Voltpost, a startup that turns existing lampposts into EV chargers, has officially launched its first public charging site in Oak Park, Illinois. The curbside charger, installed in partnership with the Park District of Oak Park and utility ComEd, brings easy, affordable EV charging access right to the neighborhood. Read more…
Here’s a closer look at Kia’s low-cost EV2 [Video]
Kia’s smallest and most affordable EV is already creating quite the buzz. The EV2 will sit below the EV3 in Kia’s expanding EV lineup. With its official launch approaching, the Kia EV2 was spotted on public roads, giving us a closer look at the upcoming electric SUV. Read more…
70,000-Mile Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Review: ‘Zero Regrets’
From car camping to daily commuting, the Hyundai handled 70,000 miles without any mechanical issues. Read more…
BYD Called Out For Somehow Selling ‘Zero-Mile’ Used Cars: Report
Chinese regulators want to know how cars with no miles on the odometer are showing up on used dealer lots. Read more…
Audi betting big on AI to improve production efficiency
Even though Audi isn’t at the forefront of the autonomous driving revolution, the company is betting big on AI when it comes to production. In its moderately lengthy recent press release, the company shared some of its behind-the-scenes AI projects and how they helped boost quality control, efficiency and creativity. Audi says it has more than 100 AI projects in… Read more…
GM redirects investment from EVs to V8 engines, lobbies against pro-EV policies
The US auto industry is in serious trouble, and while the current federal administration is setting the tone, most of the damage is self-inflicted. GM, which has been saying for the last few years that it was sort of interested in possibly trying to explore the possibility of aspiring to phase out legacy gas vehicles… Read more…
The Updated BMW i4 Is More Powerful Than An M4 CS
New silicon carbide components also boost the EV’s driving range. Read more…
GM Is Bringing LFP Battery Production To America: Report
GM’s battery suppliers LGES and Samsung SDI are reportedly working to bring LFP battery production stateside. Read more…
This Is The Biggest Challenge For Stellantis’ New CEO
Many problems will land on Antonio Filosa’s desk soon. The biggest of all: transitioning to become an electrified car company. Read more…
The 2025 VW ID. Buzz Proves That Nostalgia Is A Hell Of A Drug
Volkswagen’s flagship electric van is solid, but does it live up to the legend? Read more…
Hatch licenses advanced EV charging technology from Argonne National Laboratory
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing has licensed advanced EV charging technology from the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. The platform enables constant digital communication between EVs, charging stations and the power grid using protocols including ISO 15118 and SWCAN (SAE J2411). This supports bidirectional charging, multi-device charger control and remote diagnostics. Hatch… Read more…
Turntide releases Gen 5 NMC battery
Electric motor, power electronics and energy storage supplier Turntide Technologies has introduced its Gen 5 nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) modular battery. The battery delivers high energy density in a low-profile form factor, for flexible, space-saving installation in electric and hybrid vehicle applications in the construction, industrial, AGV, agriculture and military sectors. The battery comes in… Read more…
Amprius contracts South Korean battery manufacturer
The Californian developer of batteries with silicon anodes, Amprius, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with an unnamed “leading battery manufacturer in South Korea.” Its plant in South Korea will manufacture SiCore silicon anode cells to Amprius’ specifications, supporting both current and future battery platforms. Read more…
Volkswagen V2G project should lead to commercial launch this year
The V2G test project from Volkswagen and partners in the Stenberg estate in Hudiksvall, Sweden, is entering its next phase with 200 electric cars from VW and 200 bidirectional chargers from Ambibox. The installations are being carried out at a number of pilot customers, including private households and VW electric car dealerships. Vattenfall and Ambibox say the goal is to commercially launch V2G later this year. Read more…
Averna uses MVTec machine vision software for battery inspection system
Canadian automated testing firm Averna has developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers using Germany-based MVTec’s HALCON machine vision software. The procedure is designed to identify a variety of external product faults and precisely pinpoint their location before the batteries leave the factory. The inspection takes place before the labeling… Read more…
Paramount Unified School District chooses Willdan for $17.7 million EV charging and solar contract
Consulting services provider Willdan has been selected for a $17.7-million contract to provide engineering and construction oversight services for Paramount Unified School District (USD). The project includes 2.2 MW of solar arrays and 44 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations across 11 sites within the district. “This project builds on Willdan’s 50-year working relationship with… Read more…
‘Dozens Upon Dozens’ Of Unsold Teslas Are Taking Over A Detroit Suburb’s Parking Lot
Most of them are Cybertrucks. The city isn’t thrilled about the situation. Read more…
Stellantis finally has a new CEO
Back in early December, then Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, and from that point onwards the car-making conglomerate has been searching for a replacement. This was finally found today, as Stellantis is now announcing that Antonio Filosa, a 25-year veteran of the company, will be its new CEO. Antonio Filosa Filosa currently serves as COO for the Americas and Chief… Read more…
Artemis hydrofoil workboat to skim Rotterdam waters
The Port of Rotterdam has deployed a fully electric hydrofoil patrol boat as part of its mission to decarbonise its entire fleet with the renewal of old vessels. The vessel, leased from Artemis Technologies, is part of a fleet renewal pilot project that will run until November 2025. Read more…
Kia EV9 Trims Get Up To $2,000 Cheaper For 2026
Kia’s largest EV still starts at $56,395, but three of its five trims will now cost you less. Read more…
