California-based eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation recently performed successful battery pack drop tests at a National Institute for Aviation Research lab in advance of similar upcoming for-credit certification tests with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The tests were part of the development program for the electric propulsion system of Archer’s Midnight, a piloted, four-passenger aircraft… Read more…
Inductive truck charging project takes shape in the USA
It’s a bold vision that engineers at Purdue University are pursuing: They are working on enabling wireless charging of electric trucks while travelling on US highways. If a pilot project is successful, the technology could revolutionise freight transport. Read more…
Transport UK London Bus electrifies bus line in London
A fleet of Wrightbus Electroliner electric buses has hit the street on London route 306. The route will now be served exclusively by Transport UK London Bus’ electric buses. Read more…
Maserati’s Folgore Day event showcases its commitment to electrification, just not 100%
To celebrate over 100 years in business while looking ahead to another century filled with electrification, Maserati held a “Folgore Day” event in Italy. At this event, it showcased its lineup of BEVs, including the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore SUV, ahead of the official launch of its GranCabrio Folgore convertible this evening. Read more…
Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driver assist under investigation after two fatal crashes
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two fatal crashes involving two separate Ford Mustang Mach-Es crashing into stationary vehicles, where three people have died. In at least one of the crashes, Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driver-assist system was activated at the time of the crash, while the second one is under preliminary investigation. Here’s what happened. Read more…
Tesla’s top engineering executive Drew Baglino leaves in massive leadership loss
Tesla’s top engineering executive, Drew Baglino, has left the automaker in a massive blow to the company’s leadership. Read more…
BP axes jobs and scales back its EV charging business
Oil and gas giant BP is slashing jobs at its electric vehicle charging business and pulling out of several markets as its big bet on rapid growth in commercial EV fleets “didn’t pay off,” according to company sources. Read more…
‘Charges Faster Than Any EV We’ve Tested’: Chevy Silverado EV Impresses In Test
The Silverado EV with the large 200+ kWh battery pack is the quickest-charging EV and it stays quick throughout its charging curve. Read more…
Genesis U.S. EV Sales Increased Slightly In Q1 2024
The company offers three models, but its total volume remains under 1,000 units. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Stuck Accelerator Pedal Problem Creates 6,800-Pound Land Missile
A design flaw in the accelerator pedal has reportedly caused deliveries to be halted, potentially ahead of a recall. Read more…
Ultimate Tesla Drag Race Features Every Performance Version Of Model S And X
It’s Tesla versus Tesla in a 6-way drag race between every performance model of the Model S and Model X. Read more…
Illinois funds hundreds of new fast-charging points
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) will fund 643 new fast-charging points at 141 locations in the US state. It has earmarked $25.1 million for a total of 20 applicants. Read more…
Rowland and Wehrlein win Formula E race in Misano
At the Formula E premiere in Misano, Italy, Nissan works driver Oliver Rowland won the race on Saturday and Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won the race on Sunday. Although a Porsche crossed the finish line first in both races, Antonio Felix da Costa was disqualified on Saturday. Read more…
Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production
China already has enough battery manufacturing capacity to supply all global EV production, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. BNEF estimates to global battery-cell demand for both EVs and energy storage came in at around 950 gigawatt-hours in 2023—but manufacturing capacity was more than twice that, at around 2,600 gigawatt-hours… Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD Denza files for tri-motor Z9 GT electric sedan
The Denza Z9 GT is powered by three electric motors, including one front motor and two rear motors, with peak power of 230 kW, 240 kW and 240 kW respectively. Read more…
AFIR: Static QR codes remain permissible payment option at charging stations
The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) took effect this weekend, and with it, several requirements regarding payment options for newly deployed public charging points. The EU Commission now published a Q&A paper, as there are still question marks over the technical implementation. Read more…
Tesla May Be Headed For Massive Layoffs As Woes Mount: Reports
Plus, the EV world needs more technicians and both Volkswagen and Mercedes face a battle with a renewed UAW. Read more…
The Huge Screen In BMW’s Future Electric SUV Is Surprisingly Cool
We got hands-on with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a preview of the brand’s next-generation electric SUV. Read more…
CATL posts $1.45 billion net profit in Q1, 19% lower than Q4
CATL reported revenue of RMB 79.77 billion in the first quarter, a new low since the second quarter of 2022. Read more…
Cadillac reveals Optiq’s interior ahead of launch
Cadillac is about to launch its Optiq electric SUV as a more affordable version of the Lyriq. The company has now reavealed Optiq’s interior, featuring a three-spoke steering wheel and a massive, curved display merging the instrument panel with the infotainment system. And while those are shared with the Lyriq, the Optiq establishes its own identity with a different dashboard… Read more…
