IONNA will install hundreds of DC fast chargers at Circle Ks across America
IONNA, the EV charging network created by a coalition of large automakers, will install fast chargers at over 350 sites across America in partnership with convenience store chain Circle K.
Rivian partners with Tesla co-founder’s Redwood on energy storage
Rivian is partnering with Redwood Materials, the battery company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, to build a second-life battery energy storage system at its EV manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois.
The initial deployment will use more than 100 used Rivian battery packs stitched together into a 10 MWh system that can feed power back into the factory during peak demand.
Lightship to more than quadruple all-electric travel trailer production capacity in Colorado
All-electric RV developer Lightship said it is significantly expanding its production footprint to “meet surging demand” for its flagship travel trailer, which will see a streamlined configuration process.
Tesla FSD Europe launch backlash: HW3 owners launch claim site
Tesla’s long-awaited Full Self-Driving launch in Europe is already running into the same reckoning that blew up in Australia last year: HW3 owners are realizing they paid for something Tesla has now admitted it can’t deliver, and they’re starting to organize.
A Dutch Model 3 owner who paid €6,400 for FSD back in 2019 has launched a collective claim website to bundle HW3 + FSD owners across the EU.
Nissan’s all-electric Juke EV is bringing a ‘disruptive’ new style [Images]
Nissan calls it a “disruptive” new style. The all-electric Nissan Juke EV looks nothing like the gas-powered crossover and more like a concept.
Segway launches compact cargo e-bike with some really nice specs
Segway is expanding its footprint in the electric bike space with the launch of its new MUXI e-bike, a model that blends urban utility with a design that feels more akin to a light electric motorcycle than a traditional bicycle.
Lucid names new CEO as it raises over $1 billion and ramps up robotaxi ambitions
Lucid Motors is peppering the public with press releases this morning, sharing a slew of exciting updates. In addition to naming its next CEO, Lucid has confirmed a new funding raise totaling over 1 billion dollars, consisting of a registered public offering of common stock, plus increased investments from existing partners like Uber.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQS with 926 km range, 800V charging, steer-by-wire
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a heavily overhauled EQS electric sedan with a WLTP range of up to 926 km (575 miles), a 13% improvement over the outgoing model. The update represents the biggest upgrade to the flagship EV since it launched in 2021.
The new EQS gets an entirely new 800-volt electrical architecture, up to 350 kW DC charging, steer-by-wire technology — a first for any German automaker in a production car — and the new MB.OS operating system. Orders open in Germany starting at €94,403 (~$103,000).