Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV is undergoing final validation testing, ahead of its planned release in the first half of this year – with at least one vehicle spotted without camouflage (but with a wrap) on public roads in recent days. Read more…
BYD hits a milestone with solid-state EV batteries due out as soon as 2027
The world’s leading EV maker is preparing to introduce new battery chemistries to stay a step ahead of the competition. After a series of breakthroughs, BYD is expected to begin producing solid-state EV batteries as soon as next year. Read more…
‘I’m Not So Upset’: Why Volvo’s CEO Isn’t Too Worried About Tariffs
Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn’t too surprised to find the roles reversed. Lire la suite…
Vishay releases 1,200 V SiC MOSFET power modules for EV chargers in SOT-227 package
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced five 1,200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET power modules in the industry-standard SOT-227 package: VS-SF50LA120, VS-SF50SA120, VS-SF100SA120, VS-SF150SA120 and VS-SF200SA120. Vishay says the modules target medium- to high-frequency power conversion, where switching losses and thermal headroom limit efficiency, including EV offboard, switched-mode power supplies (SMPS), DC-to-DC converters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS),… Read more…
People Were Already Mad About The Ferrari EV. Then We Saw The Interior
It looks like it was plucked straight out of the 1960s, then redesigned by Apple. That’s not a coincidence. Lire la suite…
Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV
It’s finally official. Toyota confirmed the 2027 Highlander will be its first three-row electric SUV after revealing new details about the upcoming EV on Monday. Read more…
Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interior
Ferrari has officially named its first all-electric vehicle: the Ferrari Luce. The Italian automaker unveiled parts of the interior design today in San Francisco, showcasing a cabin co-designed with Jony Ive’s creative collective LoveFrom that prioritizes physical controls over touchscreens. Read more…
Volvo cuts 2026 EX90 prices despite major upgrades
The 2026 Volvo EX90 is smarter, more powerful, and can charge faster than ever. Despite considerable upgrades, Volvo is making it more affordable with a new base model. Read more…
EV charging station reliability platform ChargerHelp announces new partner program
ChargerHelp was founded to address the scandalous reliability problems that have plagued public EV charging providers. The company provides Reliability as a Service (RaaS) to fleets, site hosts and networks. (Read our 2025 interview with CEO Kameale Terry.) Now ChargerHelp has announced several growth milestones that “underscore the industry’s shift toward data-centric operations and proactive… Read more…
Orion Energy Systems to install 105 EV charging stations for Boston public schools
Orion Energy Systems has announced that it will install 105 EV charging stations and related infrastructure for the Boston Public School system. The contract is valued at $4 million. Orion’s Voltrek division is installing 105 DC fast charging stations and related infrastructure at the Freeport Bus Yard operated by the Boston Public Schools. The new… Read more…
Luce instead of Elettrica: Ferrari renames its electric SUV
Ferrari’s first electric model will be called Luce. Previously, Ferrari had referred to the upcoming electric vehicle as Elettrica—a name that was apparently just a working title. Alongside revealing the model name Luce, Ferrari now also provides insights into the interior. Read more…
Skoda details the Epiq’s power, batteries, range, and performance
Skoda previewed the Epiq all the way back in 2024, then introduced it in September of last year, and today the brand is finally giving us more details about it, along with a bunch of photos showing it in camo. The Epiq is going to be fully unveiled before the end of June. It uses the VW Group’s MEB+ platform,… Read more…
Nio’s EV Drivers Really Love This One Signature Feature
Chinese automaker Nio just performed its 100,000,000th battery swap. Lire la suite…
Audi releases new A6 & Q6 e-tron models in the USA
Audi is upgrading its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron model families with a host of comprehensive hardware and software-design updates for the 2027 model year in the USA. The updated models are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026. Read more…
Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries
Tesla has quietly updated its official Semi website with final specifications for the production version of its all-electric Class 8 truck, confirming two trim levels — Standard Range and Long Range — as customer deliveries approach. Read more…
BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales
BYD sold 5,001 vehicles in Australia in January, a staggering 641% increase year-over-year, while Tesla managed just 501, leaving the American automaker in 24th place as Chinese brands continue their takeover of the Australian EV market. Read more…
America Built 1 Million EVs Last Year. This One European Country Blew Past It
Having a huge population doesn’t necessarily mean impressive domestic production numbers. Lire la suite…
The Toyota Highlander Just Went Electric
Toyota confirmed the Highlander name for its upcoming three-row electric SUV. Lire la suite…
$165m at stake: California backs Tesla Semi before series production
California’s clean-truck incentive programme has reserved around $165 million for the Tesla Semi, even though the electric truck has yet to enter series production. The allocation has raised concerns within the electric truck sector about market concentration, certification processes and the impact on competing zero-emission vehicle manufacturers. Read more…
Toyota and Pony.ai launch production of bZ4X robotaxi
Chinese robotaxi specialist Pony.ai, in collaboration with Toyota, has commenced mass production of a robotaxi based on the electric SUV bZ4X. This year, more than 1,000 units of the vehicle are to be produced for Pony.ai’s fleet. Read more…
