In today’s vehicle engineering landscape, every gram and every watt counts. Choosing the right cable can mean the difference between average performance and a system that’s efficient, lightweight, and reliable. This session explores how cable design—from cross-linked insulation materials to solutions for extreme high-temperature environments—directly impacts system efficiency, weight reduction, and powertrain performance. Key Takeaways:… Read more…
Peugeot unveils new E-308 and E-308 SW with 8.6% larger battery
Peugeot has refreshed the E-308 and E-308 SW today, and the brand seems to have decided that capitalizing that “E” in the names is important. Additionally, it’s given them a bigger battery – by 8.6%, to be exact. It went from 51 kWh usable capacity to 55.4 kWh. Thanks to this, the WLTP combined cycle range is now advertised to… Read more…
Hyundai is plowing billions into building more cars in the US, including a new robot-run plant
Hyundai wants to sell more vehicles in the US. The South Korean auto giant is investing an additional $5 billion to ramp up production. With billions more on the table, Hyundai will build a new robotics facility while ramping up production of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the US. Here’s what’s coming next. Read more…
Tesla announces Cybertruck expansion into South Korea
Tesla has announced that it is launching Cybertruck in South Korea, only the fourth market where the electric pickup truck becomes available and the first outside North America. Read more…
BYD’s Ferrari-slaying electric supercar shatters the EV speed record at nearly 300 mph
The Yangwang U9 is an EV powerhouse, packing four electric motors and a whopping 1,300 horsepower, but the new Track Edition model takes it to the next level. After reaching nearly 300 mph, BYD’s Yangwang U9 set a new global EV speed record. Read more…
How Do You Fix A Tesla Problem? EV Mechanic Explains Tesla’s Diagnostics Tool, ‘Tesla Toolbox’
Tesla offers all the tools and documents needed to fix your EV. Here’s how the diagnostics tool works. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor B05 breaks cover
First real-world photos of the Leapmotor B05 have surfaced online, giving us a clear look at a new electric hatchback designed to take on some of Europe’s biggest names. The Chinese automaker, backed by industry giant Stellantis, plans to officially unveil the B05 at the Munich Auto Show this September before it goes on sale in its home market in… Read more…
472.41 kph: BYD sets new EV speed record with Yangwang U9
BYD’s sub-brand Yangwang has claimed a new world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching 472.41 kph at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany. Read more…
US car manufacturer orders electric car connectors from Norma
The Norma Group has received a major order for eM-Safe connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles from a US car manufacturer. From 2027, Norma will supply connectors for the vehicles’ battery thermal management systems. The customer is likely to be Ford. Read more…
472.41 kph: BYD sets new EV speed record with Yangwang U9
BYD’s sub-brand Yangwang has claimed a new world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching 472.41 kph at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg, Germany. Read more…
US car manufacturer orders electric car connectors from Norma
The Norma Group has received a major order for eM-Safe connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles from a US car manufacturer. From 2027, Norma will supply connectors for the vehicles’ battery thermal management systems. The customer is likely to be Ford. Read more…
Cars Are Now So Expensive That Seven-Year Loans Are The Norm
Plus, more car manufacturing could pivot to America, and Elon Musk says more sensors mean more problems for driverless cars. Lire la suite…
ActionPower ATE introduces PCL DC electronic loads
Xi’an ActionPower Electric, a Chinese manufacturer and supplier of automated testing systems and programmable power supplies, has released a new series of PCL electronic loads among its categories of power supply and automatic test equipment (ATE) systems. The new PCL programmable electronic load delivers modular power up to 6 kW and is available in a… Read more…
Indiana initiative awards $3.3 million to public EV charging projects
GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana), an Indiana public-private partnership supported by several electric utilities, has selected 36 EV charging projects from a pool of over 95 applicants to receive funding from a pool of $3.3 million. The funding round will support 18 DC fast charging projects and 18 Level 2 charging projects. The 18 awarded… Read more…
HMRC splits reimbursement rates for EV charging
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to split the reimbursement rate for drivers who use electric company cars. From September 1, company car drivers will be able to claim back 8 pence per mile (ppm) for home chargers and 12ppm for public chargers. Read more…
UK pricing for DS No.4 revealed
DS Automobiles has just published the UK pricing for its new No.4 EV, including a new electric powertrain. The new DS N°4 is available to order now with first cars due to land in showrooms in Q4 2025 Read more…
Peugeot unveils the new E-308 with a bigger battery
Peugeot has unveiled the revamped e-308 and e-308 SW. Both body styles will feature a slightly larger battery in future. There are also new electric car functions such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and, from next spring, Plug&Charge. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq vs other electric SUVs: Who’s got the most rear cargo space?
The Optiq is Cadillac’s most affordable electric SUV, and it’s already winning over drivers from other brands. Cadillac claims the new entry-level Optiq EV has “segment-best” rear cargo space, but how does it compare to other popular electric SUVs. Read more…
Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs
In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has paused all e-bike shipments to the United States, citing unpredictable steel tariffs as the final straw. Read more…
Bird scooters return to Germany via FreeNow collaboration
Following the launch in Italy, Spain and France, Freenow users in three German cities can now access Bird’s fleet of 3,350 electric scooters. This marks a return for Bird, which had departed the German market in 2022. Read more…
