Author: Todd Gilbert

Genesis Motor America has teamed up with Electrify America to provide a complimentary fast-charging package for the latest addition to their fleet, the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 model. This premium, all-electric SUV, which is now in production in Alabama, will come with three years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions for first owners in the United States at Electrify America charging stations. This perk matches the ones offered for the Genesis GV60 and Genesis Electrified G80 models. It means that every electric Genesis model currently offered can fast charge for free at Electrify America chargers. The electric GV70 starts at an…

BP and Compagnie de Phalsbourg join forces to build over 25 HPC hubs by 2025 in France, marking the market debut of BP Pulse charging infrastructure subsidiary in the country. The fast-charging parks will be strategically located at shopping centers, mainly on the outskirts of major cities and close to major highways. Each park will be equipped with cutting-edge charging technology, including 300-kW charging stations. However, no further information has been provided regarding the number of charging points planned for each location and what additional charging capabilities, besides the 300-kW chargers, can be expected. See also: BP and Hertz to…

Engie has teamed up with logistics provider Ceva Logistics and French motorway management firm SANEF to build and operate a network of refuelling and charging stations for hydrogen, biogas, and electric trucks across European motorways. The joint venture, named the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), plans to establish a network of terminals that will enable shippers and freight forwarders to plan their routes and loading plans quickly and efficiently. The initiative aims to decarbonise long-distance truck transport and improve working conditions for long-distance drivers by keeping them closer to home. The ECTN Alliance is pioneering a holistic approach…

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle manufacturer, has officially announced its expansion into the European and UK markets. As of March 15, 2023, LiveWire ONE bikes are available for pre-order in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with delivery slated to begin in April 2023. Customers can secure their place in line by paying a reservation fee of €100, which will be managed by LiveWire Europe. The company plans to establish a network of 30 retailers across Europe and will host customer events and demos at these dealers in the coming months. See also: Harley-Davidson aims to sell 190,000 LiveWire…

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn announced on March 15th that it plans to construct electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Ohio and Wisconsin. According to Nikkei, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu revealed during an investor conference that the company intends to build capacity for battery cells, battery packages for energy storage systems in Wisconsin, and battery packages for whole cars in its Ohio facility. The move comes as part of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which emphasizes investment in domestic energy production and manufacturing. The US government is also eager to increase domestic production of EVs and their components, including…

Audi is putting its production-ready Q6 e-tron through its paces at its KALT1 testing grounds in the Swedish part of Lapland, subjecting the electric vehicle to extreme weather testing. Built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, the Q6 e-tron is expected to be slightly smaller than the current Q8 e-tron and will be available in both SUV and Sportback versions. The PPE platform will also underpin the electric Porsche Macan. Originally slated for launch last year, the Q6 e-tron’s debut was pushed back due to software issues plaguing the Volkswagen Group. However, the wait may be worth it,…

fter months of anticipation, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v11 is set to be released to a wider audience this coming weekend. The latest timeline was announced by none other than the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. This update is particularly significant as it merges Tesla’s FSD and legacy Autopilot highway stacks, the latter of which has been in use for over four years. The development of FSD Beta v11 has been a long time coming. It first made its appearance on employee cars in November of last year and was expected to be released to the public beta testers before…

Tesla’s Kato Road facility in Fremont, California, has been undergoing constant improvements, with expansions, upgrades, and new equipment being installed almost every month, according to filings seen by Teslarati. The plant has been primarily responsible for the production of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells, and since the beginning of this year, it has received several improvements. The Materials Lab was expanded in January, followed by the addition of tooling equipment and a revised floor plan. In February, Tesla updated the exterior break areas for employees, and at the beginning of March, two new chambers were added to one portion of the…

Tesla’s Model S and Model X owners can now upgrade their yoke steering wheels to a round steering wheel through the Tesla App. The retrofit comes at a cost of $700, including installation by Tesla Service technicians. The yoke steering wheel design sparked strong reactions when Tesla first unveiled it, with people either loving or hating the unique look. Despite the controversial design, Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to stick with the yoke design, but the company eventually responded to customer demand for a round steering wheel option. The retrofit is only compatible with Model S and Model X vehicles…

According to the latest data from the German agency responsible for tracking vehicle registrations, the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Tesla has emerged as the clear leader in the German electric vehicle (EV) market, selling nearly double the number of EVs compared to its closest competitor, Volkswagen. Tesla sold a total of 11,952 EVs in February, making it the most popular brand in terms of EV sales in Germany. Domestic brands Volkswagen, Audi, and Mercedes followed closely behind, but even when combined, they only just managed to surpass Tesla’s sales figures for the month. Volkswagen sold 6,972 EVs, Audi sold 4,767, and Mercedes…

Vertical Aerospace, a pioneering aerospace and technology company focused on zero-emissions aviation, has just announced the opening of the Vertical Energy Centre (VEC), the most advanced aerospace battery facility in the United Kingdom. The multi-million-pound facility, located in Bristol, is one of the only aerospace battery facilities in the UK dedicated solely to the development of cutting-edge battery technology. Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL is set to revolutionize air travel, with projections indicating that the aircraft will be able to transport a pilot and up to four passengers up to 100 miles, achieving a cruise speed of 150 miles per hour, all…

Oliver Blume, the newly appointed CEO of Porsche, has reiterated his commitment to the brand’s advanced e-fuels development, stating that it does not conflict with Porsche’s plans for electrification. Speaking to the press following the release of the company’s latest financial results, Blume described the debate over e-fuels as “emotional” and emphasized that it is the only way to decarbonize the internal combustion engine. Blume believes that e-fuels offer a complementary solution to electric vehicles and that they are essential for niche segments and existing cars. While Porsche plans for more than 80% of its new car sales to be…