The Swedish automaker said over 2.5 million cars made after 2020 will benefit from the new user interface. Lire la suite…
Volvo’s Big Software Update For Older Cars Is Finally Rolling Out
Why future electric cars depend on better battery parts
Many people think the secret to better electric cars is a new kind of “juice” inside the battery. But experts at a meeting in Beijing say the real answer is in the “ends” of the battery, called cathodes. This month, scientists and car makers gathered at the third China solid-state battery innovation summit. They discussed why EVs are about to… Read more…
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions about the system’s readiness. Read more…
Kia is updating its new electric SUV, and the interior was spotted with a big surprise
The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks improved, the interior offers an unexpected surprise. Read more…
Hyundai has a new baby EV in the works: Is this our first look at the IONIQ 1? [Images]
A new Hyundai prototype was caught testing in public, believed to be the IONIQ 1, Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV yet. Read more…
Genesis GV90 gets the royal green treatment in latest appearance [Images]
The GV90, the most lavish Genesis SUV to date, is almost here. With its global debut coming up, the GV90 was seen sporting a new royal green-like color for the first time. Read more…
BYD’s new electric SUV delivers over 440 miles range for just $26,000
The Song Ultra EV is the first B-segment electric SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s new EV SUV offers over 440 miles (710 km) of driving range, and it only costs $26,000. Read more…
The new Kia EV2 aces brutal winter test
If you think small electric cars cannot handle the freezing cold, the new Kia EV2 is here to prove you wrong. In a winter range test held in Norway, this tiny electric vehicle showed that size does not always matter when the temperature drops. The Kia EV2 is the smallest and most affordable entry in the company’s electric lineup, but… Read more…
Microlino launches in Norway
Micro is now targeting the Norwegian market with its electric microcar Microlino. The establishment of Microlino Norge AS creates a dedicated structure for the Norwegian market. Read more…
This Chevy Equinox EV Was Fine. Then It Dropped To 0% And Bricked
The owner says it showed 46% moments earlier, then it lost all power and needed to be towed. Lire la suite…
Social leasing boosts France’s private EV market
In France, pure electric cars accounted for 25.3 percent of all registrations in January. Demand is increasing significantly, especially in the private market. According to the association Avere France, which publishes monthly registration figures, the latest round of France’s “social leasing” scheme has played a major role in this. Read more…
Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has offered a clearer timeline for its long-awaited first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan said the company’s new Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production” and that “you will see it in the next quarter time window,” signaling a launch that now appears set for early 2026. Read more…
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ status check: 8 months in, 19% availability, and all of Musk’s promises are missing
Tesla launched its “Robotaxi” service in Austin eight months ago. In that time, Elon Musk promised 500 cars in Austin, coverage for half the US population, fully unsupervised rides, and expansion to 8-10 cities, all by the end of 2025. None of it happened. Read more…
Merida launches ‘affordable’ new electric mountain bike range
Merida is taking aim at the more budget-conscious end of the electric mountain bike market with the launch of its new ETMO range, described as the brand’s most price-focused Bosch-powered electric mountain bikes yet. Read more…
Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
In what would be a “watershed moment,” Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, reportedly spoke with the Trump Administration about partnering with Chinese EV makers in the US. Read more…
PEM develops real-time measurement for slurries in battery production
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, in collaboration with industry partner Suragus, is researching a new method for characterizing slurries. The measurement aims to capture the electrical conductivity, homogeneity, and particle distribution of the pastes. Read more…
India: PM Modi flags off 225 electric buses in four cities
In a fresh push to advance clean public transport in India, PM Narendra Modi virtually flagged off 225 electric buses on 14 February. The new electric buses form part of the 10,000 units that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) plans to deploy under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Read more…
Rivian’s Electric Van Is Finally Getting Big Updates
The California EV startup wants to give its electric van more power and range. Lire la suite…
The all-electric AUDI E7X prepares for its big debut
German car giant Audi is doing something very different in China. Instead of using its famous four-ring logo, the company has launched a new brand simply called AUDI that uses four capital letters and focuses entirely on electric cars. The latest model to hit the streets for testing is the AUDI E7X, a large and powerful electric SUV that looks… Read more…
HERE optimises EV route planning for the last mile
The mapping and navigation provider Here is expanding its Here Tour Planning solution with new features. The latest enhancements for Here Tour Planning aim to support transport and logistics providers in electrifying last-mile delivery. Read more…
