Uber has announced a partnership with Lucid under which the companies plan to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years. Autonomous vehicle startup Nuro will develop the self-driving technology that Lucid will use in its robotaxis, which will be “purpose-built just for the Uber platform,” as Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC…. Read more…
Tesla’s new annual tradition: another promise of Full Self-Driving by year’s end
If you follow the world of electric cars, some events start to feel like annual traditions. One of them is the promise from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the company’s vehicles are on the verge of driving themselves without human oversight. During the last earnings call, Musk revived this familiar refrain, expressing confidence that Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) will be… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles range
The “holy grail” of electric vehicle battery tech may be here sooner than you’d think. Mercedes-Benz is testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, promising to deliver over 600 miles of range. Here’s when you can expect to see it hit the market. Read more…
QuantumScape (QS) Q2 2025 results: Expanded partnership with VW plus a new OEM partner
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has posted its quarterly fiscal report and letter to shareholders for Q2 2025. QuantumScape’s progress update includes an expanded agreement with Volkswagen Group’s battery business, PowerCo, and a new joint development agreement with an additional OEM. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales are closing in on 500,000 with new electric SUVs, sedans, vans, and more
After launching a wave of new electric SUVs, sedans, crossovers, and vans, Kia is about to hit a big milestone. Kia’s EV series is expected to cross over 500,000 in cumulative global sales this month. Read more…
EcoFlow July Monthly Madness takes up to 58% off units + bonus savings/rewards, Aventon Ramblas eMTB, Bluetti, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s eight-day July Monthly Madness Sale that will run through the rest of the month taking up to 58% off power stations with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and chances to win more from the brand’s Lucky Sping wheel – with prices starting from $179. Next, we’re shining a spotlight on the Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that is retaining its $2,599 annual low, alongside other select models from the brand, as well as Bluetti’s compact AC2P Portable Power Station at a $169 low. Bringing up the rear are two Greenworks deals – one being an off-season snow blower discount while the other offers a 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer combo kit through the rest of the day. All these and more are waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer MD power station low price, Govee’s new Outdoor Garden Lights, and more. Read more…
New EV charging hub with 60 ports opens at Denver’s Ball Arena
Denver’s Ball Arena, home of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Mammoth, has opened a new EV charging hub with a total of 60 charging ports. Located in Ball Arena’s Camry South Lot, the new charging hub “will be available to fans during games and events.” Ball Arena is located near several major road… Read more…
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Heat exchanger manufacturers… Read more…
This Is The One Part Of Tesla’s Business That Seems To Be Working
Tesla’s Q2 sales decline is its worst in years, but there’s a bright spot. Lire la suite…
onsemi’s EliteSiC to power Schaeffler’s new PHEV inverter platform
onsemi has expanded its collaboration with Schaeffler to supply silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs from its next-generation EliteSiC product line for a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform. The traction inverter, developed by Schaeffler for a global automaker, uses onsemi’s SiC technology to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and packaging flexibility. According to onsemi, the EliteSiC MOSFETs… Read more…
Eaton to acquire solid-state transformer technology firm Resilient Power Systems
Intelligent power management company Eaton has agreed to acquire Resilient Power Systems, a North American developer and manufacturer of energy solutions, including solid-state transformer-based technology. Resilient Power Systems is based in Austin, Texas and backed by venture capital firms including Energy Transition Ventures. Its line of ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to existing distribution… Read more…
First drive in the Hyundai Ioniq 9: Plenty of comfort and even more space
Kia has the EV9 – so it was only logical that Hyundai would launch an Ioniq 9. But the Hyundai is more than just a re-skinned version of the same car. Impressions from the first test drive reveal strengths and weaknesses of this large electric SUV – and make clear which target group the Koreans want to reach with their new flagship.
Tesla Is In For A Rough Spell. Musk Believes Autonomy Will Save It
Meanwhile, Tesla’s brand image is absolutely cooked. Plus, The U.S. built fewer than 400 chargers with $7.5 billion in federal funding. Lire la suite…
This electric bike brand will soon start building their e-bikes in New York
Utica, New York, is about to become a new hub for electric bikes, or at least that’s the plan, if eBliss Global has a say in it. Read more…
Another automaker is now turning to more affordable EVs as the competition heats up
After seeing the success of rivals, Subaru doesn’t want to be left behind. Subaru looks to join Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, and several other automakers that are doubling down on more affordable EVs. Read more…
Tesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?
Tesla has put its foot in its mouth regarding its self-driving efforts during its quarterly conference call last night. The automaker admitted that ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’ on its HW4, despite Tesla highlighting how its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas is using HW4. Read more…
Xpeng repositioning G6 SUV, lower-cost production expected in Q4, report says
Xpeng is working on a plan to reduce the cost of the G6, with a potential reduction of up to RMB 20,000 per vehicle, according to a local media report.
Xpeng plans to begin production of a new SUV codenamed D03 at its new Wuhan factory in 2026, positioned similarly to the Mona M03.
From Tesla killer to badge engineering: Faraday Future’s new EV
US manufacturer Faraday Future recently unveiled an electric minivan called the FX Super One. As CarNewsChina reports, it’s a rebadged Wey Gaoshan 9 from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor, which is being delivered to the US as an SKD (semi-knocked down) kit to avoid tariffs. Read more…
Mercedes’ Solid-State EV Batteries Are Coming By The Decade’s End
The German automaker’s solid-state batteries promise up to 25% more range compared to regular lithium-ion packs. Lire la suite…
Ford Mustang Mach-E proves EV durability with 92% battery health after 250,000 miles
One of the most asked questions about electric cars is about the long-term health of their batteries. Critics point to battery degradation as a fatal flaw, suggesting that after a few years, an EV will be left with a fraction of its original range and a huge battery replacement bill. A 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E from Florida is the best… Read more…
