Author: Shaun Williams

GLS Canada, a package delivery service company, is making strides towards a more sustainable future by replacing their current diesel trucks with four electric trucks. The Lion6 electric trucks were locally designed, developed, and built by Lion Electric in Canada. Two of these trucks will be used by GLS drivers in Quebec, while the other two will be used in Western Canada by Rosenau Transport, which GLS acquired in 2021. “We are extremely proud to add Lion6 trucks to our fleet, which have been designed, developed, and built by Lion Electric in Canada. It brings us joy to support a…

Li Auto, a Chinese car manufacturer, is entering the all-electric vehicle market with five battery electric vehicle (BEV) models planned by 2025. Until now, the company specialised in producing hybrid models with range extenders (EREV). Li Auto made the announcement at the Auto China event in Shanghai and emphasized the use of an 800-volt platform and extra-fast charging capabilities. See also: Li Auto’s February Deliveries Up 97.53% from Last Year, Totaling 16,620 EVs The first of the planned BEV models will rely on Qilin batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), which offer a 4C charging rate and use…

Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) automaker and Tesla rival, is planning to open up its charging network to owners of other EV brands. The move follows in the footsteps of Tesla, which opened up its Supercharger network to other EVs earlier this year. The Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) currently has 30 DC fast charging sites in the US, all of which are exclusive to Rivian owners. However, in an interview with tech podcast WVFRM, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company will open up its charging network to other EVs, although he did not give a specific timeline for when…

Hyundai is making strides towards easing the range anxiety of electric vehicle drivers with its charging service, Charge myHyundai. The service has expanded its network to include half a million charge points across 30 European countries, including Ionity and Digital Charging Solutions networks. Although the company has not released details on the breakdown of AC, DC, and ultra-rapid charge points, Hyundai assures that the high-power chargers will ensure fast charging times for customers. See also: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range : gets a 614 km WLTP rating Charge myHyundai offers two different tariffs: the ‘Flex’ option with no monthly fees…

Australia has announced plans to invest $70m in grant funding for charging infrastructure, to be administered through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The new funding follows the release of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS), and will be made available to Australian businesses, local governments and councils, as well as state and territory-owned corporations. The funding will be focused on two areas, innovation in public charging, and smart charging, vehicle-to-grid technology and orchestration. See also: Apple Car Appearance According To The Company’s Patents Projects must be powered by renewable energy sources and will then be offered grants between $500,000…

Einride, the Swedish technology company, has announced its launch in the UK, backed by a partnership with global food and beverage giant, PepsiCo. The partnership will see Einride’s electric trucks transporting Walkers’ crisps between the company’s plants in Leicester and Coventry. However, this is only the first phase of the partnership, with PepsiCo planning to expand the fleet over the next three years and cover a distance of more than 1.2 million kilometers. This will save over 1,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions since the new trucks will replace diesel vehicles. The use of Einride’s intelligent Saga platform, which simplifies freight…

Honda has unveiled three new electric cars at the Shanghai Auto Show, with two of them being pre-production prototypes. The e:NP2 and the e:NS2 prototypes offer a preview of Honda’s upcoming electric vehicles, specifically designed for the Chinese market. Both models are said to provide customers with new value and offer enhanced dynamics, technology, and style. The new Honda electric vehicles showcase the company’s new design language, characterized by sharp edges and flat surfaces. Honda describes the two prototypes as offering “unique driving pleasure that enables the driver to enjoy a sense of oneness with the vehicle.” This suggests that…

Norwegian capital Oslo is leading the way in the transition to zero-emission public transport with the introduction of 183 new electric buses. The Solaris Urbino 18 vehicles were ordered by transport operator Unibuss, and are the largest order to date for Polish manufacturer Solaris. The 18-metre-long articulated buses have battery packs with a capacity of 500 kWh and are charged via cable in the depot, which is one of Scandinavia’s largest electric bus depots. The buses have a range of up to 250 kilometres, meaning they do not need to be recharged during daytime operations, with overnight depot charging being…

Hyundai CRADLE, the open tech innovation unit from the Hyundai Motor Group, is partnering with Brooklyn-based EV charging firm itselectric and the New York City Economic Development Corporation to showcase curbside EV charging stations for city use. This latest partnership aims to make public EV charging more accessible in cities with curbside infrastructure. The EV chargers will be North America’s first compact, durable, and user-friendly charge posts with a fully detachable charging cord. Six chargers have been deployed at the Brooklyn Army Terminal and the Brooklyn Navy Yard as part of the pilot, allowing local EV drivers to validate the…

Polestar, the premium electric vehicle manufacturer founded by Volvo and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, announced on Tuesday that it is set to begin production of its highly-anticipated Polestar 4 later this year in Hangzhou Bay. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer Thomas Ingenlath at the Shanghai auto show. In addition, the company revealed that pre-orders for the Polestar 4 would be available in China from today, with availability in all other markets scheduled for 2024. Boasting a dual-motor configuration that delivers 400kW (544hp) of motor power, the Polestar 4 is the fastest car the company has ever produced,…

General Motors (GM) has taken the lead in the electric vehicle (EV) industry by having the highest number of EV models eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. The company’s entire range of electric vehicles under the MSRP cap will qualify for the full EV tax credit in 2023. This comes after GM sold over 20,000 fully electric models in the first quarter of 2023, overtaking Ford to become the second-largest EV maker in the US. Mary Barry, GM’s CEO, believes that the automaker is distinct from other traditional OEMs, and this year will be the year to demonstrate it.…

Tesla and Solar d, a Thai solar panel provider, have joined forces to introduce the Powerwall, a home battery storage unit, to Thailand. The companies hinted at the Powerwall’s arrival in the country last year, and now it is finally available to customers. The starting price for the Tesla Powerwall in Thailand is 699,000 baht ($20,574.86), which is significantly higher than the $9,200 price tag in the United States, particularly in New Jersey. See also: Tesla Launches Tesla Electric Retail Plan in Texas: Unlimited Overnight Home Charging for $30 per Month Customers can choose from various packages offered by Tesla…