The Xiaomi SU7 is already running on Chinese roads but us folks outside its homeland are left out of the fun. Thankfully, we managed to score some quality time with the SU7 Max, check out how it feels on the inside and see experience its mighty dual motor setup. We had a date with the Xiaomi SU7 in the Max… Read more…
2024 BMW i5 Touring M60 Review: A Practical Electric Superwagon
Manufacturers have all but given up offering wagons in the US, but the i5 Touring is good enough to make you reconsider that SUV. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.UNYX Wants To Be Your Conversation Companion
This China-Only Volkswagen crossover-coupe has a 3D companion powered by AI, that will be able to “accompany the driver on conversations” Read more…
Belgian transit agency awards agreement to Irizar e-Mobility for 100 electric public transport buses
De Lijn, the Flemish government company that operates approximately 1,000 public bus and tram lines in Flanders, has awarded a framework agreement for 100 vehicles to Spanish bus builder Irizar e-Mobility, the EV manufacturing division of Irizar Group. Under the agreement, De Lijn has the additional option to order HOV e-buses, which are used on… Read more…
Study finds deploying EVs isn’t enough—reaching emission goals requires early retirement of polluting trucks
Various countries and US states have set target dates for ending the sale of new ICE vehicles. California has developed what is perhaps the world’s most comprehensive plan. The state’s Advanced Clean Cars II legislation requires that all passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the state be ZEVs by 2035, with interim sales targets… Read more…
Charging like a champion: ABB’s charging expertise with the Formula E
As the Formula E nears the end of its tenth season, the charging experts at ABB figured out what it takes to keep the world’s fastest electric cars doing laps around the race track. While that brought forward a real heavyweight, the focus remains – perhaps unsurprisingly – on reliability. Read more…
Houston Homes Went Dark In Hurricane Beryl. EVs Powered Them Up.
As Hurricane Beryl took power out in parts of Texas, some EV owners relied on bidirectional charging to power their homes and appliances. Read more…
This Tesla Model S Taxi Has 430,000 Miles. Here’s How Its Battery Holds Up
It’s still on its first battery and hasn’t had its electric motors replaced either. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz adds Starbucks locations to its EV fast-charging network
Mercedes-Benz will install EV fast-chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations, the two companies announced Monday in a press release. The initial phase will see Mercedes install 400-kw DC fast-chargers at Starbucks locations along the I-5 corridor, the highway route that served as the location for one of the earliest charging infrastructure… Read more…
Europe meets Texas? The MOD Berlin electric bike seeks to find the best of both
The Austin, Texas-based electric bike maker MOD Bikes has just announced the launch of its latest model, the new MOD Berlin e-bike. It may be a commuter-class electric bike, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t come ready to compete. Read more…
Ferrari’s first EV hits the road for testing ahead of its official launch
Ferrari promises its first electric vehicle will be built “the right way” as the Italian luxury sports car maker preps for a new era. Ahead of its official debut, Ferrari’s first EV is already out for testing. Read more…
Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell by the end of the year
Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell if the situation doesn’t improve by the end of the year. Read more…
Jaguar to end EV production with Magna Steyr as it transitions into a more exclusive luxury brand
Jaguar-Land Rover has decided not to renew its production contract with Magna Steyr as it looks to transition from a “mass premium” brand to a luxury EV automaker in 2025. This is the latest OEM to drop Magna Steyr, which is now expanding its search for new clients to other global automakers. Read more…
This Is The Charging Adapter Nissan Leaf Owners Need Right Now
A new CHAdeMO to CCS adapter could add many more years of driving to your Leaf. Read more…
Huawei’s auto business rakes in more revenue in H1 2024 than past 2 years combined, report says
Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solutions business unit saw revenue reach RMB 10 billion as of early July, according to local media. Read more…
2025 Lucid Air Pure sets new EV efficiency record: 8 km per kWh
Lucid Motors has raised the bar for electric vehicle efficiency with its 2025 Air Pure model, achieving an unprecedented 8 km per kWh of energy. This remarkable feat makes the Air Pure the most energy-efficient mass market car globally. The enhanced efficiency translates to an EPA-estimated range of 676 km from its 84 kWh battery pack. The increased efficiency stems… Read more…
VW Anhui launches ID.UNYX, its 1st EV model in China, starting at $28,900
Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture with JAC controlled by Volkswagen, is the German automaker’s first NEV-focused joint venture in China. Read more…
Stellantis rolls out app for intelligent route planning to all brands
Stellantis will roll out its e-ROUTES app to all Group brands in Europe this summer. The application, designed for purely electric vehicles, takes care of route planning and recommends suitable charging stops. It can be used directly on the smartphone or in the vehicle display via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Read more…
TotalEnergies and SSE announce charging JV
TotalEnergies and SSE announced that they will form an EV charging joint venture in the UK and Ireland called ‘Source.’ The first charging hubs are already under construction. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Was Among The Top 5 Most Registered EVs In The U.S. In May
It beat all of the other EV pickups with a number higher than the next two contenders combined. Read more…
