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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 1m ago
Technology Mercedes-Benz and Sila announce breakthrough in silicon anode chemistry

Mercedes-Benz and Sila announce breakthrough in silicon anode chemistry

The next-generation cells will be optionally equipped for the first time in the upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2022
Industry Tesla expands Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot programme in Europe by 5 countries

Tesla expands Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot programme in Europe by 5 countries

It now also includes the UK.
By Brian Potter 19 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

Volvo Trucks' first EV battery assembly plant to open in Q3 2022

The battery assembly plant is located within Volvo Trucks' existing manufacturing complex in Ghent, Belgium.
By Brian Potter 18 May 2022
Technology Hydrovolt launches Europe’s largest EV battery recycling plant

Hydrovolt launches Europe’s largest EV battery recycling plant

It has the capacity to process about 12,000 tons of battery packs per year (equivalent to 25,000 battery packs).
By Brian Potter 18 May 2022
Weird More Tesla Supercharger cable-cutting exposed: Why are people doing it?

More Tesla Supercharger cable-cutting exposed: Why are people doing it?

Tesla and its owners have been subject to plenty of vandalism over the years, and the reason behind the issues is unknown.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2022
13:27 Green UK: This owner ran a Tesla Model 3 for one year without a home charger

UK: This owner ran a Tesla Model 3 for one year without a home charger

Mark Brown from Manchester says you don't need a home charger as long as you live in a city with many public charging stations.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2022
15:42 Races and Chases UK: Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 375-mile range and charging race

UK: Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 375-mile range and charging race

How do the Ioniq 5 and Model Y stack up when driving at the same speed at the same time on the same roads?
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
Technology Lexus finalized 800-volt architecture, but not all EVs will get it

Lexus finalized 800-volt architecture, but not all EVs will get it

Lexus chief engineer Takashi Watanabe says that only EVs with 100-kWh or larger batteries are candidates for 800 volts.
By Brian Potter 07 May 2022
Industry UK: ZipCharge introduces GoHub; Shared access, portable powerbanks

UK: ZipCharge introduces GoHub; Shared access, portable powerbanks

The world’s first portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use.
By Brian Potter 28 April 2022
Industry VW Group charging updates: Fixed prices, Plug&Charge, more stations

VW Group charging updates: Fixed prices, Plug&Charge, more stations

Volkswagen, Skoda, Cupra and SEAT EVs are now offering fixed kWh prices throughout the entire public charging network in Europe.
By Brian Potter 27 April 2022
Technology Tesla considering 800-volt architecture for Cybertruck and Semi

Tesla considering 800-volt architecture for Cybertruck and Semi

Shifting smaller vehicles like the Model 3 and Y from 400 volts to 800 volts would make zero economic sense, Tesla execs say.
By Brian Potter 22 April 2022
Industry Most of the EV industry to shift to 800 volts by 2025 - report

Most of the EV industry to shift to 800 volts by 2025 - report

Out of the wide range of EVs available today, most run on 400 volts and only a handful have an 800-volt system.
By Brian Potter 20 April 2022
Industry UK: BP enters into multi-year contract for DC fast chargers with Tritium

UK: BP enters into multi-year contract for DC fast chargers with Tritium

Close to 1,000 chargers will be ordered under the framework agreement.
By Brian Potter 20 April 2022
22:09 Technology UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

Norway is Europe’s most EV-friendly country and they also have the most advanced charging infrastructure too.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Industry How the UK is taking charge when it comes to EVs

How the UK is taking charge when it comes to EVs

The UK aims to lead when it comes to EV infrastructure.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
23:27 Range / Efficiency UK: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y driven from full battery until they run out

UK: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y driven from full battery until they run out

What happens if you keep driving an EV after it indicates it has no more range to give?
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Green Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche connected 5 Taycan's to the German power grid to see if they can help support electricity demands.
By Chris Okula 10 April 2022
Manufacturing / Production Nissan unveils prototype production facility for solid-state batteries

Nissan unveils prototype production facility for solid-state batteries

The goal is to achieve a cost of £58 per kWh at the pack level by the fiscal year 2028. £50 per kWh thereafter.
By Mark Kane 09 April 2022
Government Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

The government wants a tenfold increase in charging points by 2030.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK: BP will invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure

UK: BP will invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure

The number of BP charging points is expected to triple by 2030.
By Brian Potter 01 April 2022
Industry Tesla reportedly “within weeks or months” of opening UK Superchargers to all

Tesla reportedly “within weeks or months” of opening UK Superchargers to all

The information comes from the UK Transport Minister Trudy Harrison, but Tesla has not yet confirmed.
By Brian Potter 31 March 2022
Official Porsche confirms it's building its own EV charging stations

Porsche confirms it's building its own EV charging stations

By 2030, Porsche wants 80 percent of sales to be EVs.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
10:27 Industry Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall

Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall "how to" video for Ukrainians

Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
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