Solar provided over 10% of total US electrical generation in April, wind and solar produced almost one-quarter, and the mix of all renewable energy generated nearly a third, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more…
Nio Firefly’s battery subscription slashes the EV price by €4,700
Nio has launched a compelling new offer for its Firefly EV, a compact electric car from its new, youth-focused brand. In a bid to lower the entry price for electric cars, the company introduced a “Battery-as-a-Service” (BaaS) plan. This subscription model separates the cost of the car from its most expensive component – the battery – making the initial purchase… Read more…
Optimizing the thermal management ecosystem in EV batteries
Sponsored by Avery Dennison. Continued optimization of battery design means addressing thermal runaway and other issues. Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes may be an important part of the solution. By Max VanRaaphorst—Market Manager, Energy Storage for Avery Dennison North America. This is a dynamic time for the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace. According to an April 2025… Read more…
Skycharger to develop 24-port EV charging hub at San Francisco airport
EV charging provider Skycharger has been awarded a lease to develop a fast EV charging facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Skycharger will build the EV Hub to serve electric rideshare drivers as well as airport customers and the general public. Skycharger’s EV Hub will help meet the expected surge in charging demand from… Read more…
‘Don’t Invade Our Systems’: Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra would take Apple’s software to your entire screen, including your A/C and speed. Car companies say no thanks. Read more…
Navitas and BrightLoop partner to provide hydrogen fuel cell charging
US-based Navitas Semiconductor has formed a partnership with BrightLoop to support BrightLoop’s latest series of hydrogen fuel cell chargers with its automotive-qualified Gen 3 Fast (G3F) silicon-carbide MOSFETs for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. BrightLoop’s systems provide power conversion efficiencies over 98% and power densities up to 60 kW/L. The company’s high-voltage (HV), high-power multiverters paired… Read more…
LFP Batteries Revolutionized China’s EVs. Now, America Steps Up Too
LG’s American-made LFP batteries could help EVs charge in rural areas where the charging infrastructure isn’t mature. Read more…
Factorial’s Gammatron digital twin platform accelerates battery development
Solid-state battery developer Factorial has launched a new proprietary simulation platform designed to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries by improving how battery performance is predicted, validated and optimized. Factorial built its new Gammatron as a necessity-driven tool to address critical delays in battery development. Unlike traditional platforms focused solely on system-level modeling, Gammatron fuses… Read more…
BYD’s European blitz is a challenge to the Old Guard
The electric vehicle landscape in Europe is undergoing a seismic shift, and the tremors are originating from China. Automaker BYD is on an unprecedented product offensive, introducing new electric cars at a pace never before seen on the continent and, for the first time, has outsold Tesla in monthly battery-electric vehicle sales. The Chinese giant, whose name stands for “Build… Read more…
‘Exactly The Same’: This 225,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Is Just As Efficient As An 18,000-Mile Car
I’m starting to think that miles barely matter on an EV. Read more…
NYSERDA expands New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include off-road EVs
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced the expansion of the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to include new zero-emission agricultural, construction, rail, and warehouse off-road equipment and Class 3 vehicles. Manufacturers can now apply for eligibility to offer their off-road equipment and vehicles through the program, which provides… Read more…
LEM releases high-voltage battery sensor combining shunt and Hall effect technologies
Electrical measurement technology specialist LEM has launched a new current sensing unit for battery management in EVs. LEM has put together shunt and open-loop Hall effect technologies in a single part, called Hybrid Supervising Unit (HSU), to meet the challenges of small footprint, low cost and high safety level requirements in EV battery management systems…. Read more…
The Xiaomi YU7 Goes On Sale And Undercuts The Tesla Model Y
Xiaomi has accepted Elon Musk’s challenge to try and dethrone Tesla in China. And this high-tech SUV is cheaper than a Model Y. Read more…
Driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5: more attention to detail
First 72.6, then 77.4 and now 84.0 kWh – although the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has only been on sale for four years, it has already received two battery updates. The most recent one was part of a model upgrade with further changes. And these were good for the Ioniq 5, as our test shows.
Xiaomi launches YU7 SUV: Prices undercut Tesla Model Y, 200,000 orders secured in 3 minutes
The Xiaomi YU7 secured over 200,000 firm orders in the first 3 minutes, marking another rare case in China’s EV market.
The starting price for the Xiaomi YU7 is RMB 253,500 ($35,360), lower than the Tesla Model Y’s RMB 263,500.
Xiaomi YU7 unveiled: a high-tech electric SUV at a price you won’t believe
Following the excitement generated by its first electric car, the SU7 sedan, tech giant Xiaomi has officially pulled the wraps off its second act: the YU7 SUV. This new entry isn’t just a follow-up; it’s a direct shot at the heart of the family EV market, targeting established leaders like the Tesla Model Y. With impressive specifications, a heavy emphasis… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max interior, design, and features review
Today, Xiaomi unveiled its second EV, the YU7, and we were fortunate enough to be among the media at the event. We also got to drive and walk around the car, so here are our initial impressions. Xiaomi describes the YU7 as an SUV, but it’s more of a fastback. We can see design similarities with a few high-end cars… Read more…
‘Downright Unsafe’: Austin Man Takes a Tesla Robotaxi Ride. Here’s What To Know Before Hailing One Yourself
“I’d be terrified.” Read more…
June Is Almost Over. Where’s Tesla’s ‘Critical’ New Affordable EV?
Tesla needs affordable EVs to bankroll its AI ambitions. Unless there’s a surprise in the next four days, a delay seems more likely.
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France orders Tesla to halt misleading marketing over autonomous driving
France has ordered Tesla to cease deceptive commercial practices within four months or face a daily fine of €50,000. The decision follows an investigation into misleading claims around full self-driving capabilities, option availability and contract clarity. Read more…
