New session topics for the June 2024 Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure are out now. This virtual event will span all things EV charging in two main tracks: For full access, register here. It’s free! The free-to-attend conference will be broadcast June 10 – 12, 2024, featuring live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and… Read more…
Electric Toyota Hilux Pickup Production To Start In 2025
The fully electric Hilux Revo will enter production in Thailand by the end of next year. Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo will launch a 6-7 seater SUV next
Earlier this week, Nio’s first sub-brand (of two planned so far) made its official debut in China with its first model, the L60. In the meantime, Nio founder and CEO William Li and Onvo president Alan Ai held a Q&A session with interested people, which revealed some interesting details about the future. Onvo’s next model will be a larger, 6-7… Read more…
NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month
The first model of NIO’s new low-cost Onvo brand, the L60 electric SUV, could lead to a sales surge, according to at least one analyst. Aimed at Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the NIO Onvo L60 could boost sales to over 20,000 per month as an even more affordable ($30K) option.. Read more…
Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch
Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. Read more…
Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles
Tesla is telling new Model S and Model X buyers that they won’t have access to Steam gamin inside their electric vehicles. Read more…
Save up to $400 on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 power station starting from $679, Greenworks tools 50% off, and more deals
Today’s Green Deals are ones of maximum savings on old and new devices alike, headlined by the launch of the pre-order discount on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station for $679. It is joined by an early Memorial Day sale that is taking up to 50% off Greenworks tools, including chainsaws, mowers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, and more – starting from $97. There’s also a double one-day sale on the NIU KQi3 Pro Electric Kick Scooter for $600 and the GoTrax FLEX VOYAGER Electric Scooter at $370. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Reminder: Join Us For An Electric Cars And Coffee In Boston This Sunday!
Join me and Tom Moloughney at the Natick Mall Cars and Coffee on Sunday, May 19, before chatting EV stuff at Lucid’s Boston Seaport store. Read more…
Pint-Sized VinFast VF3 EV Lands Record Orders Despite Measly 130-Mile Range
That’s on the NEDC procedure, which is one of the most lenient of all testing methods. Read more…
EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit ally to provide a unified system of parking and charging
Three US-based companies, EV charging software provider EV Connect, parking technology provider Flash and EV charger installer Qmerit, have announced a partnership to combine their services to provide a seamless reservable parking and charging driver experience and simplified management for infrastructure owners and operators. EV drivers will be able to use Flash’s network of more… Read more…
Toshiba introduces motor control driver IC with built-in microcontroller and gate driver
Toshiba Electronics has launched a motor control driver IC that implements a gate driver and a CPU core together for driving three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) more efficiently. The TB9M003FG is the first device in Toshiba’s Smart Motor Control Driver (SmartMCD) family, designed for applications including electric pumps, fans,… Read more…
Retro-style DS electric sedan could be the brand’s new flagship model
Stellantis’ premium subsidiary DS Automobiles is considering launching a radically designed electric sedan that offers a unique styling and is highly aerodynamic. The new DS electric sedan could serve as the successor to the DS 9, which is currently the flagship model in the DS lineup. Read more…
Potential compact EV deal between VW & Renault on the ropes
According to insider information, VW and Renault may have abandoned their talks about a possible cooperation for small electric cars. Around a month ago, there were already indications that the negotiations to jointly develop EVs at target prices of less than 20,000 euros were stagnating.
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Malta’s authorities take delivery of 250 electric vehicles
The Maltese government has unveiled a fleet of 250 electric vehicles that will be used by its own authorities. Prime Minister Robert Abela explained that these 250 electric vehicles will replace more than 370 existing combustion engines. Read more…
Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires
The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a technology challenge on multiple fronts. EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more… Read more…
Porsche Macan EV Production Has Officially Started In Leipzig
The manufacturer invested $650 million to expand the plant and get it ready for electric Macan production. Read more…
Ford Pleads To Suppliers: ‘Help Us Make EVs Affordable’
We also discuss GM’s settlement with Bolt EV owners and how Tesla’s AI plans hinge on data from China. Read more…
Baidu Considers Using Tesla’s Robotaxi Tech In China
China’s Google may explore using tech from Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi product in its own service offerings. Read more…
The Chinese FAW Group joins Nio’s battery swap alliance
You’ve probably heard about Nio’s battery swap service in China by now and just like Tesla, the company is trying to open up its network to other EV manufacturers who want to develop cars with swappable batteries. According to a local media outlet, FAW Group will soon become the 8th member to join the Nio-led alliance. The other six makers… Read more…
This year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb will see its first all-electric pace car: The Acura ZDX Type S
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just over a month away, and we’ve learned that the pace car will be all-electric for the first time ever. The Acura ZDX Type S will lead the annual 12.42-mile climb up Pikes Peak as the automaker continues its tradition in the pace position but with an all-electric spin this year. Read more…
