James Morris
@forbes and @FortuneMagazine EV Contributor, Editor @whichevnet, former Editor @pcpro, Senior Lecturer @cityjournalism, video producer, music lover, father
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4 days ago |
forbes.com | James Morris
One of the more unusual news announcements in the last week was that the first photoshoot has taken place powered by plants, and it was of a Peugeot electric vehicle. In collaboration with innovative Dutch product design studio Nova Innova, Peugeot used a technology called a microbial fuel cell to power the lights for a photography session. The results are destined for an art exhibition in the Saatchi Gallery, London.
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5 days ago |
whichev.net | James Morris
Citroën has unveiled its latest iteration of the ultra-compact electric vehicle, the Ami, with a refreshed design and new variants aimed at outdoor leisure, accessibility, and professional use. The new line-up, including the rugged Ami Buggy, was showcased at the most recent Paris Motor Show and is available to order in France from 6 May, with deliveries starting in August. When we first whizzed around the streets of London in an Ami, it was December 2020 and the roads were pretty clear.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | James Morris
Most of the focus around electrifying transport has been on land-based vehicles. But water journeys can also benefit from more sustainable power – if you can find a way to increase efficiency. New Zealand-based Vessev reckons the combination of unique hydrofoil technology and electric motors can revolutionize small boats. I talked to CEO Eric Laakmann about the possibilities, while an on-location team took the Vessev VS-9 for a test ride at its home location of Auckland.
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1 week ago |
whichev.net | James Morris
International car shows have been declining for years. Many have even stopped existing. But there's one show that feels bigger every time we attend. The annual Chinese car show, which alternates between Beijing and Shanghai, goes from strength to strength. Every year, hundreds of launches take place in the halls of the show, testament to the vibrant development of the Chinese car market. Many of them are EVs, because China is such a driving force towards electrification.
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2 weeks ago |
whichev.net | James Morris
Kia has officially entered the UK electric commercial vehicle sector, unveiling its first purpose-built electric van — the PV5 — at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show. The company has also announced an all-new dealer and service network, focused exclusively on supporting businesses making the shift to electric. Pre-orders for the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger open on 1 May 2025, with customer deliveries expected later this year.
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Bacteria from plants can produce electricity. Nova Innova reckons this could play a role in your home energy mix, with a Peugeot photoshoot providing a trial run. Could Your Electric Vehicle Be Powered By Plants In The Future? via @forbes https://t.co/AuHnaihptW
Vessev's VS-9 combines electrification with hydrofoiling to take small commercial boats to a new level of efficiency and smooth journeys. Electric Vessev VS-9 Hydrofoil Is 5X More Efficient Than Regular Boats via @forbes https://t.co/7DDdhpGvNk
This is pretty amazing. This Zeekr car parks itself automatically in a charging bay, then a robot arm hooks up for charging speeds up to 383kW. Then it drives away when done. Watch this video to see the whole process in action. https://t.co/b3XvijNC8h