“I would have a hard time paying to unlock hardware that I know is in the car,” its CTO said during a roundtable. Read more…
Toyota inches closer to solid-state battery production
The race for the ultimate electric vehicle battery is heating up, and Toyota just took a significant step forward. The Japanese automotive giant has received a resounding nod from its government, greenlighting the production of solid-state batteries – a technology that is promised to redefine the EV landscape. This isn’t just another incremental improvement; it could potentially eliminate range anxiety… Read more…
E.U.’s Gas Car Ban: Italy Warns Of Industry ‘Collapse’
The European Union is set to ban internal-combustion cars in 2035. Italy thinks doing so will cause an industry “collapse.” Read more…
The Hyundai Inster Shows Tesla What A $25,000 EV Should Be Like
Korean car reviewers have had a go in the new city EV from Hyundai, and the impressions are very positive. Read more…
ION Storage System’s new solid-state battery achieves consumer electronics battery lifecycle requirements
ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based manufacturer of solid-state batteries (SSBs), has reached a milestone towards commercialization by achieving 800 cycles in its SSB cells. ION cells cycle without compression or volume change, a key SSB adoption barrier. ION’s SSB requires no compression, swell budget, extensive cooling system or heavy fire barriers. In early 2024, ION… Read more…
Beam Global acquires power electronics manufacturer Telcom
Beam Global, the maker of an innovative solar-powered off-grid EV charging solution, has acquired Belgrade-based Telcom, which engineers and manufactures specialized power electronics, including inverters, charge controllers, power supplies and LED lighting. The acquisition of Telcom will enable Beam to replace third-party power electronic components with in-house engineered and manufactured solutions. Beam says its suite… Read more…
USA: Hyundai gives free charger with Ioniq5 N
Hyundai now offers customers purchasing an all-electric Ioniq 5 N a complimentary wallbox from ChargePoint. Customers can also choose a 450-dollar charging credit instead. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free charging
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for free… Read more…
ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’
The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update rolled out today, unlocking a host of new features, such as 3D lane visualization and turn-by-turn navigation with Apple CarPlay. Here’s what else is new in Lucid UX 2.4. Read more…
Tesla launches hands-free frunk opening
Tesla has launched a new feature that enables owners to open their frunk (front trunk) by simply standing in front of it. Read more…
Madrid bans rental scooters from the city
After Paris, Madrid is the latest European capital to ban the hire of e-scooters. From October, the licences of the providers currently operating in Madrid—Lime, Dott, and Tier Mobility—will be revoked. New licences for other operators are also not planned. Read more…
PowerGo opens its largest charging park in Europe
Dutch charging point operator PowerGo has opened its largest HPC site in Europe to date. The new fast-charging park at Lillebælt on the Danish E20 motorway comprises seven 400 kW chargers with two charging points each. Read more…
Skoda unveils sketches of the Elroq
Skoda, the name synonymous with practical and affordable cars, has been slowly teasing us with details of its upcoming all-electric compact SUV, the Elroq. With its official debut scheduled for October, Skoda has released exterior sketches, giving us a sneak peek of what to expect. And it’s safe to say the Elroq is ready to rock the compact SUV segment.… Read more…
Kiepe to upgrade batteries of up to 170 trolley buses in Seattle
Seattle transport company King County Metro has ordered a comprehensive battery upgrade from Kiepe for its trolley buses to upgrade vehicles introduced between 2014 and 2017. Delivery of the new battery packs is scheduled to start at the end of 2024. Read more…
WMC presents electric motorbike for fleets and first responders
UK-based White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) has launched a new fully-electric rapid-charging motorcycle that is said to be the first in the world designed specifically to meet the needs of fleets and first responders globally. Read more…
Northvolt refocuses scope of activities and cuts jobs
Northvolt has announced further cost-cutting measures. It intends to reduce its workforce and deprioritise factories for the production of cathode material and battery storage systems. This course will not affect the core business—i.e., the production of battery cells. Read more…
Posco invests in Black Rock Mining for graphite supply
The South Korean component manufacturer Posco is investing USD 40 million in the Australian mining company Black Rock Mining (BRM). This will enable Posco to secure large quantities of graphite from BRM’s mine in Tanzania. Read more…
Americans Review The BYD Shark Range Extender Pickup And Love It
It’s quiet, powerful, well-built and has plenty of electric range for daily use. Read more…
Tesla ‘Actual Smart Summon’ Real-World Test: ‘80% Magical, 20% Awkward’
The feature that can bring your car to you without anyone behind the steering wheel is back. But is it any better? Read more…
