Skoda is bringin significant updates to its Enyaq. The upgrades for the 2024 models include a design tweak aligning with Skoda’s new brand identity, and yes, the iV is no longer part of the name. However, it’s still visible under the hood. More excitingly, we get enhanced electric motors, improved battery management, and – best of all – extended ranges. The Enyaq 85, replaces the Enyaq 80 as the base model. It promises an impressive 565 km on a single charge under the WLTP cycle and boasts a zippy DC charging time of 28 minutes from 10% to 80%. Speed junkies, too, have reason to… More…

BMW is navigating the road to electric ubiquity with a €100 million investment in a novel battery testing center at its Wackersdorf site in Upper Palatinate, Germany. Scheduled for integration into the existing structures, the facility is slated for operation commencement by mid-2024. The investment earmarked for the project is designated primarily towards test bench technology and upgrades to the existing infrastructure. Structural modifications are already in the pipeline, including the installation of a new floor slab for the building. Once operational, the center will host an… More…