BYD is now building its own tablets in-house, adding to its arsenal of self-developed tech. The new full-stack tablet shows that BYD is not just dominating the EV market, but is also out to reshape the industry. Read more…
ION ships first commercial solid-state battery cell samples
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems shipped its first commercial generation of solid-state batteries, called Cornerstone, to “leading” consumer electronics companies.. Read more…
Ford Says Towing Is ‘Significantly Less Important’ For Its $30,000 EV Pickup
Ford’s affordable EV pickup skips the big battery, betting that most buyers will never tow a single trailer or need max range. Lire la suite…
Tesla Banked $11 Billion By Selling Regulatory Credits. Now Its Over.
For more than a decade, Tesla turbocharged its earnings earnings by selling billions in carbon credits. That’s now drying up. Lire la suite…
Ford announces new EV platform—first product to be a midsize electric truck
US automakers know they have to raise their EV games to catch up with China. So it’s encouraging to hear Ford announce a new electrification initiative that actually appears to have some substance to it. The new Ford Universal EV Platform will be “a simple, efficient, flexible ecosystem that enables a family of affordable vehicles… Read more…
Korean scientists find a way to control concentration gradients in high-nickel cathodes
Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea have introduced a novel mathematical framework for lithium-ion batteries containing high-nickel cathodes that enables flexible full concentration gradient (FCG) or core-shell designs. In a new study, an international research team led by Associate Professor Hyun Deog Yoo from the Department of Chemistry and the Institute for Future… Read more…
The unique Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach fetches $175,000 at a charity auction
During the Monterey Car Week auction, a unique Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition was sold for a whopping $175,000, beating all estimates. That’s about $50,000 more than the top-end Quad Launch Edition configuration. All proceeds will go toward a crowdfunding campaign that aims to bring access to clean water for communities across the globe. Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach… Read more…
New Acura RSX: A Reborn Icon For Honda’s Electric Reset
The company needs to find some footing in the electric era. This is its best shot. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Has An Interesting BYD Target
This subcompact crossover is BYD’s first true export model meant for global markets. It recently crossed the 1 million units sold mark. Lire la suite…
Nevoya raises $9.3-million seed funding for electric trucking management system
Electric trucking carrier Nevoya has received $9.3 million in a seed financing round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Nevoya’s Transportation Management System is purpose-built for EV operations. The company will use the new financing for geographic expansion into new corridors and markets with proven customer demand; to enhance the predictive capabilities and customer integration features of… Read more…
Webinar: An overview of dispensable thermal interface materials
Join us at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering for an in-depth discussion, presented by Fujipoly, on dispensable thermal gap fillers, covering key considerations from material selection to dispensing process challenges. We will explore practical solutions to common application issues, along with a clear view of performance limitations to help guide realistic expectations. Whether… Read more…
VW’s MEB has found its cool – putting the Cupra Tavascan VZ to the test
With the ID.3, Volkswagen launched its first electric car based on the MEB platform five years ago – and initially received plenty of (justified) criticism for build quality, hard-plastic interiors and an unworthy number of software bugs. Now the Cupra Tavascan shows what is possible with the MEB in 2025: nothing less than a remarkably good – though not perfect – electric car.
MASSIVE Skydweller solar drone flies for days on end without recharging
With a 236-foot wingspan that’s wider than a 747’s, the battery and solar-powered Skydweller Aero drone is pushing the boundaries of aviation. And, after back-to-back three-day flights without recharging, it’s pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency, too, begging the question: is perpetual aviation really here. Read more…
Huffy’s latest cruiser e-bike costs just $299 – but what’s the catch?
Huffy, the classic bicycle brand that became a staple of so many childhoods, is selling its Coastal Cruiser e‑bike for an enticing $299. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) shorts are going to be ‘obliterated’, but there’s a big if
Elon Musk claims that Tesla (TSLA) shorts, people betting against the company’s stock, are going to be ‘obliterated, ‘ but there’s a big if to his prediction. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup signals the end of these popular gas SUVs
Ford’s next “Model T” is a midsize electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. The new model will be the first of a family of affordable electric vehicles based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. As Ford shifts to lower-cost EVs, a few popular SUVs you may recognize are getting axed. Read more…
EV Sales Might Soon Stall Out. But Charging Networks Are Flooring It
Plus, suppliers are offloading tariff costs onto automakers and Tesla’s board is under a microscope over Musk’s new pay package. Lire la suite…
Lucid gets more involved in the mineral supply chain
Lucid announced that it has joined forces with mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo, to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources in the USA. Read more…
Mercedes to stop supplying replacement batteries for the Smart ED3
There are apparently no longer any replacement batteries available for fully electric Smarts from the 451 series, which were built between 2012 and 2015 and are also known as Smart ED3. Instead, Mercedes-Benz, Smart’s parent company at the time, refers to a repair solution from a third-party provider. Read more…
Mercedes runs out of replacement batteries for the Smart ED3
There are apparently no longer any replacement batteries available for fully electric Smarts from the 451 series, which were built between 2012 and 2015 and are also known as Smart ED3. Instead, Mercedes-Benz, Smart’s parent company at the time, refers to a repair solution from a third-party provider. Read more…
