The revamped Porsche Taycan earns EPA range numbers of up to 318 miles, the automaker confirmed Monday to Green Car Reports. The 2025 Porsche Taycan is now being delivered to U.S. dealerships, and official EPA ranges, as calculated by Porsche and set to be displayed on those window stickers, show that the big improvements in range and efficiency… Read more…
Battery production technology
Clever chemistry Peter Donaldson looks at the myriad processes enabling more efficient manufacturing of lithium ion batteries Manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for e-mobility applications is a complex, costly and capital-intensive undertaking, involving multiple processes and consuming large amounts of energy and time. The process involves several critical steps, each requiring precision and advanced technology to ensure […] Read more…
Fired up over safety
With lithium-ion batteries among the top causes of fatal fires in New York, Peter Donaldson talks to a company set on making e-bikes less risky
It only takes a few minutes on the internet to realise there is a big safety problem with e-bike batteries. Even a basic search for ‘e-bike battery fire statistics’ yields alarming numbers, press reports, government recommendations and official statements, such as the London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) recent declaration that e-bikes and e-scooters are now the city’s fastest growing fire risk. Read more…
Harnessing hydrogen
Manufacturers are harnessing the potential of the cheaper, clean energy for shipping and aircraft, reports Nick Flaherty
Fuel cells that convert hydrogen into electric power for e-mobility have a chequered past. This has been perceived as high cost, with issues when integrating it into powertrains and supplying hydrogen from pressurised tanks. Read more…
Raphael Görner: Rittal wants to drive standardisation for EV charging
There’s no EV charging without the power electronics behind it. Raphael Görner explains why a company specialising in a modular platform for distribution cabinets is looking to electric mobility as a new market. Read more…
XPeng and Volkswagen Group expand collaboration plans to integrate MEB tech into new EVs
XPeng Motors and Volkswagen Group have announced an expansion to a recently signed partnership that pushes the collaboration from the co-development of a China-only vehicle platform to now include VW’s global MEB platform technology. Read more…
NIO slots IN 2024 tech day for July 27, where it will debut new OS and possibly its next phone
NIO has set a date for its second annual “IN” or Innovation Day 2024. The event will happen later this week in Shanghai and is promising the debut of NIO’s new SkyOS. We also surmise we will see the launch of NIO’s second branded smartphone. Read more…
Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago. Read more…
Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing
Anticipation is building for Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. According to Rivian, R2 pre-orders are well over 100,000 as buyers line up to get some of the first next-gen Rivian EVs. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz EQC Has Actually Been Dead For A Year
The German company’s first mass-produced electric SUV went out with a whimper and it’s only now that we find out. Read more…
Vector Group acquires vehicle measurement tech manufacturer CSM
CSM Computer-Systeme-Messtechnik, a manufacturer of networked measurement technology and data loggers for vehicles and test benches, has been acquired by software specialist Vector Informatik. Since 1983, CSM has been developing solutions for acquiring a wide range of analog values. The company has more than 100 employees at its headquarters in Filderstadt, near Stuttgart, and at… Read more…
Mirai owners sue Toyota over usability
A group of Mirai drivers from California has filed a class-action suit against Toyota. They accuse the Japanese company of misleading them about the usability of fuel cell vehicles in everyday life. Read more…
Kempower equips 200 Q8 and Storm sites with fast chargers
The renewable energy company Storm and the petrol station brand Q8 want to build an HPC network with up to 200 locations in Belgium over the next five years. Each site will have 10 to 16 Kempower chargers. Forty locations will be put into operation each year, the first four this month. Read more…
Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forward
Cadillac’s latest EV concept previews a potential convertible flagship The Sollei concept seems like a convertible riff off the Celestiq The Sollei features a 2+2 layout Might an electric convertible be in Cadillac’s future? The reveal of the Sollei concept on Monday hints that Cadillac is at least considering it. The big drop-top has been… Read more…
GM & Tesla team up to build charging stations in Mexico
The two US-American automotive companies Tesla and General Motors have partnered to construct 1,000 charging points in Mexico. The move is intended to stimulate the development of EVs in the country. Read more…
Cadillac Sollei Concept: A Stunning EV Convertible With A Wine Chiller
The flagship electric convertible has door pockets and charging mats made out of mycelium. Read more…
Tesla Was Still The World’s Largest EV Maker In Q2, Ahead Of BYD
However, the difference between the two shrunk and BYD has Tesla in range. Read more…
‘Very Scared’: Sony-Honda Chief Warns Japan Of China’s EV Dominance
Plus, a major battery manufacturer is already slowing its U.S. investments over fears of how the election might go. Read more…
2024 Nio Innovation Day is coming to Shanghai on July 27
Nio is ready to shake up the automotive industry yet again with the upcoming Nio IN 2024 Innovation Day. The event date has been set to July 27th, with Shanghai chosen as the location. The highly anticipated event will showcase the company’s latest advancements in AI-powered smart EVs and will see the official launch of SkyOS, Nio’s groundbreaking new vehicle… Read more…
Woojin Industrial Systems to launch H2 buses in South Korea
South Korean railway sector enterprise Woojin Industrial Systems is entering the hydrogen bus segment. The company has already been selling electric buses since 2015. Read more…
