China’s largest automaker, BYD, is raising the stakes into the end of the year as it closes in on Tesla in global EV sales. BYD introduced the Seal electric sedan in North America as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3.. Read more…
Buying a new Kia EV9? You’re going to get free charging
Electrify America is going to give 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free charging to first-time owners of the new 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV EV. Read more…
Tesia Is ‘Highly Confident’ Cybertruck Is Safer Per Mile Than Other Trucks
That goes for vehicle occupants and pedestrians. Read more…
The Next Chevrolet Bolt Will Be EUV-Only, GM Confirms
The larger version of the popular Bolt is the only one making a comeback in 2025, the automaker told InsideEVs. Read more…
Rattan’s New Quercus E-Bike Gets Two Batteries And Can Haul 450 Pounds
It’s the newest player in the growing urban cargo e-bike segment. Read more…
Volkswagen finalizes €652 million investment in XPeng Motors
XPeng Motors announced the completion of Volkswagen’s substantial €652 million investment in the company. That translates into a 4.99% stake in XPeng Motors. In addition to the substantial investment, Volkswagen also secured an observer seat on XPeng Motors’ board of directors. While this might give them a front-row view of XPeng’s operations, it remains unclear how much influence they can… Read more…
U.S. Steel converts diesel locomotives to battery power
U.S. Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at its Mon Valley Works plants to lithium-ion battery operation. The locomotives were built by Louisiana-headquartered Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT). The conversion was funded in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. U.S .Steel contributed $2.3 million of the total cost. The locomotives carry… Read more…
Toyota undertakes vehicle-to-grid research project with San Diego utility
Toyota is collaborating with utility San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research, using a Toyota bZ4X EV. The project will explore bidirectional charging technology that enables battery EV owners to discharge electricity from their batteries back to the grid. As Toyota points out, understanding the needs of BEV owners, their charging habits,… Read more…
VW Finally Offers Bidirectional Charging In Europe. What About The U.S.?
Volkswagen is also “investigating this for the U.S,” a company spokesperson told InsideEVs. Read more…
Ride1Up Portola review: Is this the new go-to low-cost electric bike?
When Ride1Up unveiled the Portola folding electric bike, it was obviously a major play to snatch the title for the leading low-cost electric bike. Now that we’ve had sufficient time in the saddle, it’s high time to see how this budget electric bike stacks up. Read more…
Details emerge on Volkswagen ID.4’s big 10kW V2G capability
We have the latest scoop on VW’s new tech. After introducing V2G capabilities for its EVs, including the ID.4, Volkswagen has given Electrek new details. Read more…
Stellantis partners with Ample to integrate battery swap capabilities into its EVs
Stellantis is getting into the battery swap game, announcing a partnership with US-based swap specialist Ample. Using Ample’s existing technology, Stellantis intends to deliver EVs with battery packs that can be swapped in five minutes, beginning with its 500e. Read more…
‘Great For The Industry’: Ford, Others Get Tesla Cybertruck 48V System Specs
This might spark another technological shift in the industry. Read more…
Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC Fast Charger
Welding technology multinational Lincoln Electric has introduced its Velion DC Fast Charger for EVs. The Level 3 charger has been designed with industrial-grade components, provides output power of up to 150 kW, and has a charging efficiency of 95%, according to the company. The charger is manufactured with more than 75% domestic component content, according… Read more…
Webinar: Optimizing battery pack and module production testing
In today’s fast-paced battery production landscape, where ambitious goals for scalability and data ownership are at the forefront, understanding the critical role of testing and data analytics is paramount. Discover the challenges faced in achieving ambitious battery pack and module production goals and how to overcome them. Learn how to harness the power of the… Read more…
Honda to unveil new global EV series at CES 2024
Honda announced its intentions to launch a ‘new global EV series’ at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Japanese automaker aims to release 30 new EVs by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050, so it’s got no time to lose The teaser released by Honda doesn’t show much. It can be wither the front… Read more…
Stellantis ‘In The Black’ On EVs In The U.S. And Europe, CEO Says
By “EVs,” Carlos Tavares meant “electrified vehicles” (BEV+PHEV+HEV), as Stellantis currently has zero BEVs on sale in USA. Read more…
Fiat 500e gets 5-minute charging with battery swapping trial
Public charging can be an EV dealbreaker, especially for those who don’t have home charging. But the global automaker Stellantis is working on quelling that reason for EV rejection with tech that can give you a full charge in less than five minutes. Starting next year, a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric minicars that are part of parent company… Read more…
First order for Volvo electric buses with MCV chassis
Volvo Buses has received its first order for electric buses with bodies from MCV. The Luxembourg bus operator Demy Schandeler, which has already been operating ten Volvo 7900 Electric buses since the beginning of 2023, has now ordered 15 more Volvo 7900 Electric buses – for the first time with bodies from its partner MCV. Read more…
Live Wire: How Much EV Range Do You Actually Need?
It’s nice to know you have miles to spare, but isn’t that dead weight? Read more…
