Tag: Electric vehicles

FEV bullish on hydrogen internal combustion engine development

Ever since the European Union initiated the ‘European Clean Hydrogen Alliance’ in July 2020, the hydrogen ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) has increasingly been in the spotlight in the mobility industry’s debate on zero-emission drive solutions. Aachen-based FEV, a leading international vehicle and powertrain developer, says it welcomes this openness to technology regarding future mobility solutions… Continue reading FEV bullish on hydrogen internal combustion engine development

@niche: REE EV platforms showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess000151

REE Automotive (REE), the electric vehicle platform leader reshaping e-mobility, today released an all-new video showing not one, but three prototypes of its next-generation EV platforms. Presenting a vision for a range of future electric delivery vehicles, each fully operational prototype features REE’s revolutionary, modular and flexible platform architecture, which answers the exponential demand for… Continue reading @niche: REE EV platforms showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess000151

Drone truck startup Einride unveils new driverless vehicles for autonomous freight hauling

Einride, the Swedish autonomous trucking startup, unveiled a new vehicle type that the company hopes to have on the road delivering freight starting in 2021. The vehicles, dubbed Autonomous Electric Transport (AET), came in four different variations. And much like Einride’s previous prototypes, they come without steering wheels, pedals, windshields, and, in general, no cab… Continue reading Drone truck startup Einride unveils new driverless vehicles for autonomous freight hauling

@Geely: Thu 08 Oct 2020Green power deal supercharges Lotus’ net-zero ambitionsBritish Gas Business and Lotus agree new green energy supply deal – the first st…

(Hethel, UK – 8 October 2020) – Lotus and British Gas Business have embarked on a new green electricity deal, which sees the UK’s largest energy supplier provide renewable power to the sports car maker’s headquarters and supporting facilities. The contract, which began on 1 October, is REGO-backed (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin), where the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 08 Oct 2020Green power deal supercharges Lotus’ net-zero ambitionsBritish Gas Business and Lotus agree new green energy supply deal – the first st…

Hyundai to recall Kona EV over faulty battery cells: South Korea ministry

By Joyce Lee 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motor is pictured at the second media day for the Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co will voluntarily recall its Kona electric vehicles as a possible short circuit due to faulty manufacturing… Continue reading Hyundai to recall Kona EV over faulty battery cells: South Korea ministry

Elon Musk says Tesla to use new batteries, tech at Berlin factory; flags production risk

The company plans to start the production of Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin during the second half of 2021. Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said the company will produce Model Y with a new structural battery design and technology at its Berlin factory next year and that could result in a “significant production risk”.… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla to use new batteries, tech at Berlin factory; flags production risk

Musk says Tesla to use new batteries, tech at Berlin factory; flags production risk

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Futurist entrepreneur Elon Musk presents an RNA printer, essentially a vaccine production device, on the sidelines of a meeting with the leadership of the conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group in Berlin, Germany September 2, 2020. Tobias Schwarz/Pool via REUTERS (Reuters) – Tesla Inc TSLA.O Chief Executive Elon Musk… Continue reading Musk says Tesla to use new batteries, tech at Berlin factory; flags production risk

Ex-Tesla executive Straubel aims to build world’s top battery recycler

By Paul Lienert 3 Min Read (Reuters) – Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel wants to build his startup Redwood Materials into the world’s top battery recycling company and one of the largest battery materials companies, he said at a technology conference Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of the Tesla Gigafactory near Sparks, Nevada, U.S. August… Continue reading Ex-Tesla executive Straubel aims to build world’s top battery recycler

Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s new structural battery and cells are first going to Model Y at Giga Berlin

Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla’s new structural battery design, and 4680 cells are first going to Model Y, which will be produced at Gigafactory Berlin next year. We already had a good idea it was happening since Musk teased that Tesla will introduce a “core structural design change” with Model Y produced in Germany, but… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s new structural battery and cells are first going to Model Y at Giga Berlin