The iconic hatch is still going all-electric, but not soon enough. Volkswagen is delaying the electric Golf, an upcoming electric SUV, and more, due to rising costs. Read more…
5+ year review: The e-bike gear that’s lasted me half a decade or more
When it comes to e-bike gear, most of us have been burned before. That “waterproof” pannier that started leaking after the first storm, the multitool that rounded out on its tenth bolt, the lights that faded faster than a dying AA battery. I’ve had my share of disappointments. But over the past decade of nearly daily riding, there’s a small handful of e-bike tools and accessories that have stood the test of time. I’m talking half a decade or more of constant use, surviving rain, dust, sun, and the occasional crash, and still going strong. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia Just Can’t Win Under Trump
Between ICE raids and tariffs, South Korea’s automakers are having a tough time lately. Plus: Elon Musk buys a ton of Tesla stock. Lire la suite…
Italdesign showcases electric SUV “hologram”
The design studio Italdesign has developed a virtual electric SUV concept, the EVX, based on VW Group’s MEB+ platform. It was showcased last week at the IAA Summit in Munich in a ‘holographic’ form Read more…
BYD launches updated Seal 07 DM-i hybrid sedan with upgraded specs and lower overall pricing
The updated Seal 07 DM-i features enhanced range and powertrain upgrades while lowering its overall price to boost appeal.
The updated Seal 07 DM-i incorporates BYD’s DiSus-C body control system and introduces the LiDAR sensor.
Shell’s new cooling fluid to make charging EVs much faster
Shell has developed a new fluid that it claims can drastically cut down the time it takes to charge an EV battery. The company suggests its new thermal management fluid could help to charge an electric car battery from 10% to 80% in less than 10 minutes. One of the biggest drawbacks for people considering switching to electric cars is… Read more…
Electric motorcycle series MotoE shelved – for now
The MotoE electric motorcycle racing series will be suspended until further notice, organisers Dorna Sports and the motorcycle world federation FIM have announced. Unlike Formula E for electric racing cars, the series has failed to attract a sufficient following during its seven seasons. Read more…
Toyota e-Palette set for market launch in Japan
Toyota is commercializing its automated multi-purpose vehicle e-Palette, first unveiled in 2018, in its home market. As an electric shuttle, it can accommodate up to 16 passengers plus the driver. However, the vehicle is also intended to serve as a “mobile business or service space.” Read more…
Equipmake showcases vehicle-to-vehicle charging for electric fire engines
A year-long project led by UK engineering firm Equipmake has delivered a novel approach to powering electric fire appliances. The project demonstrates how direct battery-to-battery energy transfer can ensure continuous high-power operation during emergencies. Read more…
How reliable is EV charging?
EcoG has published the second edition of its Charging Reliability Index (CRI) on the reliability of charging processes for electric vehicles. The study tested ten global EV platforms. The main finding: not a single platform achieved more than 76 per cent reliability. Read more…
Who Needs Gas? I’m Driving 8 EVs To Europe’s Craziest Mountain Roads
What would you like to know about my upcoming EV trip that will total over 3,800 miles? Lire la suite…
India: JBM raises $100 million to accelerate e-bus rollout
JBM Ecolife Mobility, a subsidiary of Indian electric bus manufacturer JBM Auto, has announced a fresh capital injection of 100 million dollars (approx. €85 million euros). The company will utilise the new funds to speed up the deployment of electric buses in the country. Read more…
GM’s BrightDrop Van Is In The Race To Become An Amazon Delivery Vehicle
The American e-commerce giant has been quietly testing General Motors’ troubled electric van. Lire la suite…
Ram drops BEV plans, bets on range-extended 1500 REV
Ram will discontinue the development of a full-size all-electric pickup in North America as Stellantis responds to slowing demand for battery-electric trucks. Instead, the brand will focus on a range-extended model, now renamed Ram 1500 REV. Read more…
Amazon begins testing electric GM BrightDrop vans
Amazon has started testing a small, 12-strong fleet of GM BrightDrop electric delivery vans. The firm has long-standing ties to Rivian, including a 16 per cent equity stake, but the trials could suggest it is seeking flexiblity in its supplier base. Read more…
Voyah launches updated Dream MPV with up to 700 km battery range and Huawei technologies
The updated Voyah Dream MPV features Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 and Qiankun ADS 4 smart driving system on its higher-priced variants.
The updated Voyah Dream is available in PHEV and BEV variants, with the BEV model offering a 700-km range.
The Ram 1500 REV is dead, long live the Ram 1500 REV
Ram was supposed to embrace electrification with two pickup trucks: the Ram 1500 REV and the Ramcharger EREV. The former is a fully electric vehicle with a battery and electric motors. The latter has an engine that acts as a generator for its 92kWh battery. Today Ram has announced that it’s canceling the Ram 1500 REV and it’s renaming the… Read more…
Contract manufacturing: Magna assembles Xpeng G6 and G9 in Graz
Xpeng has started producing its EVs in Europe to mitigate the impact of EU tariffs. The first units of the Xpeng G6 and G9 have now rolled off the line at contract manufacturer Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Read more…
EU auto summit: Commission sticks to 2035 goal, mulls incentives for small EVs
It may not come as a surprise – since the information had already leaked beforehand – but European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will stick to the zero-emission target for 2035. However, she now plans to continue talks with the heads of Europe’s car industry as early as December – and examine, among other things, a new regulatory category for small EVs by then. Read more…
VW seeks partner for PowerCo and delays ID. Golf production start
Volkswagen will delay the production start of the ID. Golf and ID. Roc to 2030, after the all-electric Golf was first planned for 2028 and later postponed to 2029. At the same time, Volkswagen is looking for a financially strong partner for its battery subsidiary PowerCo. Read more…
