Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO and Elon Musk’s rival in AI, has tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his $50,000 deposit refunded. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUV looks mean as an off-roader [Images]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, looks like a beast as an off-roader. The IONIQ 9 off-road concept is more than up for the adventure with a few “BigTime” upgrades. Read more…
Another Chip Shortage Could Disrupt The Auto Industry
We also discuss why BYD’s profits are shrinking and how Volvo turned back on its EV promises. Lire la suite…
LibertyStream commissions lithium refinery in Texas
Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has started commissioning its lithium carbonate refining unit in Texas and has received a grant of $500,000 with its partner Wellspring Hydro from the State of North Dakota to support production. LibertyStream aims to build a vertically integrated supply chain for high-purity lithium carbonate sourced from its… Read more…
Samsung SDI, Solid Power, and BMW to collaborate on solid-state batteries
Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed an agreement with the BMW Group and US solid-state battery specialist Solid Power to collaborate on a validation project for pure solid-state batteries. Read more…
Project E|MPOWER launches test phase for highway charging in Germany
In the E|MPOWER project for inductive charging of EVs while driving, the construction phase on the A6 motorway near Amberg has been completed. The test phase is now beginning. This is the first time in Germany that research is being conducted on a motorway into how electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly while driving. Read more…
This Toyota bZ Is Anything But Boring
It’s six inches lower than the standard electric crossover, and the power output has been upped by a fair bit. Lire la suite…
The Self-Driving Race Is Fully Back On
This week on the Plugged-In Podcast: news from Slate Auto, Lucid, and Nvidia. Plus an electric Toyota Corolla is coming. Lire la suite…
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
Nio expects Nov production capacity for all-new ES8 to rise 70% from Oct
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will accelerate further in November, with production capacity set to increase by 70 percent compared to October, a Nio executive said.
Nio aims to further boost production capacity in December, targeting additional deliveries beyond the 15,000-unit baseline.
BYD hits a red light with Q3 profits dipping, but global push accelerates
The world’s largest maker of electric cars just showed a rare sign of vulnerability. After years of unstoppable growth, BYD reported that its third-quarter profit and revenue actually decreased compared to the same period last year. But for anyone counting BYD out, its nine-month performance and massive global expansion tell a much different story. Let’s look at the rough patch… Read more…
Traton introduces new green financing framework
The Traton Group wants to promote the financing and refinancing of battery electric commercial vehicles. To this end, the company has published a group-wide Green Finance Framework. This enables investors to specifically support projects related to battery electric commercial vehicles. Read more…
Smart #5 goes on sale in the UK
The Smart #5 is now available to order in the UK, with prices starting from £39,800. UK deliveries are expected to commence at the beginning of next year. Read more…
Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range
TENWAYS, the e-bike brand known for its increasingly sleek and refined yet affordable city e-bikes, is shifting gears with the launch of its newest model – the Wayfarer. Debuting today, the Wayfarer blends city practicality with trail-ready capability, offering a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 750W and a massive 85-mile (137 km) range. Read more…
UK government to ‘cut red tape’ around home EV charging
The UK Department for Transport has announced a slew of new proposals which it says would make it easier for renters or those without off-street parking to install home EV chargers. It now hopes to launch a consultation around the proposals. Read more…
Kia deprioritises EV4 launch in the US
The Kia EV4 Fastback was supposed to compete with the Tesla Model 3 in the US. However, Kia is now postponing the launch of the model indefinitely. The reason cited for this is the significantly deteriorated market conditions under the Trump administration. Read more…
Kia EV4 sedan isn’t coming to the US anymore
Back in April, Kia announced that it would bring the EV4 sedan to the US in the first quarter of 2026. If you’ve been patiently waiting for the moment when you can order one, we have some very bad news. The EV4 sedan’s US launch is now “delayed until further notice”, the brand says. Here’s what a Kia spokesperson had… Read more…
Toyota unveils new bZ4X UK pricing and model range
The upcoming bZ4X, which features substantial upgrades to its powertrain and numerous design tweaks, will be available to order from 3 November. Deliveries will commence from January onwards. Read more…
Niron Magnetics receives $10-million grant for US permanent magnet facility
US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has been awarded a $10-million grant from the Minnesota Forward Fund to support the construction of its production site for iron nitride-based rare earth-free permanent magnets in Sartell, Minnesota. The financing will help the company advance the development of Plant 1, a 190,000-square-foot facility. Construction of the plant, located on… Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
