We talk to Henrik Fisker about the EMotion at CES

Sometimes at CES you get a surprise interview and I’m here with the man, Henrik Fisker and in front of the emotion new car from Fisker. Can you tell me, first of all, it’s beautiful. Thank you. What was your design inspiration behind this? Well, I wanted to reinvent the sedan, luxury sedan and think… Continue reading We talk to Henrik Fisker about the EMotion at CES

Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

Few automotive engineers know more about electric powertrains than Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer. In his previous life as Nissan’s head of development, Palmer led the team that created the Leaf. His arrival at Gaydon has put Aston Martin on course for what will be a part-electric future, and he is politely sceptical about James Dyson’s plan… Continue reading Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers

Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers 30 mins ago by Mark Kane Fastned charging station Dutch company Fastned is covering the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries with fast chargers, but what Fastned’s doing really fast is selling bonds. Fastned charging station In just 10 days, the company was… Continue reading Fastned Raises $14.8 Million In 10 Days, Will Install 350 kW Chargers

Full speed ahead – volkswagen-media-services.com

They will be manufactured on the basis of the new all-electric architecture (MEB in German). This concept is the central element with the architecture of electric vehicles. The first model of this new generation will be the I.D. in 2020. Preparations for this phase will also take place at the sites in 2018. In Salzgitter,… Continue reading Full speed ahead – volkswagen-media-services.com

Electric delivery van: Post expands workshop service for street scooters with BMW

Street scooter Work XL (Image: Deutsche Post) The German postal service want her StreetScooterMaking electric vehicles more customer-friendly and cooperating with the BMW subsidiary Alphabet. These take care of leasing as well as workshop and tire service. The post office, which uses its street scooter not only for parcel delivery, but also sold to other… Continue reading Electric delivery van: Post expands workshop service for street scooters with BMW

California Approves $41 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging

California regulators approved proposals by utilities to spend $41 million on electric vehicle charging projects to help the state reduce greenhouse gases. PG&E Corp., Edison International and Sempra Energy can move forward with pilot initiatives designed to speed the electrification of school buses, ports and delivery trucks, the California Public Utilities Commission said Thursday. Other… Continue reading California Approves $41 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric Supercar Platform in Development at Porsche

Last year, Lamborghini showed off the Terzo Millennio concept, its vision of what an electric supercar could be. Until battery technology takes another huge leap forward, the Terzo Millennio will stay a concept, but that hasn’t stopped Volkswagen Group from beginning work on a platform. And it looks like Porsche has been chosen to lead the… Continue reading Electric Supercar Platform in Development at Porsche

Battery That Charges in One Minute Could Beat Tesla in the Race for Tomorrow’s Clean Car

In Brief A former chief designer for Aston Martin is working on a new solid-state battery design that could be vastly superior to the currently available lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars. Fast Charging Henrik Fisker, a former chief designer for Aston Martin, claims that he will soon revolutionize the world of electric cars with… Continue reading Battery That Charges in One Minute Could Beat Tesla in the Race for Tomorrow’s Clean Car

Byton Concept electric SUV: full specs, CES debut and launch date

The surprise car star at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas came from a brand few had ever heard of before – Byton. This Chinese start-up, headed by former BMW man Carsten Breitfeld, showed its SUV concept, the production version of which will rival electric cars from established makers as well as relative… Continue reading Byton Concept electric SUV: full specs, CES debut and launch date