Jaguar Land Rover to launch electrification training initiative
Jaguar Land Rover will launch a global “upskilling drive” to train 29,000 people for its connected and data capabilities in the next three years and support the rapid transition to electrification. The company says its Future Skills Programme will see more than 10,000 employees in the U.K. and nearly 19,000 across the rest of the
Zevora reveals new EV car charger
A new electric vehicle charger by Zerova is set for launch and claims to be the world’s fastest. With an output of up to 480kw of power, the fourth generation charger will be able to charge four cars simultaneously, fully charge a vehicle in 10 minutes, and provide 150km (93miles) of range in less than
EPA plans $5B for nationwide EV busing program
Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe says $7.6 million in rebates will go to the District of Columbia to replace older buses with 25 new electric school buses. This funding decision is part of the Biden-Harris Administration announcement for the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program
GMC unveils 2024 Sierra EV pricing, features
GMC has released details on the new Sierra EV line, starting with the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1. GM says the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 will be assembled with domestically and globally sourced parts at its Factory Zero in Michigan alongside the Hummer EV Pickup and SUV. Future Sierra EVs also will
Cadillac unveils the new $300k+ EV Celestiq
Cadillac has released details of its new luxury EV flagship model, the Cadillac Celestiq. The company expects the vehicle to go into production in December 2023, with an expected MSRP to begin north of $300,000 and increase based on the level of personalization. According to Cadillac, each new vehicle is personally commissioned and built by
SEMA Electrified will cover 21k sq. ft. this year
This year’s SEMA Show will include more features and activities to help showgoers learn about the opportunities emerging technology offers the automotive aftermarket. SEMA Electrified – a 21,000-square-foot space in Booth 11268 of North Hall– will be dedicated to EV platforms and conversions. The four-day B2B event will include EV-related seminars, programs, and activities throughout
WAE develops new off-highway electrification technology
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group, is attending Bauma 2022, showcasing a range of electrification solutions, all of which will support the acceleration of the off-highway sector in its journey to decarbonization. WAE used the event to show its battery and energy storage technology, specifically developed for the rugged use cases
BMW shows off new high-performance PHEV: The Xm
BMW has revealed its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. This new vehicle is a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 combustion engine and what BMW reports to be an exceptionally powerful electric motor. The BMW Xm is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1 with the newly developed M
Five technology trends that will define the future of EVs
IDTechEx reports five future technology trends that the group expects will be of high relevance in the EV market’s future. Advanced Li-ion battery cells & packs Advanced Li-ion refers to silicon and Li-metal anodes, solid-electrolytes, high-Ni cathodes and various cell design factors. Given the importance of the electric vehicle market, specifically battery electric cars, in
Everrati unveils electrified Porsche 911
Everrati Automotive has revealed its electrified Porsche 911 (964) Wide Body Cabriolet model. Engineered at Everrati’s global headquarters in Oxfordshire, England, the company says the Wide Body Cabriolet combines a complete restoration with installing the Everrati IP blended with technology from Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Another key market for the new addition is the U.S.,
EPA to double funding for environmentally clean school buses
The U.S. EPA is preparing a near doubling in funding for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. This is the first round of funding from the EPA Clean School Bus Program created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
German students break EV acceleration world record
A team of 20 students from the German University of Stuttgart set the new world record for the fastest accelerating electric vehicle at 0-100 kph (0-62 MPH) in 1.46 seconds. This news is the latest update in a tri-national rivalry to hold the world EV acceleration record. Stuttgart says they began the trend in 2012
