The Tesla Robotaxi reveal is CEO Elon Musk’s make-or-break moment. But AI scientists think Tesla’s approach has major flaws. Read more…
Nexperia launches transformer drivers for EVs
Netherlands-based global semiconductor company Nexperia has introduced push-pull transformer drivers that provide 6 W of power delivery at up to 90% efficiency in a small, SOT package for a range of automotive applications like traction inverters and motor control, DC-DC converters, battery management systems and on-board chargers. The NXF6501-Q100, NXF6505A-Q100, and NXF6505B-Q100 are AEC-Q100 qualified… Read more…
First Bus starts £59 million bus electrification project in West of England
UK bus service operator First Bus West of England & Wales has started work on two multi-million-pound projects to electrify bus depots in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. The company is investing £37.4 million in electrifying its Hengrove depot in Bristol to launch 74 electric buses on the city’s network. It will receive an additional £6.6 million… Read more…
EDP installs 650 fast-charging points at Aldi shops in Portugal
The supermarket chain Aldi has commissioned the energy supplier Energias de Portugal (EDP) to install and operate more than 650 fast-charging points at shops on the Portuguese mainland. The charging points will be installed at more than 140 existing shops and new Aldi stores. Read more…
ZEEKR expands EU presence by launching in Norway, beginning with two EV models
Tariffs be damned, Chinese EV brand ZEEKR continues to expand its global presence by sharing plans to launch in another European market – Norway. The initial rollout will consist of two of ZEEKR’s flagship models, which will become available to Norwegian customers very soon. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
Tesla (TSLA) is already back to offering a big incentive in the US even though we are only in the second week of the new quarter, but there’s a catch. Read more…
Airspeeder teases a new modular solar-powered vertiport with 360 views of eVTOL ‘flying car’ races
Nascent eVTOL “flying car” racing league Airspeeder has announced a collaboration with renowned architecture firm HOK to introduce the “SkyDeck,” described as the world’s first modular race vertiport. This solar-powered hub will offer fans 360-degree views of the eVTOLs racing through the air, bringing a new level of immersion to motorsports. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck reports for police duty in California
The Tesla Cybertruck’s been turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department took delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck The conversion to police spec was handled by UP.FIT The world hasn’t gotten quite bad enough for the emergence of RoboCop, but the first police-spec Cybertruck has reported for duty in California. In July the Irvine Police… Read more…
Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV drivers more easily. That starts with making the Uber Green option all-electric—in some cities, at least. Uber Green currently includes both EVs and hybrids, but Uber announced Tuesday that it had enough… Read more…
Volvo streamlines management – Deputy CEO Annwall leaves
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars has announced an organisational change to its top management to increase speed and reduce complexity. The most high-ranking personnel change is CCO and Deputy CEO Björn Annwall stepping down. Read more…
GM Pushes On With The Key To Its EV Future: Profits
General Motors has good news on the EV front. Meanwhile, Volkswagen tries again and Honda hedges its bets. Read more…
Honda’s EV Plans: Simulated Shifting, VR Passengers And Leaderboards
Honda’s taking a page out of Hyundai’s book, introducing game-like features to its next-generation EVs. Read more…
China Sept NEV wholesale at record 1.228 million, CPCA estimates show
China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs are estimated at 1.228 million units in September, up 48 percent year-on-year and up 17 percent from August. Read more…
BMW and Mini cars get Paramount+ streaming
BMW and Mini EV models with BMW or Mini Operating System 9 are getting Paramount+ in conjunction with BMW Digital Premium or the Mini Connected Package. The streaming service is available in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, the US, and Switzerland. Paramount+ has a lot of blockbusters, new originals, and hit shows. You will unsurprisingly only be able to… Read more…
Zeekr expands to Norway
The electric car brand Zeekr from the Geely Group is expanding its footprint in Europe and will soon launch in Norway, the country with the largest share of new electric car registrations in Europe. It will be the third country in Europe where Zeekr is active. Read more…
Porsche seals investment in Varta subsidiary V4Drive
As planned, sports car manufacturer Porsche has acquired a majority stake in the Varta subsidiary V4Drive Battery. The latter bundles Varta’s business for large-format lithium-ion round cells, which are used by Porsche. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Highway Range Test: 441 Miles On A Single Charge
It even outpaced its projected combined EPA range rating while driving at 70 mph. Read more…
EU rejects China’s proposal for €30,000 minimum price
Despite the EU vote in favour of special tariffs for EVs from China, negotiations with Beijing continue. The European Union is said to have rejected China’s latest proposal. The Chinese government apparently offered not to sell imported electric cars in the EU for less than €30,000. Read more…
Nissan joins BMW, Ford, Honda alliance vehicle-to-grid tech
Nissan’s taking a 25% stake in ChargeScape ChargeScape is a vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, Honda, and now Nissan Nissan has a vision for the “fuel station of the future” where EVs would double as energy-storage units Nissan on Monday announced that it will join ChargeScape, the vehicle-to-grid joint venture formed in 2023 by… Read more…
Tesla China sells 88,321 cars in Sept, highest since Mar
In the third quarter, Tesla China sold 249,135 vehicles, contributing 53.82 percent of Tesla’s global deliveries. Read more…
