VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

At least to the scale the company wants to make them. We do not speak about them very often, but suppliers are a fundamental part of the automotive industry. And also a very vulnerable one, if not the most prone to get harmed at all. If they invest too much to supply for a car… Continue reading VW Says It Has To Convince Suppliers on EVs

Genesis Wants A FCEV, SUVs And BEVs To Chase Tesla

The idea is to hitch a hike on the concept that electric is luxurious. In the past, Rolls-Royce built its reputation on luxury with amazing finish and silent running – hence the phantasmagorical names of its cars. Tesla has done pretty much the same in the premium segment, but added technology and safety to the… Continue reading Genesis Wants A FCEV, SUVs And BEVs To Chase Tesla

Dodge Believes Its Performance Cars Will Have An Electric Future

Hopefully, Dodge follows through since electric is really the only way to go in the future. Tesla has proven that electric cars can provide exhilarating performance. Moreover, EVs like the Chevrolet Bolt, BMW i3, Audi e-tron, and Jaguar I-Pace provide plenty of instant torque and commendable overall driving dynamics, not to mention the ars from… Continue reading Dodge Believes Its Performance Cars Will Have An Electric Future

Chargefox Opens Southern Hemisphere’s Most Powerful Charging Station

Four 350 kW ultra-fast chargers were installed at Westfield Airport West in Melbourne, Australia This month, Chargefox, Australia opened the most powerful ultra-fast charging stations in the southern hemisphere at Westfield Airport West, Melbourne. It consists of four 350 kW ultra-fast chargers (Tritium Veefill PK with CCS Combo 2 plugs) and two additional 50 kW chargers (Tritium… Continue reading Chargefox Opens Southern Hemisphere’s Most Powerful Charging Station

ABB To Switch To All-Electric Truck Fleet In Switzerland

ABB demonstrates its broad offering of EV components in the new E-truck with 300 km (186 miles) of range In June, in the Swiss capital of Bern, ABB presented an all-new, all-electric prototype truck, built in partnership with E-Force One using ABB’s components (an electric motor, inverter, traction auxiliary and battery systems). ABB’s goal is to gradually replace… Continue reading ABB To Switch To All-Electric Truck Fleet In Switzerland

Has Borgward Abandoned EV Production Plan in Bremen, Germany?

Borgward’s plan to produce electric cars in Bremen, Germany “is now completely off the table” Borgward is an old German brand re-launched by Chinese investors several years ago in China. The plan was to start with conventional models, and introduce plug-in versions at a later date, including the electric Borgward BXi7, as well as the electric… Continue reading Has Borgward Abandoned EV Production Plan in Bremen, Germany?

MG Joins Forces With Fortum In India To Build Charging Stations

Introduction of new models will help India to get some new charging stations Fortum Charge & Drive was selected by MG to install fast-charging stations for the market launch of MG ZS EV (also known as eZs) in India. The plan is to deploy 50 kW CCS/CHAdeMO DC chargers available for the public. The project… Continue reading MG Joins Forces With Fortum In India To Build Charging Stations

It Appears Electric Bus Maker Proterra Is Preparing For An IPO

The IPO would reveal the financial results and perspectives of the electric bus business U.S. electric bus manufacturer Proterra has reportedly hired banks in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO), according to unofficial sources. It’s not known when company will move forward, and details are scarce, but it could be interesting as Proterra has attracted high-profile… Continue reading It Appears Electric Bus Maker Proterra Is Preparing For An IPO

Jaguar Plans In-House Battery Pack Production Capacity Of 150K / Year

Jaguar Land Rover announced the production of new electrified models, drive units and battery packs in the UK. Calls to build battery cell gigafactory. The official statement from Jaguar Land Rover says that the company is gearing up for the production of an entire range of electrified models in the UK. The first model confirmed for… Continue reading Jaguar Plans In-House Battery Pack Production Capacity Of 150K / Year

Are Tesla Model 3 Paint Jobs Really Problematic?

A specialist in paint protection says it was just a hiccup One of the most frequent complaints that emerged against the Tesla Model 3 was related to the quality of its paint job. Some units presented orange peel, dust nibs and other quality problems that made early owners disappointed. However, it is apparently a thing of… Continue reading Are Tesla Model 3 Paint Jobs Really Problematic?