Solid-state battery developer, QuantumScape, has shared plans for a new office in Kyoto, Japan, which will feature a state-of-the-art lab for battery research and development. The company hopes to work alongside experienced battery scientists in the Asia-Pacific region to further develop and manufacturer it battery technologies for electric vehicles.
QuantumScape ($QS) is a solid-state battery…
Polestar 0 Project announces partners and invites others to join the effort to deliver a climate-neutral EV by 2030
February 23, 2022
Swedish EV automaker Polestar has begun sharing its initial list of potential collaborators for its Polestar 0 Project – the company’s initiative to change the way cars are made by eliminating emissions from the entire supply chain. In addition to announcing the industry…
Petrofac, a London-headquartered global company that designs, builds, and operates energy facilities, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amsterdam-based Seawind Ocean Technology to deploy the latter’s two-bladed floating wind turbines.
Two-bladed floating wind…
Lucid Motors to recall over 200 Air EVs due to potential safety issue with the suspension
February 23, 2022
Lucid Group announced a recall of 203 of its flagship Air luxury sedans today, citing a potential issue surrounding the installation of the front strut damper in the suspension. This appears to be a precautionary recall as no failures of the part have been reported yet, according to Lucid Motors.
The Air Dream Edition is the first and only EV trim to arrive from Lucid Motors so far, following…
Elon Musk said that Tesla is working to make Steam’s library of video games work on its onboard vehicle computer.
Tesla has been working to expand its presence in the video game space.
Tesla is going into the video game business
As we previously reported, Tesla has a…
Arcimoto and Faction unveil a ‘driverless’ 75 MPH three-wheeled electric delivery vehicle
February 23, 2022
Arcimoto teamed up with Faction to announce the new Faction D1 electric delivery vehicle based on the Arcimoto FUV, but with updated tech to make it driverless.
However, the duo are playing a bit fast and loose with the term “driverless.”
Technically yes, there’s no…
Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain
February 22, 2022
Tesla has been spotted gathering hundreds of Model Y vehicles outside of Gigafactory Berlin – indicating that production is advancing.
However, the regulatory approval to officially start production for customer deliveries is still uncertain.
Gigafactory Berlin, a critical new factory for Tesla’s plans to expand in Europe and improve its manufacturing and distribution efficiency, has been in…
Review: New Aventon Sinch fat tire electric bike updated, easier than ever to mount up and ride!
February 22, 2022
The Aventon Sinch was already one of the best-quality small-diameter-wheel fat tire e-bikes in the value category, but now it’s gotten even better. That’s thanks to a host of new upgrades from the company, including an ultra-comfortable folding frame with low…
Electrify America partners with Kia to provide EV6 customers up to 4,000 miles free charging
February 22, 2022
North American EV charging network Electrify America has announced a collaboration with Kia America to provide 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free charging to EV6 customers. According to EA, this should equate to about 3,500-4,000 miles of complimentary charging.
Electrify…
Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets
February 22, 2022
Tesla has launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom and several other right-hand-drive markets as the electric SUV is solidifying its position as the most popular EV in the world.
Originally, the Model Y was only supposed to launch in Europe after Tesla started production at Gigafactory Berlin.
However, Tesla changed its plan and started importing Model Y vehicles from Gigafactory Shanghai to…
