The Israeli public transport operator Electra Afikim has agreed a second charging project with Electreon, specialist in wireless charging. The partners had previously equipped a bus depot with inductive charging stations. Read more…
Uber To Deploy ‘Thousands’ Of Autonomous Taxis, Starting In Texas
The ridesharing giant partnered with May Mobility to deploy AI-powered, driverless Toyota Sienna minivans. Read more…
I Drove China’s Advanced EVs. Now My Brain Is Broken
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Part 1 of our Shanghai Auto Show recap. Plus, could we really be facing a Tesla without Elon Musk? Read more…
Slate Needs A Four-Door Model. We Already Created One
Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company’s ambitious production target. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia to double down on budget-friendly EVs next year
Hyundai and Kia, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)’s core brands, are strengthening their focus on the lower end of the electric car market. The South Korean duo plans to launch several budget-friendly EVs next year, targeting both developed and emerging markets. Read more…
ACT Expo 2025 – Windrose gets real, and Wen Han wins the swag wars [part 2]
Windrose arrived at the ACT Expo in Anaheim this week on a high, with not one but several of its 400-mile sleeper cab electric semis, news that its first customer trucks had been deployed in the US, and a $300 million funding goal. But what got the press really excited? A 1:18 scale model of the R700. Read more…
Aptera April update: ‘Artemis’ feature-complete pushes forward, first solar deliveries, and a new partnership [Video]
As anticipated, Aptera Motors has shared its monthly progress update for April, complete with new progress across its business strategy. In the video you can view below, Aptera’s co-founder Chris Anthony details the progress of two more production-intent solar EV builds, including codename “Artemis,” and discusses the startup’s latest investment opportunities to secure one of the first production builds. Read more…
Tesla faces growing negative perception, latest survey shows
A recent survey confirmed Tesla is facing a major image challenge: it is the only EV maker with a net negative brand perception among American consumers. Unfortunately for the company, this negative sentiment is growing. The Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report (EVIR) polled 8,000 individuals across the United States about their opinions on EV purchasing and the brands they consider. The… Read more…
Archer & United present plans for flying taxi network in NY
The Californian air taxi developer Archer and United Airlines have presented plans for an air taxi network in New York City. Archer wants to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in 5-15 minutes with its eVTOL Midnight. Read more…
Bidirectional package from Compleo incoming
Compleo Charging Solutions and its parent company Kostal, are presenting their complete AC system for bidirectional charging for car manufacturers and other industrial companies at Power2Drive Europe, held in Munich, Germany, May 7-9, 2025. Read more…
These Performance EVs Were Driven Until They Died. Here’s How Far They Went
The Tesla Model S Plaid, Lotus Emeya R and Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance have some optimistic range estimates. Read more…
Webinar: Exploring cable management strategies for DC fast-charging EV fleets
Are your EV fleet charging cables putting your operations and your warranty coverage at risk? Managing high-powered DC fast-charging cables is a critical challenge for fleet operators. Without the right cable management strategies, operations risk costly equipment damage, personnel injury, and even warranty voids. This session dives into rugged, custom-designed solutions engineered specifically for EV… Read more…
US House of Representatives to overturn the planned ban on combustion cars in California
The US state of California has long since banned the sale of new pure combustion cars from 2035. On Thursday, the US House of Representatives voted to stop the ban on combustion cars. However, it is still unclear whether it even has the authority to do so. Read more…
Tesla & Elon Musk deny CEO replacement rumours
In the USA, a report has caused a stir that Tesla has initiated a search for a successor to Elon Musk as CEO. However, both Musk himself and the company have denied this. Read more…
CATL batteries meet new thermal runway standards
In April just passed, the Chinese government introduced new electric car battery safety standards that will come into effect from 1 July 2026 onwards. CATL says its products already meet the new safety standards. Read more…
That full-size Genesis electric SUV we’ve been waiting for might take longer than expected
The GV90 is expected to be the most upscale Genesis SUV yet, serving as its new flagship model. But it might be a little longer than expected before we see it on the streets. A new report says production of the first full-size Genesis electric SUV is getting delayed. Read more…
Tesla is the only EV brand with negative perception, and it’s getting worse
Tesla is the only EV brand with a net negative brand perception, according to the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report – and much of the negative shift has happened in the last 6 months. Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts At $60,555
The American-made three-row electric SUV is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when buying with cash. Read more…
VW celebrates 1 millionth EV but the costs are piling up
Volkswagen celebrated a milestone this week at its Zwickau plant in Germany: the production of its one-millionth electric vehicle, an ID.3 GTX. This factory produces six different EVs for various brands under the VW Group umbrella. VW managed to double its EV sales in Europe during the first three months of 2025, suggesting a strong consumer interest in electric cars,… Read more…
Minnesota defies NEVI freeze with $10M EV charger expansion
Minnesota just locked in a dozen new DC fast charging station sites along Interstates 90 and 94, defying Donald Trump’s suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Read more…
