In the US, Tesla has started offering an Acceleration Boost for the new Model Y. It can be purchased for $2,000 in the Tesla app, and allegedly adds about 100 hp, letting the car go from 0 to 97 km/h in 4.2 seconds, compared to 4.6 seconds without this package. That’s not a huge improvement, granted, but for those who… Read more…
Lynk & Co Z20: A Better Volvo EX30 That’s Ready To Take On Europe
Geely is trying to do a lot with Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr and now Lynk & Co. Confusing strategy aside, this small EV is worth a hard look. Read more…
Volvo CE debuts all-new mid-size electric wheel loader and updated electric excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a new L120 Electric wheel loader and a refreshed 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator. The models are the first mid-sized machines in the Volvo CE electric lineup, joining three mini-excavators, two compact wheel loaders and an asphalt compactor. “The EC230 and L120 electric models give our customers options for applications… Read more…
XCharge and Hypercharge to deploy GridLink chargers across Canada
High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada. XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia and Ontario. As part of… Read more…
Xiaomi unleashes full power of SU7 Ultra after customer backlash
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the tech giant’s high-performance electric sedan, is now delivering its originally advertised power after the latest software update. Following its launch, some owners of the flagship EV discovered that a software setting limited the car’s output to 900 horsepower despite the vehicle’s capability to produce significantly more. This sparked immediate disappointment among buyers who had paid… Read more…
Chery is deploying an army of blonde humanoid robots called Mornine to sell its cars [Video]
If you thought Tesla or XPeng’s bipedal humanoid robots were a creepy glimpse into the future, wait until you see what Chinese automaker Chery Automotive is deploying. Alongside business partner AiMOGA, Chery is encouraging its dealers to purchase a Mornine robot to help sell vehicles to customers. Mornine definitely won’t scare anyone away, right. Read more…
Blue Bird diversifies from schoolbuses, enters electric medium duty truck market
Blue Bird, the iconic American school bus manufacturer and one of the largest electric school bus makers, has announced an all-electric medium duty Class 5-6 truck chassis. Read more…
This Affordable EV From Skoda Is A Rising Star Already
This compact electric crossover has sold over 45,000 over the last six months, and sales are gaining momentum. Read more…
As Tesla Semi Struggles, Volvo Just Sold Its 5,000th Electric Truck
Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi. Read more…
Waymo Robotaxis Are Better Than Human Drivers. But Not Everywhere
One report claims they’re way safer than human drivers, but there’s a big asterisk covering the whole snow belt. Read more…
Pickering Interfaces launches high-speed PXI resolver simulation modules
Electronic test and verification firm Pickering Interfaces has expanded its 41-670 (PXI) and 43-670 (PXIe) LVDT, RVDT and resolver simulator modules to include high-speed resolver simulation up to 130 kRPM rotation to provide precise testing of advanced servo systems in industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense. The updated module enables the simulation of multiple… Read more…
Henkel showcases new virtual adhesives, mica replacement safety coatings and structural adhesive debonding tech
At the upcoming Battery Show Europe, German adhesive specialist Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management and sealing solutions, which the company calls “key enablers of safer, more efficient and more sustainable EV batteries.” “At Henkel, we are collaborating closely with industry partners to push the boundaries of EV battery… Read more…
Elli announces upgraded battery-buffered fast charger and new partnership with Uniti
Elli will present the new generation of its battery-integrated DC charging system at this year’s Power2Drive in Munich. The Volkswagen Group’s charging subsidiary also announced a new strategic cooperation with Uniti, the German association for medium-sized fuel retailers. Read more…
NY Democrats to overturn dealership requirement for EVs
New York Democrats are gearing up under State Senator Patricia Fahy to publish a bill that could strip Tesla of its legal exemption allowing it to sell cars directly to customers in retaliation for CEO Elon Musk’s support of the Trump administration. Read more…
Toyota issues urgent warning: Falling behind China goes far beyond just EVs
It’s not just electric vehicles. Toyota is warning, “We don’t have much time left,” with China poised to take the lead in another emerging technology following EVs. Read more…
Popular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdown
E-Cells, an e-bike brand in the US known for its all-wheel-drive fat tire e-bikes with extremely high performance, has announced that it is terminating operations and closing its doors. Read more…
Waymo plans to more than double its self-driving I-PACE fleet within the next year
Waymo announced plans to more than double its fleet of self-driving I-PACE electric vehicles by the end of next year. Read more…
Why Audi Has A Unique Set Of Headaches These Days
Volkswagen’s luxury brand seemingly can’t catch a break. Plus: tariffs are expected to hit car parts hard, and BYD wins again in April. Read more…
Siemens launches home charging offer in the USA
Siemens has announced the launch of Depot360 Home Charging Reimbursement in the United States as part of its Managed Services portfolio. The service helps to accurately track an individual vehicle or fleets charging usage and costs. Read more…
Zenobē provides millions in debt financing to EV-as-a-service provider 7Gen
UK-based fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has entered the Canadian market with a 48 million Canadian dollar financing facility for Montreal-based 7Gen. The funding will support the deployment of up to 500 commercial electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure, in what is currently the largest private EV debt deal in Canada. Read more…
