BYD was the biggest beneficiary of China’s support scheme, raking $3.7 billion in direct subsidies. Read more…
Rivian EV route planning schools charging networks with grade system
Rivian announced Monday that it will start planning routes around charger reliability in a new way—by grading each real-world charge site. The change is part of Rivian’s Software Update 2024.11.01, which rolls out to its vehicles, including the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, starting Monday. And with it, route planning will… Read more…
Can NIO’s new ET7 with a 150 kWh semi-solid state EV battery break its 650-mi range record?
China’s NIO is launching its new ET7 powered by a massive 150 kWh semi-solid state battery pack this month. Pre-orders open tomorrow, April 16, and NIO is holding an endurance challenge to see if the luxury EV can beat its own 650-mile (1044 km) range record. Read more…
Jeep says its new Wagoneer S electric SUV can rival Tesla’s Model Y to charge up sales
Jeep has high hopes for its first 100% electric SUV in the US. The rugged SUV brand is preparing to reverse slumping sales with new EVs that Jeep believes can compete with the best. Jeep’s CEO, Antonio Filosa, believes the Wagoneer S electric SUV can take market share from Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
Tesla’s head of policy and business dev leaves
Tesla’s head of policy and business development, Rohan Patel, has left the automaker and he is the second executive to do so today. Read more…
California exceeds 100% of energy demand with renewables over a record 30 days
In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for 30 of the past 38 days. Read more…
The U.S. Paid $580 Million In Point-Of-Sale EV Tax Credits So Far This Year
The IRS received roughly 100,000 time-of-sale EV reports since January 1. Read more…
Tesla’s Top Engineering Exec Departs As 10% Of Workforce Gets Cut
Two top Tesla executives resigned on Monday as layoffs rocked the electric automaker. Read more…
Alfa Romeo Milano Now Named ‘Junior’ Because Of Italian Law Protecting Cheese
The car will be built in Poland, not Italy, which means it’s not allowed to bear an Italian-sounding name. Read more…
Luxinar introduces laser sources for EV battery processing
UK-based laser manufacturer Luxinar is launching CO2 laser sources and femtosecond lasers that can shape battery cells and refine electronic components. Luxinar’s battery cell applications include cutting separator foils and cutting and notching electrodes. Its battery module and power train applications comprise EV battery casing ablation and busbar isolation stripping and trimming, in addition to… Read more…
Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Monday, April 15th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can… Read more…
Rivian’s Latest Software Update Actually Rates Public Charging
We chat with RIvian’s VP of Software about how the new software will improve the customer experience. Read more…
2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Review: Nailed It
In taking the 5 Series electric, BMW sets one of the new benchmarks for a modern executive sedan. Read more…
Tesla lays off thousands of employees amid declining sales
Elon Musk’s Tesla is facing significant challenges as the electric vehicle giant grapples with slowing sales for and heightened competition for the first time in its history. Responding to the disappointing first-quarter results, Tesla begins a round of layoffs that will affect 10% of its global workforce. In total over 14,000 employees are about to be left without a job.… Read more…
Audi defeats Nio in legal dispute over ‘S’ designation
In the legal dispute between Audi and its Chinese rival Nio over the model designations ES6, ES7 and ES8, which has now been going on for over two years, the Munich Higher Regional Court has now also ruled in favour of Audi. Nio will probably not continue with its lawsuit. Read more…
Here Are The Best Used EVs On A Budget
Are you looking for an electric car without breaking the bank? Here are the best options for under $15,000. Read more…
Emporia’s new NACS EV charger is “comparable to a Tesla charger at a more affordable price”
Competition is good, but standardization is good too. As Tesla’s North American Charging Standard gradually becomes a true standard, drivers of Teslas and other EVs have more and more options for charging their NACS-capable EVs. The latest alternative to a Tesla-branded charger comes from EV charger manufacturer Emporia. The company’s new NACS Level 2 EV… Read more…
Archer Aviation completes battery pack drop tests in preparation for FAA’s Type Certification Program
California-based eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation recently performed successful battery pack drop tests at a National Institute for Aviation Research lab in advance of similar upcoming for-credit certification tests with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The tests were part of the development program for the electric propulsion system of Archer’s Midnight, a piloted, four-passenger aircraft… Read more…
Inductive truck charging project takes shape in the USA
It’s a bold vision that engineers at Purdue University are pursuing: They are working on enabling wireless charging of electric trucks while travelling on US highways. If a pilot project is successful, the technology could revolutionise freight transport. Read more…
Transport UK London Bus electrifies bus line in London
A fleet of Wrightbus Electroliner electric buses has hit the street on London route 306. The route will now be served exclusively by Transport UK London Bus’ electric buses. Read more…
