Denza said the 2024 D9 received 11,287 firm orders in the first 12 hours after its launch. Li Auto, on the other hand, has not announced orders for the Li Mega, and its shares have been down about 18 percent since the MPV’s launch. Read more…
Audi Q6 e-tron finally has an official unveiling date
Audi’s Q6 e-tron has been a very long time in the making – back in 2022 it was supposed to go into production in 2023, for example. In the meantime, we’ve seen it undergo winter testing and cruising the streets of Denver, and in September last year Audi showed off its interior for the first time. But it still hasn’t… Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally open in EV-loving Vermont [update]
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is now open in South Burlington. Read more…
Hyundai introduces decked-out IONIQ 6 EV Black Edition
Hyundai unveiled a sleek new IONIQ 6 Black Edition this week. The new blacked-out EV is fitted with special matte wheels, molding, and other upgrades. Read more…
Leapmotor’s JV with Stellantis gets approval from Chinese regulator, report says
A Chinese regulator has given its approval for Leapmotor’s joint venture with Stellantis, with the deal still awaiting regulatory approval in other markets, according to Reuters. Read more…
Kia EV9 discounts reach $7,000 in the US, but dealer markups still plague it
Kia had to resort to sending a letter to its US dealers practically begging them not to mark up the EV9’s price, and yet it seems like this is still going on – not at all dealers, naturally, but some are even now charging about $7,000 above MSRP. That’s an interesting amount, because $7,000 is exactly how much you can… Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Doesn’t Charge Any Faster Than A Rivian
Despite its 800-volt architecture, in InsideEVs testing the Cybertruck’s real-life charging rate is comparable to a Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning. Read more…
CISSOID releases new SiC Inverter Control Modules for EVs
Power semiconductor specialist CISSOID released a new series of SiC Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) for the e-mobility market at the recent Applied Power Electronics Conference. These software-powered SiC Inverter Control Modules are designed to help engineers create safe, robust and modular e-motor drives. The new CXT-ICM3SA series offers optimal hardware and software integration of CISSOID’s… Read more…
SK On unveils upgraded fast-charging EV battery cells at Seoul trade show
Battery manufacturer SK On is showcasing new fast-charging battery cells at this week’s InterBattery 2024, a battery trade show in Seoul, South Korea. The Advanced SF and SF+ batteries are among several new technologies that SK On is displaying at the show. The original SF (Super Fast) battery, introduced in 2021, was a high-nickel battery… Read more…
Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars
Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.. Read more…
2024 Ford E-Transit has bigger battery, faster charging, slightly higher price
Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. Read more…
Apple talks with Mercedes, Ford, Tesla, and more detailed in new in-depth Apple Car report
As you may be familiar with by now, Apple has officially canceled its project to build an electric car. The… Read more…
This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems has just hit a significant milestone with its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs). Read more…
Updated Tesla Model 3 Performance May Get A Big Power Bump: Leaked Docs
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance might deliver a substantially bigger punch thanks to a new rear motor. Read more…
Video: GM Fights Back Against BYD With The Wuling Bingo Plus
This $12,500 EV can cruise a maximum of 510 KM (317 miles) and is aimed at the BYD Dolphin and BYD Seagull. Read more…
The Ford F-150 Lightning Is An Outstanding Moving Rig
It handled 15 loaded-up trips over five straight days of moving. Read more…
Chinese EVs face the heat – EU probe claims it uncovered unfair advantage
The EU is firing up the grill, and Chinese electric vehicles are feeling the heat. Brussels launched a probe into alleged government subsidies that could be giving Chinese carmakers an unfair leg up in the European market. The outcome could lead to tariffs and make those sleek Chinese EVs a lot less affordable, possibly throwing a wrench into their ambitious… Read more…
Skanska concludes North American pilot of Volvo EC230 Electric excavator
Construction giant Skanska has completed a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles. The goal of the trial was to test the capability of a battery-powered excavator to match the performance of a legacy diesel-powered machine. The excavator was used to load… Read more…
QuantumScape introduces a new cell format for solid-state EV batteries
QuantumScape, a US battery company, has introduced a new cell format, FlexFrame, for solid-state EV batteries. FlexFrame combines pouch and prismatic cells. The FlexFrame architecture has a frame that wraps around the cell stack and a flexible polymer laminate outer layer like pouch cells. The cell is anode-free and the cell stack is contracted, with… Read more…
Tesla Giving Away 10,000 Supercharging Miles In End-Of-Quarter Push
Buy a new Tesla, get some free miles. Read more…
