Charging has been a key obstacle to electric carbuyers, and it may not just be the number of public stations available. With three different “levels” of charging, and multiple charging speeds and connector types within each of those, it can be confusin…
Shell Starship semi posts record fuel-economy in cross-country run
The streamlined Shell Starship Airflow semi truck has made it to Florida on its cross-country fuel-economy record run, and the results have been tabulated: The truck posted 28.4 percent better fuel economy than the average truck on the road, while carr…
US energy regulators issue a new storage rule with important implications for EVs
In March, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a rule requiring regional electrical grid operators to revise their regulations pertaining to energy storage and how storage resources might participate in electricity markets. Okay, it sounds a bit wonky, but FERC’s decision is an important policy shift that could have a big impact on EVs…. Read more »
Tesla to release new Autopilot update and bring back free trials
During Tesla 2018 shareholder meeting yesterday, CEO Elon Musk teased a new Autopilot software update that could come as soon as this week and he talked a little about upcoming Enhanced Autopilot features.
He even confirmed that Tesla plans to bring ba…
Akasol Shows New High Energy Dense Battery Modules (221 Wh/kg)
German company Akasol presented at the Battery Show Europe its new battery system with 21700 cylindrical-cells, which stores a lot more energy compared to prismatic cells. The AKAModule 60 CYC stores 2.66 kWh (221 Wh/kg), at maximum power density of up…
Daimler building Full-Flex-Plant for EVs and ICEs in Hungary
The German carmaker has broken ground in Hungary for their latest facility. Dubbed the first full-flex-plant because of its ability to adapt to various vehicle architectures, the 1bn euro facility is to start producing regular and electric cars from 2020. Daimler has laid the cornerstone of its first full-flex-plant in Kecskemét, close to Budapest. It […]
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Tesla board to remain, China factory to come (video)
Today’s Tesla shareholder meeting has been a success for Elon Musk. Shareholders support him as both CEO and Chairman and also his closest (in every sense) board members. Moreover, plans for production in China are moving ahead. The Tesla shareholders once more put their trust in Elon Musk as their leader following a vote of […]
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Electric Motorcycles News visits Evoke Motorcycles in Beijing
Our Japanese team member Hiromi Kinukawa was invited to visit Evoke Motorcycles in Beijing, China. Not only did they take good care of him (Beer and food!) but more than…
Skoda Reveals More Of Its Electric Offensive
The electric Citigo and plug-in hybrid Superb are also locked in for a 2019 release. With a whopping 1,200,500 cars delivered or 6.6 percent more than a year before, 2017 was by far Skoda’s best year. Not only that, but 2018 is already off to a great s…
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