Author: Miguel Garcia

After a two-year wait since its initial concept reveal, Dodge has launched the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona, embodying the classic muscle car ethos with a modern electric twist. CEO Tim Kuniskis emphasized that the new model was designed with the same performance-driven attitude as its predecessors, despite the shift to electric power. The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T model boasts an impressive range of 317 miles (510 km) per charge, but Kuniskis revealed that the car could have achieved even greater distances if efficiency had been the primary goal. See also: Dodge Makes Electrifying Move with 2024 Charger Daytona EV: Unveiling…

Audi has inaugurated its sixth proprietary fast-charging location, situated on Orber Straße in Frankfurt am Main, where electric cars of all brands can be charged at four High Power Charging (HPC) points with up to 320 kW capacity. The site boasts four fast-charging points that can be reserved in advance, offering electric vehicle (EV) owners a convenient and efficient charging experience. Audi has also implemented second-life batteries from dismantled test vehicles for the charging hub, enabling the utilization of the low voltage connection available on site without the need for an additional transformer. This setup provides a total of about…

MIT spinout and battery manufacturer 24M Technologies has introduced a revolutionary direct-material battery recycling process, Liforever, designed for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems. The new process, integrated into 24M’s battery manufacturing process, aims to significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of battery recycling. 24M Technologies, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has developed a unique battery design called “SemiSolid,” featuring gooey electrodes that simplify lithium-ion battery production. This design reduces production costs by up to 40% while enhancing the batteries’ energy density, safety, and recyclability. See also: Volkswagen Explores Dry Coating Process to Enhance Electric Car Battery Production According to…

Ford CEO Jim Farley has expressed his gratitude to Tesla and CEO Elon Musk for opening the Supercharger Network to non-Tesla electric vehicles through the North American Charging Standard (NACS). This move marks a significant milestone in North America’s transition to sustainable transportation, as Ford EVs can now access Tesla Superchargers. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Farley acknowledged that he has personally tested Tesla’s Supercharger Network with Ford’s electric vehicles. He praised the ease of integration of NACS into Ford’s EVs, highlighting the hard work that went on behind the scenes. Farley also thanked Elon Musk…

BMW has announced the commencement of production of the Mini Countryman Electric at its Leipzig plant, marking a significant step in the automaker’s electrification efforts. The production of the all-electric models comes four months after the start of production of the Mini Countryman with combustion engines at the same facility. The Leipzig plant has adopted a flexible production approach, allowing for the manufacturing of combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, or purely electric cars on a single line. This flexibility is being utilized with the introduction of the electric Countryman, as there are currently no purely electric models of the BMW 1…

Fisker issued a warning on Thursday, stating it might not be able to continue as a going concern, leading to a 35% tumble in its shares after the stock market closed. The company announced plans to cut its workforce by about 15% and disclosed ongoing talks with a large automaker for a potential investment and joint development partnership, without disclosing the name of the automaker or details of the potential deal. See also: Fisker Faces NYSE Delisting Threat Amid Federal Probes and Electric SUV Launch Challenges Fisker has faced challenges in selling its flagship Ocean electric SUV, with high interest rates…

In a significant move towards enhancing battery recycling efforts in Northern Europe, Finnish battery recycler Fortum and the Swedish-Norwegian battery recycling joint venture Hydrovolt have joined forces. The alliance aims to bolster the region’s status as a model for the battery circular economy. Hydrovolt, a partnership between Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt and Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro, is constructing a recycling plant in Norway. Fortum, with recycling plants in Finland and Germany, is also developing a new pilot plant in Finland for innovative recycling methods. See also: Fortum Battery Recycling Secures Funding for Battery Materials Production Facility The collaboration will enable…

General Motors (GM) is set to introduce the next-generation Chevy Bolt EV next year, following the discontinuation of its top-selling electric model at the end of 2023. The new Bolt EV will mark a significant milestone for GM as North America’s first Ultium-based model to utilize LFP batteries, a move expected to result in substantial cost savings for the company. GM’s CFO, Paul Jacobson, highlighted the financial benefits of the new Bolt EV, stating that it will save the company billions by integrating LFP batteries into its Ultium platform. This strategic decision aligns with GM’s commitment to offering more affordable…

The latest Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study by J.D. Power has brought good news for BMW, with its i4 ranking highest overall in the premium category, while Mini’s Cooper Electric took the top spot in the mass-market sector. The study, now in its fourth year, focuses on an EV driver’s first year of ownership and evaluates factors such as accuracy of state range, cost of ownership, driving enjoyment, quality and reliability, interior and exterior styling, and the availability of public charging stations. See also: J.D. Power Identifies Limited Affordable Compact SUV Options as a Factor in Slower EV Adoption Among other…