British niobium anode materials supplier Echion Technologies has raised 35 million dollars in its Series B funding round. The money will bring Echion’s niobium-based XNO anode material to market. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in May: BYD tops with 33.4%, Tesla 3rd with 6.9%
In the January-May period, BYD was No. 1 in China’s NEV market with a 34.0 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with 6.7 percent. Read more…
Audi to invest €1 bn in Mexico for EV production
Audi plans to invest €1 billion in its Mexican plant to produce an e-tron model. It’s almost certain now that the company will build the next-gen Q8 e-tron in Mexico. Read more…
Musk claims both controversial Tesla shareholder votes passed
With Tesla’s shareholder meeting happening tomorrow, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared charts suggesting that shareholders have approved two controversial ballot measure. Read more…
JLR to use Chery platform for future electric cars
Chinese carmaker Chery confirmed that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use its M3X and E0X modular platforms for future battery-electric and plug-in cars. To that end, JLR has signed a strategic agreement with Chery brand Exeed. Read more…
Mona M03 debuts as Xpeng-Didi’s first co-developed EV
A new electric sedan from China called ‘Xpeng Mona 03’ debuted online on 11 June. It is the first EV from Xpeng Motors and ride-hailing service provider Didi’s collaboration. Read more…
Ørsted got a huge Tesla battery storage system for the world’s single largest offshore wind farm
Ørsted just bought a 300 MW Tesla battery energy storage system for the UK’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm.. Read more…
Nio sees 1st batch of 4th-gen swap stations with multi-brand support go live
Nio’s fourth-generation battery swap stations are more open, supporting service for multi-brand vehicles with more battery pack sizes. Read more…
BYD showcases its assisted driving capabilities in rare video demo
A Denza N7 SUV navigates a complex urban road with the assisted driving feature turned on and zero takeover, marking the real-life debut of BYD’s assisted driving technology that doesn’t rely on high-definition maps. Read more…
Nio sees total user mileage under NOP, NOP+ cross 1 billion km
Nio unveiled NOP in September 2020 and launched the more powerful NOP+ in December 2022. Read more…
CATL, BYD working on even faster 6C charging tech, report says
CATL plans to launch a second-generation Qilin Battery with a 6C charging multiplier in the second half of 2024, and BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery could also be launched in the second half of the year, with a 6C battery in the works. Read more…
Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo
After introducing new incentives, the Honda Prologue EV is now cheaper to lease than Tesla’s Model Y. Honda believes the Prologue hits the “sweet spot” of the electric SUV market at the right price. Can it compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
Ford poaches ex-Tesla, Rivian, and Apple talent to develop affordable EVs
As the race heats up to introduce more affordable electric cars, Ford is bringing on some of the best EV engineers to help it compete. Over the past few months, Ford has hired talent from Tesla, Rivian, Apple, and Lucid to help accelerate the development of affordable EVs. Read more…
Optimus gets to work, a new BYD, EV forecasts, and go karts | Quick Charge
Tesla tweeted news that it has two autonomous Optimus robots working at its factory, BYD announces a new, RWD hot hatch, EV sales are building towards future growth, and there’s a new, internationally recognized electric karting championship coming to the US. All this and more on today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Next-Generation Apple CarPlay: The Most Interesting New Features
With endlessly customizable gauge clusters and infotainment screens, Apple wants you to tailor CarPlay to your taste. Read more…
What Is A ‘Smart’ Electric Car Charger And Why Should You Buy One?
There are “dumb” chargers and “smart” chargers. What makes a charger smart? Let’s explore this topic. Read more…
Next-Gen Tesla Model S In The Works? Here’s Everything We Know
The Model S is Tesla’s oldest model, which has been on the market since 2012 and it deserves an all-new replacement at some point soon. Read more…
EV sales aren’t ‘lagging’ – they’re headed for long-term growth
EV sales will continue to grow despite the mixed near-term outlook, according to a new report from BloombergNEF – here’s why. Read more…
Archer hits new eVTOL milestone, completing a transition flight that topped 100 mph [Video]
Archer Aviation continues to make developmental headway in its quest to commercial eVTOL operations. Archer recently completed a successful transition flight—one of the trickiest maneuvers to overcome in eVTOL design. The advanced air mobility developer filmed the entire journey, reaching flight speeds of over 100 mph.. Read more…
BYD Seal 06GT leaks in China as sporty new EV hatch poised for EU market
A new electric hot hatch is about to hit the market. The new BYD Seal 06GT was uncovered in China ahead of its official market debut later this year. Read more…
