💨Electric, 199mph, and 986 HP:
Stay informed on everything electric, this Thursday’s edition brings you:
- Lotus unveils Theory 1
- 17,800 additional chargers for GM EV drivers
- Audi’s new RS e-tron GT
- Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol
- CATL Unveils Revolutionary TECTRANS Battery System
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- Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, its first concept car embodying the future of intelligent performance vehicles, The Lotus Theory, which emphasizes digital, natural, and analog elements with a top speed of 199mph, 986 horsepower, and 250 miles of range.
- General Motors is granting its EV drivers access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers in North America using a GM-approved NACS DC adapter, expanding the total available public chargers for GM customers to more than 231,800.
- Audi debuts the RS e-tron GT performance, its first fully electric RS model, featuring up to 680 kW of power, advanced thermal management, and exclusive performance modes for dynamic driving, with a starting price of $178,000.
- Norway, one of the world’s largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars (754,303) than petrol-driven vehicles (753,905) on its roads, thanks to government incentives funded by its oil wealth, and aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025.
- Ford is introducing in-vehicle karaoke through the Stingray Karaoke App, starting with the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, allowing passengers to enjoy a wide selection of songs and lyrics displayed on the screen while parked or controlled via smartphone while driving.
- At IAA Transportation 2024, CATL launched its groundbreaking TECTRANS battery system, designed to revolutionize commercial transportation with enhanced energy density, faster charging, and extended lifespan for electric trucks and buses.
- Ohio Peterbilt's Cleveland location has achieved EV Service Certification, becoming the only certified Peterbilt dealer within a 200-mile radius, fully equipped to sell, service, and support Peterbilt's EV lineup.
- The 2025 all-electric Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, priced at $158,758, qualifies for over $100,000 in federal and state incentives.
- Ford, BMW, and Honda have launched ChargeScape, a new company focused on optimizing EV grid services, offering grid stability and cost savings by managing home charging and enabling energy transfer back to the grid.
- In July, Tesla sold 5,175 Cybertrucks, nearly matching the combined sales of all other electric trucks, indicating strong demand despite its polarizing design.
- Sharp and Foxconn have jointly unveiled the LDK+ EV prototype, featuring a unique design that prioritizes personal space and comfort.
- GreenPower Motor Company received orders for six all-electric, zero-emission school buses from Arizona's RWC Group, funded by the EPA Clean School Bus Program, for three Arizona school districts.
- Zerova Technologies is expanding its presence in the Middle East and Africa by showcasing its cutting-edge EV charging solutions, including a new megawatt charging system for heavy-duty electric vehicles.