Japanese electronic components company FCL Components has released a small, low-power, automotive-grade, PCB-mounted relay, the FBR53-LE. The relay is more than 2 mm shorter than others in its class, enabling more compact designs, according to the company. The FBR53-LE is a 1 Form U (Form A with twin contacts) relay that measures 15.7(L) x 12.3(W)… Read more…
Kinetic raises $21 million to expand EV service hub network
Kinetic, an automotive infrastructure company that delivers digital repair services in the US for EVs, has secured $21 million in Series B funding in a round led by Menlo Ventures. Other participants in the round included returning investors Lux Capital, Construct Capital and Haystack Ventures along with new investors Allstate Strategic Ventures and Liberty Mutual… Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron is here and is arguably the best EV by the company yet
Audi has unveiled the A6 e-tron, demonstrating that its most recognizable model can remain relevant in the electric vehicle era. Available as a Sportback (hatchback) or Avant (estate), the A6 e-tron uses the same platform as the Q6 e-tron SUV, but offers an even more impressive range and performance. There are three powertrain options for the A6 e-tron. The base… Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade unlocks power for $995
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover’s 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The Performance Upgrade… Read more…
2025 Chevy Equinox EV: Pricing Overview
The new model year brings some minor changes, but it’s still the most affordable Ultium EV. Read more…
Panel discussion: “The rise of the Powerblock/Dispenser Architecture – a game changer for scaling charging infrastructure”
Making EV charging infrastructure more affordable and easily scalable – that is how one could summarise EcoG’s mission and reason for developing its ‘Powerblock/Dispenser Architecture.’ But it did not do that on its own. It is working with various partners, for instance, in the field of distribution cabinets and manufacturing. Watch the panel at the Power2Drive to find out more about the advantages and the challenges of this “game changing” EV infrastructure. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Everything We Know
The hot Ioniq 6 N will likely surpass the amazing Ioniq 5 N in most measurable metrics. Read more…
Ford’s Skunkworks EV Platform Could Spawn Next-Gen Fiesta, Puma: Report
Plus, we discuss BYD and Uber’s partnership to deploy electric taxis across the world. Read more…
Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Assistant Goes Live In More European Countries
The SAE Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) can now be used on over 80,000 miles of European highways. Read more…
This is the biggest Bosch electric bike in the world… literally
Bosch may be big in the world of electric bikes, but thanks to one endeavoring electric bike manufacturer, it just got a whole lot bigger. That’s because DirtySixer has now launched its oversized e-bikes with Bosch mid-drive motors. The eDirtySixer rolls on the biking equivalent of massive wagon wheels sized at either 32″ or 36″, now fitting those that just couldn’t fit on a Bosch-powered e-bike before. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y refresh leaks
A new Tesla prototype, rumored to be the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh, has leaked from the factory. Read more…
BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber
China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production Gravity electric SUV rolls out of assembly [Video]
In a big milestone, Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production luxury Gravity electric SUV rolled off the assembly line at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Lucid is embarking on a new journey with its first electric SUV and second EV joining its lineup. Read more…
EKPO to supply fuel cell stacks for round-the-world flight
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, a fuel cell joint venture between the suppliers ElringKlinger and OPmobility, will supply fuel cell stacks for the first non-stop flight of a hydrogen aircraft around the world. One of the two pilots will be environmental pioneer Bertrand Piccard. Read more…
Mercedes CLA EV crossover may rival Tesla Model Y in 2026
Mercedes could have a Tesla Model Y competitor in 2026 Production will reportedly begin in October 2025 The compact crossover will replace the EQB EV in the lineup Mercedes-Benz may be prepping an electric version of its upcoming CLA-Class sedan, along with a related crossover SUV. On Tuesday, Automotive News reported that an electric version of… Read more…
Live photo shows Model Y facelift with redesigned rear
Even though Elon Musk repeatedly said the Model Y refresh isn’t coming this year, it’s quite evident that the company is working on the updated model. After all, the Model Y is the company’s best-selling model (and even the best-selling vehicle in 2023), and it was released back in 2020, so it’s high time the compact SUV gets a refresh.… Read more…
Tesla launches software update due to risk of hood opening
About 1.8 million vehicles are affected by the issue, which is caused by the software system not recognizing when the hood latch is secured or not, which has led to the hood of the car flipping open during operations. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor Vs. Dual-Motor: See How Much Faster The Cyberbeast Is
Spoiler alert: it’s up there with cars like the BMW M5 and Cadillac CTS-V on the quarter mile. Read more…
Xpeng announces HPC charger with up to 800 kW
Xpeng will launch its S5 fast charging station in the third quarter of 2024, which will offer up to 800 kW of power. Currently, the company’s most powerful charger is the S4 column, which launched in 2022. Read more…
Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car
A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron electric cars arrive in North America next spring or summer The first cars using Audi’s new platform cut a sharp shape A 94.9-kwh usable battery pack supports three models The Audi A6 and S6 Sportback E-Tron join the Porsche Macan EV and Audi Q6 E-Tron SUVs as the first cars to utilize Volkswagen Group’s new… Read more…
