Crackdown on E-Bike Tuning: Industry Association ECI Releases Position Paper
In a nine-page paper, European cycling industry association ECI takes a stand against e-bike tuning and outlines upcoming initiatives by manufacturers.
E-Mobility
Tesla Model 3: Update Adds 2.2 kW Power Outlet and 16-Inch Display
Tesla is equipping the Model 3 with a vehicle-to-load feature delivering up to 2.2 kW and a 16-inch display. The rollout begins in Asia and Oceania.
Bundesnetzagentur Adopts MiSpeL Rules for Storage and Charging Points
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has adopted its final determination on the market integration of storage systems and charging points (MiSpeL).
LadeVerbundPlus Migrates Platform: New App Required Starting October
LadeVerbundPlus is transitioning to a centralized platform. According to recent reports, a new app will be required starting in October.
CATL Tectrans II: New Commercial Vehicle Battery Promises 1,000-Kilometer Range
Battery manufacturer CATL has unveiled its Tectrans II platform: Featuring megawatt charging and a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, it aims to make heavy-duty electric trucks viable for long-haul transport.
Kia PV7: New Electric Van Features 800-Volt Charging and up to 460 km Range
At IAA Transportation in Hanover, Kia unveiled the PV7 electric van. The commercial vehicle offers up to 460 kilometers of range and ultra-fast charging times.
Renault Scenic E-Tech: Facelift Brings More Range, Qi2, and Google Gemini
Renault is revamping the all-electric Scenic E-Tech: Alongside batteries offering up to 632 kilometers of range and faster charging times, Google’s Gemini AI enters the cockpit.
Lidl and Einride Test Cabless Autonomous Electric Trucks in Germany
Lidl and Swedish tech company Einride unveiled a pilot project at IAA Transportation: Driverless electric trucks delivering to a store in real-world operations.
VW ID.3 GTI: Electric Compact Relies on Tradition Rather Than More Power
Volkswagen brings the storied GTI moniker to the electric compact class. The ID.3 GTI features familiar powertrain technology, but stands out visually from the standard models.