Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enable easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren’t new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help boost range of its future electric… Read more…
Porsche says EV transition to “take years,” Audi refocuses on PHEVs
Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan to go all-electric Two Volkswagen Group brands now expect the EV transition to take longer than originally thought. Porsche previously said it was… Read more…
Here’s Why Rivian’s Partnerships With Ford And Mercedes-Benz Fell Apart
It had nothing to do with electric motors or batteries. And now with Volkswagen, Rivian reckons it has the winning ticket. Read more…
Xiaomi to launch production version of SU7 Ultra in H1 2025
The production version of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will go on sale in the first half of next year, and will use the same chassis structure, triple motors and battery pack as the prototype. Read more…
Farasis achieves technical breakthrough for ‘million-mile’ battery
#FarasisEnergy has successfully tested its P75 and P73 NMC battery cells. Its engineers expect battery packs with these cells to last one million miles over 15 years while retaining over 70% of their capacity. Read more…
VinFast starts selling VF e34 in Indonesia
Nearly four months after launching the VF e34 in Indonesia, VinFast has started delivering it to customers. The electric small SUV is the Vietnamese automaker’s first model in the country. Read more…
GM’s Cruise Origin Robotaxi Is Officially Dead
The autonomous pod didn’t have a steering wheel or pedals, which led to “regulatory uncertainty.” But what will replace it? Read more…
Windrose plans to build electric trucks in the US and Europe
Windrose Technology, a Chinese electric truck manufacturer founded two years ago, also wants to manufacture in the US and Europe. According to founder and CEO Han Wen, Windrose is planning an assembly plant in the US state of Georgia and another one in Belgium. Read more…
Mooncool’s new fat tire electric trike hopes to shake things up
The TK1 folding electric trike from e-bike brand Mooncool is yet another new entrant into the quickly growing segment of full-size electric trikes. Read more…
First electric bus fleet set to launch in Paraguay
In Paraguay, the country’s first 30 electric buses are set to go into operation this year. These will be used in the capital Asunción. The electric buses will be manufactured by Taiwanese company Master Transportation, which is planning a production facility in Paraguay. Read more…
Cadillac Sollei concept offers a glimpse into the future of American luxury convertibles
The American luxury automobile brand Cadillac has unveiled a breathtaking concept car that hints at a potential revival of its iconic convertible heritage. The Cadillac Sollei Concept, a two-door electric convertible, made its debut on Monday, captivating automotive enthusiasts with its striking design and modern interpretation of classic Cadillac aesthetics. Inspired by the brand’s illustrious past, the Sollei Concept wants… Read more…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai could make US IPO as soon as Sept, report says
Pony.ai is expected to make an IPO in the US as soon as September, and has already received investment interest from some institutional investors, according to local media. Read more…
VW orders SiC semiconductors for SSP vehicles from Onsemi
Onsemi has signed a multi-year contract with the Volkswagen Group. In future, Onsemi will be the main supplier of the Power Box solution, which is part of the new traction inverter of VW’s SSP. Read more…
Milence successfully tests megawatt charging
Whenever the truck charging provider Milence announced a new charging park this past year, it said it would first install CCS fast-chargers, while the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) would be retrofitted later. The company has now successfully tested the latter. Read more…
BYD to launch 2 new Song family models with DM 5.0 hybrid system on Jul 25
BYD will launch the 2025 Song Plus DM-i and Song L DM-i on July 25, and they will be the first BYD SUVs to be equipped with the latest DM 5.0 hybrid system. Read more…
Skoda introduces two new entry-level Enyaq in the UK
Skoda now offers the Enyaq 50 and Enyaq 50 Edition electric SUV in the UK. Prices start at £36,970, making them about £2,000 cheaper than the current entry-level model, the Enyaq 60, which they will replace in the line-up. Read more…
Honda launches CR-V e:FCEV with a 621-km range in Japan
Honda has launched the CR-V e:FCEV on a lease basis in Japan. The new compact SUV is the country’s first plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. It has a range of 621 kilometres. Read more…
Fiat Grande Panda Electric to start below 25,000 euros
Stellantis has built the first pre-series examples of the Fiat Grande Panda at its plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. Series production is due to start in October. Stellantis has finally made initial statements about the new electric car’s base price. Read more…
BYD, French auto parts maker Forvia open seat plant in Thailand
The Thai seat plant is the first overseas factory built jointly by BYD and Forvia, which together have set up seven plants in China. Read more…
The Mercedes EQC died more than a year ago and no one noticed
Remember the Mercedes EQC? No? Well, no one seems to. And Mercedes itself hasn’t been too kind to one of its first EVs ever. Launched in February of 2021, it has now come to light that Mercedes discontinued the EQC in the second quarter of 2023. So it’s been dead for more than a year, as the second quarter runs… Read more…
