AVILOO has released an update to its FLASH battery test platform with a more detailed and accessible certificate for used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The new version introduces additional metrics, benchmarking capabilities and a visual format designed to improve transparency and trust in the EV remarketing process. The updated certificate includes the “AVILOO CERTIFIED”… Read more…
Major US e-bike brand pushes update to boost its bikes’ power
Aventon, one of the main electric bike makers in the US market, is quietly leveling up the power of its e-bike line, all without needing to buy a new bike. The brand announced yesterday that an over-the-air firmware rollout would activate a new Boost Mode on all its ACU-equipped hub-drive bikes. Read more…
Major US e-bike brand pushes update to boost its bikes’ power
Aventon, one of the main electric bike makers in the US market, is quietly leveling up the power of its e-bike line, all without needing to buy a new bike. The brand announced yesterday that an over-the-air firmware rollout would activate a new Boost Mode on all its ACU-equipped hub-drive bikes. Read more…
BYD is selling more EVs than ever, so why is it trimming production in China
BYD is coming off its best sales month of the year after slashing EV prices in late May. However, it may not be enough, as several sources claim BYD is cutting production in China due to slowing sales. Read more…
BYD is selling more EVs than ever, so why is it trimming production in China
BYD is coming off its best sales month of the year after slashing EV prices in late May. However, it may not be enough, as several sources claim BYD is cutting production in China due to slowing sales. Read more…
Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Immediately Gets Attention From Feds
Federal auto safety regulators are already looking into erratic Robotaxi driving. Plus: BYD is slowing down. Here’s what it means. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Will Get Huge Upgrades Next Year
The electric crossover is headed to the plastic surgeon’s office for a nose job. It will also get a revamped interior with more buttons. Read more…
Aachen researchers to combine an autonomous electric bus with a cable car
An autonomous electric bus that can connect to a cable car and glide over traffic jams: It sounds crazy at first – but it’s actually quite a smart idea. Researchers at RWTH Aachen University are trying to turn this vision into reality in the ‘upBUS’ project. And they have now reached an important milestone. Read more…
Hyundai’s Chinese electric SUV Elexio is powered by BYD
The electric SUV Elexio from Beijing Hyundai is due to be launched in China in the third quarter. It epitomises the South Korean company’s new start in China. Thanks to the Chinese registration application, a number of technical details have now been made public. Particularly interesting: the SUV is equipped with BYD batteries. Read more…
Allego introduces summer pass with up to 30% savings on DC charging
The charging infrastructure operator Allego has introduced the ‘Summer Pass 2025’. Until 30 September, users can pay a monthly basic fee and receive a 30% discount on the local ad-hoc price at more than 5,000 of its own fast-charging points across Europe and selected charging points in the partner network. Read more…
ChargeZone to build India’s largest charging hub in Bangalore
ChargeZone has opened India’s largest EV charging hub in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka. The company is capitalising on the surging popularity of EVs in the so-called ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Read more…
Blink Charging appoints new managing director for Europe
The charging network operator Blink Charging is getting a new European boss. Blink Charging has officially announced the promotion of Alex Calnan to Managing Director Europe. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra interior, design, and features review
What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – the fastest and most powerful version of Xiaomi’s first EV. It sits above the SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max and has the specs to tower over pretty much any car out there. We had the pleasure of seeing one from a safe distance back in March, but we’re now… Read more…
Bosch presents improved drive units for e-bikes
Bosch eBike Systems is presenting three revised drive units for e-bikes at this week’s Eurobike trade fair in Germany. The new versions of the Cargo Line, Performance Line Speed and Performance Line are quieter, lighter and more powerful. The German company has also upgraded its PowerTube 540 bike battery. Read more…
Automotive industry launches alliance for software development
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and other companies from the automotive industry have agreed on pre-competitive cooperation in software development on an open source basis. Among other things, this involves modules for autonomous driving. Read more…
EV Charger Funding Finally Gets Some Good News
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in funding for electric vehicle chargers. Read more…
QuantumScape embeds new separator production process for solid state batteries
The solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has integrated a new separator manufacturing process into the basic production process of its battery cells. The company hopes that this will lead to “important improvements in separator quality and process stability”. Read more…
BYD cuts EV production in China
Chinese car manufacturer BYD has slowed down its production and expansion in recent months by reducing shifts in some factories in China and postponing plans to build new production lines. The Chinese car market recently suffered from overproduction and a discount battle initiated by BYD. Read more…
EST-Floattech announces LFP batteries for ships
The Dutch supplier of maritime battery systems EST-Floattech is expanding its Octopus series with LFP battery modules. Each module delivers a nominal voltage of 52 V, a capacity of 233 Ah and is designed for scalable integration into larger battery systems with several MWh for the maritime sector. Read more…
Northvolt finds several interested buyers and first take-over offer
The Swedish cell manufacturer Northvolt was long regarded as the hope of the European battery industry, but has been in insolvency proceedings since March and is currently having to cease production. There are now three potential buyers and an initial takeover bid, although this is still non-binding. Read more…
