A crucial factor for achieving both innovative breakthroughs and sustainability objectives is the energy optimization of battery testing laboratories, a key factor in reducing CO2 emissions and lowering operational costs. In this webinar, presented by Keysight Technologies at the Spring Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, April 15-18, 2024, we will analyze how the efficiency of… Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox Plus Is A PHEV That’s Probably Headed To The U.S.
Chevrolet’s forthcoming PHEV crossover will use a battery made by BYD. Read more…
Test drive: 2024 Genesis GV60 delivers rolling design statement
Few automakers are as on-point with their design game at the moment as Genesis, and the automaker’s first electric car is no exception. In an era of garish design and massive grilles, Genesis has figured out how to stand out from the crowd with the 2024 GV60 with delightful details and reasonable efficiency. But it didn’t deliver… Read more…
The Polestar 4 Aims To Be A $54,900 Electric Comeback Machine
The Polestar 4 could be a game-changer for the Swedish brand but remember that performance doesn’t come cheap. Read more…
Here’s How Difficult It Is To Clean A Tesla Cybertruck After A Long Road Trip
It’s far from the simple bucket, soap and rag that’s often used on painted cars. Read more…
Watch the Xiaomi SU7 launch live here
The long-awaited Xiaomi SU7 is finally having its official debut. Despite the company taking the wraps off its first electric vehicle at the end of last year, the official premiere date was set for March 28. The event will take place at noon central European time and you can watch it with us, right here: What can we expect? The… Read more…
BorgWarner to pilot 960kW fast charging for trucks in China
BorgWarner New Energy (Xiangyang), the global industrial real estate company Goodman Group, and zero-emission long-haul truck developer Windrose Technology are building a pilot project near Beijing for 960kW fast-charging. The three companies aim to develop infrastructure for electric long-haul trucks for Goodman’s properties in China. Read more…
Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum
Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future. Read more…
Caofen F-80 Review: Electric 8kW dual sport is street-legal and Sondors-priced
We got the chance to test ride a street-legal plus off-road electric motorcycle that comes at a reasonable price point, something of an albatross since the Sondors Metacycle went under.. Read more…
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
Hyundai announced a massive $50 billion (68 trillion won) investment to secure its position as the auto market transitions to EVs. The Korean automaker will hire 80,000 people in Korea to help it become a top-three EV maker by 2030. Read more…
Ghost ride the whip! Geely shows off AI chassis performing fully-autonomous drifting [Video]
While many are still skeptical about the plausibility of 100% autonomous vehicles, Geely Auto is showing that its new AI digital chassis can not only safely operate on snow and ice without a driver but can also pull off fully autonomous drifting. See the EV in action in the video below. Read more…
Thank Toyota’s Lobbying For The New, Looser EPA Emissions Rules
Meanwhile, Hyundai plans a $51 billion new investment into EVs, and we look at Nissan’s plans for them as well. Read more…
China takes grievances over Biden EV policy to the WTO
China has filed a complaint against the Biden administration’s EV incentive policy with the World Trade Organization (WTO), Bloomberg reports. New rules for the federal EV tax credit enacted in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act are “discriminatory” and “seriously distorted” the global EV supply chain, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce… Read more…
Xpeng introduces G9 SUV and P7 sedan in Germany
The Xpeng G9 and P7 will be available at 24 stores in 12 dealerships in Germany starting in May. Read more…
England’s Greenpower Park officially launched
Greenpower Park, the UK’s initiative for electrification and clean energy, has been launched in Coventry, England. Read more…
2023 Fisker Ocean Now Priced From $24,999
The top-of-the-range 2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme is now cheaper than a base Tesla Model Y. Read more…
BYD investor event: 5th-gen DM hybrid tech, sales target, and more
BYD will launch its fifth-generation DM hybrid technology in May, with a vehicle range expected to exceed 2,000 kilometers. Its 2024 sales are expected to grow by over 20 percent, with overseas sales targeted at 500,000 units. Read more…
Farasis and FAW join forces on commercial vehicle batteries
The Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle division of the Chinese FAW Group. The agreement involves different vehicle classes and battery types – including solid-state cells. Read more…
Collapsed Baltimore bridge fallout extends to EV imports
The collapsed bridge in the port of Baltimore also has an impact on a number of car manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz and presumably Tesla. This is because Baltimore is the largest import port for cars in the USA, but is also used for exports – and could therefore have an impact on the availability of individual vehicles in Europe. Read more…
Ford contracts Allego to install 400 kW charging stations at European dealerships
Ford has commissioned Allego to install hundreds of fast-charging stations at its dealerships in Europe. Installation is due to begin this year. Read more…
