Smart plans to expand the #1 line-up with new entry-level trims in Europe soon. This revision will make the EV more accessible to customers on a low budget. Read more…
Equipmake to electrify more buses for Golden Tours
British bus retrofitting company Equipmake has secured a successive contract with Golden Tours, which specialises in London sightseeing and UK tourism. Equipmake is to repower a further ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses, using its in-house developed Zero-Emission Drivetrain (ZED). Read more…
Tesla China sells 72,573 cars in May, up 16.74% from Apr
In the January-May period, Tesla China sold 355,616 vehicles, down 7.12 percent from 382,859 in the same period last year. Read more…
Tesla releases 2024.20 software update with headlight and AC improvements
Tesla has begun rolling out its latest software update, 2024.20, to its fleet. While not a significant overhaul, the update packs several enhancements designed to improve the driving experience, particularly in hot weather and on winding roads. One of the standout features is the improvement of Tesla’s adaptive headlights. Vehicles equipped with matrix LED headlights can now adjust their beam… Read more…
Dacia opens the order books for the Spring
Dacia has officially opened the order books for the Spring in the UK. It can be ordered online or from an official retailer. Deliveries of the electric SUV are planned to start later this year. Read more…
Plug&Charge: CharIn launches new API protocol OPNC for global standardisation
CharIN presents the API protocol Open Plug & Charge Network Communication (OPNC), which improves the plug & charge functionality of charging infrastructure and its interoperability. It is intended to be a decisive step towards global standardisation. Read more…
Neural Concept raises $27m for AI to reduce EV development time
Neural Concept, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), has developed an AI software platform that it says reduces the development time of an electric vehicle from four years to 18 months. Neural Concept has now attracted new investors. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 2: Nio 6,700, Tesla 15,200, BYD 53,400, Xiaomi 2,200
Nio vehicles had a record 6,700 insurance registrations in China last week, up 24.07 percent from 5,400 the week before. Read more…
Micromobility Europe conference heads to Amsterdam for big fun with small EVs
Micromobility Europe, the euro-focused sister show of the Micromobility America conference, is one of the main industry-focused trade shows concentrating on a wide variety of small-format vehicles designed for personal mobility. That includes everything from e-bikes and e-scooters to golf carts and micro-cars. If it rolls, moves a few people, and doesn’t look like something you’d never want to park in a crowded city, it will probably be there. Read more…
Geely, STMicro sign SiC device supply deal
STMicro said it will supply SiC power devices for Geely’s multiple brands of mid- to high-end all-electric vehicles, helping to boost performance, speed up charging and extend range. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht forms strategic partnership with Swedish parts giant Autoliv
Autoliv, the world’s largest producer of airbags and seatbelts, said its partnership with Xpeng Aeroht is aimed at making low-altitude mobility safer. Read more…
Keeping batteries and electronics cool with liquid plates
The lifespan and efficiency of batteries and power electronics are highly dependent on temperature management. As these components become more powerful and compact, traditional air-cooling methods often struggle to prevent them overheating. This is where liquid cold plates step in, offering a superior thermal management solution. Read more…
We’re closer to tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 than we look – IEA
Governments are rolling out renewables at a record pace, and tripling capacity by 2030 is within reach – it’s time to make Paris Agreement targets official. Read more…
This accordion-style modular solar array withstands 166 mph winds
Australian company 5B’s modular solar array unfolds like an accordion and is designed to endure extreme weather and harsh environments. Read more…
Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights, and more
Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more. Read more…
Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off
Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. However, the hard part is doing so profitably. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD. Read more…
EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news
EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…
Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years
I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up.. Read more…
‘Foot On The Accelerator’: Hyundai And Kia’s EV Push Pays Off As Rivals Back Down
As American production looms, the Korean automakers race ahead with EVs. Hyundai’s American CEO says they’re just getting started. Read more…
Merchants Fleet expands workplace EV charging facilities at its New Hampshire HQ
Fleet management company Merchants Fleet has added 13 Level 2 workplace charging ports at its headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire, bringing the total to 25. The ports are powered by local solar energy, using solar renewable energy credits. The installation serves as a testing ground for product development and also provides charging for company employees’… Read more…
