Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
bp pulse & Simon Property to build charging infrastructure across the US
BP charging subsidiary bp pulse & the Simon Property Group have announced a partnership to install HPC stations across the USA. The first of the planned 75 locations will open in early 2026. Read more…
MG teases new electric sports car MG Cyber GTS
The MG Cyber GTS concept is about to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 in the UK on July 11, an SAIC executive said. Read more…
VW to postpone ID. Golf launch until 2029
The launch of the VW ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. The background to this is that large parts of the SSP vehicle architecture are to be rolled out later than planned. Read more…
Toyota joins North American fast-charging alliance Ionna
First there were seven, now there are eight. Toyota is the latest carmaker to join the charging joint venture Ionna to set up fast-charging infrastructure in the US and Canada. Read more…
E.On and MAN to expand truck charging infrastructure in Germany
MAN and the energy supplier E.On have entered into a cooperation agreement to install fast chargers for electric trucks at 170 locations in Europe. The first site is due to go into operation this year, with 80 planned by the end of 2025. Read more…
Lexus to equip its EVs with LiDARs from RoboSense, report says
In the meantime, Xpeng, one of the first EV makers to use LiDARs, will ditch the component on its upcoming new model, the P7+. Read more…
Singapore announces stop sale date for diesel cars and taxis
Singapore will ban the sale of diesel cars and taxis in the country from 1 January 2025. The country says eco-friendly alternatives are now widely available. Read more…
VW considers cancelling Northvolt battery supply contract
Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
Industry rebel Onewheel launches a premium off-road electric board
In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. Read more…
Volkswagen’s BEV business in China outweighs European drop in sales
The Volkswagen Group sold a total of 180,800 electric cars worldwide in the second quarter of 2024, roughly the same number as in the same period last year. However, geographical sales are shifting: the Group is losing ground in Europe and the USA, while it is clearly growing in China. Read more…
India’s ChargeZone to invest $360 mn in EV charging network
ChargeZone, an Indian EV charging solutions startup, plans to invest $360 million (€333 million) over the next four years to expand its network. The company is installing ‘superchargers,’ which are essentially ultra-fast chargers, to cater to electric cars and heavy-duty electric vehicles like buses and trucks. Read more…
Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb
BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…
Geely’s electric pickup brand Radar opens 1st overseas subsidiary in Thailand
Radar’s products will operate in Thailand under the new brand name Riddara and will be presented at the 41st Thailand international auto show, which will be held in November. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China gets slightly longer, Model Y unchanged
Model 3 wait time went from 1-4 weeks to 2-4 weeks, Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks. Read more…
Kia hopes the new EV3 will be a game-changer with a ‘bumpy road’ for EV sales in Europe
After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. Read more…
“Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging. Read more…
Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
Toyota and Lexus EV drivers will have access to Ionna Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Ionna, becoming the eighth automaker to do so Ionna will support the NACS charge port set to be adopted in future Toyota EVs Toyota has joined the fledgling North American EV fast-charging network Ionna, the companies jointly announced Wednesday… Read more…
Asahi Kasei Microdevices completes proof of concept for eFuse in 800 V EV applications
Japan-based Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), a European research center for electronics and software-based systems research, have completed a joint proof of concept of AKM’s eFuse technology in high-voltage applications using silicon carbide-based power devices. The growing use of power devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in… Read more…
Ford electrifies nostalgia with Capri EV coupe-SUV
Ford has delved into its archives to revive the Capri nameplate, this time for an all-electric coupe-SUV based on the same architecture used in Explorer EV. Drawing some inspiration from the iconic 1960s coupe, the Capri EV blends retro design cues with modern electric performance. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, shared with models like the ID.4 and ID.5, the Capri… Read more…
