A new week kicks off with a notable power station markdown, powerful electric scooter discount, and even a level 2 EV charger. More specifically, we’ve spotted Anker’s 90,000mAh SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at $220 alongside the DC model for $170. The others we just called out include NIU’s 300P electric scooter with a 30-mile range at $719 and Schumacher’s 40A Level 2 wall charger which can add up to ’48 miles of range per hour’ to your EV down at $364. Read more…
Schumacher Level 2 EV charger $364, NIU’s 300P electric scooter $719, Anker 90K mAh power station from $170, more
A new week kicks off with a notable power station markdown, powerful electric scooter discount, and even a level 2 EV charger. More specifically, we’ve spotted Anker’s 90,000mAh SOLIX C300 Portable Power Station at $220 alongside the DC model for $170. The others we just called out include NIU’s 300P electric scooter with a 30-mile range at $719 and Schumacher’s 40A Level 2 wall charger which can add up to ’48 miles of range per hour’ to your EV down at $364. Read more…
EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV made headlines when it rolled out fake engine noises as a way to make the EV appeal to muscle car drivers. As it turns out, they weren’t the right sort of fake engine noises – and now Stellantis has to recall 8,000 of them for a fix. Read more…
EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
The Dodge Charger Daytona EV made headlines when it rolled out fake engine noises as a way to make the EV appeal to muscle car drivers. As it turns out, they weren’t the right sort of fake engine noises – and now Stellantis has to recall 8,000 of them for a fix. Read more…
Tesla hikes price of long-range Model 3 in China by $1,400, offers improved range and performance
The price of the Model 3 long range variant in China has been increased by RMB 10,000 ($1,400) to the new price of RMB 285,500.
The CLTC range for the variant has been extended from 713 km to 753 km, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time has been reduced from 4.4 seconds to 3.8 seconds.
Sionic Energy announces drop-in silicon anode platform boosting EV battery energy density by 50%
Sionic Energy has announced commercial availability of its Rapid Integration Silicon Platform, a drop-in, 100% silicon-anode solution designed for lithium-ion battery manufacturers and EV OEMs. The company says the technology replaces graphite entirely and delivers energy density of 370 Wh/kg, supports ultra-fast charging under 10 minutes and provides over 1,000 charge cycles with operating temperatures… Read more…
BYD adds range to its most affordable EV with a new trim, and it only costs $11,000
BYD’s top-selling and most affordable EV just got another upgrade. BYD introduced a new variant for its popular Seagull EV, which is now being sold in Europe as the Dolphin Surf. The new Seagull EV variant is still priced at just $11,000. Read more…
Elon Musk said to bet on Tesla delivering Robotaxi in June, yet those who did just lost big
Elon Musk said just a few weeks ago that betting on Tesla delivering its promised Robotaxi in June is a “money-making opportunity,” and yet, those who listened to him just lost big. Read more…
Nissan is in crisis mode as job cuts begin and suppliers are caught in the crosshairs
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is cutting about 15% of its workforce and is now asking suppliers for more time to make payments.. Read more…
Kia’s electric van spotted with an open bed and it actually looks like a real truck
Is it an electric van or a truck? The Kia PV5 might be in a class of its own. Kia’s electric van was recently spotted charging in public with an open bed, and it looks like a real truck. Read more…
The AMG GT XX Concept Has Bluetooth-Connected Aero Wheels
Add ‘Bluetooth-controlled wheels’ to the growing list of sentences I never expected to write covering cars. Lire la suite…
‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley said Chinese cars have “far superior” technology, lower costs and great quality. Lire la suite…
Plug-In Hybrids Now Have More Problems Than EVs Do: J.D. Power
Plug-in hybrids are among the most mechanically complex vehicles on the road. Unfortunately, that means more problems as well. Lire la suite…
XCharge deploys EV charging depot with load management and battery storage for California last-mile logistics fleet
EV charging provider XCharge North America has partnered with Gateway Fleets, provider of an electrification platform built for last-mile delivery, to deploy a new EV charging depot in Riverside, California. Gateway, whose customers include medium-duty fleets and independent FedEx operators, developed and will operate the new charging depot. The new site features two dual-dispenser GridLink… Read more…
Tesla Will Begin Virtual Supercharger Lines This Week
If all goes right, this means no more throwing elbows when getting to a busy Supercharger this Thanksgiving. Lire la suite…
Chevy Equinox EV Lease And Finance Deals: They’re Practically Giving Them Away
You can lease a Chevy Equinox EV for as low as $7 per month right now. Lire la suite…
Toshiba launches high-speed 2-channel digital isolators for EV inverters, BMS and OBC applications
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has announced a new line of high-speed, two-channel standard digital isolators aimed at automotive applications. The DCM32xx00 series comprises four distinct devices featuring high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 100 kV/μs (typical) and maximum data transmission rates of 50 Mbps, supporting stable isolation and high-speed control communications. These devices… Read more…
Allotrope Energy unveils new supercapacitors for hybrid-electric powertrains
Allotrope Energy has developed a new class of supercapacitors featuring Lignavolt, a nano-porous carbon material derived from pulp industry byproducts. The devices demonstrate 14–15 Wh/kg energy density—twice that of typical supercapacitors—enabling higher energy recovery and power output in hybrid-electric vehicle systems. The company claims that the supercapacitors are well-suited to regenerative braking applications, allowing for… Read more…
Some Republicans Quietly Urge Trump To Keep EV Money Flowing
Mercedes-Benz wants to build a new electric van in South Carolina. Some Republicans are reportedly fighting to unblock the federal funds for it. Lire la suite…
Rivian R2 enters final stages of testing
Rivian is moving full steam ahead with its next big thing, the R2. This new five-seat electric SUV promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of adventure and clean design to a much broader audience, carrying a far more accessible starting price of around €38,400. But as the first validation models roll off a pilot assembly line for intense testing,… Read more…
