SVOLT unveils cobalt-free battery, claiming first company to reach ‘series production’

Battery systems manufacturer SVOLT has unveiled a cobalt-free battery pack at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The company now claims to be the first to create a cobalt-free battery that has reached series production, although other battery manufacturers have claimed similar production achievements. SVOLT describes itself as a “high-tech enterprise in the global EV… Continue reading SVOLT unveils cobalt-free battery, claiming first company to reach ‘series production’

The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story

The mystery of how a Tesla Model X was found burnt to almost nothing on a frozen lake in Vermont is now solved. It’s a wild story that involves over half a million dollars of fraud exploiting Tesla’s purchasing process. In February 2019, we reported on the remains of a burnt Tesla Model X being… Continue reading The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story

A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars

A note that a “concerned resident” left on a Tesla Model 3 after unplugging it shows just how little people know about electric cars. Studies and polls about electric vehicle adoption have consistently shown that education is one of the most needed things to accelerate the transition to zero emission. Of course, reducing the cost… Continue reading A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars

Battery swapping specialist Ample raises $160 million in Series C funding

Battery swapping is an old idea with a troubled history. Better Place, an Israeli startup that was a promising early promoter of EVs, made battery swapping a centerpiece of its strategy—it went bust in 2013. Tesla demonstrated a swapping system for Model S in 2013, but dropped the technology in 2015. Chinese EV startup NIO… Continue reading Battery swapping specialist Ample raises $160 million in Series C funding

Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S suspension, Autopark, and more

Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet of Model S electric sedans in order to improve suspension, Autopark, and more. Some of the improvements are expected to make it to other vehicles too. When it comes to software updates, Tesla has been on a roll lately. The automaker has not only… Continue reading Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S suspension, Autopark, and more

Indian auto parts makers’ shares gain on report of talks with Tesla

The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo BENGALURU, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Shares of Indian auto parts suppliers rose as much as 14% on Monday following a report electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) was in talks with at least three companies to… Continue reading Indian auto parts makers’ shares gain on report of talks with Tesla

Clean Technica: Elon Musk In The Mainstream — Popularity & Perspectives (Video)001219

A futurist. A dreamer. An innovator who has had a global impact like no one else of that generation. Once an outlier physics whiz, Elon Musk in the mainstream is something to behold. His influence and direction in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company are changing the way technology enters 21 century… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon Musk In The Mainstream — Popularity & Perspectives (Video)001219

Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?

What is it they say about leading by example? As a recent BBC investigation revealed, when it comes to electric cars, our politicians are rather keener to promote the uptake than spend their own money on it. The BBC founded just two takers: Conservative MP Grant Shapps, a Tesla Model 3 owner, and Labour Ed… Continue reading Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002776

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774

Production of the ID.3 at the VW plant in Zwickau The car is now also being manufactured in China and will go on sale there in the fourth quarter. (Photo: imago images / Eibner) Düsseldorf Volkswagen is launching its third fully battery-powered electric model on the Chinese market. As the automaker announced on Sunday, VW… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW drives electric offensive: Model ID.3 is also sold in China 002774