How would a 2,900-pound Honda Civic fare against a 9,000-pound GMC Hummer EV in an accident? More…
NTSB Chief Warns Of The Danger That Heavy Electric Vehicles Pose In Crashes
Motor mode programming made easy
Synchronising motors and controllers is a key aspect of EV powertrain development, and Friwo’s electrification kits come with an algorithm that automates that potentially tricky process while enabling vehicle developers to program in their own modes to tailor motor output for economy or performance, for example (writes Peter Donaldson). Motors and controllers need synchronising to […] More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX To Have 335-HP Dual-Motor AWD Powertrain
This means the electric minivan will be the most powerful production model yet in the Volkswagen ID family. More…
Tesla Starts Hiring For Its Lithium Refinery In Texas: Here’s What Jobs Are Available
The American EV maker wants to build a new facility near Corpus Christi. More…
Lectric To Debut Shiny New Electric Trike At Surprisingly Low Price
The utility-focused three-wheeler is set to make its official debut on January 13, 2023. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia EV6 Win 2 Out Of 3 NACTOY Awards in 2023
The two EVs were crowned Best Truck and Best SUV, while the Acura Integra won Best Car. More…
BMW i4, i7, And iX Get Recalled Because Power Might Cut Out During Driving
The high-voltage battery software is to blame, and around 16,000 cars are affected. More…
Suzuki Previews 2025 Production EV With Crossover Concept
The Japanese automaker doesn’t currently build electric vehicles, but that will change come 2025. More…
Tesla Safety Report Returns: Autopilot Gets Better And Better
The number of accidents is massively lower than the US average. More…
Rumor: Ford Might Drop Battery JV Deal With SK In Turkey
Instead, the company would partner with LG Energy Solution, the report says. More…
Spanish E-Bike Specialist Desiknio Unveils Three New Models For 2023
These stylish e-bikes are the perfect combination of practical and stylish. More…
UK Startup Tevva Begins Building 7.5-Tonne Electric Truck
The company wants to sell 1,000 of these electric and hydrogen range extender trucks this year. More…
Porsche Details 2024 Macan EV’s Chassis, Rear-Wheel Steering
Porsche’s first all-electric SUV features two-valve shock absorbers that can be adjusted independently of each other, mixed tires. More…
Tesla Plans Massive Battery-Related Expansion Projects At Giga Texas
The US EV maker filed for four new projects at the site totaling $717 million. The plans are related to battery materials and cells. More…
2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idles
Mazda confirmed Tuesday that the 2023 MX-30 EV will arrive in California dealerships this spring. Prices for the 2023 MX-30 EV are up somewhat, to $35,385 for the base model and $38,395 with the Premium Plus package. At the base level, that’s $740 higher than the 2022 Mazda MX-30 price. Earlier this week, Mazda confirmed that a rotary-engine… More…
Tesla Model Y And Model S Named Euro NCAP Best-In-Class Winners
Tesla claims to put safety first, and while some people don’t agree with such claims, its safety ratings and awards are telling. More…
Half Of US New Car Buyers Believe EVs Are Too Expensive: Survey
Seven in 10 respondents said they expect their next vehicle to cost less than $50,000, which would leave out most EVs on sale today. More…
Volkswagen ID.7 To Be Produced In China By Two Joint Ventures
Together with Germany, it will be produced at three sites. More…
Schuler to supply battery housing presses to LT Precision
German forming specialist Schuler has received an order for a production line capable of pressing battery cell housings. South Korean manufacturer LT Precision wants to install the new machines at its US factory. LT Precision wants to produce cylindrical battery cell housings with a diameter of 21 millimetres and a length of 70 millimetres, i.e. […] More…
US government funds twelve battery research projects
The US Department of Energy is funding a total of twelve projects to develop better battery cells for electric vehicles with 42 million dollars as part of the ‘Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living’ (EVs4ALL) programme. The new cells should be able to be charged faster and be more efficient and resistant. The corresponding funding […] More…
