
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
Uber will buy 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi fleet

Lucid announced today that its Gravity SUV will be joining Uber’s fleet of autonomous robotaxis. Expect to see the first autonomous Gravity units “later next year in a major US city” (that weirdly isn’t named). Uber aims to eventually deploy 20,000 “or more” Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system over six years in dozens of… Read more…
SETA announces tender for 28 electric midi buses in Italy

The northern Italian public transport provider SETA from Modena has invited tenders for the procurement of 28 electric buses measuring 9.5 metres in length. They are intended to strengthen public transport in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. Read more…
Nio opens pre-order books for second Onvo model

Nio has officially presented its up to seven-seater electric SUV Onvo L90 in China and opened pre-orders. Prices start from 279,900 yuan, or 193,900 yuan, if the battery is rented. Read more…
First drive in the Mazda6e: A successful step into the future

The Japanese manufacturer has offered three generations of the Mazda6 so far. The fourth edition is now fully electric and comes from China. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as the first drive in the Mazda6e shows: The electric saloon is a success – but it probably won’t suit everyone.
US imposes additional duties on Chinese anode graphite

The US Department of Commerce has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 93.5 per cent on Chinese imports of anode graphite after concluding that the materials were unfairly subsidised. However, not all US companies are happy with the decision. Read more…
Opel’s new Extended Range Frontera Electric covers over 400 km range

Opel is now also launching an “Extended Range” version of the Frontera Electric with a WLTP range of 408 kilometres and a 54-kWh battery. This means it can cover around 100 kilometres more than the basic version and also significantly outperforms its technical brother, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. Read more…
Leapmotor launches EV purchase grant in the UK

Leapmotor has announced rebates for its T03 and B10 electric SUVs in the UK to cover for the switch in British subsidies. Buyers of Leapmotor’s EVs can save up to £3,750 on the purchase. Read more…
Wuliu Automotive orders 100 Horizon fuel cells for trucks

The Horizon Fuel Cell Group from Singapore has secured an order for the installation of 100 fuel cell systems in lorries that the Chinese company Shanghai Wuliu Automotive Technology is building with Z Truck Automotive Technology. Horizon puts the range of the 42-tonne trucks with a 250-kilowatt fuel cell at over 1,500 kilometres. Read more…
Electric Bronco, 6 passenger Model Y, and Waymo’s is bigger than Elon’s
We’ve got huge news in the 4X4 Ford world with the launch of the first-ever all electric Ford Bronco. Plus, we’ve got a new long-wheelbase Model Y from Tesla and a full-scale d*ck-measuring contest in the world of full self driving. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Faraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E.
Faraday Future is still kicking and unveiled its next planned vehicle tonight – the FX Super One, an all-electric MPV. Read more…
Thousands of super cheap Amazon & Walmart e-bikes recalled after fires
VIVI e-bikes, a budget-friendly brand commonly found on Amazon and Walmart, just got hit with a major recall affecting around 24,000 electric bicycles due to fire risks. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the lithium-ion batteries included with VIVI e-bikes can overheat, catch fire, and potentially cause injury or death. Read more…
Honda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time
Earlier this week, we covered Honda’s new patent images that revealed what looks to be a production-ready, ultra-low-cost electric motorcycle from the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker. While the company hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the bike to market, the level of detail in the patent suggests one thing loud and clear: Honda’s electric commuter is no longer just a concept – it’s waiting on a green light from the boardroom. And if they’re still debating giving it the thumbs up or down, then now would be the perfect time to make everyone’s day and release this thing to the world. Read more…
100 MPH on a STANDING e-scooter?! Bo blows way past the limits
You might want to hold onto your handlebars for this one – literally. The fashion-forward British electric scooter maker Bo just unveiled what could be the most extreme electric scooter the world has ever seen. Named The Turbo, this standing e-scooter isn’t just playing around with speed – it’s aiming to smash right through it and find out what’s waiting on the other side. Read more…
ZeroAvia scores 45 fresh patents for hydrogen aviation engines
Aviation startup ZeroAvia says it’s been granted a “raft” of 45 new patents key to the development of practical large hydrogen aviation engines – and the company says it has 200 more H-related patents in the pipeline. Read more…
Scout Motors Slams Car Dealers: ‘Burdensome Restrictions’

Plus, Tesla’s first Robotaxi service expansion is a grower (not a shower) and NHTSA pick wants to fast-track self-driving. Lire la suite…
Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Will Hit The Uber App Next Year

Uber will invest $300 million into Lucid as part of the arrangement and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Three-Row Model Y Finally Comes To China. Too Bad It’s Late To The Party

Within the past two weeks, several major Chinese automakers have introduced their own three-row crossovers. Lire la suite…
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Wants To Be An EV So Damn Bad

This mid-sized crossover is well-priced, well-finished, and really good at engine-off driving. Too bad there’s no plug. Lire la suite…
The Feds Just Let Carmakers Off The Hook For Years Of Fuel Economy Fines

With past fines forgiven and the penalty for future infractions set at $0, the CAFE standards are effectively dead. Lire la suite…

