The Corolla on stilts has a phenomenal hybrid powertrain, but going full electric will solve many of its problems. Read more…
BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027
BYD exects its first EVs powered by all-solid-state batteries will arrive in 2027. Although the Chinese EV giant has already achieved several breakthroughs with the new battery tech, it could still be a few years before it reaches large-scale adoption. Here’s when BYD expects that to happen. Read more…
Here’s how BMW plans to boost EV range and efficiency with its new ‘Heart of Joy’ ECU
BMW promises its Neue Klasse electric vehicles will have 30% more range and 30% faster charging. How? BMW revealed its new “Heart of Joy,” an advanced control unit that will serve as the brain for its upcoming EV models. For the first time, BMW showcased the new tech in its Vision Driving Experience Vehicle. Check it out below. Read more…
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
Tesla was hit by a wave of protests across dozens of its stores in North America this weekend. With sales crashing and the board selling, it looks like some insiders are finally waking up. Read more…
ABB: Bringing the energy transition to the other half of America
Global electrical/electronics giant ABB is a company we’ve often covered in these pages. NASCAR, the epitome of petroleum-powered racing, is not. But these two very different organizations have been working together for some time now with the goal of advancing the energy transition. Your correspondent is in Daytona Beach for NASCAR’s flagship event of the… Read more…
The power behind EV inverters: why DC link capacitors matter (Webinar)
Optimizing DC link capacitors is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of traction inverters in electric vehicles. This session will explore TDK’s advanced capacitor solutions, including PCC, xEV Cap, DC Link series, and CeraLink, highlighting their role in stabilizing power delivery, reducing losses, and improving thermal performance. Join this webniar at our next Virtual… Read more…
Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volvo and Polestar
Samsung is adding support for more brands to the Digital Key feature of its Samsung Wallet app. The latest to join are Volvo and Polestar, previously supported models include Audi, BMW, Mini, Kia and Hyundai (only select models from each brand are supported). If you have never heard of this before, Digital Key essentially turns your phone into a key… Read more…
China: Great Wall Motors signs charging deal with Nio
According to a post on social media, Nio and manufacturer Great Wall Motors have entered into a charging cooperation in China. To that end, GWM customers can find and use Nio’s charging stations across the country. Read more…
GLS Mobility forms roaming partnership with Gireve
Payment solutions provider GLS Mobility has partnered with Gireve’s roaming platform to expand the reach of its cloud-based direct payment solution. The goal: enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to offer direct payments without upgrading or retrofitting every charging station. Read more…
Tesla tests new measures to prevent cable theft at Superchargers
As the number of high-power charging stations with fixed cables continues to grow, so does the problem of cable theft—posing a serious challenge for charge point operators and EV drivers alike. In response, Tesla is trialling new anti-theft measures at select Supercharger sites. Read more…
Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV
Kia’s next big EV is just days from its official debut. Ahead of its EV Day event next week, Kia just dropped a first look at the new EV4 electric sedan and hatchback models. Check them out below. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
Tesla is waiting for the approval of its (supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, but now a new report claims that Chinese authorities are considering using it as a bargaining chip in the ongoing trade war with the US. Read more…
Trump Targets California’s Gas Car Ban. Here’s What It Means For The Rest Of Us
Plus, Tesla is in the middle of a stock rout, and more drama surfaces amid the scuttled Honda-Nissan merger. Read more…
Eve Energy plant in Malaysia sees 1st battery unit roll off line
The Malaysian plant is Eve Energy’s first overseas factory, and 53rd globally.
The plant has an annual production capacity of 680 million cylindrical batteries, mainly for power tools and electric two-wheelers.
MPK Poznań orders more hydrogen buses from Solaris
Public transport operator MPK Poznań has placed an order for additional hydrogen-powered buses from Solaris. A total of nine Urbino 12 hydrogen units will be delivered to the Polish city of Poznań by the end of April 2026, expanding the existing hydrogen fleet from 25 to 34 vehicles. Read more…
TotalEnergies Trials Dynamic Charging Tariffs in Utrecht
TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project in Utrecht to test dynamic charging tariffs. During the trial phase, tariffs at 15 charging stations across the Dutch city will be adjusted based on the expected availability of solar and wind energy. Read more…
Stellantis working on tires made from eggshells
Driving on eggshells—not walking on them—might be a good thing. Stellantis is looking to patent a process for incorporating them, or other biowaste material, into tires in order to further lower their environmental impact. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jan. 23, 2025 and submitted… Read more…
Kia EV4’s design officially revealed
Kia will fully announce the EV4 on February 27 during its EV Day event alongside the EV2 and the PV5, but the company is already eager to share more. Today Kia fully revealed the exterior of its EV4, and revealed it will be available in two versions – sedan and hatchback. Kia EV4 sedan The first thing to notice about… Read more…
Integrals Power Reports Progress on LMFP Cell Chemistry
Integrals Power has provided new details on the discharge rates and durability of its innovative LMFP cathode material. The British battery technology company emphasises that its approach delivers higher energy density than LFP technology while remaining more cost-effective than NMC cell chemistry. Read more…
BYD has already produced its first solid-state cells
Chinese car and battery manufacturer BYD apparently already produced its first solid-state cells last year. The source for this is not an anonymous informant, but the company’s Chief Technology Officer. However, BYD does not expect series production in the near future. Read more…
