Author: Jonathan Collins
Jonathan Collins
Jonathan Collins is an EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering global developments in electric vehicle technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and clean mobility policy across major markets. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and, outside of journalism, enjoys trail running, urban sketching, and experimenting with small home solar projects.
German electric air taxi developer, Lilium, has announced a new customer in China, as Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation (Heli-Eastern) intends to order 100 Lilium jets. Heli-Eastern is a helicopter services provider operating in prominent areas of China, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regions. The agreement entails Heli-Eastern collaborating with Lilium to identify suitable locations and partners for Lilium’s vertiports and other ground infrastructure. Upon the type certification of the Lilium jet, Heli-Eastern will operate the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the region and provide crew and maintenance services.…
Volvo Trucks is set to enhance the range of its medium-duty electric truck lineup by introducing improved batteries for the FL Electric and FE Electric models. These upgraded electric trucks are now available for order, with deliveries expected to commence in the autumn of 2023. When the battery-electric Volvo FL was launched in 2019, customers could select between two and six lithium-ion battery packs, each with a capacity of 50 kWh. Over time, the manufacturer has increased the energy content per pack to 66 kWh. Taking another significant step forward, Volvo is now introducing battery packs with an additional 42%…
In a recent interview with CNBC, Ford CEO Jim Farley shared his perspective on the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, offering insights that shed light on Ford’s position in the evolving electric truck market. Farley’s comments, while not overly enthusiastic, provide an interesting viewpoint on the different approaches taken by Ford and Tesla. During the interview, Farley was asked about Ford’s decision to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, a move that some found surprising given the perceived rivalry between the two companies. Farley clarified that the decision was based on opportunistic reasons, aiming to enhance charging accessibility for Ford customers. He also…