Tesla has removed the anti-flipping language from its order agreement, though the exact reason remains unknown. Read more…
BYD to unveil Sea Lion 07, new supercar platform and concept car on Nov 17
BYD will headline the upcoming Guangzhou auto show this Friday with the launch of the Sea Lion 07 SUV, as well as a new supercar platform and concept car under the Yangwang premium brand. The Sea Lion 07 sits under BYD’s Ocean Series and is based on the carmaker’s e-Platform 3.0, created by global Design Director Wolfgang Josef Egger’s team. The Sea Lion 07 will compete head-on with Tesla’s most popular Model Y. The Sea Lion 07 will have BYD’s Oceanic Aesthetic design language and will take after BYD’s Ocean X concept. The e-Platform 3.0 has integrated blade batteries in the car… Read more…
BMW Group expands North American e-mobility footprint with regional supply chain
BMW is boosting its e-mobility ramp-up and using localized supply chains in line with the “local for local” approach. The company wants to source battery cells near vehicle production and localize its raw material supply chains. Umicore, a Belgian battery material supplier, is being added to the company’s North American supply chain partners. Umicore’s new… Read more…
Rheinmetall wins order for plug-and-play heat pump solution for e-tractors
German automotive company Rheinmetall has received an order for a new heat pump from a European electric tractor manufacturer. The order is valued in the “lower-two-digit millions of euros range.” The heat pump, preassembled and loaded with coolant, improves vehicle range, battery life and driver comfort through thermal and cooling control. The seven-year contract begins… Read more…
Utah is going to double its DC fast charging capacity in 2024
Utah will double its current DC fast charging capacity by the end of 2024, thanks to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funding. Read more…
Tesla seeks help in proving giga casted vehicles are not more expensive to repair
Tesla has sought help to prove that its vehicles built with giga-casting parts are not more expensive to repair. That’s something that is particularly of concern to insurers. Read more…
Segway’s electric SuperScooter GT2 now $1,300 off, EcoFlow power stations from $469, more
A new all-time low on Segway’s flagship electric SuperScooter GT2 is headlining all of the early Black Friday deals today, taking $1,300 off in the process. It comes joined by a series of EcoFlow power stations starting at $469, as well as this off-season Greenworks 1,900 PSI electric pressure washer price cut that’s now at $120. Read more…
Volkswagen plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico with an initial $750M investment
Volkswagen is moving ahead with plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico. Holger Nestler, president and CEO of Volkswagen Mexico, says the automaker will provide two investment packages to advance EV production.. Read more…
Towing With Your Tesla Model Y? Here’s What To Expect
The drop in range is dramatic, so some extra planning to recharge on the road is required. Read more…
Polestar 6 high demand may result in increased production
Polestar 6 convertible, is probably the best testament to the growing allure of EVs. Just a week after its unveiling, the batch of 500 units was swiftly claimed, prompting the automaker to consider expanding production beyond what it initially planned. The Polestar 6, a two-door convertible sports car, clearly enjoys demand far higher than the maker anticipated. Polestar’s CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, buoyed by the response, indicated a willingness to exceed the original production cap, stating, “We would not stop at 500 if people want it.” This statement suggests a flexible approach to meeting… Read more…
Using AAA’s EV out-of-charge roadside event data to optimize charger site locations (Webinar)
As the electric vehicle market continues to surge, the demand for accessible and reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than ever. To ensure that the transition to electric mobility is seamless, efficient, and accessible to all, a strategic approach to EV charger infrastructure planning is essential. Join this webinar at the Virtual Conference on EV… Read more…
Tektronix introduces open-source Python-native drivers to make testing automation easier
Tektronix, a provider of test and measurement solutions, has introduced a new open-source Python instrument driver package. Available free of charge, the package provides a native Python user experience for instrument automation. By using the package with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), customers can now benefit from such features as auto-complete, precise type hinting, comprehensive… Read more…
Karma shows flagship electric coupe, changes EV plans again
California’s Karma Automotive has revealed plans for two new designs for fully electric vehicles, as part of a revamped portfolio for the brand. Karma says that as part of an effort “reintroducing the Karma brand,” it plans a flagship fully electric coupe called Kaveya, boasting all-wheel drive, scissor doors, and more than 1,000… Read more…
Rivian’s ‘Fat Finger’ OTA Software Update Soft-Bricks R1T and R1S
A botched software update has soft-bricked some Rivian vehicles that, in some cases, may require physical repair. Read more…
Canoo Starts Making LDV Electric Vans In Oklahoma, Delivers First Batch
The first LDVs were delivered to the state of Oklahoma, but Canoo did not say how many units it shipped. Read more…
Final gas-powered VW Golf enters testing
The 2025 model Volkswagen Golf R has been spotted testing camo-less, hinting at the car’s imminent arrival. The car sports the Golf R’s typical quad exhausts (with different tips than the current model), as well as refreshed LED lights on both ends. This, along with Volkswagen’s upcoming 2025 refresh of the Golf line will be the last gas-powered before the lineup goes electric in 2028. The EV-based Golf line will be based on VW Group’s upcoming SSP modular platform, which is scheduled to arrive in 2028. The next Golf R will likely feature a bigger central display – the current… Read more…
Your Tesla Model S Or X Might Have The Wrong Steering Wheel Airbag
A steering wheel swap is the culprit. Read more…
Two years after buying my $2,000 electric truck from China, here’s how it looks now
Back in early 2021, I set out on a journey to buy an electric mini-truck from China and bring it to the US. Yes, I’m that guy. You may have seen my truck before. After tens of millions of views on its viral videos and articles over the past two years, now it’s time to take a closer look at how my Chinese electric mini-truck has held up. And spoiler alert: some of you folks aren’t going to be happy. Read more…
EV sales are still gaining momentum despite what you are hearing
Global EV sales continued building momentum last month despite claims of a cooling market. Sales of electric vehicles grew by double digits in the top markets globally. China, the world’s largest EV market, continues to break sales records despite ending subsidies. Read more…
In push to expand EV charging network, France and Denmark go big
The European Union is not fooling around, and European countries are under pressure to adhere to ambitious plans to get their roadways up and ready for the total phase-out of fossil fuels in the years ahead. To this end, both France and Denmark have just announced huge investments in building out their electric vehicle charging infrastructure to adhere to new EU regulations announced this summer. France will put €200 million into expanding fast-charging stations within the country, and Denmark has earmarked €91.5 million to focus on charging for heavy-transport vehicles. Read more…
