article thumbnail

First wireless charging road in the U.S. completed in Michigan

Teslarati

Talk of wireless charging roads for electric vehicles (EVs) has been underway for the past several years, but the first U.S. The wireless charging road is set to continue construction through the end of the year, with testing set to follow early next year. “We’re in competition across the world … in electrification. .

Michigan 130
article thumbnail

RøhneSelmer in Norway places early repeat order for 100 more Transit Connect Electric vans

Green Car Congress

RøhneSelmer’s original order in March was for 58 units for various clients, among them Norway Post (Posten Norge AS). We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

article thumbnail

Nissan Ariya 87kWh range test

Teslarati

Bjørn Nyland has taken countless vehicles on his 1000-kilometer (621-mile) range test throughout Norway, but his most recent video showed him testing the Nissan Ariya with the 87kWh battery. The Nissan Ariya being tested is the 87kWh front-wheel-drive variant that Nissan claims will achieve just over 300 miles (482 kilometers).

Nissan 85
article thumbnail

May 2023 – Tesla still dominates the Norwegian EV market

Push EVs

The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. In reality though, MG’s production capacity is the actual limit, and it remains to be seen how many units Norway can be allocated each month. Likewise, from an October (re-)launch, the Toyota BZ4X has done well to climb into #5 spot in Norway.

Market 59
article thumbnail

Ford and Azure Dynamics introduce Transit Connect Electric passenger wagon

Green Car Congress

Using a liquid-cooled 28 kWh lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls, Transit Connect Electric wagon can achieve a range of 55 to 80 miles (86 to 129 km) on a single charge depending on driving conditions and ancillary power usage. The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

article thumbnail

Think Planning US Factory; Initial Production in 2010

Green Car Congress

Norway-based electric car maker Think plans to open a new manufacturing plant and technical center in the United States. NK city, a compact electric vehicle that can travel up to 112 miles on a single charge. The company is currently in discussions with eight states, including Michigan, hoping to host the facility.

2010 186
article thumbnail

Think to resume electric car production

Green Cars News

It is an important day for Think, and we would like to thank our creditors and suppliers for their continued support, and to show our appreciation to Think’s very patient and loyal customers – this means we can re-start production of the TH!NK nk city EV and ran a business leasing program in Norway with plans for a similar scheme in the UK.