US electric car maker Rivian has spun out a new startup called ‘Also,’ with 105 million dollars in funding from Eclipse Ventures. The new company will be independent of Rivian, though the two will work closely together. Read more…
The Audi A5 Plug-In Hybrid Has A Bigger Battery Than The Original Nissan Leaf
The electric motor is sandwiched between the gas engine and the transmission, so you get a seven-speed EV (sometimes). Read more…
Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs on auto imports
As expected, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports for the automotive industry, which will be collected from Thursday. The new directive not only concerns vehicles manufactured abroad but also car parts and components, meaning that it will have a severe effect on the industry. Read more…
Machine learning slices powertrain development phase
Researchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have used machine learning to shorten the development phase of battery EV powertrains by several months, writes Nick Flaherty.
The 10-year Optimisation of Electric Drives (OPED) project combines simulation models of components with evolutionary optimisation algorithms, cutting development time to one day. Read more…
Li Auto open-sources its in-house developed car operating system Halo OS
The open-sourcing of Halo OS is expected to help the automotive industry save RMB 10 billion to 20 billion in research and development resources each year, said Li Auto CEO.
Li Auto expects Halo OS to be available in the open-source community starting at the end of April.
Xpeng P7+ deliveries exceed 40,000 units 4 months after launch
This means that the P7+ has delivered 7,153 units so far this month.
Xpeng’s other sedan, the Mona M03, is about to see cumulative deliveries exceed 100,000 units.
Xiaomi teases the 681hp dual-motor version of the upcoming YU7
Fresh from the successful launch of the SU7 sedan, Xiaomi is close to unveiling its next electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The latest images shared by CEO Lei Jun give us the clearest look yet at the new model, showing its design and key features. Visually, the YU7 maintains the same design language, featuring a front fascia almost identical to… Read more…
Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
The fastest-growing EV brand in the US is not Tesla or Rivian. It’s GM’s Chevrolet. With the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado rolling out, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Although Tesla still accounts for about 50% of EV retail share, new models are eating away at its lead. Read more…
Tesla starts production of cheaper new Model Y non-Launch Edition
Tesla has started production of the new Model Y non-Launch Edition, which is going to be cheaper without all the options bundled together. Read more…
Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
President Trump has announced that the US will impose tariffs on all cars and trucks imported into the country. Read more…
Nissan teases new Micra and Leaf plus flurry of new EVs ready for global markets
Nissan finally decided to commit fully to the EV transition with a major push toward electric cars and hybrid technology. The company has revealed its future plans and a lineup of new and updated vehicles designed to attract a very wide range of drivers. The Japanese automaker plans to introduce a slew of models over the next two years, and… Read more…
Rivian spinoff focuses on small EVs, “ways to move beyond cars”
Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake” Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today’s cars or SUVs In-house-built for core components, may share sales space with Rivian Flagship product coming in early 2026 Do we really need a new generation of EVs that are bigger… Read more…
Flint Engineering launches new heat pipe technology
UK-based technology startup Flint Engineering has unveiled IsoMat, which aims to reinvent traditional heat pipe technology through a flat aluminum sheet design, featuring an internal network of sealed channels. When exposed to temperature differentials, the liquid within the channels undergoes a rapid cycle of evaporation and condensation, resulting in near-instantaneous heat transfer across the entire… Read more…
Flint Engineering launches new heat pipe technology
UK-based technology startup Flint Engineering has unveiled IsoMat, which aims to reinvent traditional heat pipe technology through a flat aluminum sheet design, featuring an internal network of sealed channels. When exposed to temperature differentials, the liquid within the channels undergoes a rapid cycle of evaporation and condensation, resulting in near-instantaneous heat transfer across the entire… Read more…
Hyundai’s Georgia EV Metaplant Will Be Bigger Than Expected
Hyundai’s brand new factory near Savannah makes the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 EVs, and now it’s going to expand even further. Read more…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On All Foreign Cars
Is your head spinning yet? The U.S. announced huge new tariffs on all imported vehicles. Read more…
Made-in-America solar just got a big win in Louisiana
Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt (MW) Prairie Ronde Solar in Louisiana is now online and generating enough power for the equivalent of around 31,000 homes. Read more…
Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant is officially open and ready to launch the three-row IONIQ 9
Hyundai’s massive new EV plant in Georgia is officially open for business. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming EVs, including its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9. Read more…
Samsung announces the Exynos Auto UA200 chip for vehicles with UWB connectivity
Last week, Samsung announced its Exynos Auto UA100 UWB chip for vehicles and now the company unveiled a more advanced Exynos Auto UA200 version with some advanced features in addition to the UWB connectivity. The Exynos Auto UA200 is manufactured by Samsung LSI, the conglomerate’s semiconductor division. It offers Ultra-Wideband connectivity, precision distance measurement, and advanced security features. The chip… Read more…
2024 BMW iX Long-Term Test: Lessons From Charging Glitches
How some unexpected range anxiety bolstered our confidence in the BMW iX. Read more…
