British oil giant BP invests $20M in Israeli startup StoreDot

Aaron Lawson 23 May 2018
British oil giant BP invests $20M in Israeli startup StoreDot

British energy company BP has announced that it is investing an amount of $20 million in Israeli startup StoreDot which is known in the battery world for its ‘ultra-fast charging battery.’

Tesla Model 3 reportedly outsold BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class in California in Q1 2018

Cameron Silverman 23 May 2018
Tesla Model 3 reportedly outsold BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class in California in Q1 2018

According to a recently released report based on new vehicle registrations, Tesla Model 3 became the best-selling car in the ‘mid-size premium sedan’ segment -- electric and other vehicles included

New Tesla Supercharger V3 set for release in ‘late’ summer this year

Brian Haggerty 22 May 2018
New Tesla Supercharger V3 set for release in ‘late’ summer this year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently confirmed the timing for the launch of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s powerful new fast charger, the Supercharger V3.

New energy storage project comprises 500 BMW i3 battery packs connecting to UK National Grid

Aaron Lawson 22 May 2018
New energy storage project comprises 500 BMW i3 battery packs connecting to UK National Grid

In a new massive energy storage project in the UK, battery packs of BMW i3 electric car have been used for connecting to the UK National Grid.

Study: ‘Dismissive and deceptive car dealerships’ have affected Electric Vehicle adoption

Cameron Silverman 22 May 2018
Study: ‘Dismissive and deceptive car dealerships’ have affected Electric Vehicle adoption

According to the findings of a new study published in the Nature Energy science magazine, one of the key problems which have apparently slowed down the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe

Toyota will sell GAC Toyota ix4 in China in partnership with GAC Motor

Jason Howard 20 May 2018
Toyota will sell GAC Toyota ix4 in China in partnership with GAC Motor

Japanese automobile giant Toyota will sell Toyota ix4 in partnership with its Chinese partner GAC Motor.

Tesla shares Model 3 Dual Motor Estimated Price and Specifications

Jason Howard 20 May 2018
Tesla shares Model 3 Dual Motor Estimated Price and Specifications

Tesla Motors shared important details and estimated price for dual motor Tesla Model 3 electric car which will be available in two versions, as per information shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Electric Vehicles in Focus

Germany registers 61 percent higher PEV Sales in April; Kia Soul EV Rules
Germany registers 61 percent increase in Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales in April
Germany, Kia Motors, Kia Soul EV, Renault, CleanTech

Germany has registered impressive 61 percent increase in plug-in electric vehicle sales during April 2018 compared to the same period last year.

Ride-hailing service Ola plans addition of 10,000 Electric Three-Wheelers in India
Ride-hailing service Ola plans addition of 10,000 Electric Three-Wheelers in India
Ola, U.S., CleanTech, Company News

Ride-hailing service Ola has announced its plan to add 10,000 electric three wheelers in India over next 12 months.

Honda is mulling a battery production factory in India
Honda is mulling a battery production factory in India
Honda, Asia, CleanTech, Company News, Energy

In an indication that Honda has preparations underway for India’s electric car push, the Japanese automaker is reportedly mulling the option of a battery production facility in the country.

Mercedes-Benz makes $600 million investment in France factory to produce new ‘compact’ EV
Mercedes-Benz makes $600 million investment in France factory to produce new ‘compact’ EV
Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Europe, Autos

In a recent announcement, Mercedes-Benz has revealed that it is making a new investment of nearly US$600 million into its Hambach car-manufacturing factory in France.

EVs could account for 22.4 percent of total passenger vehicle sales by 2025: Frost & Sullivan
EVs could account for 22.4 percent of total passenger vehicle sales by 2025: Frost & Sullivan
China, Europe, CleanTech, Business

Frost & Sullivan has predicted in a recent report that electric vehicles could account for 22.4 percent of total passenger vehicle sales by year 2025.