By Blagojce Krivevski Southern California Edison on Thursday became the nation’s first utility to receive and test the eCascadia, an electric big rig by Freightliner. Members of the electric company’s fleet management staff were joined by representatives from Daimler Trucks North America, owner of Freightliner, for a “plug-in ceremony” at SCE’s Irwindale warehouse facility. The…
By Blagojce Krivevski General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra revealed that the company will offer 30 all-electric models globally by mid-decade. Forty percent of the company’s U.S. entries will be battery electric vehicles by the end of 2025. Barra also announced an increase in GM’s financial commitment to EVs and AVs today to $27…
By Blagojce Krivevski Electrify America and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the global commercial real estate developer and operator of Westfield shopping centers in the U.S., today announced a collaboration to bring public ultra-fast EV charging stations to 19 Westfield locations across seven U.S. states by the end of 2021. The 19 new stations will include a total…
By Blagojce Krivevski Today, 28 businesses—which employ hundreds of thousands of workers across all 50 states—launched the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a new organization advocating for national policies that will enable 100% electric vehicle sales throughout the light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors by 2030. ZETA is the first industry coalition of its kind calling…
By Blagojce Krivevski Hyundai today confirmed its commitment to offer ten electrified, eco-focused vehicles by the end of 2022, including seven SUVs and three car models. This product blitz includes eco solutions for many of Hyundai’s current products as well as all-new models, such as the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.Earlier this year, Hyundai announced…
By Blagojce Krivevski The EV startup Rivian has chosen Pirelli Scorpion range to fit its highly anticipated R1T pickup, which begins production in June 2021, and its R1S electric SUV. Pirelli has developed special versions of its Scorpion Verde All Season, Scorpion Zero All Season and Scorpion All Terrain tires (Pirelli’s dedicated range for SUVs…
By Blagojce Krivevski WiTricity, the industry pioneer in efficient wireless power transfer over distance, today announced it has closed a $34 million investment round. Stage 1 Ventures led the round with participation from Air Waves Wireless Electricity and a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation through its U.S. subsidiary, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). The infusion of capital…
By Blagojce Krivevski Tesla released on Wednesday its third quarter earnings report, crushing expectations for revenue and for earnings and bringing in record $8.77 billion in revenues for the Q3. Shares were up 2.5% at $433.88 in extended trade as the carmaker beat analysts’ estimates. Tesla reported net income of $331 million on revenues of…
By Blagojce Krivevski The Groupe Renault eWays event – running from 15th to 27th October – is a look to the future of electric mobility, cities and technology, featuring significant world premieres and panel discussions based on the Groupe’s extensive experience in electric vehicles. Dacia has revolutionised the new car market with its economic model…
By Blagojce Krivevski Electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) in the NEDC (47 kilometers (29.2 mi) in the WLTP cycle), a sporty character, and great everyday usability: Audi is presenting the Q8 with plug-in hybrid drive. The new model closes the last gap in the Q8 range and provides an innovative combination…
By Blagojce Krivevski Karma Automotive announced it will be introducing a new name for a family of vehicles in 2021 called the GS Series. The lineup will include updated electrification options, technological advancements and Karma’s first-ever battery electric (BEV) luxury sedan. The GS lineup will retain the same design of the Revero to continue with…
By Blagojce Krivevski Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Tucson, which features an advanced, experimental design and state-of the-art technology, setting new standards in the compact SUV segment. The all-new Tucson is the fourth generation of Hyundai’s successful best-seller with more than 7 million units sold around the globe since it launched in 2004. Of these,…
By Blagojce Krivevski Lucid Motors unveiled production details for the highly anticipated Lucid Air in a global web broadcast from its Silicon Valley headquarters. Having already set new industry benchmarks in the EV and luxury segments in key areas related to performance, efficiency, and design, deliveries of this new pure-electric luxury sedan will start in…
By Blagojce Krivevski A major milestone in Volkswagen’s latest chapter has been marked with the arrival of the ground-breaking Volkswagen ID.3 in the UK. The first shipment of customer cars – limited, ID.3 1ST Edition specification models – has reached British shores at port in Grimsby, ready to make its way to customers on the…
By Blagojce Krivevski California state officials gave Southern California Edison the green light for an expansive electric car charging infrastructure program that will add about 38,000 new chargers throughout the utility’s 50,000-square-mile service area. The program, known as Charge Ready 2, will be the nation’s largest light-duty electric vehicle charging program run by an investor-owned…