EV charging standards facilitator CharIN has introduced the Open Plug & Charge Network Communication (OPNC) Protocol, which is designed to elevate the Plug & Charge functionality of EV charging infrastructure. This API protocol enables supplier-agnostic Plug & Charge with Multi-V2G-PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Multi-MO-PKI (mobility operator) interoperability based on the ISO 15118 standard. Plug… Read more…
Truck OEMs form joint venture to produce batteries for 40,000 electric trucks per year at Mississippi plant
Two major truck OEMs (Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR) and a component supplier (Accelera by Cummins) have completed the formation of a joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies, to establish battery cell production in the US. Amplify will soon begin construction of a 21 GWh cell factory in Marshall County, Mississippi, with potential for further… Read more…
Lotus Emeya May Charge Quicker Than Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air
The Lotus Emeya peaked at 402 kilowatts during one recorded charging session from 10 to 80%, averaging a remarkable 331 kW throughout. Read more…
McLaren Working On PHEV SUV That Isn’t An SUV: CEO
Making money in the supercar market inevitably leads to an SUV. Just don’t call it that, though. Read more…
We’re Driving The Cadillac Lyriq. What Do You Want To Know?
I’ve got Cadillac’s sleek electric SUV for the next seven days. What can I tell you about it? Read more…
As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV charging
Tesla’s recent pullback of Supercharger operations doesn’t appear to have affected the plans of Ionna, the charging network for the U.S. and Canada directly funded by seven automakers. The charging network on Tuesday re-upped its commitment to build a network of more than 30,000 high-power urban and highway-adjacent fast-charging… Read more…
Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car
A new low-cost Hyundai EV will be revealed later this month. Hyundai is teasing the first images of its new INSTER EV ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show. The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US. Read more…
Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?
The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal
The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement. Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan. Read more…
PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities
Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV: Here Come The Dealer Markups Already
Well, that certainly didn’t take long. Be careful of the fine print with Chevy’s affordable EV, or else it may not be so affordable. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.2 Production Version Looks “Even Better” Than The Concept: Design Chief
VW’s sub-$27,000 EV draws inspiration from the Beetle, Polo and Golf to become what the ID.3 never was: good-looking. Read more…
Things Are Heating Up At Ionna, The Tesla-Challenging Charging Network From Seven Automakers
The network just selected Durham, North Carolina as its headquarters, and appointed charging industry veterans to its leadership team. Read more…
Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 25% In April 2024 To 1.2 Million
The Tesla Model Y remains the #1 rechargeable model, but the brand’s advantage in the EV segment is decreasing. Read more…
Watch now: The Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure broadcasts live today
The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure is live today, Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting June 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The… Read more…
NXP and ZF collaborate on SiC-based traction inverters for EV powertrains
Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with German automotive and industrial systems supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to produce silicon carbide (SiC) traction inverters for EVs. The collaboration integrates NXP’s GD316x high-voltage isolated gate drivers into ZF’s 800 V SiC-based traction inverter solutions for EVs. This aim is to extend driving range and reduce… Read more…
Tesla starts hiring once again, numerous job offerings in sales and services
Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla’s staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind Tesla’s Superchargers before rehiring some of them after realizing they are an essential part of Tesla’s… Read more…
Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leak
Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, “causing abnormal wear and debris,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Up To $1,200 Cheaper But You Get Less Stuff
Compared to the 2024 Blazer EV, the new pricing seems more attractive, but it’s actually worse. Let us explain. Read more…
Tesla Has Kickstarted An Autonomy War In China
We also discuss the backlash against Tesla’s advertising of FSD and why Chinese companies won’t back down in Europe despite impending tariffs. Read more…
