In the meantime, Xpeng, one of the first EV makers to use LiDARs, will ditch the component on its upcoming new model, the P7+. Read more…
Singapore announces stop sale date for diesel cars and taxis
Singapore will ban the sale of diesel cars and taxis in the country from 1 January 2025. The country says eco-friendly alternatives are now widely available. Read more…
VW considers cancelling Northvolt battery supply contract
Following the loss of a billion-euro order from BMW, battery cell manufacturer Northvolt is now also facing a problem with VW. The reason cited is the battery cell production being behind schedule. Read more…
Industry rebel Onewheel launches a premium off-road electric board
In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. Read more…
Volkswagen’s BEV business in China outweighs European drop in sales
The Volkswagen Group sold a total of 180,800 electric cars worldwide in the second quarter of 2024, roughly the same number as in the same period last year. However, geographical sales are shifting: the Group is losing ground in Europe and the USA, while it is clearly growing in China. Read more…
India’s ChargeZone to invest $360 mn in EV charging network
ChargeZone, an Indian EV charging solutions startup, plans to invest $360 million (€333 million) over the next four years to expand its network. The company is installing ‘superchargers,’ which are essentially ultra-fast chargers, to cater to electric cars and heavy-duty electric vehicles like buses and trucks. Read more…
Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb
BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…
Geely’s electric pickup brand Radar opens 1st overseas subsidiary in Thailand
Radar’s products will operate in Thailand under the new brand name Riddara and will be presented at the 41st Thailand international auto show, which will be held in November. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China gets slightly longer, Model Y unchanged
Model 3 wait time went from 1-4 weeks to 2-4 weeks, Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks. Read more…
Kia hopes the new EV3 will be a game-changer with a ‘bumpy road’ for EV sales in Europe
After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. Read more…
“Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging. Read more…
Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
Toyota and Lexus EV drivers will have access to Ionna Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Ionna, becoming the eighth automaker to do so Ionna will support the NACS charge port set to be adopted in future Toyota EVs Toyota has joined the fledgling North American EV fast-charging network Ionna, the companies jointly announced Wednesday… Read more…
Asahi Kasei Microdevices completes proof of concept for eFuse in 800 V EV applications
Japan-based Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), a European research center for electronics and software-based systems research, have completed a joint proof of concept of AKM’s eFuse technology in high-voltage applications using silicon carbide-based power devices. The growing use of power devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in… Read more…
Ford electrifies nostalgia with Capri EV coupe-SUV
Ford has delved into its archives to revive the Capri nameplate, this time for an all-electric coupe-SUV based on the same architecture used in Explorer EV. Drawing some inspiration from the iconic 1960s coupe, the Capri EV blends retro design cues with modern electric performance. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, shared with models like the ID.4 and ID.5, the Capri… Read more…
Zeekr reveals the name of its new electric SUV: say hello to the 7X
Zeekr has just unveiled the name of its latest offering. The all-electric SUV, a sibling to the Zeekr 007 sedan will be called the 7X and will square off against the dominant Tesla Model Y. Zeekr, which recently completed a successful IPO in New York, is recording impressive sales figures in China. The company delivered over 87,000 vehicles in the… Read more…
Kia’s first electric PV5 van caught testing with VW ID.Buzz-like design [Video]
Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below. Read more…
Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more
We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.. Read more…
BMW speeds past luxury rivals Porsche and Audi as EV sales spike in Q2
Who said the EV market was cooling off? Not for BMW. The luxury automaker is outpacing rivals, including Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes, as electric vehicle sales continue climbing. BMW extended its lead after EV sales surged in Q2. Read more…
The Ford Capri Is Already Catching Shade From Polestar’s CEO
You aren’t alone if you did a double-take today. Even the top boss at Polestar had something to say about Ford’s new EV. Read more…
I Drove An Electric DeLorean. The Performance Finally Matches The Looks
UK-based conversion company Electrogenic has done a great service to the legendary DMC-12. Now, it drives the way it looks. Read more…
