Fisker and CATL on Tuesday announced a battery-supply deal for the Fisker Ocean electric SUV, which Fisker said is on track for a November 2022 production start. Under the terms of the agreement, CATL will supply two battery packs for the Ocean and a t…
Author: Stephen Edelstein
With US research, VW aims to wirelessly charge a Porsche Taycan to 80% in 10 minutes
Volkswagen Group of America is launching a joint research project with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop high-power wireless charging for electric cars. Using a Porsch…
Non-Tesla EVs charging at Superchargers: 10-station pilot in the Netherlands tests how it might work
Non-Tesla electric cars can now charge at 10 of the automaker’s Supercharger stations in the Netherlands. It’s a first step toward potentially opening the network to other EVs. The pilot program opens 10 stations to owners of EVs that accept the Combin…
DOE: Smaller SUVs are better for the environment, EVs and PHEVs better yet
Battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles already produce lower overall emissions than the average gasoline small SUV, and have a pathway to further reducing emissions, according to a recent Department of Energy report…
2019 Audi E-Tron SUV might soon get a range-boost update—but not over the air
A software update could soon add range to earlier-production Audi E-Tron electric SUVs, but it won’t be done over the air. Vehicles from model years 2019 and 2020—the first two model years of E-Tron production—can now get an update good for…
Some 2019-2021 Tesla models recalled for suspension issue
Tesla is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y electric cars to address front suspension lateral link fasteners that could loosen over time. A pair of these fasteners attach the lateral link to a vehicle’s subframe. If not secured t…
$12,500 EV tax credit, union-built bonus included in plan Biden claims can pass Congress
A maximum $12,500 federal EV tax credit, including a bonus for union-made vehicles, appears to have survived the negotiation process and is now a likely part of the infrastructure bill. In its current form, the framework still includes a tax credit tha…
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed: With bigger battery, will it top 42-mile RAV4 Prime?
The redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid was revealed Thursday in an online event. It goes on sale in Japan December 16, but won’t reach North America until the second half of 2022, as a 2023 model. The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybri…
Cell-to-pack tech from battery maker CATL could be used in EVs from Hyundai, Kia, Genesis
Chinese battery supplier CATL and Hyundai Mobis on Wednesday announced a partnership and license agreement for CATL’s cell-to-pack technology. Cell-to-pack refers to the direct integration of cells into a battery pack, without the modules used in most …
Electrify America adds road-trip chargers next to Wall Drug
Working to fill gaps in its network, Electrify America is adding charging stations in new locations, including one site near a famous roadside attraction. The Volkswagen-funded charging network on Wednesday announced groundbreaking of charging sites in…
