Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new camper version of its EQV electric van to create an all-electric “van life” experience. Van life or vandwelling is the concept of living out of a van that has been modified with several amenities in order to live some sort of bohemian traveling life. It’s a concept that is gaining
By Maria Merano Posted on January 4, 2022 On Tuesday, January 4, Panasonic announced that Redwood Materials would start supplying copper foil to its battery production facility in Giga Nevada. The Japanese tech giant announced the news during the 2022 CES tech trade show. “Our work together to establish a domestic circular supply chain for
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Is CES 2022 an Omen that COVID Still Rules or Will EV Tech Triumph & Define the Year We’re only three days into 2022 (which means I’m two days late with this intro message), but I think we’re already facing a strange crossroads that means we’re in for another memorable (and I’m afraid I don’t
The Chrysler Airflow Concept is finally official as Stellantis has formally unveiled it at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Previewed during Stellantis EV Day and Software Day presentations in late 2021, the Airflow previews Chrysler’s first battery electric vehicle due in 2025 as the brand pledges to move to an all-electric lineup by 2028. Representing
GM has announced a plan to work with global materials firm POSCO Chemical on a battery material processing facility in North America, which is scheduled to open in 2024. POSCO Chemical manufactures anode and cathode materials. GM plans to use the battery materials processed with POSCO for the cells it plans to produce at its
Fleet EV developer Lightning eMotors has unveiled a new rolling chassis, purpose-built for Class 4 and 5 commercial EVs. The proprietary Lightning eChassis can support 1,500 lbs greater Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on average compared to other commercial vehicles in the same class. With the debut of its new eChassis, Lightning eMotors has claimed
A prototype for the production version of BMW’s Concept XM has been spotted again, confirming that the two vehicles will be very similar in design. The XM is a new flagship crossover closely related to the X7, with the wheelbase common to both models. And as indicated by the name, the XM is a dedicated
Ford announced early Tuesday that this Thursday it will start inviting reservation-holders of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup to start placing their orders. The automaker said that after this first wave, other waves of reservation-holders will be invited over the next few months for the 2022 model year. Then for those who didn’t get the
Polar bears are the poster animals for the dangers of climate change, so it’s a tragic irony that taking a tour to observe them in their vanishing natural habitat means riding in a giant diesel-belching off-road vehicle. Now one tour operator in Churchill, Manitoba has taken a small step to clean up its act with
As Ford enters its final phase of pre-production on its highly anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup, it has announced another doubling of its production capacity on the new EV. The US automaker expects to scale Michigan production to 150,000 Lightning EVs by mid-2023, adding to massive overall BEV outputs. In May 2021, Ford unveiled the an all-electric
By Maria Merano Posted on January 3, 2022 The Tesla Cyberwhistle is sold out in China, revealing the car brand’s popularity in the region. Even more revealing is the fact that Cyberwhistle knock-offs have started popping up in Chinese online shops. The Cyberwhistle costs ¥350 (or $55.07), while it costs $50 in the United States.
Toyota is evolving and changing the direction more towards plug-ins, specifically towards all-electric cars, as well as gearing up for a software battle. According to Nikkei, the Japanese company has decided to develop a comprehensive automotive software platform that will be launched by 2025. This new operating system, called a year ago “Arene”, is expected
This new electric car company is coming to CES 2022 in Las Vegas and it is from…. Turkey! It’s called TOGG and it’s all electric SUV has been unveiled a couple of years ago but I’m going to update on on what happened next. You can find out more about them at https://www.togg.com.tr/en/ IMPORTANT NOTICE:
00:20 Recent Fully Charged filming: Tesla Model s 100D. Orkney: Electric vehicles, tidal turbines, affordable homes with solar PV and Tesla Powerwalls. Electric classic car conversion: Porsche 911. Biggest Wind Turbines…… In The World! Dynamic induction charging. Renault Zoe factory. Paris Formula E. 01:53 Electric vehicle sales up! 02:31 Germany breaks record: 85% of energy
A new report from IHS Markit foresees the possibility of an electrical steel shortage, beginning in 2025, that could pose a threat to automakers’ electrification plans. Electrical steel is an iron-silicon alloy with magnetic characteristics that make it well suited for electric motors. Non-Oriented Electrical Steel (NOES) is one form that’s used to make motors.
The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, is being launched today by GAF Energy, the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America. The Energy Shingle is combined with other standard roofing components to create the “Timberline Solar” roof system. GAF Energy claims to have the
Automotive supplier Magna is launching a complete electric powertrain package that can the company claims can boost range by up to 30%. Called EtelligentReach, the powertrain will debut on a “new entrant vehicle” in 2022, Magna said in a press release. It includes two electric motors, inverters, and gearboxes, but Magna indicated most efficiency gains
NIU’s claim to fame is its wildly popular smart electric scooters, which have taken off in Asia and continue to post strong sales in the European and North American markets. But the company’s tech has also been making its way into a wider range of lighter electric vehicles too. Now NIU’s upcoming electric bicycle may
By Eric Ralph Posted on January 2, 2022 SpaceX drone ship Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) departed Port Canaveral on January 1st, heading to sea on the first day of the year for SpaceX’s first launch of 2022. With a launch manifest that’s never been more jam-packed and seemingly achievable, it’s no surprise
Electric cars — and electrified or hybrid cars! — are mostly like regular cars. You step on the pedal on the right and the car goes, you turn the wheel and the car turns, and the only real difference is what kind of fuel goes in it. We say stuff like that all the time.
In December 2021, Nidec started construction on a new electric motor factory in Novi Sad in Serbia, which was rumored in late 2020. The Nidec Electric Motor Serbia plant (the first phase) is expected to be completed in mid-2022 and is expected to supply traction motors for electric vehicles. “In Europe, where environmental regulations and major
Legacy automakers’ increasing focus on EVs is welcome news, but as long as they continue to develop new internal combustion engine technology, their commitment to electrification can only be seen as tentative. Seen in this light, Hyundai’s recent decision to close its ICE development division (reported by the Korea Economic Daily) may be considered a
Tesla (TSLA) announced that it achieved both record production and deliveries during the last quarter of 2021. The automaker produced “more than 305,000 electric vehicles and delivered of over 308,000 electric vehicles during Q4 2021. Sunday morning, the automaker decided to release its production and delivery numbers for the fourth quarter of the year: “AUSTIN,
Formula One race cars may not have much in common with ordinary road cars, but they’re still bound by the same laws of physics. That means like all cars, F1 cars need suspension to keep their wheels in contact with the pavement, and to absorb bumps. This two-part video series from F1-centric YouTube channel Chain
Hyundai Motor Group is winding down development of internal combustion engines, The Korea Economic Daily reported last week. The automaker closed its research and development center for combustion engines in Namyang, South Korea, according to the report, which cited industry sources familiar with the matter. “Now, it is inevitable to convert into electrification,” newly appointed
More than 50 US electric utilities have formed a new group to coordinate their efforts to expand the nation’s EV charging infrastructure. The Edison Electric Institute, a utility trade group, announced the formation of the National Electric Highway Coalition, which includes 50 EEI members, as well as the Tennessee Valley Authority. The organization is “a
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By Joey Klender Posted on December 31, 2021 Tesla is recalling Model 3 and Model S vehicles in China, citing “security risks,” China’s market regulator said on Friday, December 31. The electric automaker based out of Austin, Texas will have 144,208 China-made Model 3 vehicles, 35,836 imported Model 3 units, and 19,697 imported Model S