The first EVs date back to an age when steam was powering the industrial revolution. In our new history series, we go back to the beginning. Read more…
The Best Electric Cars For Rural Areas
Here are some compelling options that could make rural living with an EV much easier. Read more…
Download trend paper: Supercharging data connectivity to meet next-generation automotive expectations
Sponsored by TE Connectivity. Automotive consumers demand more personalization, autonomy and connectivity from their driving experience. To make this a reality, connectivity plays a pivotal role in vehicle innovation design requirements. The next generation of vehicles needs more cameras to support advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) functionalities. The cameras need to be smaller in… Read more…
Android Automotive 15 will bring an app dock, Bluetooth headphones support and more
While Google is putting the finishing touches on Android 15 for phones, the company is also working on new features for Android Automotive. This shouldn’t be confused with the similarly named Android Auto – Automotive is Android that runs on the car’s infotainment computer, not your phone. So, what’s new with Android Automotive 15? Like we said, Google is still… Read more…
Alpitronic announces first details of its megawatt charging system
Alpitronic has announced the first details of its megawatt charging system for electric trucks, which will be able to provide an output of up to one megawatt. However, the charging infrastructure manufacturer does not plan to present the system until February 2025 in Bolzano. Read more…
Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so
EVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to the correlation This signals insurers need smarter rates that navigate EVs’ different risks Electric vehicles are so often lauded for their loads of “instant torque” and strong, quick… Read more…
The Hague bans fossil fuel advertising
The Hague has become the first city in the world to pass a law banning the advertising of fossil fuels and related services. It is legally binding and comes into force at the beginning of next year. Read more…
Karsan relies on Toyota technology for future H2 buses
Turkish bus manufacturer Karsan wants to launch its first buses equipped with fuel cells on the market in 2025 – and is relying on a partnership with Toyota. The hydrogen buses will be equipped with the latest generation of Toyota fuel cell modules. Read more…
2025 Mini Cooper JCW E: 255 HP Electric Hot Hatch Uncovered
The hottest version of the new electric Mini will be officially revealed later this fall. Read more…
Californians Are ‘Ashamed’ To Drive Teslas
The Silicon Valley region once witnessed the highest adoption of Teslas. Now, people there are moving away from the brand. Read more…
E.ON partners with Siemens for its public charging network
Energy group E.ON has secured access to the Sicharge D fast-charging station for its charging network and, on top of that, to the German technology company’s back-end service through a framework agreement with Siemens. Read more…
EKPO presents new NM20 fuel cell stack module at the IAA
Fuel cell specialist EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies is focusing on hydrogen mobility in the commercial vehicle sector. Under the motto ‘Peak performance, zero emissions’, the company is presenting a new stack module at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover this week. Read more…
Tesla produces 100 millionth battery cell, here’s what it means
Tesla has announced that it produced its 100 millionth 4680 battery cell. Here’s what it means for its production growth. Read more…
Here’s when Ram’s first electric pickup will hit US dealerships
Ram Trucks is preparing the all-electric Ram 1500 REV pickup for deliveries. According to CEO Christine Feuell, Ram’s first electric pickup is expected to arrive at US dealerships early next year. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Logistics company Eutraco orders 50 eActros 600 electric trucks
The Belgian logistics company Eutraco is procuring 50 eActros 600 electric trucks from Daimler Truck, thereby electrifying a third of its fleet in one fell swoop. Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2025. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz exits Denza completely
The end of a German-Chinese partnership: in 2011, Daimler and the Chinese car manufacturer BYD founded the joint venture Denza to jointly produce low-cost cars for the Chinese market. After reducing its stake in 2021, the Stuttgart-based company has now exited Denza completely. Read more…
Why Detroit’s ‘Isolationism’ Won’t Stop China’s EV Industry
Maybe team-ups with China’s automakers are the way to go instead. Also: the Honda Prologue is an unexpected hit. Read more…
CATL unveils a battery good for over 1 million km or 15 years
CATL, the world’s leading power battery manufacturer, has unveiled a new battery designed specifically for electric buses. This new battery boasts a remarkable 15-year lifespan or a staggering 1.5 million km (over 930,000 miles). Dubbed the CATL Tectrans Bus Edition, this revolutionary battery also claims the highest energy density in the sector at 175 Wh/kg. This means buses can travel… Read more…
CATL announces extra-long-life battery for electric buses
The Chinese battery giant CATL has presented a battery with a particularly long service life especially for electric buses. It is designed to last up to 15 years or 1.5 million kilometres. Read more…
Volvo Trucks postpones construction of commercial vehicle battery cell plant in Sweden
Volvo Trucks has announced that it is postponing the start of construction of its planned battery cell factory in Mariestad, Sweden, by one to two years. The parent company Volvo Group intends to manufacture cells there specifically for use in battery-electric heavy commercial vehicles and machines. Read more…
