Hyundai Confirms 11 kW 3-Phase On-Board Charger For Kona Electric

Enhanced Hyundai Kona Electric coming to Europe in late 2019. Hyundai re-released the announcement about upcoming upgrades for the Hyundai Kona Electric, which first appeared for a while and then was deleted. The South Korean manufacturer says that the demand for Kona Electric exceeded its expectations (and production capacity too). The new model year 2020… Continue reading Hyundai Confirms 11 kW 3-Phase On-Board Charger For Kona Electric

Tesla Releases New Software Updates, Includes Immediate Forced Update

New over-the-air update concerns Sentry Mode, Driving Visualization, Software Update Preference and Conditional Speed Limits Tesla is just starting another over-the-air update (2019.16) with several additional improvements, which makes the car even better. According to Electrek, more and more popular and effective Sentry Mode will be easier to manage and the owner will be able… Continue reading Tesla Releases New Software Updates, Includes Immediate Forced Update

Volkswagen I.D. 3 Leaks Out, Then Disappears

The wait is coming to an end. This week customers will be able to pre-order the ID.3 The Volkswagen I.D. market launch in Europe, with the opening of pre-orders, is scheduled for May 8, which should be accompanied with some announcement on the car specs, prices and maybe some new images. It seems that the… Continue reading Volkswagen I.D. 3 Leaks Out, Then Disappears

Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric SUV Now In Production

The Mercedes-Benz of electric vehicles is ready for launch. Mercedes-Benz EQC just entered production in Bremen, Germany where it is assembled along with the conventional C-Class Saloon and Estate, as well as the GLC and GLC Coupé. Later this year, production will be launched in China too in partnership with BAIC, by joint venture Beijing… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric SUV Now In Production

China’s Lithium Supply Lets It Far Outstrip U.S. In Cell Production

That may give China’s EV manufacturers an edge, too As the U.S. president pushes for more things to be built in his country instead of China, the push to build electric vehicles there comes as the rush for batteries persists. And China holds the lead in lithium supply over the U.S. According to Bloomberg, both… Continue reading China’s Lithium Supply Lets It Far Outstrip U.S. In Cell Production

Deutsche Post DHL Plans To Sell Off StreetScooter

More than 9,000 StreetScooters were put into operation According to Handelsblatt, Deutsche Post DHL seeks a new owner for its StreetScooter electric vehicle subsidiary. The German startup was acquired by Deutsche Post DHL in 2014, as the company wasn’t able to find a proper EV that would fit its needs. Since then, DHL launched production… Continue reading Deutsche Post DHL Plans To Sell Off StreetScooter

Fiat Chrysler CEO Eyes Peugeot’s Electric Car Platform

A Fiat based on a little electric Peugeot makes for an interesting proposition With its electric vehicle push only just beginning to take shape, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could be looking to other automakers to help it catch up as tougher emissions regulations start to take hold.  FCA CEO Mike Manley said Friday in an investors… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO Eyes Peugeot’s Electric Car Platform

Rivian Releases Stunning New R1T Pickup Truck Timelapse Video

It’s a simple video, but it sure does make the R1T look stunning. Out of its element in the city, it still looks right at home. This video showcases the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck in a new environment that’s similar to where we see most pickup trucks. The so-called adventure vehicle doesn’t look at… Continue reading Rivian Releases Stunning New R1T Pickup Truck Timelapse Video

Jaguar CEO Points To Battery Supply For Slow I-Pace Sales

JLR head says EV take rates will also depend on prices before they’re widely accepted While the Jaguar I-Pace has garnered a lot of attention from critics and awards, it hasn’t been exactly tearing up sales charts in many markets. But the CEO of its parent company said in a recent interview he isn’t worried… Continue reading Jaguar CEO Points To Battery Supply For Slow I-Pace Sales