Li Auto is moving to operate its chip and silicon carbide businesses independently and seek external customers, with some units planning to bring in outside capital. Read more…
Brussels wants China to lower PHEV exports or face tariffs
History very rarely repeats itself with the exact same script, but sometimes it does rent the same house. Back in the eighties, European and American markets were sweating over Japanese manufacturing, leading to export limits that dictated how many cars could cross oceans. Today, global trade is at it once more – this time the epicenter is Beijing, and the… Read more…
The Best Rivian R2 Colors Are Now Up For Grabs In The Configurator
Two new exterior shades and a new, lighter interior are now available for the mid-size electric SUV. Read More…
The Bronx will be breathing a little easier with new Volvo VNR Electric [update]
New York City’s largest food rescue organization is helping Bronx residents breathe a little bit easier with the recent acquisition and upcoming deployment of three brand-new, zero emission Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks. Read more…
Li Auto i9 is a living room that knows how to sprint
Building a battery-electric vehicle that weighs close to three metric tons, stretches longer than a London townhouse, and can carve up corners like a hot hatchback has become the norm. Manufacturers desperately try to convince us that a living room on wheels can also be a Nürburgring weapon. Sometimes, a car shows up that leans so hard into this madness,… Read more…
Kempower and JET Charge power up a large electric bus depot in Western Australia
Kempower and JET Charge upgrade Western Australia’s Karrinyup bus depot with 112 CCS2 chargers powering 71 electric buses for Transperth’s fleet. Read more…
Lucid partners up with Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous vehicles in Europe
Lucid just announced a partnership with Bolt, the European ride-sharing service. Together they plan to deploy at least 25,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles across major European cities. The strategic partnership would combine Lucid’s software-defined vehicle platform with insights from Bolt’s European data, operating infrastructure, and mobility expertise. The 25,000 Lucid vehicles Bolt plans to deploy in Europe represent a quarter of… Read more…
How Hankook Made Long-Lasting, Long-Range EV Tires
The company’s iON lineup of EV tires are designed specifically for the unique demands of electric cars. Read More…
BYD upgrades top-selling small electric SUV with more range, now starting at about $11,000
BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. Read more…
Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers. Read more…
Porsche Is Working On Making Batteries From Its Own Recycled Materials
Porsche and its partners created a close-loop by recycling end-of-life batteries to make new cathodes. Read More…
DB HiTek qualifies its 1,200 V SiC MOSFET process on 8-inch wafers
DB HiTek qualifies its 1,200 V SiC MOSFET process on 8-inch wafers, enabling advanced EV power electronics manufacturing by 2027. Read more…
He Replaced The Battery In A Ford F-150 Lightning. Here’s How Hard It Was
In some ways, it’s a lot easier than swapping an engine. In other ways, it’s harder. Read More…
CPCA sees China’s September NEV retail sales at 1.11 million, penetration hitting new high
Passenger NEV retail sales are expected to rise about 10.5% in September from August, with their share of total passenger car sales reaching 65.7%. Read more…
LATI introduces thermoplastic compounds for EV thermal management and EMI shielding
LATI details thermoplastic compounds for EV thermal management, EMI shielding, and flame resistance to enhance safety and performance in electrified vehicles. Read more…
A BMW i8, Tesla Model Y, And Audi E-Tron GT All Drag Race, But The Results Are Closer Than You’d Think
A Drag Race Between A BMW i8, Audi E-Tron, And Tesla Model Y Shows How Far We’ve Come Read More…
Xpeng plans to offer tech to more foreign automakers as potential partners show interest, report says
Xpeng plans to expand its technology offerings beyond Volkswagen to more overseas customers. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz GLA: series production of all-electric model begins
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is now entering series production, with the dealer premiere scheduled for November. Initially, only all-electric variants will be built at the Rastatt plant, with hybrids and internal combustion models set to follow later in the year. Read more…
Porsche produces cathode active materials from recycled raw materials
For the first time, Porsche has succeeded in producing battery cells whose cathode active materials are made from 100 per cent recycled raw materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, sourced from its own high-voltage batteries. The battery recycling startup Cylib was also involved in the project. Read more…
It doesn’t always have to be Tesla: The Rivian R2 emerges as a Model Y alternative
The Rivian R2 brings fresh air to the uniform mid-size electric SUV segment. The model competes against the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, and others, while also serving as an electronics donor for future VW models. On the first test drive, it impresses with comfort and off-road capability, but it won’t arrive in Europe until at least 2028. Read more…
