Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pushing resolutely ahead with the development of the battery-electric eEconic for municipal operations in multiple intensive trial series. The test engineers’ focus is on trials of the vehicle’s safety, performance and durabilit…
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All-electric classic Citroen DS unveiled by Electrogenic
Oxford-based classic car electrification specialist Electrogenic has created what is believed to be the first professionally converted all-electric version of the Citroen DS. The 1971 DS is a fresh and exciting version of an all-time great Fren…
Hyzon Motors unveils new hydrogen storage system expected to cut development costs in half
Hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles Hyzon Motors has developed new onboard hydrogen storage system technology capable of reducing the weight and manufacturing cost of commercial vehicles powered by Hyzon’s hydrogen fuel cells. The pate…
Ford Confirms Romulus, Mich., as Location of Ford Ion Park
Ford today announces Romulus, Mich., will be the home of its new global battery center of excellence – Ford Ion Park – which is accelerating the company’s research and development of battery and battery cell technology – including future battery manufa…
Hyundai’s XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California
Hyundai Motor Company announced its plan to deploy the company’s latest hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks in California, for two publicly funded projects to improve the air quality in the region. The demo trucks that Hyundai will bring into…
Renault Announces UK Pricing For The New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid
Renault has confirmed full pricing and specification of the New Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid, the five-door model enhancing the brand’s electrified vehicle offering and sitting alongside the existing Sports Tourer version that is available with the …
BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo bike and e-scooter
In recent years, there has been an increase in traffic in many city centres, and the mobility requirements of the people who live there remain high. In its role as a premium provider for individual mobility, the BMW Group is actively helping t…
XPeng P7 Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating in China’s Latest C-NCAP Safety Test
The XPeng P7 achieved 5-star safety rating with the total score of 89.4% and the highest active safety score of 98.51% among electric vehicles in China, according to the latest China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) safety test results announced on …
Tesla reports Q2 earnings results, up tenfold from a year ago
Tesla reported a record net income of over $1 billion in (GAAP) during the Q2 first time in the company’s history. The company reported $1.14 billion in (GAAP) net income for the quarter, or $1.02 a share, the first time it has surpassed $1 billion. It…
Rivian closes $2.5 billion funding round
Rivian has closed a $2.5 billion private funding round. The financing was led by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor Company and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. This round included participation by…
