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Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot programme expands to Iceland

Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot programme expands to Iceland

The service is already available in 14 European markets.

By Mark Kane 17 September 2022

Range / Efficiency

BMW's upcoming Gen6 battery tech to offer 620 miles of range

BMW's upcoming Gen6 battery tech to offer 620 miles of range

The new, cylindrical cells are set to come to market in 2025.

By Brian Potter 16 September 2022

ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

ICEing to the max: Block a charger with a pickup and leave it idling

The owner explains that he "dreams" to own a Tesla one day.

By Brian Potter 14 September 2022

Tesla cranking out 6,500 Powerwalls, 9K battery packs a week in Nevada

Tesla cranking out 6,500 Powerwalls, 9K battery packs a week in Nevada

The company has also significantly ramped up its production of Megapacks at the Nevada Gigafactory.

By Brian Potter 13 September 2022

BMW promises 30 percent more range with new round battery cells

BMW promises 30 percent more range with new round battery cells

More importantly, battery prices will be reduced by up to 50 percent.

By Anthony Karr 10 September 2022

21:15 Interview

Jay Leno thinks Elon Musk deserves more credit for sparking EV shift

Jay Leno thinks Elon Musk deserves more credit for sparking EV shift

The famed car collector believes that Musk should be commended not only for building electric cars, but also providing charging.

By Brian Potter 08 September 2022

Polestar batteries will power Candela electric hydrofoil boats

Polestar batteries will power Candela electric hydrofoil boats

The automaker will supply the Swedish boat builder with batteries and charging systems.

By Brian Potter 01 September 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Toyota announces $2.5b investment in US battery production

Toyota announces $2.5b investment in US battery production

The company will expand its Japanese battery production as well.

By Brian Potter 31 August 2022

Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

Government to support rollout of 1,000 new charging points across England

New pilot project sees nine local authorities split £10m of funding for new chargers.

By James Fossdyke 25 August 2022

Germany finds some Tesla Superchargers temporarily illegal

Germany finds some Tesla Superchargers temporarily illegal

Tesla opened some Superchargers to the public in Germany, but there's a compliance issue it's working to address.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2022

Report: BYD-powered Tesla Model Y receives EU approval

Report: BYD-powered Tesla Model Y receives EU approval

According to German media, the new entry-level Tesla Model Y will have a 55 kWh structural battery pack.

By Brian Potter 13 August 2022

Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

Germany: Police take anti ICEing campaign to the extreme

The message is clear, do not park at charging stations.

By Brian Potter 11 August 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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