Just two European countries have approved the use of FSD (Supervised) so far. To use it, new buyers will have to pay a monthly fee. Read More…
Tesla Drops One-Time Purchase For Full Self-Driving In Europe
SAIC to hit 100 million vehicle delivery milestone by end of May
SAIC is set to become China’s first auto group to surpass 100 million in cumulative vehicle sales. Read more…
Nio shares rise in Hong Kong after reporting upbeat Q1 earnings
As of press time, Nio’s shares in Hong Kong rose 2.75% to HK$44.14 per share. Read more…
Voyah previews Passion S sports SUV to compete with Xiaomi YU7
The Voyah Passion S looks somewhat like the Ferrari Purosangue and is another sporty SUV in the Chinese market. Read more…
Xiaomi targets Tesla domination with new YU7 models
Chinese technology firm Xiaomi announced major updates to its crossover lineup. The brand officially launched a new, cheaper entry-level version of its electric SUV, the YU7. This fresh addition targets directly the market’s current benchmark, the Tesla Model Y, by offering a lower price point and a better driving range. Company executives openly shared their thoughts on the fierce competition… Read more…
EV charging demand is stressing local grids, and Texture just raised $12.5M to tackle it
Grid software startup Texture has raised a $12.5 million Series A round as utilities scramble to keep up with rising electricity demand from EVs, EV chargers, data centers, renewables, and extreme weather. Read more…
Sustainability, sustainability, and de-risking your fleet operations
On today’s sustainably-produced episode of Quick Charge, we explore some of the different types of sustainability available to us in the world of electrification, celebrate some big wind and solar wins, and take a minute to enjoy some schadenfreude. Read more…
Yozma IN10 Pro Review: $2,000 buys 50mph Sur Ron Light Bee killa
Last month I reviewed the $1,200 Yozma IN10 and called it unstoppable at its price point. Then I promised to come back with another thousand dollars and the Pro. Here we are.. Read more…
Shell launches new DC charging solution for heavy-duty EV fleets in Europe
Shell’s SBRS launches the Recharge PowerPack 500, a liquid-cooled DC charger designed for heavy-duty EV fleets across Europe. Read more…
This 3-minute charge solid-state tech could realize the true promise of EVs
The dream of owning an EV usually collides with reality at the charging station. Gas-powered vehicles fill up in minutes, but EV drivers need to put up with long waits to recharge their battery packs. This annoying inconvenience is a main reason for many car buyers that puts them off making the switch, but a major technological breakthrough out of… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 has coach doors and a massive 27″ digital screen [Video]
The GV90 will be available with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors as Genesis upscales into higher-end segments. With an expected debut soon, an uncovered model was found abandoned in a field alongside other Lucid, Hyundai, and Audi vehicles. Read more…
Hawaii’s newest NEVI charging station is part of a different kind of rollout
Hawaii is continuing to build out its public EV charging network, and the state just opened a new NEVI-funded fast charging site at Kapalua Airport on Maui. Read more…
BASQUEVOLT launches 402 Wh/kg Li-metal NMC cell with 8.9C pulse power, manufactured in Spain
BASQUEVOLT launches 402 Wh/kg lithium metal NMC cell with 8.9C pulse power, produced in Spain and validated by Renault Group’s Ampere EV arm. Read more…
These 5 Cars Made Up 20% Of EV Sales Globally Last Year
Last year, there were over 600 electric models sold across the world. Just five of them made up 20% of all EV sales. Read More…
Stellantis will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms in its next-gen EVs
Today Stellantis announced that it’s going to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions in its next-gen vehicle architectures. The Snapdragon solutions will “support advanced, unified compute power across the entire vehicle, including cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assist systems”. These will be deployed across Stellantis’ brands, “driving cost efficiency through platform standardization”, the official press release reveals. The collaboration between… Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries hit another major milestone in China
Chinese lithium metal giant Ganfeng Lithium has begun producing what it calls the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state batteries with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials. Read more…
There’s About To Be A New Quickest-Charging EV In America
Mercedes just claimed the EV fast-charging crown in America. Now the charging network needs to catch up. Read More…
Xiaomi launches new, cheaper standard version of YU7 to further challenge Tesla Model Y
The new Xiaomi YU7 standard version starts at 233,500 yuan ($34,320) and has a CLTC range of 643 kilometers. Read more…
Bosch wins Mercedes-Benz order for electric motors across multiple performance classes, extending into the 2030s
Bosch secures a long-term electric motor supply deal with Mercedes-Benz, featuring advanced winding and rotor oil cooling technologies. Read more…
Xiaomi launches high-performance YU7 GT SUV as it chases elite drivers
The Xiaomi YU7 GT starts at 389,900 yuan ($57,290) and is aimed at the premium market. Read more…
