The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal
The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement. Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan. Read more…
PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities
Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV: Here Come The Dealer Markups Already
Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Be careful of the fine print with Chevy’s affordable EV, or else it may not be so affordable. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.2 Production Version Looks “Even Better” Than The Concept: Design Chief
VW’s sub-$27,000 EV draws inspiration from the Beetle, Polo and Golf to become what the ID.3 never was: good-looking. Read more…
Things Are Heating Up At Ionna, The Tesla-Challenging Charging Network From Seven Automakers
The network just selected Durham, North Carolina as its headquarters, and appointed charging industry veterans to its leadership team. Read more…
Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 25% In April 2024 To 1.2 Million
The Tesla Model Y remains the #1 rechargeable model, but the brand’s advantage in the EV segment is decreasing. Read more…
Watch now: The Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure broadcasts live today
The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure is live today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting June 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The… Read more…
NXP and ZF collaborate on SiC-based traction inverters for EV powertrains
Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with German automotive and industrial systems supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to produce silicon carbide (SiC) traction inverters for EVs. The collaboration integrates NXP’s GD316x high-voltage isolated gate drivers into ZF’s 800 V SiC-based traction inverter solutions for EVs. This aim is to extend driving range and reduce… Read more…
Tesla starts hiring once again, numerous job offerings in sales and services
Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla’s staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind Tesla’s Superchargers before rehiring some of them after realizing they are an essential part of Tesla’s… Read more…
Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leak
Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, “causing abnormal wear and debris,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Up To $1,200 Cheaper But You Get Less Stuff
Compared to the 2024 Blazer EV, the new pricing seems more attractive, but it’s actually worse. Let us explain. Read more…
Tesla Has Kickstarted An Autonomy War In China
We also discuss the backlash against Tesla’s advertising of FSD and why Chinese companies won’t back down in Europe despite impending tariffs. Read more…
Logistics company Jacky Perrenot receives 100 electric trucks from MAN
The French logistics company Jacky Perrenot ordered 100 electric trucks from MAN. The Munich-based manufacturer claims that this is the largest single order for the MAN eTruck to date. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi: Everything We Know
Tesla plans to reveal its long-awaited robotaxi on August 8. Here’s what we know about the “Cybercab” so far. Read more…
More EVs, Fewer Plugs: How Permit Delays Slow Down Charger Growth
Charging companies say installing stations is fast and easy, but permit approvals can sometimes take more than a year. Read more…
Tata Motors’ Avinya EVs will include EMA-based SUVs & MPVs
Tata Motors has announced plans to launch Avinya EVs based on JLR’s EMA platform. A new report suggests that those models could be SUVs and MPVs. Read more…
Daimler Truck sets up charging solution provider TruckCharge
Daimler Truck is launching the new TruckCharge brand in Europe. Under this brand, Daimler Truck will bundle its existing and future offerings related to EV infrastructure and electric truck charging, i.e., consulting, hardware, and digital services. Read more…
FLIT first ride: This is the folding electric bike Brompton should have built
At the Micromobility Europe conference in Amsterdam last week, I got my first look at (and first ride on) the new folding electric bike known as FLIT. As it turns out, there’s a new ultra-compact British folding e-bike in town. Read more…
XPeng surprises public with the official name of its first EV under new MONA brand before launch
Nine days before XPeng Motors is expected to launch its new AI-centric BEV brand MONA publicly, it has given the social media world a little appetizer by sharing the official name and first full image of its first model. Read more…
