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Tesla is being investigated for securities or wire fraud for “Full Self Driving” claims

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ArenaEV
Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” isn’t that, but somehow the company has gotten away with using a highly misleading name for years. That may not continue for much longer. According to a new exclusive report from Reuters, US prosecutors are now examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its EVs’ self-driving abilities (or rather,… Read more…

Power Integrations acquires gallium-nitride specialist Odyssey Semiconductor

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US-based electronic components manufacturer Power Integrations has agreed to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology. The transaction is expected to close in July 2024, after which all key Odyssey employees are expected to join Power Integrations’ technology organization. The acquisition supports Power Integrations’ development of its… Read more…

Mullen’s Class 3 electric truck receives approval for California incentive

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EV maker Mullen Automotive has received approval under the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) from the California Air Resources Board for its Class 3 2024 Mullen THREE. The Mullen THREE model is a cab-forward truck featuring a 125-mile range and designed for urban last-mile delivery and such applications as construction,… Read more…

Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVs

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Green Car Reports
Outdated federal standards for the flammability of vehicle interior materials—put in place before the rise of EVs—pose an unnecessary health hazard, argues Consumer Reports. In response to a study from the Green Science Policy Institute at Duke University, which found harmful chemicals from flame retardants can be present in the air of… Read more…

U9 supercars from BYD’s new Yangwang brand are en route to the UK to compete at Goodwood

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BYD’s young performance EV brand Yangwang wants to turn some heads in Europe by debuting its U9 supercar at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The annual event hasn’t seen many Chinese entrants, but Yangwang has at least two cars on their way to the UK to show performance enthusiasts the potential of its e⁴ platform technology. Read more…

Zeekr 007’s autonomous parking tech beat most human drivers in test

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ArenaEV
In a recent head-to-head, Zeekr pitted its new Zeekr 007 sedan’s advanced parking system against flesh-and-blood drivers in a parking space showdown. The contest centered on navigating an especially tight space, just like the ones found in vertical car stacking systems popular in Asia. Surprisingly, the 007’s automated tech reigned supreme, demonstrating impressive accuracy and consistency. The parking space was… Read more…

Here’s how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging

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Green Car Reports
Spikes in electricity rates can raise the cost of charging an EV at home, but California has a solution. As explained in a recent post on The Equation, from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), California is considering adding a fixed charge on electricity bills from its largest utilities in exchange for a reduction in the per-unit price of… Read more…

BMW stays profitable while pouring resources into the EV development

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ArenaEV
BMW is not letting volatile market conditions deter its aggressive electric vehicle expansion plans. The company revealed strong first-quarter financials and outlined its commitment to investing in a zero-emissions future with new models and increased production capacity. While the automotive industry remains challenged by economic uncertainties, BMW is doing well. Compared to the first three months of 2023, the company’s… Read more…