, OXIS Energy supplies its… Continue reading OXIS Energy Li-S Cells: Almost At 500 Wh/kg, New Target 600 Wh/kg
Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car
Hyundai and Kia are currently selling some of the best and most compelling electric vehicles on the market. They are not the most luxurious or the fastest, but they are honest and, most importantly, they provide excellent range. The Hyundai Kona Electric is one of the most popular, and its popularity stems from its mix… Continue reading Hyundai Kona Electric Is autoTrader.ca’s Best Affordable Green Car
Tesla May Finally Be Allowed To Sell Its Vehicles In Michigan
Tesla has been battling with several states for years to get permission to sell its vehicles inside their borders. Michigan has been at the top of the list of states that ban Tesla’s direct sales approach, primarily due to its strong union presence and support of the Big Three automakers. Essentially, states like Michigan will… Continue reading Tesla May Finally Be Allowed To Sell Its Vehicles In Michigan
AAA Says Owning An EV Costs More Than Having A Combustion-Engined Car
Owning an EV is $600 more expensive every year than having a combustion-engined car. This is what the American Automobile Association found out with a recent survey. It just failed to mention in its press release what makes the EV experience more costly than that of regular vehicles. If it’s any comfort, the study indicates… Continue reading AAA Says Owning An EV Costs More Than Having A Combustion-Engined Car
GM’s Cruise Launches Origin, A Fully Autonomous Vehicle
Every time we hit the road, we’re faced with tradeoffs: Should I spend 30 bucks, or 30 minutes of my time? Should I run that red light and shave a few minutes off my trip, or hang back and be safe? These are small choices, but they create some of our biggest problems. That’s because there’s… Continue reading GM’s Cruise Launches Origin, A Fully Autonomous Vehicle
Will Smith Gives People A Lyft In A Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Will Smith has to be one of the most recognizable actors anywhere in the world, which is why you can imagine the shock unsuspecting Lyft ride hailing app users had when he rolled up in a Porche Taycan Turbo S. One of the world’s coolest actors driving one of the fastest EVs? You can imagine… Continue reading Will Smith Gives People A Lyft In A Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields On Tesla And EV Demand: Video
Former Ford CEO Mark Fields was recently asked in CNBC‘s “Squawk on the Street” about Tesla and EVs. As we already heard what Bob Lutz thinks about Tesla, it was quite interesting to see another point of view. Fields noted that electric vehicles are clearly the future of the automotive industry, although adoption rates and… Continue reading Former Ford CEO Mark Fields On Tesla And EV Demand: Video