Expert argues that automation isn’t making our roads any safer. But crash avoidance features really are. Read more…
Group14 and CustomCells sign supply agreement for advanced silicon battery material
German battery manufacturer CustomCells and US silicon-carbon battery materials producer Group14 Technologies have signed a multiyear agreement to supply CustomCells with Group14’s SCC55 silicon battery material. The agreement is expected to exceed $300 million in contract value. It will secure a supply of SCC55 beyond 2030 for use by CustomCells’ planned US battery factory, which… Read more…
Accelerate e-powertrain design with AI simulation (Webinar)
Join Alexander Fischer, Co-Founder and Product Manager at SimScale, in this live demo as he explores how to speed up thermal management design with AI simulation. SimScale has reduced entire analysis workflows from days and weeks to hours, enabling engineers to explore the full design space and reduce the need for costly physical prototyping and… Read more…
Vauxhall Frontera is the first with price parity between electric and hybrid models
Vauxhall has announced that its new Frontera will be the first car in the UK to offer list price parity between its electric and petrol hybrid models. This means that both versions of the Frontera will start at the same price, eliminating the typical price premium associated with electric cars. Currently, the average price difference between electric and petrol cars… Read more…
Xpeng G9 in the test: Xpeng has what VW is trying to achieve
As part of the Chinese cooperation between Volkswagen and Xpeng, the German manufacturer will also use the Xpeng electric vehicle platform. We took a close look at the Chinese manufacturer’s electric SUV – and found numerous points that could also convince European customers.
Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there’s enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go into production and come to the U.S. Low-volume British automaker Ariel has electrified its minimalist Nomad off-roader. Ariel recently unveiled the E-Nomad… Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?
Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30, is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US. Read more…
Pebble cuts ribbon on new HQ and production facility where it will build its Flow electric RV
Less than a year after unveiling its innovative electric RV called the Flow, Pebble has announced a new company milestone for its business and production going forward. The company has officially opened a new headquarters and production facility in California as it looks to finally bring the Flow to market. Read more…
Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang popular with teens today?
In recent years, Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes have surged in popularity among young riders across the US. These lightweight, nimble, and powerful machines are quickly becoming the go-to choice for adrenaline-seeking youth, and there are several reasons behind this trend. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) reports weaker Q2 deliveries following CEO’s sudden departure
Polestar (PSNY) stock is up over 15% on Thursday despite reporting fewer Q2 deliveries than last year. With a new CEO taking over and two new electric SUVs hitting the market, the Swedish EV brand expects things around. Quickly. Read more…
What Polestar Got Wrong
Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own. Read more…
This Stripped-Out BMW i4 M50 Cuts Weight To Go On The Attack
With most of its interior and all sound deadening gone, this i4 is considerably lighter than stock and much faster around a corner. Read more…
China’s Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible
Plus, calls for Software-Defined Vehicle standards, and Tesla asks Canada for a tariff break on its Chinese-built EVs. Read more…
2024 Toyota bZ4x Labor Day Lease Deals Are Hot
The 2024 Toyota bZ4x gets some software updates and can be a decent option for someone looking for a cheap EV bargain. Read more…
Samsung SDI selects battery material supplier in the USA
Samsung SDI has selected Lotte Energy Materials as the exclusive supplier of copper foil for its first battery factory in the US, which is being built in partnership with automotive company Stellantis. Read more…
Tesla lags behind on promise to open Supercharger network to 3rd party users
A year after the charging infrastructure agreement surrounding Tesla’s NACS (North American Charging Standard) was set to open the path for a unified charging standard in the USA, many non-Tesla drivers still find themselves barred from the Supercharger network. Read more…
Tesla plans to launch 2 updated Model Y variants next year, report says
The two updated Model Ys include a five-seat version codenamed Juniper, which is expected to begin deliveries in the first quarter of next year. The other is a 7-seat version expected to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
VW EVs getting video games for charging entertainment
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not… Read more…
2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Drivers Find New Car Tech ‘Annoying,’ Study Finds. Yes, Again
Car buyers don’t see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey. Read more…
