Category: eMobility

In this part of a series of articles on the simple tests I quickly apply to new technologies and firms that cross my screen, I’m going to focus on business model red flags. As a reminder, there are three categories I look at, technology, business model, and marketing, each with their own nuances. None of […]

Volvo CE brought its EC230 battery-powered 23-ton excavator to a trade show in New Orleans this week to showcase its capabilities.

When I look at new technologies and new firms claiming to be the greatest thing since sliced Jamon Iberico, I have a set of questions I ask automatically to see how likely they are to be a viable and going concern, whether to invest more attention, and where. These are easy and quick questions to […]

The Rambler 20 is surprisingly affordable at just $999.

It could certainly be along the lines of the Cadillac XT4, but with an electric powertrain.

The UK car market saw plugin electric vehicles take 21.9% share of sales in April 2023, up from 16.2% year on year. Full battery electrics grew strongly in both share, and in volume. Overall auto volume was 132,990 units, up 11.6% YoY, though still down from the roughly 170,000 pre-2020 seasonal norm. The UK’s best […]

Enphase Energy recently announced the launch of its Enphase Energy System, featuring the new IQ Battery 5P and IQ8 Microinverters. The IQ Battery 5P is modular, with a 5 kWh capacity. The IQ8 Microinverters provide a peak output power of 384 W, offering homeowners reliable electricity whenever needed. Enphase Energy has confirmed that its new […]

The Tesla Model Y dominates the US and global EV markets. Farley says there are too many 2-row options and not enough EVs with 3 rows.

The Luvly 0 is a low cost basic urban car from Sweden that focuses on safety, simplicity, recyclability, and modular construction.