Ionity and Village Hotel Club have signed a partnership deal. The deal will see the former install 380 ultra-rapid charging points across 33 hotels owned by the latter. Customers can expect the charging facility across the 33 locations to be fully operational by the end of 2024. Read more…
Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below. Read more…
Kia stands by its 1.6 million EV sales goal with new affordable models driving demand
As rivals like Ford and Toyota are pulling back major electric vehicle initiatives, Kia is plowing ahead as it looks to secure a leadership role. Kia is standing by its EV sales goal of 1.6 million models by 2030. With new low-cost EVs like the EV3 rolling out, Kia is already seeing strong demand. Read more…
Tesla pushes end-to-end neural networks for highway driving, but only for newer vehicles
Tesla has pushed a new (Supervised) Full Self-Driving update with the promised end-to-end neural networks for highway driving. Read more…
You’re Less Likely To Get Rear-Ended By An Electric Car
But you’re more likely to be rear-ended in one. Read more…
Xiaomi’s new intelligent EV chassis supports up to 4 motors and 2,054 hp
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle space: a cutting-edge intelligent chassis packed with advanced technology. It comes with active suspension and a quad-motor system with a staggering 2,054 horsepower, a 48V electromechanical braking system, and a 48V steer-by-wire steering system. Three years of dedicated research and development went into this sophisticated chassis where advanced control algorithms… Read more…
CATL and BYD continue to dominate China’s battery market
The production curve for batteries in China continues to have only one direction: upwards! In October, electric car batteries with an energy content of 59.2 GWh were produced there. More than two thirds of this came from the two market leaders CATL and BYD. Read more…
Bus depot in Leeds is now home to 79 electric buses
A major electric offensive has been underway at First Bus in Leeds since the beginning of the year. The last of the 79 electric buses ordered for this year have now arrived. The depot in the Bramley district has been equipped with charging stations accordingly. Read more…
2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model
The 2025 Polestar 3 just got cheaper with the addition of a single-motor, rear-wheel drive model to the lineup. Now live on Polestar’s configurator, the rear-wheel drive powertrain drops the 3’s base price to $68,900 with a $1,400 destination charge. That’s down from $74,800 previously, when only a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup was available… Read more…
China’s Xiaomi Just Smashed Another Tesla Record
Plus, China’s CATL would build a U.S. plant (if allowed) and Stellantis bets big on synthetic graphite. Read more…
NXP presents ultra-wideband battery management system
Dutch semiconductor manufacturer NXP has unveiled the industry’s first wireless battery management system with ultra-wideband capabilities at the Electronica trade fair in Munich. The aim is to improve battery performance and extend the range of electric cars. Read more…
Queensland racetrack bans electric cars
The Willowbank Raceway race track in Queensland, Australia, has completely banned electric vehicles from driving on its track, citing safety issues. An exception has been made for hybrid vehicles, however. Read more…
We’ll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES
The screen-filled electric sedan is still on track to start deliveries in 2026. Is this how Japan Inc. can keep up with China’s EVs? Read more…
We’ll See Jaguar’s More Upmarket, Pure Electric Face In December
Jaguar is going through major changes that will reposition the brand further upmarket as a Bentley rival. Read more…
Tesla to bring the Cybercab to Europe
Tesla wants to bring the Cybercab presented in October to Europe – albeit only as an exhibit for the time being. The Robotaxi is to be presented in selected Tesla stores in Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Read more…
Report: US may undercut China on batteries by 2030
The U.S. could produce cheaper EV batteries than China by 2030, according to a new report by analysis firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (via Politico). But that depends on Biden administration policies undergirding current battery-manufacturing momentum staying in place. The cost reductions are dependent on tax credits from the Inflation… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck recalled for sixth time, may lose drive power
The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled due to an issue that could cause a loss of propulsion, which makes for the sixth recall of the electric pickup truck since deliveries started earlier this year. This recall, which covers 2,431 vehicles, addresses a potential fault with the affected trucks’ inverters that could cause an immediate loss of… Read more…
Financially troubled Neta gets relief from local government support
A business entity of the Nanning city government will provide Neta with supply chain financial support for raw material sourcing, production, logistics, and export. Read more…
Solaris to deliver electric 24-metre buses for Liège
Solaris has won a tender for 45 electric double-articulated buses to be integrated into Liège’s transport network. The first five buses are expected to arrive in the Belgian city in 2025. Read more…
EV And PHEV Sales Set A New Record Last Month
Year-to-date, global electrified vehicle sales shot up 24% in October, surpassing the previous record set in September. Read more…
