Xiaomi is getting ready to make a big splash in the EV market with the upcoming YU7 electric SUV. Ahead of its debut, the company has updated its filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, revealing yet another new YU7 version. This time, the new SUV comes with a single motor and an impressive driving range of 835… Read more…
Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market
New data suggests that the Tesla Powerwall 3 is significantly disrupting the US solar inverter market.. Read more…
Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers
Donald Trump signed two executive orders today that walked back parts of tariffs he previously imposed on US automakers ahead of a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office. Read more…
Toyota And Google’s Waymo May Build An Autonomous Car Platform Together
Waymo needs hardware for its “generalizable driver” system, and now it’s turning to Toyota for help. Read more…
Schaltbau launches new megawatt charging contactor portfolio
Schaltbau, a provider of a wide range of DC power solutions, has expanded its Eddicy lineup with a series of compact, high-performance contactors designed to meet the requirements of stationary and mobile megawatt charging. “Megawatt charging represents a milestone in commercial e-mobility. By reducing charging time to the length of a driver’s break, it significantly… Read more…
Citroen’s quirky Ami Buggy returns with open-air fun
Citroen is bringing back its fun and unusual Ami Buggy, a small electric vehicle with a big personality. This updated version of the open-air EV is now available across Europe, no longer a limited-edition treat. Joining the regular Ami, a cargo version, and a wheelchair-accessible model, the Ami Buggy keeps its unique design and adds some fresh touches. The Ami… Read more…
Here’s how Volvo plans to overcome Trump’s tariffs with new EVs arriving
Volvo is launching a nearly $2 billion (SEK 18 billion) restructuring plan to drive growth and mitigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs. With the new EX30 and ES90 EVs rolling out, Volvo is taking drastic action to drive growth. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV spotted in Sweden as launch nears
The first electric Range Rover is expected to hit showrooms in the next few months. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rover’s first EV was spotted testing in Sweden. Here’s a sneak peek of the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
PHYTEC to showcase modular charge controllers at Power2Drive Europe
PHYTEC Messtechnik produces modular embedded electronics designed to accelerate and simplify the development of EV charging solutions. At the upcoming Power2Drive Europe trade show in Europe, the company will present two new products: the phyVERSO-EVCS charge controller, which features an open-source-based operating system; and the EVCS-Cube—a complete development kit for prototyping and functional testing of… Read more…
GM’s Orion EV Manufacturing Dream Is Stalling: Report
The Orion plant was supposed to be an EV manufacturing hub, but now the plan has reportedly changed. Read more…
Harbinger unveils plug-in hybrid medium-duty truck, names Panasonic as official battery cell supplier
EV manufacturer Harbinger has unveiled a plug-in series hybrid vehicle for medium-duty fleets. The new model features a gas-powered range extender that charges the battery. Harbinger’s hybrid chassis is currently being used by RV manufacturer Thor Industries, which operates companies including Airstream, Jayco, Tiffin and Thor Motor Coach. The new PHEV is currently available for… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG ready to challenge Porsche and Audi with new electric super sedan
Mercedes-AMG is hinting at a powerful new electric sedan set to debut this summer, aimed squarely at rivals like the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. For now, the performance division of Mercedes-Benz remains tight-lipped on specifics, but their recent teaser suggests a sleek and stylish four-door model packed with cutting-edge electric technology. The teaser image released by Mercedes-AMG offers… Read more…
I Bought A ‘Unicorn’ Volvo V90 PHEV. Here’s How It’s Going
It’s a 455-horsepower wagon with a plug. What’s not to love? Read more…
Nissan’s Turnaround Plan Almost Convinced Me. Then The Bomb Dropped.
Right as Nissan started to address its own crisis, an even bigger problem appeared. Read more…
How Lucid Made America’s Fastest-Charging EV
I spoke with Emad Dlala, the EV startup’s head of powertrain, about the Gravity, Tesla Superchargers and BYD’s charging breakthrough. Read more…
BYD just broke a record for premium EV deliveries in this booming market
BYD secured a new record for the most premium EV deliveries in a single day in India. After launching its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 7, BYD has officially entered the India Book of Records. Read more…
China’s EV Brands Shine At The Shanghai Auto Show—While Tesla Stays Home
The world’s EV brands brought their A-game to China’s massive automotive expo. It almost didn’t matter that Tesla was MIA. Read more…
Avery Dennison invests in 3D Current Collectors manufacturer Addionics
Addionics, maker of 3D Current Collectors, has received funding from materials science company Avery Dennison as an extension of its Series B round to support plans to scale its production process. Addionics’ provides’ Smart 3D Current Collectors are designed to enhance battery performance while reducing production costs. Designed for mass production on roll-to-roll integrated lines,… Read more…
Schaltbau expands DC component lineup with bidirectional contactors
German DC technology provider Schaltbau is expanding the portfolio of its subsidiary Eddicy with a series of compact high-performance contactors that have been specially developed for stationary and mobile megawatt charging systems of Level 2 and 3. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CLA now available to order in Germany from around €56,000
Mercedes-Benz has opened the configurator for its all-electric CLA in Germany. Prices start at €55,858.60 for the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ with EQ technology, while the only other available variant already exceeds €60,000. Read more…
