I’m not sure if the parking authorities thought all that hard about how EVs fit into their rules. Lire la suite…
I Got A Parking Ticket For… Using A Charging Station In An Electric Car
Sensata’s new contactor facilitates the transition to 800-volt EV architectures
Sensata Technologies has launched a High Efficiency Contactor (HEC) designed to simplify the transition from 400 V to 800 V electric vehicle architectures. The HEC enables seamless compatibility with legacy and next-generation charging infrastructure, according to the company, allowing 800 V EVs to charge at 400 V charging stations without the need for costly boost… Read more…
Webinar: Test strategies for EV chargers that boost reliability and uptime
EV Charger location, speed, and pricing are important, but has reliability become the ultimate differentiator? Whether deployed in public spaces, home garages, or fleet depots, every EVSE unit must perform consistently under demanding real-world conditions. For manufacturers, downtime drastically reduces any competitive edge gained in a crowded market. This webinar examines how automated testing with… Read more…
Subaru’s next big idea might be a very small electric car
Subaru, known for its rugged, all-wheel-drive wagons and crossovers, is exploring a new frontier: the tiny electric car. Fresh off the launch of a couple of new electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker is now reportedly considering an even smaller, more affordable model for its future lineup. The company’s interest seems to be sparked by European trends, where small and stylish… Read more…
EVs Help Air Quality. And Not Just In The Obvious Way.
A new study shows that EVs are cleaner than combustion cars, but there’s something else that makes them even cleaner to run. Lire la suite…
BYD Sealion 06: Second-generation mid-size SUV for China
BYD has launched the second generation of its mid-size SUV, the Sealion 06, in China. The model remains available as both a pure electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid, but now looks generally more refined. As a BEV, it starts at the equivalent of around €16,600 on the domestic market. Read more…
Tesla’s Cheaper EV Coming Soon: Here’s What We Know
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Elon Musk admits what Tesla’s new “affordable” EV really is. Plus, is Cadillac having an electric renaissance? Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Outperforms Rivals In China’s Toughest Test Yet
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system may have more juice in China than expected. Plus: Volkswagen takes a major tariff hit, and LG warns of a battery slowdown. Lire la suite…
Huawei teases new 7-in-1 powertrain for the upcoming Aito M8
When you hear the name Huawei, you probably think of smartphones, watches, or telecommunications equipment. But the company has been steadily making significant inroads into the automotive world. Its latest creation will debut in the upcoming all-electric Aito M8 SUV, and it shows just how serious Huawei’s ambitions are for the future of electric cars. Richard Yu, a key executive… Read more…
Speed records broken by electric boat jointly developed with Porsche
At the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom electric sports boat not only beat its rivals but set a new speed record in the history of the event. The electric speedboat was designed to impress with both style and speed and competed in the Open Sea class. Read more…
Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan from €10,700 in China
Leapmotor has officially launched its B01 electric sedan in China, starting at €10,700. The model offers up to 650 km range, LiDAR-equipped variants, fast charging, and multiple powertrain options, targeting high sales volumes. Read more…
Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat
Tesla is stripping all meaning from the word “Robotaxi” as it plans to expand its supposedly autonomous ride-hailing program to the Bay Area as soon as this weekend, albeit with a driver in the driver’s seat. Read more…
Hyundai launches new EV grant program offering up to $5,000 in savings
Hyundai is the latest carmaker offering significant discounts on electric vehicles in the UK. The Hyundai Electric Grant program offers up to £3,750 ($5,000) off popular EVs, including the Inster EV, IONIQ 5, and new IONIQ 9. And it’s not just the UK, Hyundai is launching deals in nearly every market. Read more…
GWM’s Tank brand unveils updated Tank 500
The updated Tank 500 will begin pre-sales next month, with an expected launch later this quarter. Read more…
Formula E remains the sole single-seater electric racing series – until 2054
The FIA has extended its partnership with the all-electric racing series Formula E by 15 years. Formula E will thus remain the exclusive fully electric single-seater category with FIA World Championship status – at least until 2054. Read more…
Aito M8 EV secures over 10,000 orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales
The BEV variant of the Aito M8 secured over 10,000 pre-orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales, Huawei’s HIMA business announced today. Read more…
BMW invests in chemistry-agnostic US battery startup
BMW i Ventures is investing 11 million US dollars in a seed financing round for the Californian start-up Estes Energy Solutions. With the 20 million US dollars raised so far, Estes can finalise the development of its chemical-independent battery pack platform and build up domestic battery production capacities in the USA. Read more…
China exports 3.48 million cars in H1 2025, up 18% year-on-year
NEVs contributed 41 percent of China’s total vehicle exports from January to June, an increase of 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Read more…
SAIC MG unveils interior of new MG4, set to begin pre-sales on Aug 5
MG Motor today shared new images of the all-new MG4, showcasing interior details. Read more…
Ireland: ESB increases public EV charging prices
Irish charge point operator ESB e-Cars has raised public EV charging rates by 7c per kWh, citing operational costs and network charges, with further increases likely in October when VAT returns to 13.5%. The change affects all public charging plans across Ireland. Read more…
