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Transitioning a fleet from diesel to electric can be challenging without proper guidance. In this keynote presentation at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, Siemens will discuss key items for fleet managers to consider, including: Assessing driving needs Analyzing energy costs Selecting appropriate vehicle models Evaluating charging infrastructure Steps to ensure charging depots are

BMW has issued a recall on multiple vehicles due to an issue with the cars’ variable camshaft timing systems, which could result in an engine stalling. The recall affects the 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series, and 3-Series Convertible from the 2010-2012 model years, as well as the 3-Series Sports Wagon, 3-Series Coupe, 5-Series, X3 xDrive28i,

The increase of vehicles becoming electric, autonomous, and connected causes the demands for safety and reliability to be at an all-time high. Safety is more than just the chassis of the vehicle; it also lies within the electronic materials of the interior components, such as the sensor technology within the battery management. These sensors track,

We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed

Pagani last week revealed the open-top version of its hardcore Huayra Imola supercar from three years ago. The new Huayra Imola Roadster is the latest creation of Grandi Complicazioni, Pagani’s special projects program that the company announced last year with the reveal of the long-tail Huayra Codalunga, and just eight examples are planned, or three

UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an initial two-year “flexibility tender” agreement with electricity distribution network UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points.  The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of

In a globe-spanning partnership, Dutch EVSE company EVBox has announced that its latest-generation charging stations, EVBox Livo and EVBox Liviqo, now integrate with the EV charging-management platform of Bulgarian software company AMPECO via OCPP 2.0.1, the most recent version of the Open Charge Point Protocol. OCPP 2.0.1-compliant EV chargers and EV charging management software offer

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer lose their V-8 engine options—the only change to the two full-size SUVs for the new model year. Henceforth, the sole available powertrain for both models will be the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 introduced for the 2023 model year. That was the sophomore model year for the modern incarnations

The relationship between labor unions and e-mobility is a complex one. In Germany, fears that the transition to EVs would result in job losses contributed to the fall of VW CEO Herbert Diess. Here in the US, EVs were a major issue in the recent United Auto Workers strike—autoworkers feared that the Big Three would

Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling (RCCB). These are the first electric tractors to be added to the Downey, California, fleet of the West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. (Meanwhile, competitor Pepsico is going with the Tesla Semi.) To ensure

The redesigned 2024 Porsche Panamera was revealed this week. Due in showrooms next spring, it will offer buyers more plug-in hybrid options, new suspension, and an interior with more screens. Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro – Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar is already as extreme as cars tend to get, but there’s

Commercial EV technology company HummingbirdEV, founded in 2015, has secured $6 million in initial Series A funding to scale up its operations and accelerate product development. It is seeking additional investors in the round, which is targeted to close in the first quarter of 2024. The company, which generates revenue in the US and China,

Toronto-headquartered EV charging technology company SWTCH Energy and Berlin-headquartered eRoaming network Hubject have collaborated to allow EV drivers using the SWTCH app to charge at any of Hubject’s 600,000 charging points in 52 countries across four continents. SWTCH has provided access to Plug & Charge on its chargers, allowing drivers to initiate payment without app-based

Porsche on Friday revealed the third generation of its Panamera nameplate. It’s due to go on sale next spring as a 2024 model in the U.S., and Porsche has confirmed a starting price of $101,550, including a $1,650 destination charge. That price is for a base Panamera grade with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2.9-liter

High-voltage charging stations require fluid to cool the internals. The challenge is that the fluid must maintain very low levels of conductivity to avoid short-circuits, etc. In this session at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure to learn about low electrical conductivity coolants that are widely used in major EV charging systems in the EV

Electric Era Technologies, maker of PowerNode EV fast charging stations, has announced the first of more than 10 commercial installations planned for the US this year. The new public fast charger was put into service at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. Electric Era Technologies was launched by former SpaceX engineers in 2019.

Ford has filed a patent application for a cargo bed extension system that could allow pickup trucks to carry longer items when needed. In the application—which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Nov. 16, but filed in May of last year—Ford discusses separating the cargo bed into two elements.

BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with German e-trailer manufacturer Trailer Dynamics, has conducted tests to compare the performance of an electrically powered semi-trailer combined with a diesel tractor on varying routes in a simulation of real-world logistics operations. The companies conducted four days of tests over distances of up to 250 kilometers each day on

Göteborg Energi, the municipally-owned power company of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, is collaborating with several entities to explore the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) potential of EVs.  The company is working with Volvo Cars to investigate bidirectional charging for home use, and how homeowners can contribute power to the local grid from their EV batteries. In early

Getting to drive Audi’s quickest electric SUV—the all-wheel-drive, tri-motor 2024 SQ8 E-Tron—on sunny, Southern California highways for a few hours this past week was shaping up to be a formality. But then dark clouds moved in and the skies opened up, just as I was given a demanding canyon-road drive route and passed a keyfob

New research from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research finds that global EV battery output production could increase by nearly six times to 2,585 GWh by 2030. This EV battery surge will strain raw material supply. ABI predicts that lithium and cobalt consumption for EV batteries will grow by 5.3 times and 3.2 times, respectively,

New York-headquartered vehicle financing company Tenet Energy has closed a funding round of more than $30 million. The financing includes more than $10 million in Series A investment, led by venture capital firm Nyca Partners, as well as a $20-million warehouse debt facility provided by Silicon Valley Bank. Other investors participating in the round include

Hyundai’s N division is only a few years old, barely out of diapers compared to venerable, in-house performance sub-brands such as Mercedes-Benz’s AMG or BMW’s M. But already in that time, it’s defined itself as the creator of some properly rowdy, enjoyable machines.  Indeed, when you’re handed the keys to a little Hyundai dipped in

LeeBoy, a manufacturer of commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the paving industry. LeeBoy’s 8520C E-Paver, which was introduced at the recent ConExpo trade show, is a commercial-class electric asphalt paver. The prototype incorporates various EV

The question around fleet electrification is no longer “Why?” but rather “When?” and “How?” The process of transitioning to operating an electric fleet can be lengthy and the upfront costs can feel daunting, so how can fleets join the electrification revolution without breaking the bank? Fleets can take advantage of financing available from sources such

Lexus is working on multiple electric vehicles to join its current RZ crossover, and new trademark filings point to at least one of them possibly being called the HZ. The automaker filed for trademark protection for the “HZ 450e” and “HZ 550e” names with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Nov. 15. They

Tesla’s gigacasting process, which uses giant casting machines to make car bodies with just a few massive cast parts, allows the company to greatly simplify chassis assemblies, saving loads of time, money and factory space. Other automakers, including Ford, Hyundai and several Chinese brands, have taken a keen interest in the technology. Tesla’s process relies

UK EV charging network InstaVolt is collaborating with UK corporate fleet EV charging network Paua to provide Paua’s fleets and drivers with seamless charging when using InstaVolt’s network. InstaVolt reports that it has expanded its network by 45% over the last year. It activated more than 150 chargers during the summer, and recently announced plans

The Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar is full of ingenuity, including a high-revving twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter and ultra-fast Light Speed Transmission. In a recently released video, company founder Christian von Koenigsegg walks us through the assembly of these components. Both the engine and 9-speed transmission are assembled in a clean room at the company’s headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden.

Electrical equipment manufacturer Leviton may be best known for its lighting control devices, but the company has been making EV charging hardware for a decade. Leviton has now announced a partnership with charging management company AmpUp. Leviton’s new EV Series Pro charging stations include 48- and 80-amp level 2 stations, available with or without LCD