He says that the powertrain feels rudimentary compared to the Tesla Model 3. More…
Cruise, GM, and Honda to offer autonomous ridesharing in Japan
The three companies want to set up a joint venture to offer the self-driving ridehail service in Japan in early 2027. After starting with a fleet of 12 autonomous Cruise Origins in the country’s capital, the service could be expanded to include other cities. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Might Get Ludicrous Trim With Sport Suspension And Brakes
That’s just one step below Plaid. More…
Bird Reinvents Itself With New Urban-Focused E-Bikes
The brand has accessibility in mind, offering multiple frame configurations at an affordable price. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Production Hell, Cheap Model Ys, GM Delays EV Trucks, Tesla Q3
The Cybertruck gets an official delivery date and we also discuss some tips for prolonging battery life. More…
Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans HK IPO
By the end of 2022, Rept had a production capacity of 35.2 GWh, and by 2025 it is expected to have a capacity of more than 150 GWh. Read more…
Jeep Avenger review
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…
