Author: Robin Cannon

Tesla has set a new record by installing more than five times the number of DC fast chargers than its closest competitor in the United States in the first quarter of 2023. The EV manufacturer installed 1,292 DC fast charger ports, which accounted for 59 percent of all new DC port installations, according to data from EV research firm EVAdoption. The company also opened 98 new Supercharger sites nationwide, averaging more than one per day. In comparison, EVgo installed 250 DC fast charging ports between January and March, while ChargePoint placed 203. Despite billions of dollars in incentives from federal…

Ram, a brand of the multinational automotive company Stellantis, has finally revealed its long-awaited electric truck, the Ram 1500 REV. The Ram 1500 REV is set to rival the Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV, boasting impressive targeted range, towing, and other features. The CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, stated that the Ram 1500 REV would outperform all competitors on the attributes that customers care about most: range, towing, payload, and charge time. Ram Trucks CEO Mike Koval also spoke about how the company was not the first to release an electric truck on the market, with…

The Volkswagen Group and Bosch partnership is making significant strides in the development of self-driving cars. CARIAD, VW’s software-focused subsidiary, confirmed in a recent blog post that the partnership, known as the “Automated Driving Alliance,” is now testing self-driving cars on the road. The collaboration, which was announced in January 2022, was given the green light in July by the German Cartel office. Since then, around 1,500 staff, equally split between the two companies, have been working on the project across Germany, with hubs in Ingolstadt and Stuttgart. The partnership’s immediate priority is the introduction of a driver assistance system…

ABB E-Mobility, the Swiss-Swedish industrial group’s e-mobility division, has announced that Frank Mühlon is stepping down as CEO and moving to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Michael Halbherr, who has experience in software and technology leadership positions, will take over as interim CEO with immediate effect. Mühlon had previously played a key role in building and leading ABB E-Mobility’s charging pillar business, and had taken over as CEO when the division was spun off as a separate entity in preparation for an IPO. However, the exact reasons for his replacement as CEO have not been disclosed. See also:…

Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) has set a new record for its first quarter delivery and production numbers, surpassing expectations and beating its previous record. With the recent drop in prices and expansion in production capacity, Wall Street had high hopes for the company’s Q1 deliveries. Tesla has officially confirmed the figures, with over 440,000 vehicles produced and over 422,000 vehicles delivered in the first quarter of 2023. This has exceeded the analysts’ consensus of 420,000 vehicles delivered during the same period. The company’s latest delivery numbers have exceeded its previous record of 405,000 vehicles achieved in the last quarter…

Hyundai Motor has recently announced a joint development agreement with Advent Technologies, a US-based company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and assembling complete fuel cell systems. The agreement comes after a successful fuel cell technology assessment, which evaluated Advent’s proprietary Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology for supplying Hyundai’s high-temperature fuel cell needs. The joint development agreement will focus on further developing and assessing Advent’s advanced fuel cell technology, specifically the HMC-Advent Ion Pair membrane electrode assembly (MEA), for use in Hyundai’s heavy-duty and stationary applications. The partners will also introduce advanced cooling technologies for mobility high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM)…

It’s no secret that our oceans are facing a massive plastic pollution problem. But what if we had a solution that could help clean up this mess while also collecting data on water quality? That’s where the WasteShark comes in. Created by Richard Hardiman, the WasteShark is a mini electric catamaran-shaped robot that is specifically designed to eat plastic and other debris that doesn’t belong in our oceans. The idea for the WasteShark came to Hardiman after he witnessed two people fishing rubbish out of the water with a net in South Africa. With a background in engineering and a…

Canoo, the EV startup that made headlines in 2020 as it went public, has released its Q4 earnings report, marking a crucial moment for the company as it moves into its next phase of development. The report revealed that after reaching a settlement with the SEC over an investigation into the company’s merger with SPAC Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp, Canoo is now in a position to access new funding opportunities. The EV maker has experienced its fair share of highs and lows since its foundation in 2017. After the excitement surrounding its IPO, the hype soon faded. In April 2021,…

GMC, in collaboration with EarthCruiser Innovations, is developing an electric motorhome concept based on the Hummer EV Pickup. The model, called the GMC Hummer EV Overlander, will be unveiled in concept form in late summer 2023. The companies released a cryptic teaser of the vehicle, showcasing a fully covered rear bed with storage compartments on the sides and solar panels on the roof. The Hummer EV Pickup’s longer wheelbase and overall length make it an ideal base for the motorhome conversion. The solar panels on the roof could produce enough energy to meet the motorhome’s needs, preserving the EV battery…

Daimler Truck North America, a subsidiary of German automaker Daimler AG, has secured a deal to supply 200 zero-emission trucks to Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing in the US. The deal includes 125 eCascadia and 75 eM2 trucks from Daimler’s US brand Freightliner, and the rental company expects the battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to be fully operational by 2025. Velocity opted for the largest battery version of both Freightliner models, which can run up to 230 miles (370 km) on a single charge. The eCascadia, which is an all-electric version of North America’s best-selling Class 8 truck, is suited for short-haul…

Jaguar TCS Racing celebrated a triumphant victory at the Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix, as Mitch Evans took first place and teammate Sam Bird finished in third, securing the first-ever lockout podium for the British manufacturer in the all-electric racing series. This was a significant moment for Jaguar, who had struggled in the earlier rounds of Season 9 with just one podium finish. The team’s success highlights the unpredictability and competitiveness of the Gen3 era, which has seen five different race winners in the opening six races of the season. Evans’ win, which came after navigating through constant position changes…

As we move towards a greener future, the debate over the best way to achieve it rages on. The recent agreement by the European Union (EU) to ban the sales of new combustion engine vehicles by 2035 has been a hotly contested topic, with many arguing that the move is too drastic and unrealistic. However, the recent inclusion of exceptions for e-fuels has brought some relief to those who have been calling for a more gradual transition. The EU’s original proposal to ban new combustion vehicle sales by 2035 was met with resistance by Germany, a major automotive powerhouse in…