Tesla has begun running some Google ads for the first time following Elon Musk’s statement that the automaker would try advertising. More…
Report: Hyundai finally adding wireless CarPlay support to more cars starting this year
Hyundai’s complicated relationship with CarPlay might soon get a little bit easier to understand. A new report this week suggests that Hyundai plans to add support for wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars that are also equipped with integrated satellite navigation, starting later this year. Historically, Hyundai cars with integrated navigation have only supported wired CarPlay. More…
GM CEO discusses catching up to Tesla, adopting NACS, hints at Bolt EV successor
General Motors (GM) is going all-electric, but the transition hasn’t happened as quickly as many anticipated. The automaker is overcoming supply chain hurdles as it ramps up EV production. With several high-volume EVs launching, GM’s CEO Mary Barra believes “it will be dramatically different” next year. But will it be enough to surpass Tesl. More…
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower is nearly complete
Swedish startup Modvion is building the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower for an energy company in Sweden. More…
SAE Will Standardize The Tesla-Developed NACS Charging Connector
New SAE NACS connector standard to be developed in an expedited timeframe. More…
Factorial looks to bring a circular economy to solid-state batteries by recycling lithium-metal
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy has announced a new partnership with South Korean metal refining company, Young Poong, to research and implement lithium-metal recycling into its production practices. Through the investment, Factorial hopes to reuse excess metal materials to create a more circular economy. More…
SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla
SAE International announced that it is starting the process to officially standardize the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which should make the connector less dependent on Tesla. More…
Volkswagen Faces Headwinds In EV Market: Emden Plant Production Reduced
A shift on the EV lines at Volkswagen’s Emden is canceled and the summer holiday period is extended. More…
The world’s largest battery factory will be 2.5x the size of Tesla’s Gigafactory
California-based Rondo Energy and Thailand’s Siam Cement Group are going to operate the world’s largest battery factory in Thailand. More…
NASA to conclude all electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft program
NASA announced last Thursday that its all-electric aircraft project will be shutting down later this year after years of research and development. The program will conclude without any flights of the X-57 Maxwell aircraft; however, the agency still considers the program a success with plenty of lessons learned. More…
Volvo EVs will adopt Tesla charge port, get Supercharger access
Volvo is the first foreign automaker to announce the adoption of Tesla’s NACS EV charging standard. With a Tuesday confirmation, Volvo said that future Volvo models, starting in 2025, will get the NACS connector for North America. Volvo appeared to indicate that the upcoming $35,000 EX30 EV and U.S.-made EX90, which are both due to arrive… More…
Volvo To Adopt Tesla’s NACS Charging Inlet For BEVs In North America From 2025
Starting next year, existing Volvo BEVs will gain access to the Tesla Supercharging network with an adapter. More…
Zoomo To Integrate Cargo E-Bikes From EAV Into Its Fleet
This will ultimately translate into more electric mobility options for the last-mile delivery sector. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Might Be Undergoing Trials At Giga Shanghai
Tesla has restricted drone operation around Giga Shanghai, sparking speculations of the facelifted Model 3 being tested in China. More…
CCS1 To Tesla NACS Charging Connector Transition: Everything We Know
The transition appears to be underway. See which companies are readying for the NACS charging connector. More…
Lordstown files bankruptcy, suing Foxconn
Lordstown Motors Corporation has fallen apart. On Tuesday, the electric truck startup filed for bankruptcy protection and listed itself for sale. The moves come after the automaker disclosed its Taiwan partner, Foxconn, was looking to back out of the needed funding deal. Lordstown said it’s looking to sell the Endurance electric truck and related… More…
Formula E announces multiyear US broadcast partnership with CBS, Paramount+, and Roku
Following its first-ever race in Portland, Oregon, this past weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has announced new partnerships with CBS Network and Roku Media to feature live races on multiple platforms in the US. More…
First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game
Eurobike 2023 was my first chance to check out the recently unveiled second-generation FUELL Flluid electric bikes, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3. I was able to see both models up close and personal, and take a test ride on the Flluid 3 to see how well that new Valeo gear box motor works. More…
Lordstown (RIDE) files for bankruptcy with Endurance electric truck assets up for sale
EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. Lordstown is also suing Foxconn after the companies failed to find common ground over a promised investment to keep the EV startup afloat.. More…
Toyota presents 2nd gen C-HR hybrids
Toyota has presented the second generation of its coupé-like SUV model C-HR. The car is now being offered for the first time as a plug-in hybrid in addition to three full hybrid versions. The new models get Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid powertrain with more power, with key components extensively redesigned to reduce size and weight. The […] More…
