Polestar’s Concept BST contemplates a spicy 6 electric convertible The 6’s still on the docket for 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath says more BST editions are coming While the Polestar 3 SUV swings for efficient performance and the Polestar 4 swings for body-style-curious buyers, the upcoming Polestar 6 might be swinging at Tesla. Still two… Read more…
No Tesla Model Y Juniper In 2024? Fine, Prepare For A Decline
In June, sales of Model Ys built in China—for that country and for export—decreased by 30% year-over-year. Read more…
EVs, PHEVs Could Still Reach 50% U.S. Market Share By 2030
Lithium costs are down, non-Tesla EV sales are growing steadily and many brands plan more PHEV options. Data shows the future is electrified. Read more…
GM, Stellantis Get Over $1 Billion In Federal Grants For EV Projects
Plus, connected cars aren’t making as much as expected, and only 19 Chinese EV brands expected to be profitable by 2030. Read more…
Polestar introduces the Polestar 6 BST Concept
During this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Polestar introduced a new roadste, the Polestar 6 BST Concept. It’s joining the Polestar 2 and the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs at the festival. Polestar 6 BST Concept The Polestar 6 BST Concept features a design similar to the rest of the company’s lineup with its signature headlights and taillights, along… Read more…
MG unveils new electric sports car MG Cyber GTS at Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK
The MG Cyber GTS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 in the UK, is a two-door, four-seat hardtop sports car. Read more…
VW Group’s PowerCo licensed to mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state battery technology
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. Read more…
How To Reduce Tire Noise While Driving Your EV
EVs are quiet, so tire noise is an issue. Hankook iON has the answer. Read more…
New Ford Capri: Here’s A Detailed Video Walkaround
Is this tall electric sedan a “real” Capri? If the Mustang Mach-E is any indication, that question may not matter. Read more…
Xpeng G6 makes UK debut at Goodwood, local sales to begin this year
The Xpeng G6, a Tesla Model Y competitor, will open for ordering in the UK later this year. Read more…
South Korea to have 1,000 hydrogen buses on the roads this month
South Korea expects to have 1,000 hydrogen buses on its roads this month. The country is taking a multi-energy approach towards achieving carbon neutrality in the transport sector and seeing a growing demand for these commercial vehicles. Read more…
Polestar Concept BST: How Polestar Wants To Take On Porsche
This close-to-production study breathes life into the Polestar O2 concept and gives it a racing makeover. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 is a budget-friendly electric SUV with a catch
The Onvo L60, the first offering from Nio’s budget-friendly Onvo brand, launched pre-sales in May with an attractive starting price of RMB 219,900 (just over €28,100). Recently released information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals a bit of a surprise: the initial release of the L60 will only feature a 60.6 kWh battery pack. This smaller… Read more…
VW allegedly sets up task force on Northvolt problems
Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
bp pulse & Simon Property to build charging infrastructure across the US
BP charging subsidiary bp pulse & the Simon Property Group have announced a partnership to install HPC stations across the USA. The first of the planned 75 locations will open in early 2026. Read more…
MG teases new electric sports car MG Cyber GTS
The MG Cyber GTS concept is about to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 in the UK on July 11, an SAIC executive said. Read more…
VW to postpone ID. Golf launch until 2029
The launch of the VW ID. Golf will be postponed by 15 months to 2029. The background to this is that large parts of the SSP vehicle architecture are to be rolled out later than planned. Read more…
Toyota joins North American fast-charging alliance Ionna
First there were seven, now there are eight. Toyota is the latest carmaker to join the charging joint venture Ionna to set up fast-charging infrastructure in the US and Canada. Read more…
E.On and MAN to expand truck charging infrastructure in Germany
MAN and the energy supplier E.On have entered into a cooperation agreement to install fast chargers for electric trucks at 170 locations in Europe. The first site is due to go into operation this year, with 80 planned by the end of 2025. Read more…
Lexus to equip its EVs with LiDARs from RoboSense, report says
In the meantime, Xpeng, one of the first EV makers to use LiDARs, will ditch the component on its upcoming new model, the P7+. Read more…
