Volkswagen announced plans to incorporate AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT into its vehicles equipped with the IDA voice assistant. This announcement, made at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, signals Volkswagen’s commitment to enhancing the driving experience through AI technology. Scheduled for rollout in the second quarter of this year, starting in Europe, this integration will initially be available in Volkswagen’s line of… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jan 7: Nio 3,000, Li Auto 4,300, Tesla 3,200
Insurance registrations for major EV makers in China fell significantly last week, as the beginning of the year and the start of the month are typically low for deliveries. Read more…
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai unveils ultra-long range ADAS LiDAR AT512
The AT512 has 512 laser channels and a maximum detection range of over 400 meters. Read more…
Kennemetal’s additively-manufactured boring tool
Kennametal has created a new machining tool leveraging its “KENionic” technology, which is aimed at tackling industry requirements on the precision production of motor and transmission housings. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Nov: CATL 37.4%, BYD 15.7%
CATL’s share in the January-November period was higher than the 35.7 percent it achieved in the same period last year, and higher than the 36.9 percent in the January-October period. Read more…
Nio puts 10 charging stations supporting vehicle-to-grid into operation in Shanghai
The facilities allow vehicles to charge during low electricity use and discharge during peak times, helping to smooth the load on the grid and provide financial rewards for vehicle owners. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 8, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Sony used a PS5 controller to drive its AFEELA EV onto stage at CES
Sony is now on its fifth year of showing off its upcoming electric car in its CES press conferences, which we learned last year will be named AFEELA and is planned hit the market in 2026. Read more…
Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification
Following the debut of the production-intent design of its Helix light eVTOL, electric aviation startup Pivotal has begun selling the personal aircraft in the US. The Helix is unique in that it does not require FAA pilot certification, opening the skies to a larger pool of potential customers… if they have the money. Read more…
Li Auto to use Nvidia’s Drive Thor autonomous driving chip in next-gen EVs
Li Auto’s local counterpart Nio has unveiled its first in-house developed autonomous driving chip, which will be used in the ET9 executive flagship sedan. Read more…
AI Assistants, In-Car Gaming And Tons Of Range: Coming To Your Next Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes has some bold, experimental ideas for how your driving experience could feel in the next few years. Will customers bite? Read more…
Mercedes’ Sound Drive Turns Your EV Into A Musical Instrument On Wheels
With will.i.am’s help, Mercedes is about to reinvent how you experience music in your car—and even let you make some. Read more…
Kia PBV concepts preview flexible electric vans, and a robotaxi
Kia has revealed much more about its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy for providing modular vehicles for last-mile delivery and other uses, potentially around the globe. And with the extensive update, on Monday at CES in Las Vegas, it also provided a glimpse of the first several PBV products that are essentially different twists on electric… Read more…
Tesla drastically downgrades Model Y sound system
Tesla has drastically downgraded the Model Y’s audio system from 13 to 7 speakers and seemingly getting rid of the subwoofer. Read more…
Hyundai doubles IONIQ 5 lease deal with up to $15,000 off
If the Hyundai IONIQ 5 caught your eye, now may be the best time to start shopping. Hyundai is offering the biggest deal on the IONIQ 5 since its launch, with up to $15,000 in savings.. Read more…
Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES
Kia is kicking off the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 with some exciting news in a quest to go “beyond mobility.” This afternoon, Kia introduced its fully customizable Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) to provide businesses and individuals with modular, fit-for-purpose EVs. Kia also demonstrated the potential of its new PBV business by unveiling the Concept PV5. Read more…
Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ Is A Line Of Transforming Commercial EVs
With extensive modularity, advanced software control and even a robotaxi eventually, Kia has wild plans for the utility vehicle space. Read more…
Electrify America expands customer charging agreement with Kia America
EV charging network Electrify America, which operates in 47 states and the District of Columbia, and California-headquartered Kia America, have agreed to provide 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging to first-time owners of the 2024 Kia EV9 SUV. The offer is redeemable through the Electrify America app at any of the company’s charging stations for three… Read more…
Geely Galaxy E8 Goes On Sale For Less Than $25,000
This reasonably-priced sedan aims to get even more Chinese drivers out out of their ICE cars, and in to EVs. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly grown its deliveries by 25% in the US last year to now hold a 4.2% market share of the US auto market. Read more…
