Tesla has given an update on its self-driving roadmap. It confirmed that its FSD v13 update has been delayed into next month and it makes more promises. Read more…
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Startup plans to solve the ‘many battery standards’ problem with new battery standard
There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards. Now a fresh mobility startup, Bingo, says they have the solution: a new battery standard. Read more…
Denver’s newest police cars are now police e-bikes
Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles. Read more…
BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series: the ultimate solar power station for adventurers and creatives
Outdoor exploration just got a lot more nimble and high-tech with the new BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series – Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2. This all-in-one backpack power station redefines what it means to stay powered on the go.. Read more…
Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to upgrade Georgia’s grid with grid-enhancing tech
Georgia utility Southern Company is teaming up with Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to roll out a US Department of Energy (DOE)-backed project aimed at boosting Georgia’s electric grid.. Read more…
Biden-Harris administration awards $3 billion in Clean Ports grants
President Joe Biden takes a trip to Baltimore to announce $147 million in EPA awards to the city’s Ports, which will support electrification efforts, clean up carbon emissions, and support some 2,000 union jobs at the Port — but that’s just a small part of the larger, $3 billion announcement. Read more…
China tells automakers to pause investment in tariff-supporting countries
China has reportedly already told its major automakers to hold off investments in EU countries that supported Europe’s new EV tariffs, according to Reuters. Read more…
Toyota is getting a new electic SUV from Suzuki next year: Here’s what to expect
Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to catch up in the global EV race. Next year, Suzuki will supply Toyota with its first electric SUV, which is set to roll out worldwide. Here’s what to expect from Toyota’s new electric SUV. Read more…
ChargePoint just made EV charging more affordable for small businesses and apartments
ChargePoint just made it easier for small businesses and multifamily housing to offer EV charging. The company introduced the ChargePoint Essential cloud plan that eliminates traditional software subscription fees by using driver payments to cover costs. Read more…
Toyota’s production falls for the first time in 4 years as slow EV shift proves costly
Japan’s largest automaker is struggling as low-priced Chinese EV makers, like BYD, continue gaining an edge. Toyota’s global output fell for the first time in four years in the first half of 2024. Is the company’s slow shift to EVs to blame. Read more…
Traton Group and Plus launch Level 4 autonomous truck operations in the US and Europe
Following news of a long-term partnership with several commercial fleet developers under the Traton Group, including initial Level 4 autonomous truck testing on public roads, Plus has deployed its self-driving commercial fleet technology in the US and Europe. Read more…
Jeep Recon EV looks a lot like the Ford Bronco as the camo comes off
Jeep’s new Wrangler-inspired electric SUV is almost ready for its big debut. The new Jeep Recon EV was spotted with hardly any camouflage, revealing a new Ford Bronco lookalike. Read more…
Tesla launches new Powerwall 3 expansion units that slash installation times
Tesla has launched its new Powerwall 3 expansion units that can slash installation times by roughly half. Read more…
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here as new IONIQ 9 teaser drops
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here. Ahead of its official debut in November, Hyundai released a new teaser of the larger IONIQ 9, giving us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated SUV. Read more…
Could McLaren go all-electric? UAE fund agrees to purchase 100% of the auto business to accelerate its growth
An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren’s automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. The purchase goal is to bring additional capital to McLaren to accelerate its growth in vehicle development, particularly in electric vehicle technologies. If approved, could McLaren become the next supercar developer to go all-electric. Read more…
BYD just had a record-breaking third quarter as EV sales continued surging
With some of the most affordable EVs on the market, BYD’s sales are surging. With record-breaking vehicle sales in Q3, BYD outpaced Tesla for the first time in quarterly revenue. Read more…
Here’s what to know about Europe’s new vote on Chinese tariffs
It’s official: The European Union is moving ahead with increased tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to as much as 45.3% – in an effort to save its auto industry from total demise. Question is, will it even matter to a powerhouse like BYD. Read more…
Volkswagen to shut EV factory in Brussels
Days after Volkswagen announced it was closing three factories in Germany – a first for the company – the carmaker will now officially close its Audi plant in Brussels where it makes the Audi Q8 E-Tron in a few months. Read more…
Lucid Gravity arrives, Xiaomi sets records, and a Supercharged Polestar
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Lucid proves than an EV company can keep its promises while Xiaomi teams up with Chevrolet and Honda to prove – at least conceptually – that records are made to be broken. Read more…
Tesla plans to deliver an extra ~500,000 electric cars next year, here’s how
Tesla disclosed that it is planning to return to growth in vehicle deliveries next year with an extra ~500,000 electric cars. Read more…
