News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

News aggregator on electric cars and electric vehicles (cars, motorcycles, boats, planes).

France: Tesla Model 3 Takes Plug-In Sales To New Record In August

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 14:48 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Almost one in five new passenger cars sold were rechargeable. More…

VW Components opens battery research lab in Salzgitter

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 14:24 09/13/2021 Electrive

Volkswagen Group Components has opened a laboratory for cell research and development in Salzgitter, Germany. The company is thus further expanding its expertise in battery technology and taking the next step towards developing and producing its own battery cells for electromobility. From 2025 onwards, the Volkswagen unit cell is to roll off the production line […] More…

Tesla Will Never Use Pouch Battery Cells Favored By Many OEMs

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 14:22 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Elon Musk explains that the risk is too high. More…

Elon Musk Emails Employees To Tell Them To ‘Go Super Hardcore’

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 14:07 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

He was referring to them ramping up work in order to have good Q3 delivery numbers. More…

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge earns higher EPA range and efficiency vs. 2021

By greencarreports.com 09/13/2021 - 14:00 09/13/2021 Greencarreports

Recently-published EPA range and efficiency ratings for the 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric crossover show increases over the 2021 model. Volvo hasn’t confirmed any changes to range or efficiency for the 2022 XC40 Recharge, which largely carries over from its 2021 debut. However, the EPA’s Fueleconomy.gov website shows 223 miles of range, with… More…

Tesla tried to charge $22,500 for new battery pack when a $5,000 repair did the trick

By electrek.co 09/13/2021 - 13:50 08/28/2023 Electrek

Tesla has tried to charge a Model S owner $22,500 for a battery pack replacement out of warranty, but a third-party shop was able to fix the issue for a fraction of that cost More…

GM And LG Are Working Around The Clock On Bolt EV Battery Recall

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 13:26 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Some cars will get entirely new battery packs, other only new battery modules? More…

This New Tesla Model S Has A Tilting Screen – Soon In Production?

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 13:12 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

Even though Tesla recently overhauled the Model S, there are still some new features that have yet to be implemented. More…

VW launches OTA updates for all ID. models

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 12:09 09/13/2021 Electrive

From now on, all VW ID. models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer. The first update ‘ID. Software 2.3’ provides improvements in the image recognition of the camera or the operation of the infotainment system, among other things. Until now, the updates were only available in the test phase to customers registered […] More…

Tesla FSD V10 Released, Impresses Testers With Its Improvements

By insideevs.com 09/13/2021 - 11:46 08/29/2023 Insideevs (en)

FSD V10 is now out, although it’s only for registered testers, not all Tesla drivers. More…

Vitesco is getting ready to manufacture 800-volt e-drives

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 11:38 09/13/2021 Electrive

After introducing an 800 V inverter only six months ago, Vitesco Technologies is now preparing to start production of 800-volt electric motor technology in China, which is scheduled to start in 2023. The motor matches the recently announced new generation EMR4 electric axle drive, which is said to be 25 per cent lighter with the […] More…

BYD presents electric sedan concept ‘Ocean-X’

By electrive.com 09/13/2021 - 11:14 09/13/2021 Electrive

With the Ocean-X, BYD presents a new concept car based on its ‘e-platform 3.0’ electric car platform presented in April. BYD has not yet revealed whether and when the Ocean-X will become a production model. BYD’s ‘e-platform 3.0’, which is to be offered to third-party customers in the near future, relies on the manufacturer’s Blade […] More…