Author: Moira Shortle

Geotab, a provider of telematics and data intelligence solutions, is playing a key role in revolutionizing the way electric vehicles are managed. With its comprehensive platform, Geotab offers near real-time data on battery charge, range, energy and fuel usage, and charging history for over 300 different EV makes and models, making it the global leader in EV telematics. Recently, Geotab announced a world-leading milestone at the grand opening of its new Innovation and Research Hub in High Wycombe, England. This state-of-the-art facility, which has been active since 2020, is dedicated to advancing the data intelligence required to support the electrification…

Lancia, the iconic Italian automaker, has just unveiled the Pu+Ra HPE concept, signaling the start of a new era of electrification for the company. The high-performance electric coupe draws inspiration from some of Lancia’s most iconic models, such as the Stratos, Beta, and Flaminia, while also offering a glimpse into the future of Lancia’s design language. The car’s name, “Pu+Ra,” is derived from Lancia’s new “pure and radical” design language, while “HPE” stands for “High Performance Electric,” paying homage to the Beta HPE of the 1970s, whose designation originally stood for “High Performance Estate.” Like the Stratos, which was inspired…

Chinese technology giant Huawei is expanding its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) market with a new partnership with JAC Motors. The two companies will collaborate to produce luxury pure electric vehicles priced between RMB 800,000-1 million ($146,000), according to a report from local media outlet 36kr. This move follows Huawei’s recent partnership with Seres Group, with which it launched a premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand called AITO. JAC Motors is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for EV brand NIO, but in this partnership with Huawei, it aims to gain more flexible cooperation opportunities by learning from the tech…

Sustainable maritime transportation start-up REGENT has unveiled its full-scale prototype for a zero-emission 100% electric seaglider, which is set to take flight in 2024. The company’s mission is to revolutionize regional transportation by designing and building all-electric seagliders that offer a quick, low-cost, and sustainable coastal travel solution. With 40% of the world’s population residing in coastal communities, REGENT’s electric seagliders can provide an alternative zero-emission travel method to reduce congestion. The vehicle operates a few meters off the water’s surface, combining the high speeds of an aircraft with the low operating costs of a boat. By operating at an…

Tesla’s latest Master Plan Part 3 has been released, and it’s as optimistic as ever. CEO Elon Musk is known for his grandiose plans that are often deemed impossible or unrealistic by critics, but he has a track record of delivering on them in the end. However, a preliminary analysis by Benchmark suggests that Tesla and Musk may have underestimated the true scale of the investment required for the latest plan. The estimated costs for mining, refining, chemicals, Gigafactories, and recycling come to $3.4 trillion, excluding the $7 trillion estimated for battery production. But Benchmark believes that mining, refining, and…

PepsiCo has become the first company in the world to acquire a fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks, unveiling 21 of them at its Sacramento bottling plant on Tuesday morning. Another 15 vehicles will be used by PepsiCo’s FritoLay manufacturing plant in Modesto, California. The new trucks will be used for local deliveries of Pepsi products, while some of the 100 ordered by PepsiCo will be used for long-haul deliveries in California. At a Tuesday plant news conference, PepsiCo officials touted their commitment to sustainability, acknowledging the cost of the Tesla Semi is high, at around $250,000, which is twice…

Zeekr, the electric vehicle (EV) brand owned by Chinese automaker Geely, has officially launched its latest premium crossover, the Zeekr X, in China. The vehicle is designed to compete in the European market in the near future, boasting a sleek design penned in Sweden, high-tech features, and impressive performance at a surprisingly low price. The Zeekr X is powered by two electric motors that deliver up to 422 horsepower (315 kW/428 PS) and 400 lb-ft (543 Nm) of torque, enabling the EV to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) from a stop in just 3.7 seconds. The vehicle’s impressive acceleration is…

Hyundai Motor Group has announced its ambitious plan to become one of the top three electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the world by 2030. The group, which includes Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis, aims to achieve this goal through a combined sales strategy of its electric models. To support its objective, the South Korean automotive conglomerate is planning to invest KRW 24 trillion (around USD 18 billion) in the domestic EV industry over the next decade. The investment will expand the annual EV production in Korea to 1.51 million units and global volume to 3.64 million units by 2030. The…

German automaker Volkswagen Group has set its sights on capturing a larger share of the US market by prioritizing electric vehicle (EV) production in North America. With the aim of delivering at least 25 all-electric models over the next seven years, Volkswagen plans to adhere to the new terms laid out in the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which will allow the company’s EVs to qualify for the entire $7,500 federal tax credit. Although Volkswagen may not be leading the all-electric charge in terms of technology, it is making daily moves to pivot toward BEV production in order to deliver…

Kia Motors has announced the construction of a dedicated plant for the production of battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV) at its Hwaseong plant in South Korea. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, April 12, and was attended by more than 200 people, including government officials, executives from Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Motors, and employees from the automotive parts industry. During the ceremony, Kia Motors’ Global President and CEO, Ho Sung Song, reiterated the company’s commitment to investing KRW 24 trillion (approximately USD 20.8 billion) in the domestic electric vehicle industry by 2030. Song said that this investment would focus…

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reached a remarkable milestone with the installation of its 45,000th Supercharger worldwide. The company’s public charging network is one of the main selling points for Tesla cars, and this achievement highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its charging infrastructure. What’s even more impressive is that the jump from 40,000 to 45,000 Superchargers took only five months, demonstrating Tesla’s dedication to providing reliable and convenient charging options for EV owners worldwide. This is significant, as the expanding network is expected to have a positive impact on the overall EV ownership experience, especially when…

Carrefour Énergies, the French supermarket giant’s energy division, has been making significant strides in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure since its launch in April 2022. The company has already equipped over 100 hypermarkets with EV charging terminals and has set its sights on adding another 200 stores to its tally by the end of 2023. By installing charging stations throughout the country, including urban and rural areas, Carrefour is making electric mobility more accessible to the masses and providing a new local service powered by 100% green energy. To achieve this ambitious goal, Carrefour has partnered with two…