Author: Christopher Harrison

In October 2021, UK-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva made a major breakthrough in the industry by unveiling the first British-designed 7.5 tonne battery electric truck. The company is now beginning the process of mass production and sales of the innovative vehicle in both the UK and Europe. Tevva is the first British company to receive European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 7.5t electric truck, which serves as a major endorsement for the vehicle, allowing for large scale production and sales. This approval came as a result of the truck successfully passing a range of 30 system tests, including…

Sony Honda Mobility, a Sony and Honda joint venture, is already considering a wider production lineup for the Afeela electric car. After launching the first Afeela sedan prototype, Sony Honda Mobility followed up with SUV, second sedan and MPV models. “Not just one model, done. We are thinking about the second and third models. We need a line-up,” said CEO of Sony Honda Mobility Yasuhide Mizuno at the CES 2023 event. After the first sedan starts shipping in spring 2026, Sony Honda Mobility will likely follow up with an SUV, a second sedan, and even an MPV. Sony Honda Mobility…

In 2022, shipments of Audi electric vehicles will increase by around 44 percent compared to 2021. This increase is quite significant considering the global crisis that has occurred. In total, Audi sold more than 1.61 million vehicles last year, which is close to its 2021 sales numbers, despite the headwinds in the supply chain. “The strong numbers for the all-electric models show us that our clear focus on electric mobility is the right path,” says Hildegard Wortmann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG. Overall, Audi delivered 118,196 electric models to customers last year,…

As of now, it is not possible to customize a Model Y with 4680 cells on Tesla’s website. However, Tesla has added some all-wheel drive versions of the Model Y with 4680 cells to its online inventory. While Tesla announced its 4680 battery cells a few years ago, CEO Elon Musk had noted that these cells wouldn’t be used in vehicles for some time. Tesla has been producing the cells on a pilot line and working to perfect the manufacturing techniques before incorporating them into cars. While it was initially assumed that the Model Y produced at Giga Texas factory…

J.D. Power, a renowned data analytics and consumer intelligence company, has successfully completed its acquisition of ZappyRide, a leading electric vehicle (EV) data firm that specializes in creating white-label software and tools for various industries including automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric utilities, and other environmentally-focused organizations. This acquisition enables J.D. Power to offer a more extensive range of software and services, including strategic planning for EV programs, consumer shopping and cost analysis tools, regional and federal incentive data, and EV program administration resources. The acquisition also allows J.D. Power to leverage ZappyRide’s strengths in both automotive and utilities customer…

In Q1 2023, Leviton will unveil the EV Series Charging Stations, which feature compatibility with the My Leviton app. The new line-up comprises of Level 2 charging stations with capacities of 32, 48, and 80 Amps, capable of charging any electric vehicle on the North American market. With seamless integration into the My Leviton ecosystem, users can manage their entire home – including EV chargers, lighting, and load centers – through a single, convenient app. “We’re really excited about this EVSE launch. Not only is it expanding the portfolios for two of Leviton’s key brands, but it is also providing…

Hyundai Mobis, the division of the Korean car brand responsible for spare parts and autonomous driving technology, showcased a revolutionary in-wheel module at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The module, called e-Corner, is designed to be fitted on a wide range of plug-in vehicles and contains an electric motor, electric damper, brake by wire, and steer by wire, making it a compact and convenient solution for engineers. At the CES, the e-Corner module was demonstrated on a prototype Ioniq 5 electric vehicle, where it was fitted on all four corners of the car. The demonstration showcased…

VinFast, Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it will be delaying the delivery of its first batch of cars to the US from December to January due to the holiday season in the country. The company stated that it is currently signing sales contracts with customers and will be delivering the VF8 models to them in January according to their needs. The VF8 and VF9 electric vehicles made their debut at the LA Auto Show in 2021, and VinFast has committed to ending the production of gas-powered models in the near future. The company delivered its first locally produced…

BMW is recalling more than 14,000 hybrid electric vehicles in the US due to a software issue with the electronic control unit for the battery pack. The affected models include the iX, i4, and i7, and were manufactured between February 2021 and October 2022. Specifically, 5,389 2022 and 2023 model-year iX vehicles are being recalled, as well as 8,659 i4 vehicles and 38 i7 vehicles. All engine options for the iX and i4 are affected, while only the all-wheel drive i7 xDrive60 is affected for the i7 model. This recall was announced by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Element 25 Limited and Stellantis N.V. announced that they have signed a binding agreement for Element 25 to supply Stellantis with battery grade, high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Under the five-year agreement, shipments are set to start in 2026, with a total volume of 45 kilotons and options to extend the supply term and quantities. Element 25 will obtain the material from its Butcherbird project in Western Australia and intends to build a processing facility in the United States. Stellantis will also make an equity investment in Element 25. “Our commitment to…

In December, Subaru of America reported a total of 56,760 vehicle sales, an increase of 11% from the previous year. This marks the fifth consecutive month of increased sales for the brand, despite the challenges of the past year. For the full year of 2021, Subaru saw a total of 556,581 sales in the United States, representing a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. In December, the all-new, all-electric Subaru Solterra model saw relatively good sales in the US, with 825 units sold in its first full month on the market. This was higher than the 634 units sold of…

YouTuber Zack Nelson of the channel Jerry Rig Everything recently conducted a test to see how his electric Rivian R1T truck would handle towing a 9,300 pound electromod Hummer H1 in the dead of winter. To add even more weight, Nelson added about 1,000 pounds of scrap to the load, bringing the total weight to over 10,000 pounds. The R1T has a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, so it was within its limits for the test. Prior to the test, Nelson had recorded a maximum range of 280 miles for the truck. The test was meant to see how…