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StoreDot battery does 2,000 extreme fast charge cycles, retains over 80% capacity

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StoreDot just achieved another milestone in its quest to commercialize its next-gen battery tech. The company’s silicon-dominated batteries have endured a staggering 2,000 extreme fast charging (XFC) cycles while retaining over 80% of their original capacity. Not only are StoreDot’s battery able to complete a 10% to 80% charge in 10 minutes, but they have now been proven to exceed… Read more…

Report says Tesla canceled its $25,000 Model 2, Elon Musk disagrees

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Earlier today, Reuters came out with a report claiming that Tesla canceled its “low-cost car” plans – this $25,000 or thereabouts EV has long been referred to as the Model 2. This information apparently came from three separate sources, which claimed that, instead of building its cheapest EV yet, Tesla would focus on self-driving taxis. There is, however, a pretty… Read more…

BYD’s Denza teases its next car by using Mercedes’ name

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Denza started out as a joint-venture between Daimler (aka Mercedes) and BYD, but currently the former only holds about 10% of Denza’s shares, with BYD growing to 90%. That isn’t stopping Denza from using Mercedes’ name to tease its next EV, however. The new model was showcased on the streets of Stuttgart, Germany (which is Mercedes’ home), and Denza’s press… Read more…

Apple lays off Project Titan employees

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Apple’s journey into the automotive world came to a screeching halt, and the ripples of it are still being felt across the company. Many employees deeply involved in its secretive “Project Titan” car initiative have recently been laid off. Apple’s shift in focus has resulted in over 600 employees being let go. While most of the layoffs impacted staff involved… Read more…

2024 Chevy Silverado EV outperforms range estimates in real-world test

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Chevrolet’s Silverado EV RST promises remarkable range and it seems to actually deliver it. The first real-world test of the truck has shown results even exceeding initial range estimates. The Silverado EV touts a class-leading range of 708 km, and it looks to challenge the expectations of even the most skeptical truck enthusiasts. One recent road trip proved that the… Read more…

Ford pivots EV strategy: three-row SUV delayed, hybrids get a boost

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Ford is making a surprise course correction, slowing the pace of its electric vehicle rollout. The company announced a delay in the launch of its highly-anticipated three-row electric SUV and a new focus on hybrid models. This shift comes on the heels of Ford’s impressive first-quarter EV sales, where it secured second place in the US electric car market. While… Read more…

Over 100,000 Xiaomi SU7 EVs already ordered

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Xiaomi, the electronics company known for its vast ecosystem of devices, is off to an amazing start in the EV market. After unveiling its first-ever electric car, the SU7 sedan, order books erupted like fireworks. The company boasts it has received north of 100,000 registrations from eager buyers, with unrefundable deposit placed for 40,000 of those. This kind of initial… Read more…

Geely upgrades the Zeekr 007 – more luxury, same price

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Geely’s premium Zeekr brand is making sure it’s not left behind in China’s competitive electric car market. It is updating its sleek Zeekr 007 sedan with impressive features that promise not to break the bank. The brand has a reputation for cutting-edge tech and eye-catching design, and its newest entry-level model is here to prove that point. Just three months… Read more…

BMW taps Tata’s expertise for developing the software of its EVs

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German auto giant BMW announced a partnership with Indian Tata Technologies today. Together, they’ll open a development center focused on electric vehicle software. BMW already has similar setups in places like China and Portugal. However, this new Indian venture is significant because it taps into India’s rich pool of software engineering talent. Christoph Grote, BMW’s Senior Vice President of Software… Read more…

Xiaomi asks suppliers to pick up pace, amidst mounting SU7 orders

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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is rapidly ramping up the production of its inaugural electric vehicle, the SU7. Facing higher than anticipated demand Xiaomi is pushing suppliers to double its production target and ensure customers get behind the wheel of the SU7 sooner rather than later. Early reports suggested production would max out at 6,000 SU7s monthly, but the company is… Read more…