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Range / Efficiency Tesla Semi logs over 1,000 miles on a single day in independent test

Tesla Semi logs over 1,000 miles on a single day in independent test

One of PepsiCo’s all-electric rigs drove for almost 372 miles before needing to recharge.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2023
Green Jaguar EVs will gain access to Tesla Supercharging network

Jaguar EVs will gain access to Tesla Supercharging network

The company announced that its next-generation vehicles will incorporate the NACS charging connector (in North America).
By Mark Kane 23 September 2023
Industry Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging at 50,000th Supercharger in California

Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging at 50,000th Supercharger in California

The release candidate (RC) unit made a surprise visit to the Roseville location.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Technology Battery scientists claim breakthrough, 10-minute fast charging for 1,500 cycles

Battery scientists claim breakthrough, 10-minute fast charging for 1,500 cycles

Researchers at a Tennessee lab developed a new electrolyte for ultra-fast charging.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Industry Tesla's 50,000th Supercharger is a special one

Tesla's 50,000th Supercharger is a special one

It is installed in California.
By Brian Potter 18 September 2023
Green Ford CEO says

Ford CEO says "charging anxiety" hampers widespread EV adoption

Forget range anxiety; charging anxiety is now the No. 1 reason consumers aren't committing to EVs, according to Jim Farley.
By Dan Mihalascu 16 September 2023
Technology Tesla officially introduces Powerwall 3

Tesla officially introduces Powerwall 3

It will be available to customers starting in 2024.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Technology Toyota details next-gen EV batteries, promises 497-mile range in 2026

Toyota details next-gen EV batteries, promises 497-mile range in 2026

Toyota claims it also made a breakthrough in solid-state batteries, which will launch in 2027-2028 with 621 miles of range.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Industry Tesla gets €150m in EU funding for Supercharger network expansion

Tesla gets €150m in EU funding for Supercharger network expansion

The American company is the biggest beneficiary of the European Union’s latest funding scheme.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
Technology Report: Tesla quietly introduces new Powerwall home energy storage

Report: Tesla quietly introduces new Powerwall home energy storage

The third generation of the Powerwall is believed to be powered by LFP-batteries, although it's not officially confirmed.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
Technology Stellantis on a quest to halve battery weight in pursuit of lighter EVs

Stellantis on a quest to halve battery weight in pursuit of lighter EVs

The group plans to plug the weight gap between combustion cars and EVs with new battery chemistries.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2023
Industry UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

It can charge up to 180 electric vehicles simultaneously.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2023
Industry Jaguar backs the launch of a major EV charging hub with I-PACE testing

Jaguar backs the launch of a major EV charging hub with I-PACE testing

Jaguar plays a key role in opening one of Europe's largest EV charging hubs, featuring 180 charging points and solar panel canopy.
By Brian Potter 08 September 2023
Manufacturing / Production Nissan starts selling portable power source with old Leaf EV batteries

Nissan starts selling portable power source with old Leaf EV batteries

The 14 kilogram generator has two reclaimed battery modules.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2023
Industry Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

This is how Tesla celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first Supercharger stations opened in Europe.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Industry Mercedes-Benz unveils global high-power charging hubs

Mercedes-Benz unveils global high-power charging hubs

Mercedes-Benz sets a new standard in electric vehicle charging with its first high-power Charging Hubs launching this fall.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Corporate / Financial Tesla Supercharger network to become a multi-billion dollar business - analyst

Tesla Supercharger network to become a multi-billion dollar business - analyst

A Wall Street analyst estimated the Supercharger network to be worth three to six percent of Tesla’s revenues.
By Brian Potter 28 August 2023
Industry Tesla opened its first V4 Supercharger in the UK

Tesla opened its first V4 Supercharger in the UK

The dispensers already accept card payments, without a necessity of the Tesla app.
By Brian Potter 28 August 2023
Patents Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain

Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain

It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.
By Brian Potter 24 August 2023
Industry Jaguar Land Rover reuses car batteries for renewable energy

Jaguar Land Rover reuses car batteries for renewable energy

Used batteries from the Jaguar I-PACE can power 750 homes.
By Brian Potter 24 August 2023
Industry Tesla V4 Superchargers coming to new countries: UK and Norway

Tesla V4 Superchargers coming to new countries: UK and Norway

The photos reveal the inside of the V4 dispensers.
By Brian Potter 21 August 2023
Patents Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs

Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs

The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2023
Industry Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

The brand’s European manufacturing facility is also undergoing a lot of construction work.
By Brian Potter 17 August 2023
Corporate / Financial Jaguar I-Pace battery class action lawsuit: LG Chem batteries again?

Jaguar I-Pace battery class action lawsuit: LG Chem batteries again?

Jaguar Land Rover North America is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its electric I-Pace due to faulty battery packs.
By Brian Potter 12 August 2023
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