As confirmed this week, the new YU7 SUV from Xiaomi Automobile will officially launch on May 22. Before then, however, Xiaomi has teased a brief glimpse at the YU7’s interior—more specifically, an intuitive display that runs across the entire dashboard. Read more…
The best looking enclosed electric bike-car yet isn’t going to make it
In a surprising and disappointing turn for fans of innovative micromobility, Podbike, the Norwegian maker of the sleek, fully enclosed Frikar electric pedal-car, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite gaining significant attention and accolades for its standout design and functionality, the company ultimately couldn’t overcome the financial hurdles that have cut down so many ambitious mobility startups lately. Read more…
Tesla’s head of self-driving admits ‘lagging a couple years’ behind Waymo
Tesla’s head of self-driving has admitted that the automaker’s autonomous program is lagging “a couple years” behind Waymo, but he believes the cost advantage will enable it to scale faster. Read more…
Nissan’s Micra looks way better as an EV with an ‘audacious’ design and surprising range
The Micra is back and better than ever. Nissan introduced the sixth-gen Micra on Wednesday, now an EV with an “audacious” new look, advanced tech, and over 250 miles (408 km) of driving range. Here’s our first look at Nissan’s new electric car. Read more…
Volvo’s Cars Will Be The First To Get Google’s Gemini AI Assistant
The virtual assistant will be baked into the car’s infotainment system, allowing drivers to interact more naturally with it. Read more…
Cadillac’s EV Are Seriously Poaching Tesla Owners
About 8 out of 10 Cadillac EV buyers are new to the brand. Also, Honda wants to wait out the U.S. government and hope the trade situation improves. Read more…
Halifax adds 60 electric buses to public fleet
The Canadian public transport operator Halifax Transit has just received the 60 electric buses it ordered from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus back in 2022. The new vehicles will replace diesel buses and are set to begin serving public routes. Read more…
USCALE study finds driver interest in special EV tires
EVs are transforming the tire market, and companies that fail to adapt by offering tailored products will lose out, according to the EV Tyre Study from German consulting and market research company USCALE. As EVs tend to have higher tire wear than gasoline-fueled cars, EV drivers set different priorities when buying tires, the study shows…. Read more…
SK On enhances cycle life of solid-state EV batteries
South Korean battery maker SK On has discovered a method to enhance the cycle life of sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium batteries. SK On’s research, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Dong-Won Kim’s group at Hanyang University in Seoul, introduces a method for forming a protective layer on the lithium metal anode surface to enhance battery safety and… Read more…
CGD demonstrates ICeGaN 100 kW technology for EV Inverters
UK-based fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is demonstrating how its ICeGaN technology brings the benefits of gallium nitride (GaN), including efficiency, size and thermal management, to applications including inverters, industrial power supplies and EVs. The company’s Combo ICeGaN offering pairs its ICeGaN GaN integrated circuits (ICs) with IGBTs for electric vehicle inverters… Read more…
CATL launches production at new battery factory in northern China
CATL has started battery production at another factory in China. The plant is set to become the Group’s largest production facility in the country. In the first expansion phase alone, which has now been completed, the site in Jining has an annual capacity of 60 GWh. Read more…
A6 motorway in Germany to become an inductive ‘e-road’
A test track is being built on the A6 motorway in southeastern Germany to allow electric cars to be charged inductively while driving. The section between Amberg-West and Sulzbach-Rosenberg will be around one kilometre long. Tests are scheduled to begin at the end of July or beginning of August. Read more…
Fiat Professional unveils its first electric three-wheeler
The three-wheeled EV is called TRIS and is designed for last-mile delivery. Fiat is only introducing it in Africa and the Middle East to begin with, where it will target businesses looking for mobility and logistics solutions. Read more…
Groupe Malherbe adds 11 electric trucks from Volvo to fleet
Volvo Trucks France has delivered eleven electric trucks to the transport company Groupe Malherbe. Part of this new electric fleet will be used in Volvo’s factory logistics – the electric trucks will be used to deliver parts to support the assembly of other electric trucks. Read more…
Nio Onvo L90 with 85-kWh battery pack has range of up to 605 km
The L90 comes standard with a battery pack with 85 kWh capacity and has a CLTC range of 570 to 605 km.
Onvo has filed battery packs with capacities of 60.6 kWh and 85.1 kWh for the L90.
Ford to split battery factory in Kentucky with Nissan
Ford is continuing to scale back its electric car offensive: due to weak demand and high costs, the US car manufacturer is now apparently allowing its Japanese competitor Nissan to use Ford’s battery production in Kentucky. The plant is part of a joint venture with the South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. Read more…
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in May, 2025. Read more…
Fiat really, REALLY wants to build this 4×4 Grande Panda Manifesto concept
The original Fiat Panda 4×4 was an 80s icon and early entry into the compact SUV movement. Today, the funky electric Panda Grande is still carrying that torch, but it’s clear that someone at Fiat wants to lean into the off-road segment just a bit harder – and that’s what this new Grande Panda 4×4 Manifesto is all about. Read more…
BYD’s best-selling EV arrives in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with prices starting at $26,000
BYD’s electric hot hatch has officially arrived in Europe. The BYD Dolphin Surf is the European version of its best-selling (and most affordable) EV, the Seagull. Despite its small size, the Dolphin Surf has “huge potential” with prices starting at just 23,000 euros ($26,000). Read more…
Elon Musk Claims ‘Major Rebound’ After Disappointing Tesla Sales
Elon Musk said people don’t care about the political views of a company’s CEO. The numbers say otherwise. Read more…
