Since when electric cars have begun to spread, part of the specialized press has consciously or unconsciously passed on the idea that to use a battery-powered vehicle you need to be an expert. On the one hand we can certainly say that knowing the technical terms is not a bad thing at all, and for … Read more
Carlos Tavaresmanaging director of Stellantisreturns to issue clear warnings on the social and industrial effects of electric mobility and on the need to reduce costs and prices to make accessible cars on tap to the general public. In particular, his automotive group and the entire four-wheeler sector could find themselves in the need to proceed … Read more
Stellantis is working to do its part to mitigate the costs of switching to an electric vehicle, but it would be desirable for European governments to support final consumers with subsidies, even if this is difficult given the high level of debt of various countries, especially in southern Europe. This was stated by the CEO … Read more
Hyundai is a leader in electric mobility and has achieved an electric car share in Norway of more than 90% during the last few years. The Norway division announced that effective January 1, 2023, will market only zero-emission electric cars in the Norwegian market. The car manufacturer, after 8 years of continuous growth, has established … Read more
There seems to be no more peace for the owners of electric cars in Norway. The Scandinavian country, where over 20% of the car fleet in circulation is now zero local emissions and powered exclusively by batteries, seems to be ready to completely change its approach towards full electric. Already last May, the Minister of … Read more
There first solar electric car finally goes into production: after six long years of research and technological development, the revolutionary Lightyear 0 has officially landed on the production lines of the Valmet Automotive plant in Finland. The first cars are already preparing for their “first time in the light of day”: thus the Lightyear 0 … Read more
A lithium miner in Atacama, Chile (photo: Potash Corp.) The electric car has a problem: it’s called lithium, now called the “white gold”. It’s not a rare metal (it’s the fourth most common element on the planet), but it’s mined in insufficient quantities to fuel the recent boom in battery cell demand. The demand for … Read more
That Volkswagen is one of the most active car manufacturers on the front ofelectrification of its range it’s not a secret at all. The House of Wolfsburg has long been investing money and human resources in the development of technologies that guarantee ever greater range and optimized ride comfort. The latest achievement in this sector … Read more
PANIC IN THE USA – The news arriving from overseas does not seem reassuring at all: according to the New York Times the lithium battery fires in the first 11 months of 2022 there were 87 more cases in New York City than in 2021 with a tragic toll of 6 deaths and 140 injuries. … Read more
Seven Lancia logos that have followed one another in 116 years of history, all united by unique values, inherent in the brand’s DNA in terms of elegance, “graphic strength” and refinement. Now the baton passes to a new logo, symbol of the new era of Lancia and which marks it the entry into electric mobility. … Read more