Volvo has started production of the XC40 Recharge P8, its first pure-electric model. The SUV will feature a range of around 249 miles, and is due to arrive in European dealerships later this month. A crucial part of Volvo’s electrification plans, the…..
Nikola takes ‘silencing your critics’ a bit too literally with copyright strikes on YouTube
Hydrogen trucking startup Nikola has taken an assertive stance against its critics, with the company forcing the removal of several videos on YouTube over alleged copyright infringement issues. The videos in question allegedly included proprietary content, including sections of the startup’s “Nikola One in Motion” advertisement, which featured a prototype truck from the company being […]
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Northvolt raises $600 million in equity to invest in capacity expansion, R&D and giga-scale recycling
Northvolt announced the signing of a $600 million private placement, led by Baillie Gifford, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Volkswagen AG, enabling the company to make further investments in expanding its production and recycling capacity …
Citroen UK opens orders for new e-C4 – 100% electric, prices and specifications confirmed
Citroen UK has opened its order books for New C4 and e-C4 – 100% electric. Prices and specifications have also been confirmed. The all-new 100% electric e-C4 starts from just £29,180 MRRP OTR (after Plug-in Car Grant has been applied). With a…
New California grid rules open door to V2G charging
California approves changes to grid connection rules opening door for interconnection of two-way EV chargers to the grid.
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Both generations of Nissan LEAF celebrated in What Car? Used Car of the Year 2021
The Nissan LEAF has scored a hat trick of official recognitions for used examples of the popular EV. The Nissan LEAF (40kWh), launched in 2018, has been named Used Electric Car of the Year in the What Car? Used Car of the Year Awards 2021. The first ge…
Xpeng P7 review: The company’s making headlines, but how is the car?
Chinese automaker Xpeng is the most recent of a string of EV-makers to launch a headline-grabbing IPO. The company’s US stock-market debut (NYSE: XPEV) raised $1.5 billion off the bat, and the stock posted healthy gains on its first day. However, as John Voelcker writes in The Drive, the exploits of Xpeng and its Chinese… Read more »
Inmotive introduces new two-speed EV transmission
Canadian automotive supplier Inmotive has launched a new two-speed transmission. The new Ingear features a simple and durable design that’s designed to enable a more efficient powertrain, with extended range, at a lower cost. Typically, an EV has two reduction gears between the electric motor and the wheels, with the motor turning about nine times… Read more »
Europe safety body rates Tesla Autopilot low on driver engagement
Recent driver assist testing by Euro NCAP says that in terms of driver engagement, Tesla’s Autopilot is not quite up to scratch.
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Vanderhall to launch all-electric three-wheeled roadster in Australia
A three-wheeled, all-electric roadster with oodles of retro cool will launch in Australia in the latter half of 2021.
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