Author: Moira Shortle
Moira Shortle
Moira Shortle has been reporting on the global electric mobility sector for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2020, with a focus on EV technology, charging infrastructure, battery innovation, and sustainability-driven transport policy across major markets. With a background in digital journalism and environmental communication, she brings a clear, balanced voice to complex industry developments. Outside of work, Moira enjoys coastal walking, documentary photography, and experimenting with plant-based cooking.
Audi is set to introduce a high-performance version of its upcoming A6 e-tron in 2024, named the RS6 e-tron. Confirmation came from Top Gear, which spoke with Audi’s design boss, Marc Lichte. The RS6 e-tron will have a similar body style as the A6 e-tron, but with a wider track, larger wheels, and increased power. The A6 e-tron will feature a 100 kWh battery with a range of approximately 435 miles and a 0-62 mph acceleration of under four seconds. Both models will be built on the PPE platform, a joint venture with Porsche. The designer said that the managers…
Hofer Powertrain, a development and technology specialist from Nürtingen, has filed for a patent on a new megawatt charging system for electric trucks. The system, called the “multi-sector overhead line,” features short sections of overhead wires installed on highways instead of continuous overhead lines. According to Hofer, the system can deliver up to 3.75 MW and reduce charging times for commercial vehicles and trucks by up to 90% on highways. The charging process is carried out through external DC/DC chargers that transfer power directly to the vehicle while it is in motion. The charging process is optimized through an over-the-air…