Author: Shaun Williams

Netherlands-based solar EV startup, Lightyear, has announced plans for a relaunch following its recent bankruptcy declaration. The new company will be entirely focused on delivering its affordable and mass-produced Lightyear 2 solar EV to consumers. Lightyear says it has raised a “solid capital base” from a community of investors to continue development but has risked its intellectual property (IP) as collateral. The relaunch comes after the startup halted all production of its flagship Lightyear 0 and officially filed for bankruptcy, relinquishing its business to Holla legal & tax in the Netherlands as trustee. The capital raise was lead by Individual…

As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, public transit systems have a critical role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Canada, a new organization called CUTZEB (Canadian Urban Transit Zero Emissions Bus joint procurement initiative) has been formed to support public transit agencies in procuring zero-emission buses and the corresponding infrastructure. CUTZEB is a spin-off founded by the non-profit organization Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), and it aims to support the procurement of both battery electric (BEV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) transit technologies, as well as their respective charging and hydrogen fueling…

BYD has appointed two new dealer partners in Europe to support the introduction of its passenger cars. Motor Distributors Ltd (MDL) has been appointed as a National Dealer Partner for the Republic of Ireland, while RSA, an existing dealer partner in Norway, has expanded its coverage to Finland and Iceland. The announcement was made following a signing ceremony at BYD Global Headquarters, coinciding with the e-Journey Pioneer Dealer Tour, an event hosted by BYD to welcome European dealers to its headquarters in Shenzhen, China. BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles and pioneering battery technology, is committed to establishing…

NRS Brakes has announced the addition of brake kits for the 2021-2023 Ford F-150 pickup trucks, including the highly anticipated F-150 Lightning electric pickup. This is a significant move for the company as it expands its product line to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The brake kits, designed to cover both front and rear applications, will cater to the almost 1.6 million vehicles in this category. They will include NRS Brakes’ premium galvanized brake pads, abutment hardware, and caliper piston cushions. The use of galvanized steel in NRS Brakes’ brake pads provides a longer lifespan, which…

EdgeEnergy, a provider of power conversion equipment for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging solutions, has announced plans to invest $150 million in Ohio over the next two years. The investment will go towards expanding manufacturing capabilities, creating engineering and skilled manufacturing jobs, and offering manufacturing partners opportunities to expand their businesses alongside EdgeEnergy. The company’s headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to Greg York, CEO and Founder of EdgeEnergy, the need for a faster and cheaper solution to install DC fast chargers across the U.S. is growing. Traditional three-phase power upgrades often cause long delays, which can take months,…

Genesis, the South Korean luxury carmaker, has announced that its first electric GV70 model will hit the streets later this year in the US. The Electrified GV70, the third electric car from Genesis, will start at $65,850 and is also the first model to be assembled in the US, at the factory in Montgomery, Alabama. Although production of the Electrified GV70 was initially scheduled to start in early 2022, it was pushed back to December of last year for reasons that Genesis did not name. However, the wait was worth it as the new EV features two electric drives, each…

US Foods Holding Corp., a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, is reducing its carbon footprint by integrating zero-emission battery-electric trucks into its distribution center in La Mirada, California. The company recently took delivery of its first Freightliner eCascadia trucks and plans to add 30 more electric trucks in 2023, following a previous announcement. The move is part of US Foods’ initiative to meet its near-term emissions reduction goals, including decreasing absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 32.5% by 2032 from a 2019 baseline, and having 67% of its suppliers with science-based targets by 2027. The new…

NIO has announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, before the US markets open. The announcement comes after NIO delivered 40,052 vehicles in the fourth quarter, surpassing the upper end of its revised guidance range that was lowered due to production and supply chain constraints caused by the Omicron coronavirus outbreak in a major Chinese city. The fourth-quarter deliveries were up by almost 60% from the same period in the previous year, and up by over 26% from the third quarter. NIO had initially guided…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is taking steps to accelerate the build-out of the state’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. To this end, it has launched a $30 million incentive project that will bring fast-charging stations to 30 counties in Eastern California, the Central Valley, and the Central Coast. The project is focused on providing charging stations to disadvantaged, low-income, and tribal communities, with projects that are “shovel-ready” being prioritized for funding. See also: California to spend $1 billion for EV charging infrastructure, mostly for electric trucks To qualify for the project, charging stations must be capable of a 150 kW…

Mini, the British carmaker, has unveiled its first-ever production all-electric convertible model, the Cooper SE Convertible. It will be produced in limited numbers of just 999 units, alongside the internal combustion engine version at the company’s Netherlands manufacturing facility. The new model is a stopgap before the next generation of all-electric Minis is released. The car will come in two exterior colors, with door handles, side scuttles, and the surrounds of the front and rear lights finished in Resolute Bronze. To emphasize its exclusivity and zero-emissions, the car will feature 1/999 lettering on the door sill trims and side scuttles.…

Yorkshire Water has unveiled plans to decarbonize its entire fleet of vans by 2030 as it targets net zero emissions. The water company will install up to 1,000 electric vehicles (EV) charging points across its sites and homes of staff as part of the initiative. Employees who drive EVs for the company will be able to charge their vehicles at home, at work, and at public charging points. The plan also includes installing renewables, reducing overall energy consumption, and implementing training programs to achieve the company’s sustainability targets. See also: Bentley Says It’s The Eco-friendly Luxury Car Manufacturer In The…

Tesla is actively preparing for the production of its highly anticipated Cybertruck with a new job posting at its Gigafactory Texas. The electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee the stamping processes of the Cybertruck and ensure the production of high-quality vehicles through risk analysis and process improvement. This job posting comes after several other employment opportunities were posted by Tesla last year, including Dimensional Engineers, Manufacturing Operations Leaders, Senior Equipment Managers, and Senior Equipment Engineers, all related to Cybertruck production. See also: Upcoming Tesla Cybertruck Electric Pickup Come With Hardware 4 Tesla plans to utilize…