By the time Jeep’s first electric vehicle, the Avenger went on sale it had already been decorated with the titles such as “European Car of the Year 2023” and “Women’s World Car of the Year”. But is there substance to these awards or is this just a case of Jeep leveraging a few PR connections. Our review aims to find out if the Avenger truly stands above its competition. The Jeep Avenger is a small SUV with FWD and a 54 kWh battery. It fits in the segment of the most popular vehicles on the planet right now, which means it will face some fierce competition both from its Stellantis… More…
China places export tariffs on graphite
China is introducing new export tariffs for graphite, which is an important battery resource. The type of graphite is specifically the one used for battery production, as other less sensitive types of graphite, which are used in steel production, for example, are not subject to export controls. Read more…
Kempower to deliver EV chargers to Milence
The Finish charge point provider will deliver DC charging solutions for the European electric truck charging network Milence. The first CCS charging stations will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…
Here’s How Motor Trend’s Tesla Model 3 Highland 70 MPH Range Test Went
With the battery charged at 95 percent, the single-motor Model 3 RWD covered 211 miles and the dual-motor Model 3 Long Range 250 miles. More…
Germany approves bond for Northvolt factory in Heide
The German Federal Government has allocated an additional 600 million euros for Northvolt’s battery cell factory in the north of the country. Specifically, this concerns the guarantee of a convertible bond. Read more…
ChargePoint start rolling out NACS connectors
The company will offer NACS conversion kits for existing AC and DC chargers in the US from next month, as well as a Wallbox with the Tesla plug. Read more…
Lancia’s electric flagship will be a fastback saloon
Lancia has given more details about its electric flagship planned for 2026. It will be a nearly 4.70-metre-long fastback that will use the Stellantis STLA Medium platform and offer a range of more than 700 kilometres. So far, there is only one hint about the model’s name. Read more…
BMW to use Allegro’s integrated circuits for its inverter systems
The BMW Group has selected US-based Allegro MicroSystems as the sole supplier of integrated Current Sensor integrated circuits (ICs) for its traction inverter systems. As a result, all electric BMWs will run on Allegro components. Read more…
Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel drive
Yamaha is set to unveil an impressive new electric bicycle design in the coming days. In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the e-bike industry. More…
Tesla recalls 4,787 imported Model X vehicles in China
These vehicles may fail to give an alert when the brake fluid level is low, which in extreme cases can affect the vehicle’s braking. Read more…
Tesla’s next-gen EV will be far more conventional, Musk says
Depending on where you stand regarding Tesla Cybertruck’s polarizing, aesthetics – the news out of Tesla’s recent Q3 2023 earnings call might either relieve or disappoint you. Elon Musk, the company’s ever-vocal CEO, described the next-generation vehicle as way more “conventional” compared to the Cybertruck. He was quick to point out that doesn’t equate to boring, though. Despite the evident enthusiasm around the electric truck, Musk decided to play a cautious hand. He emphasized the unique complexities of the Cybertruck, which have posed significant production challenges, suggesting a… More…
Isuzu and Honda unveil their Giga Fuel Cell truck
It is the first time that the two manufacturers have officially revealed the name and technical specifications for their jointly developed H2 truck. The Giga Fuel Cell has a range of up to 800 kilometres and can even serve as a mobile power station. Read more…
Tesla EVs Cost More To Repair Than Gas Cars, But There’s More To The Story
Average repair costs for Teslas were $1,347 higher than gasoline vehicles in the previous quarter. More…
Changan gets green light for NEV factory in Thailand
The Chinese carmaker and Thai authorities have now signed the relevant contracts for Changan to start building its factory for New Energy Vehicles there. The factory will have an initial capacity of 100,000 NEVs. Read more…
Nio opens F2 plant in NeoPark for public tours
The Nio F2 plant achieves efficient, flexible production with 756 robots in the body shop for automated production, it said. Read more…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Fleet Truck Orders Books Are Now Open
The cheapest version of the updated electric pickup comes with a heat pump as standard. More…
USA: Kia announces EV6 prices for 2024
Kia has announced the prices for its electric EV6 in the US. While prices are slightly higher than in previous years, the carmaker also announced a larger battery for its entry-level trim. Read more…
Buick adds new version to Electra E5 in China: Removes some features, lowers price by $5,330
Buick is responding to increasing competition in a way that’s common for local automakers — lowering the price of its cars by removing some comfort features. Read more…
Cheaper, more efficient MOSFETs
iDEAL Semiconductor has developed a technology that can improve the efficiency and cut the cost of power MOSFETs for e-mobility applications (writes Nick Flaherty).
The SuperQ process technology can also be applied to SiC MOSFETs and GaN transistors in the future, said Mark Granahan, CEO and founder of iDeal Semiconductor. More…
Toyota will offer EVs with NACS in North America
Toyota is the latest automaker to announce that it will offer its electric cars with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) from 2025. That is the same year that its first US-produced electric vehicle will roll off production lines in Kentucky. Read more…
