Chinese automakers are emerging as a true threat in the global EV market as they expand overseas for growth. For the first time, half of the top ten global EV sales leaders were from China. While BYD is quickly catching up to Tesla, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold more EVs than Toyota after launching its first model in April. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue: What Do You Want To Know?
We’re driving Honda’s surprise electric hit, although the snow is getting in our way just a little. What do you want to know? Read more…
Yokogawa Test & Measurement releases WT1800R series power analyzer
Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its WT1800R series high-performance power analyzer to boost the efficiency of complex power measurements for applications including EV powertrains, actuators, inverters and converters. The WT1800R power analyzer is designed to combine measurement results with waveform-capturing instruments through the IS8000 software. Engineers can perform field-oriented control measurements such… Read more…
Governor Newsom says California will step in if federal government kills $7,500 EV tax credit
The government of the state of California plans to provide rebates to residents who purchase electric vehicles if the next US administration ends the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. “We will intervene if the administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California,” said Governor… Read more…
This Tiny Electric Pickup Has A Not-So-Tiny Price Tag
The pint-sized Telo EV starts at $41,520 and can reach almost $50,000 in dual-motor long-range guise. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi Will Have 50% Fewer Parts Than Model 3
That’s one way to get the price below $30,000. Read more…
USPS begins deploying new electric delivery vehicles
Like a letter or package that was thought to be lost but finally gets delivered, and after more than 10 years of planning, deliberation and infighting, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has begun to issue its new electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicle to letter carriers. The NGDVs are built by Oshkosh Defense, which won… Read more…
European OEM to use Miba’s FLEXcooler in 2026
Austria-based Miba Battery Systems has announced that its FLEXcooler liquid cooling component for batteries will be used in an unnamed European OEM’s latest electric sports car model from 2026. FLEXcooler’s slim and flexible design ensures an optimal connection between the heat sink and battery cells without the need to use thermally conductive materials such as… Read more…
Ballard seeks to expand CPKC’s hydrogen-powered locomotive programme
Railroad company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), has purchased 98 new 200-kW fuel cell engine modules from Ballard Power Systems. The engines will be used for hydrogen-powered locomotives in the Canadian province of Alberta, and delivery is due in 2025. Read more…
Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs again
The promised ultra-efficient next-gen Toyota EV models will not hit the market in 2026 as expected. Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs as it introduces new tech that promises to cut costs and speed up production. Read more…
Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Read more…
Volkswagen to move production of ID. Buzz out of Germany
As Volkswagen is in turmoil on its home turf in Germany with massive labor strikes, the company looks to be relocating manufacturing of its ID. Buzz retro-style minivan EV out of the country. Read more…
JackRabbit’s OG micro e-bike is going for a killer price ahead of discontinuation
If you’ve been on the fence about getting one of JackRabbit’s quirky little micro e-bikes, then this is probably the best deal you’re ever going to find on a JackRabbit OG. Read more…
The VinFast VF6 Heads To Europe. It Could Undercut Chinese EVs
Vinfast sees the VF6 as an important car to “democratize EVs” by making them smaller and more affordable. Read more…
Volkswagen workers threaten extended strikes as cost-cutting talks stall
Tensions are growing at Volkswagen as workers are getting ready for a second round of walkouts on December 9. This comes as negotiations between labor reps and management on the contentious cost-cutting ideas at the automaker have reached an impasse. The IG Metall union, representing Volkswagen workers, has announced that employees at nine different German plants will stage four-hour “warning”… Read more…
Mazda MX-5 becomes an electric sports car thanks to conversion kit
Thanks to the British company Electrogenic, the Mazda MX-5 will be able to drive on electricity alone in future. Anyone who removes the combustion engine from their original and has an electric kit fitted will be able to drive the timeless classic for 240 kilometres without stopping to charge. Read more…
India’s Ola Electric to sell e-2Ws with 4680 cells from 2025
Ola Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler brand, has just launched two electric scooters with the company’s new 4680 cells: the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z. The company plans to start selling these models in April 2025 and May 2025, respectively. Read more…
Six EV SUVs Were Driven Until They Died. The Winner Was Clear
Mat Watson of CarWow pushed crossovers from Porsche, Polestar, Ford, Tesla, Audi and Kia to their limits. Read more…
Tesla Leans Hard On The Tax Credits That Elon Musk Wants To Cut
Tesla doesn’t seem on track to meet its 2024 sales targets. Now it’s leaning hard on holiday lease deals and offers to meet its goals. Read more…
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed. The automaker and Zeta Energy claim lithium-sulfur chemistry can deliver comparable volumetric energy density to current lithium-ion battery cells, but… Read more…
