The media has reported today on Tesla having to recall a massive number of electric vehicles in the US, but the fix for the “safety recall” is again just another software update that Tesla has already started to push. More…
Mitsubishi presents the ASX PHEV for Europe
Mitsubishi has unveiled the new ASX for Europe. The new edition of the compact SUV, an offshoot of the Captur already offered by Group competitor Renault since 2020, is offered as a plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and mild hybrid. The plug-in hybrid thus also corresponds to the familiar powertrain from the Captur. The 1.6-litre gasoline […] More…
Tesla recalls over 1M vehicles for power-window pinch—with an easy fix
On Monday, Tesla issued a recall for more than a million vehicles, including recent versions of the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X, due to an issue with the vehicles’ automatic reversal system for their power windows. The NHTSA recall notice lays out that in the affected 1,096,762 vehicles, the window’s safety system may not react… More…
EKPO Fuel Cell receives major order from European OEM
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, the fuel cell joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium, has received an order for the new development of a bipolar plate for an unnamed “leading European automobile manufacturer”. As EKPO will develop and supply prototypes to the manufacturer for planned use in a fuel cell vehicle. The bipolar plates are […] More…
Should a tax on the rich help build EV infrastructure?
Californians will vote later this year on whether to tax the wealthy to fund EV incentives and charging infrastructure. Proposition 30 would increase taxes on California residents who make over $2 million a year by 1.75% and direct the state to use that added revenue—estimated at $3.5 billion to $5 billion annually, according to a voter… More…
Experts Say EV Battery Bottlenecks Will Work Themselves Out
Automakers and suppliers have been well aware of the situation for some time, and there are already major efforts in place. More…
Loop Energy presents fuel cell system for heavy trucks
Canadian fuel cell specialist Loop Energy has unveiled its new S1200 fuel cell system at IAA Transportation, with an output of 120 kW and designed specifically for medium- to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The S1200 builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology and achieves an additional 20 per cent efficiency gain in power generation, according to the […] More…
Watch Tesla FSD 10.69.2.2 In Metro Detroit: Not So Smooth After Update
It was a very quick update, and this owner says it’s obvious it’s not as smooth as it was prior to the update. More…
Mercedes presents hybrid C-Class AMG model
Mercedes-AMG has presented the C 63 S E Performance, a 500 kW plug-in hybrid offshoot of the C-Class with know-how from Formula 1, which will be launched as a sedan and estate. However, the development of the electric part of the powertrain was clearly focused on boosting performance. Both the electric drive and the high-performance […] More…
Volvo EX90 electric SUV will debut November 9, claimed to be safest model yet
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV will debut November 9 and will be dubbed EX90, CEO Jim Rowan confirmed Wednesday in a media presentation. Doubling down on its reputation for safety, Volvo also claims the EX90 will be its safest model yet, thanks largely to next-generation sensors and software that can reduce crashes that result in serious injury or… More…
Allison Transmission presents axle drive at the IAA
U.S. supplier Allison Transmission has unveiled another electric axle model, the eGen Power 130S, at the IAA Transportation show. With the new single-engine model, the U.S. company is setting its sights on the markets in Europe and Asia. With the eGen Power 130S, the Allison offering now includes four electric axle drive models for different […] More…
Giant’s Roam E+ Could Be The Most Versatile E-Bike In The Market
It’s available in two variants consisting of the step-over GTS and the step-through STA. More…
Report: Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Decreased By 8% In A Week
It’s estimated at 381,000, which corresponds to about 93 days of global production. More…
Drunk Man Issued Fine For Punching Tesla, $6,600 Damage
Tesla collision repairs can be pretty pricey, and they can often take a very long time. More…
Einride Enters Germany, Europe’s Largest Transportation Market
The Swedish startup says it has already signed contracts with several companies in Germany, including Electrolux. More…
Sunwoda to build another 50 GWh battary factory in China
Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery is pushing hard to build new production facilities. According to a stock exchange release, Sunwoda will build a new factory with an annual capacity of 50 GWh in the city of Yiwu in the Chinese province of Zhejiang. Sunwoda will invest about 3 billion euros in the new […] More…
Magna invests in Yulu Mobility
Magna is expanding into the micro-mobility market by investing $77 million in Yulu, India’s largest electrified scooter-sharing provider, and creating a battery-swapping service joint venture. Yulu is known for its shareable, low-speed, electric two-wheelers, which the company says it uses to facilitate accessible, sustainable urban mobility in India. As part of the agreement, Magna will […] More…
Tesla’s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn’t mean demand for EVs is dropping
Tesla (TSLA) has had a sudden drop in wait times for deliveries on new orders on some of its electric vehicle models, and some are reading into it as demand falling off, but there’s more to it. More…
Bolloré hires ZF manager as new head of eMobility
France’s Bolloré Group has appointed former ZF and Valeo manager Richard Bouveret as the new CEO of its battery and electric bus businesses. He has headed the Group’s eMobility activities, which include the Blue Solutions, Blue Storage and BlueBus subsidiaries, since September 1. Bouveret thus replaces Jean-Luc Monfort, who is retiring. Richard Bouveret will report […] More…
Volvo announces successor to the XC90
The all-electric successor to the Volvo XC90 will be called the EX90 and will be unveiled on November 9. Volvo Cars has now officially announced this. However, the Swedish company has not provided any details on the drive system, instead providing initial information on the safety systems installed. What is clear, is that the EX90 […] More…
