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02:49 Weird Tesla opens real swimming pool at Supercharger station

Tesla opens real swimming pool at Supercharger station

Tesla is trying hard to curb global warming, but in the meantime ...
By Brian Potter 04 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Jaguar I-Pace catches fire whilst charging

Jaguar I-Pace catches fire whilst charging

This reportedly is the fourth such fire and the cause has yet to be pinpointed.
By Brian Potter 03 August 2022
Commercial Vehicles BP opens its first charging station for electric trucks

BP opens its first charging station for electric trucks

It's ready to handle large and long vehicles.
By Brian Potter 02 August 2022
Industry Volkswagen presents power storage container with reused batteries

Volkswagen presents power storage container with reused batteries

It consists of battery modules from ID.3 and ID.4 models and stores 570 kWh of energy.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2022
Technology Porsche Taycan software update brings range, charging power gains

Porsche Taycan software update brings range, charging power gains

2020-2022 Taycan owners need to visit a Porsche workshop to bring their older EVs up to the software level of the 2023 Taycan.
By Brian Potter 21 July 2022
Safety Lucid reports multiple battery-related fires at factory in Arizona

Lucid reports multiple battery-related fires at factory in Arizona

In both cases, the batteries were submerged in water, the factory reportedly had to be evacuated, and workers were injured.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2022
00:12 Patents Study says Toyota is a global solid-state battery patent leader

Study says Toyota is a global solid-state battery patent leader

The first Toyota to get a solid-state battery is believed to be the next-gen Prius hybrid, not an EV.
By Brian Potter 14 July 2022
Corporate / Financial Northvolt raised $1.1 billion to support expansion in Europe

Northvolt raised $1.1 billion to support expansion in Europe

The company has $55 billion in battery orders.
By Brian Potter 11 July 2022
00:41 Industry Nio announces 500 kW fast chargers coming this year in Europe and China

Nio announces 500 kW fast chargers coming this year in Europe and China

The automaker announced this in response to other Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers who proposed similar charging speeds.
By Brian Potter 07 July 2022
Green Tesla reveals interesting solar trailer in Germany, probably won’t build it

Tesla reveals interesting solar trailer in Germany, probably won’t build it

It’s basically just a small trailer with solar panels that can be extended outward to generate plenty of electricity.
By Brian Potter 05 July 2022
Industry See Tesla Semi delivering pre-assembled Superchargers at Laguna Seca

See Tesla Semi delivering pre-assembled Superchargers at Laguna Seca

The truck was able to take two modules, with four stalls each.
By Brian Potter 01 July 2022
Green Europe: non-Tesla Supercharger pilot programme expands to 5 more countries

Europe: non-Tesla Supercharger pilot programme expands to 5 more countries

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland joined the list.
By Mark Kane 19 June 2022
Weird Watch truck owner try to unplug charging Tesla with owner inside

Watch truck owner try to unplug charging Tesla with owner inside

The Tesla owner was napping while his car charged, and he encountered a very rude awakening.
By Brian Potter 17 June 2022
Technology Our Next Energy to build 600-mile BMW iX using its battery tech

Our Next Energy to build 600-mile BMW iX using its battery tech

ONE promises to effectively double the BMW iX electric SUV's range thanks to its Gemini Dual-Chemistry battery tech.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
01:38 Technology This Fiat 500 EV is charging wirelessly through the road as it drives

This Fiat 500 EV is charging wirelessly through the road as it drives

Fiat’s parent company Stellantis showcased what it calls “Arena del Futuro” capable of dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles
By Brian Potter 14 June 2022
07:55 Technology UK: Here’s another look at a Nio battery swapping station in Norway

UK: Here’s another look at a Nio battery swapping station in Norway

The swap takes under 5 minutes, and what’s cool is you will be able to choose what size battery to have installed.
By Brian Potter 14 June 2022
Industry First Audi charging hub a success, three more coming this year

First Audi charging hub a success, three more coming this year

Audi will open new charging hubs in Zürich (Switzerland), Salzburg (Austria), and Berlin (Germany) in the second half of 2022.
By Brian Potter 10 June 2022
Industry What's happening with wireless charging? Has any progress been made recently?

What's happening with wireless charging? Has any progress been made recently?

Consumers clearly want it, but most manufacturers don't seem as keen.
By Brian Potter 06 June 2022
Green Toyota launches home energy storage based on electrified vehicle battery

Toyota launches home energy storage based on electrified vehicle battery

It has 8.7 kWh of battery capacity and power output of up to 5.5 kW.
By Brian Potter 06 June 2022
Industry UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

But charging is still cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2022
Industry EV battery shortage: Stellantis reveals plans to get around it, in 2025

EV battery shortage: Stellantis reveals plans to get around it, in 2025

Carlos Tavares voices concerns about supply shortages and politicians' push to adopt EVs, but a plan is already in place.
By Brian Potter 01 June 2022
Industry Tesla may follow through with Musk's drive-in theatre Supercharger

Tesla may follow through with Musk's drive-in theatre Supercharger

Tesla has officially submitted plans to build the sizeable and unique Supercharger station in California.
By Brian Potter 27 May 2022
Technology Suzuki develops tech to recycle lithium batteries into streetlights

Suzuki develops tech to recycle lithium batteries into streetlights

Japan-only for now, but it also plans to publicly share its research to fuel further development.
By Brian Potter 27 May 2022
Industry Tesla building 100-stall Supercharger station in Mojave Desert town

Tesla building 100-stall Supercharger station in Mojave Desert town

Located between LA and Las Vegas, the charging hub in Barstow, CA, will be the largest one in the country, the town's mayor claims.
By Brian Potter 20 May 2022
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