All 18 delivery vehicles servicing the Irish city are now electric. On line-haul routes, DPD Ireland still uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil – in other words, biofuels. Read more…
Stellantis & Samsung SDI to build another cell factory in Indiana
Through the construction of a second battery factory, Stellantis & Samsung SDI are aiming to increase production capacities in the USA. The new factory in the state of Indiana is expected to start production in early 2027 with an annual capacity of 34 GWh. Read more…
Hyundai will probably build EVs for BAIC
Hyundai will produce electric cars for BAIC’s brand Arcfox in China in the future. According to a media report from South Korea, Hyundai and BAIC have agreed to build the EVs in a plant of their joint venture Beijing Hyundai in Beijing. Read more…
Kia EV5 range and pricing detailed, but a US launch is in doubt
The Kia EV5 was first announced in concept form last month. Today, Kia is releasing more details on the production version at its EV Day event in Korea. Nearly everything on paper about the car sounds great: a boxy, mid-sized electric SUV designed to comfortably seat five with 330 miles of range and attractive pricing. The EV5 will start around $35,000 for the basic FWD model and go up to $50,000 in the top-tier long range AWD trim. That pricing appears to be a global estimate from Kia’s CEO, according to InsideEVs, who attended the launch — so don’t take this as an indicator of US pricing. Unfortunately, Kia is signaling that the Inflation Reduction Act means the car may never come to the US at all (more on that later). More…
BMW begins production of its lowest-cost electric motorcycle yet
After recently unveiling a production version of the BMW CE 02, the company has now begun production of the commuter electric motorcycle. More…
Is VW working on an electric Phaeton successor ID.9?
VW is reportedly working on an all-electric luxury model that will launch in 2027 and fill the gap left by the top combustion engine model Phaeton, discontinued in 2016. According to a Spanish media report, however, it will not be a classic luxury saloon. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Up To $15K Off In Discount Plus Tax Credit Deal
The maximum discount of $7,500 is offered for the F-150 Lightning Lariat and Platinum; the XLT is $1,500 off. More…
Android Auto testing a disconnect button
It seems Google is testing a smartphone disconnect button for Android Auto. It will be located in the notification area of your smartphone and will terminate the phone’s connection to the wireless Android Auto. The feature is seemingly rolling out with the Android Auto 10.6 update from the Play Store, but it seems only some beta testers have had it pop up. This is a very convenient feature as so far users would need to enter Airplane mode or physically disconnect an adapter to disconnect their phone from Android Auto. It’s also convenient for people who want to switch between… More…
Toyota & Idemitsu announce solid-state battery development cooperation
Toyota and Idemitsu Kosan are teaming up on solid-state battery development. The two Japanese companies aim to reach commercialization by 2028. Read more…
“Kia EV Day”: World premiere of the EV5 and two EV studies
Korean carmaker Kia has unveiled a new electric model and two concept studies at “Kia EV Day,” all positioned below the familiar EV6. Kia’s global electric vehicle strategy now includes the growth of its charging infrastructure. Read more…
SVOLT signs battery supply deal with BMW
SVOLT has been signed to supply cylindrical cells for BMW’s upcoming electric vehicles. Production of the battery cells will begin in 2027, with a planned capacity of 90 GWh. Read more…
Toyota And Idemitsu Team Up To Make 621-Mile Solid-State Batteries A Reality
Idemitsu, which is primarily a petroleum company, will help Toyota bring its long-range EVs to market in 2027. More…
VinFast is “given” a battery manufacturer
The Vietnamese Vingroup is restructuring. Carmaker VinFast and battery company VinES will no longer be sister companies but parent company and subsidiary. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV5 Seems Like A Winner. But Is It Coming To America
That depends on who you ask. More…
The Kia EV4 Concept Is The Electric Stinger Sequel We Deserve
It’s headed for production, too, so maybe sedans aren’t dead in the electric future. More…
The Kia EV3 Concept Can Charge Your E-Bike Right From The Back Seat
Kia’s compact EV concept is headed to production. Fingers crossed that its coolest feature is too. More…
Tesla Model 3 Highland Spotted Uncovered In The US For The First Time
The facelifted sedan isn’t available in North America yet. More…
Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-bound
Kia on Thursday hosted its first Kia EV Day outside of Seoul, where the South Korean company shared specifications on its EV5 electric compact crossover, which was revealed in August, and unveiled two electric concept vehicles. All three vehicles will make it to production, and they are intended to make Kia electric vehicles accessible to more… More…
China’s Haomo delivers affordable ADAS kits to speed up adoption
Haomo.AI Technology, a startup with Great Wall Motor’s backing, has thrown down the gauntlet to competitors with its newly unveiled trio of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) kits. These kits not only boast attractive pricing but also aim to do away with the dependency on high-definition maps, which many competitors rely upon. The game-changing revelation occurred during Haomo’s 9th AI Day event. The company unveiled the HP170, HP370, and HP570 ADAS kits. Starting at a mere RMB 3,000 (€382) these kits aim to become standard from budget cars to luxury vehicles, capitalizing on the… More…
ZF unveils next-generation low-floor e-axle for city buses
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions division showcased its AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle for low-floor city buses at the recent Busworld 2023 show. More…
