The SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) can now be used on over 80,000 miles of European highways. Read more…
This is the biggest Bosch electric bike in the world… literally
Bosch may be big in the world of electric bikes, but thanks to one endeavoring electric bike manufacturer, it just got a whole lot bigger. That’s because DirtySixer has now launched its oversized e-bikes with Bosch mid-drive motors. The eDirtySixer rolls on the biking equivalent of massive wagon wheels sized at either 32″ or 36″, now fitting those that just couldn’t fit on a Bosch-powered e-bike before. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y refresh leaks
A new Tesla prototype, rumored to be the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh, has leaked from the factory. Read more…
BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber
China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production Gravity electric SUV rolls out of assembly [Video]
In a big milestone, Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production luxury Gravity electric SUV rolled off the assembly line at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Lucid is embarking on a new journey with its first electric SUV and second EV joining its lineup. Read more…
EKPO to supply fuel cell stacks for round-the-world flight
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, a fuel cell joint venture between the suppliers ElringKlinger and OPmobility, will supply fuel cell stacks for the first non-stop flight of a hydrogen aircraft around the world. One of the two pilots will be environmental pioneer Bertrand Piccard. Read more…
Mercedes CLA EV crossover may rival Tesla Model Y in 2026
Mercedes could have a Tesla Model Y competitor in 2026 Production will reportedly begin in October 2025 The compact crossover will replace the EQB EV in the lineup Mercedes-Benz may be prepping an electric version of its upcoming CLA-Class sedan, along with a related crossover SUV. On Tuesday, Automotive News reported that an electric version of… Read more…
Live photo shows Model Y facelift with redesigned rear
Even though Elon Musk repeatedly said the Model Y refresh isn’t coming this year, it’s quite evident that the company is working on the updated model. After all, the Model Y is the company’s best-selling model (and even the best-selling vehicle in 2023), and it was released back in 2020, so it’s high time the compact SUV gets a refresh.… Read more…
Tesla launches software update due to risk of hood opening
About 1.8 million vehicles are affected by the issue, which is caused by the software system not recognizing when the hood latch is secured or not, which has led to the hood of the car flipping open during operations. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor Vs. Dual-Motor: See How Much Faster The Cyberbeast Is
Spoiler alert: it’s up there with cars like the BMW M5 and Cadillac CTS-V on the quarter mile. Read more…
Xpeng announces HPC charger with up to 800 kW
Xpeng will launch its S5 fast charging station in the third quarter of 2024, which will offer up to 800 kW of power. Currently, the company’s most powerful charger is the S4 column, which launched in 2022. Read more…
Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car
A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi’s new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars to utilize Volkswagen Group’s new… Read more…
Milence announces its first truck charging hub in the UK
The truck charging specialist Milence is expanding into the UK. The new site on the east coast of England will open in November of this year. Read more…
New battery material supplier hits the US market
US-American silicone anode material supplier Paraclete Energy has announced a new silicon anode material with significantly improved energy density and performance. The product will release in the final quarter of 2024. Read more…
Uber, BYD partner to bring 100,000 EVs to ride hailing platform globally
Uber and BYD have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at bringing 100,000 new BYD EVs to the Uber platform, covering key markets around the world. Read more…
XPeng starts nationwide rollout of its autonomous driving software
In a move that is seen as a watershed moment for autonomous driving in China, electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has initiated a nationwide rollout of its advanced driver-assistance system XNGP. Following extensive beta testing and over 7.56 million kilometers of real-world trials, XNGP is now accessible to all eligible XPeng vehicles across China. XNGP, similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD),… Read more…
Alpine A290 starts at 38,700 euros in Germany and France
The Alpine A290 presented in mid-June can now be configured in Germany and France. Prices start at 38,700 euros – with higher-value equipment, the base price can easily exceed 40,000 euros. Read more…
Xpeng aims to launch a robot taxi in 2026
Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng plans to launch a self-driving taxi in two years’ time. While the basic idea is similar to Tesla’s robotaxi plans, Xpeng only wants to develop and sell the robotaxis, but not operate them itself. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron: how Audi wants to conquer the electric business class
The Mercedes EQE has been on the market for a while; BMW even offers its i5 as a saloon and estate. Audi also focuses on two body shapes and unveiled a Sportback and an Avant at the world premiere of the A6 e-tron. Audi’s electric business cars rely on familiar technology – but with more range thanks to aerodynamics. Read more…
Audi A6 E-Tron: This is it
After a long wait, Audi’s mainstream EV sedan is here. It’s got plenty of range, ultra-fast charging and a lot of tech. Read more…
