LG Energy Solution, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, and Liontown Resources, a battery minerals producer, have announced a partnership that seeks to build on the two companies’ ongoing work in the lithium sector. The partnership will extend the offtake agreement between the two entities from 5 to 15 years and includes plans to investigate the… Read more…
Discover the future of EV measurement with the Power Analyzer PW8001
Sponsored by Hioki. A key challenge in developing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is extending the driving range through improved energy efficiency. Unlike fossil fuels, batteries have a lower energy density, necessitating large-capacity batteries to match the range of internal combustion engines, which inadvertently increases vehicle weight and decreases energy efficiency. Thus, there is a pressing… Read more…
EV buyers want maintenance at the dealership, study suggests
U.S. dealers heavily rely on after-sale services and products for revenue EV buyers are willing to see dealerships manage EV maintenance, for a subscription fee Study also found dealerships can still do more with EV education EVs have lower maintenance needs than internal-combustion vehicles, but a new survey suggests that buyers may be interested… Read more…
One out of three US cars sold might be electric by 2027
Bloomberg New Energy Finance expects EV sales to grow exponentially General Motors has criticized President Biden’s EV sales goals as unrealistic California aims to end the sale of most vehicles with an ICE by 2035 EVs could make up almost a third of U.S. new-car sales by 2027, assuming current policies remain in place, according to a Bloomberg… Read more…
Honda Prologue Sales Surged Beyond Expectations In July
A surprise from Honda: rising all-electric sales in the U.S. as the Prologue EV hits the market in force. Read more…
Development Porsche Taycan Sets New Wireless Charging Speed Record
Researchers maxed out the Taycan’s DC input with a novel wireless charger. Read more…
BYD sets new sales record of 342,000 NEVs, despite slower EV sales
BYD’s July sales report is out and the company was able to beat its previous record of 341,658 of sold NEVs in June. July shipments amount to 342,383 NEVs. New Energy Vehicle is an umbrella term for BEV, PHEV and EREV, so 130,000 of those are pure EVs. That’s a 10% drop compared to June. On the other hand, hybrids… Read more…
BYD ups the ante on Tesla’s Model 3 as new Seal EV gains LiDAR, other design updates
BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 is gaining LiDAR and other design improvements for the new 2025 model year. BYD revealed the new 2025 Seal EV Friday as it looks to continue its dominant run in the global electric vehicle market. Read more…
Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Autopilot crash
Tesla is facing another wrongful death lawsuit by the family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash involving Autopilot. Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV is getting even more affordable in the UK with a new entry-level EX30
The EX30, Volvo’s cheapest and smallest EV, is gaining a new entry-level model in the UK. Starting at £32,850, or about $42,000, the Volvo EX30 remains one of the most affordable EV options. Read more…
Tesla tries again to start its own car insurance firm in China
Tesla is trying to start its own car insurance firm in China. This is the second time the automaker has launched this effort in China. Read more…
How Japan’s Auto Industry Became Two Factions To Survive The EV War
Plus, Chrysler CEO faces an uphill battle to make the storied brand survive and another fatal crash allegedly caused due to Tesla’s Autopilot. Read more…
The Kia EV4 Aims To Undercut The Tesla Model 3
The EV4 electric sedan will follow the EV3 crossover as the second model in Kia’s new line of more affordable EVs. Read more…
New study finds fleet owners more satisfied with EVs than legacy ICE vehicles
Lately, EV boo-birds have been trumpeting some surveys that found that substantial numbers of EV owners would consider going back to burning gas. New research by Cox Automotive found that the opposite sentiment prevailed among fleet owners operating both EVs and legacy vehicles. The Future of Fleets: Path to EV Adoption found that, compared to… Read more…
VW’s PowerCo to help produce QuantumScape solid-state battery cells
Volkswagen’s battery company PowerCo SE and US solid-state lithium metal battery developer QuantumScape have agreed to industrialize QuantumScape’s technology. QuantumScape’s platform is based on its solid-state ceramic separator, which enables the use of a pure lithium metal anode. Once certain technical milestones and royalty payments have been reached, QuantumScape will grant PowerCo a non-exclusive license… Read more…
TU Wien is working on predictive energy management for H2 cars
A team from the Institute of Mechanics and Mechatronics at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) is working on predictive energy management strategies for hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. In an initial field test, hydrogen consumption was reduced by six per cent. Read more…
Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class arriving in 2026
An electric iteration of Mercedes’ compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said during the automaker’s second-quarter earnings call that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will arrive in two years. Källenius said the electric C-Class will arrive alongside the electric GLC-Class SUV… Read more…
BMW iX: Don’t Buy One Unless You Spring For This Option
BMW’s electric iX can be a near-perfect luxury SUV. But you need this $1,000 option, and other things about it are baffling. Read more…
Foxconn wants to produce batteries in China
According to media reports, Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Henan provincial government in China. The goal is to set up trial production plants for EV and solid-state batteries. Read more…
Electric sportscar production takes off in China
BYD has started production of its Yangwang U9 electric super sports car. At the same time, GAC Aion has also announced that the Hyper SSR is now rolling off the production line for export. The Hyper sub-brand will be renamed Hyptec. Read more…
