California is set to shake up how out-of-class electric two-wheelers are regulated, as a newly proposed bill, SB 586, aims to clarify the status of electric bikes without pedals, officially dubbing them “eMotos” and classifying them as off-highway vehicles.. Read more…
Proposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal status
California is set to shake up how out-of-class electric two-wheelers are regulated, as a newly proposed bill, SB 586, aims to clarify the status of electric bikes without pedals, officially dubbing them “eMotos” and classifying them as off-highway vehicles.. Read more…
Lucid acquires former Nikola facilities for just $30 million
After Nikola filed for bankruptcy in February this year, the company left some of its facilities and staff in limbo. However, according to industry experts, Lucid has stepped in and acquired key facilities and assets in Arizona for just $30 million, which is quite the bargain. Even though Nikola couldn’t gain traction with its truck business, its factories are modern… Read more…
Eberspaecher Group launches new heat pump system designed for electric off-highway vehicles
The Eberspaecher Group, a company that builds exhaust and thermal management systems, has announced several new configurations to better heat, ventilate and cool vehicle interiors in recent months. The company introduced and displayed several models during the 34th bauma trade show in Munich. The Esslingen-am-Neckar-based company showed its Falkon Dualtronic heat pump at its booth,… Read more…
Whitepaper: High-voltage BMS testing with ISO-SPI simulation technology
Sponsored by Chroma. Electric vehicle battery voltage ratings are trending upward from 400 V to 800 V, while those of large energy storage systems are increasing from 600 V-900 V toward 1,500 V. As test engineers evaluate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) requirements for the battery management systems that manage these batteries, they face a trade-off between simulated… Read more…
Tesla denies Canadian allegations of subsidy fraud
Tesla has officially rejected allegations of possible subsidy fraud in Canada. In a letter, Fereshteh Zeineddin, Tesla’s head of sales for Canada, stated that it was a case of back orders and even hinted at possible legal action if payments are not resumed. Read more…
Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report
The automaker has allegedly assembled a special “task force” to begin developing its own battery cells. Read more…
Why 2025 May Be The Auto Industry’s Most ‘Consequential Year’ Yet
How the car companies navigate the next few months may determine their future. Plus: Waymo is a hit for Uber, and GM’s BrightDrop retrenches. Read more…
Singapore police introduces EVs to patrol fleet
19 new electric cars are set to patrol the streets of Singapore later this year. According to the Singapore Police Force, the Polestar 2 cars have been modified for police operational needs. Read more…
Falkirk Council electrifies diesel fleet
The local authority has replaced its fleet of 12 diesel vehicles with EVs. It’s now the first in Scotland to operate a fleet of electric tipper trucks and the first in the UK to deploy electric Luton vans. Read more…
CATL reports 33% year-on-year net income growth in Q1
CATL reported net income of RMB 13.96 billion ($1.9 billion) in the first quarter, up 32.85 percent year-on-year, albeit down 5.30 percent from the fourth quarter of 2024.
It had a gross margin of 24.41 percent in the first quarter, up 1.16 percentage points from a year ago and up 9.37 percentage points from the fourth quarter.
Pre-orders open for Nissan’s China-only N7 electric sedan
Pre-orders have just opened for Nissan’s all-electric N7 sedan in China. The N7 is the first EV built on the company’s advanced Tianyan Architecture. With an appealing starting price under RMB 200,000 (about €24,800), Nissan certainly has got the attention of families looking for an eco-friendly ride. The Tianyan Architecture is designed to support various types of electric powertrains, including… Read more…
G7 Taxi orders 899 EVs from VinFast
G7 Taxi, a Vietnamese taxi alliance, has ordered 899 EVs from VinFast. And the company plans to purchase additional electric taxis from the homegrown automaker at a later date. Read more…
Renault updates the Scenic
Renault has given its Scenic E-Tech Electric and Megane E-Tech Electric a technical update, while simultaneously lowering UK prices for both electric cars. The updates include one pedal driving, as well as a new Plug&Charge and vehicle-to-load functions. Read more…
EVs Are Far Less Likely To Break Down Than ICE Vehicles: Study
Germany’s ADAC reveals a common enemy for both electric and gas-powered cars. Read more…
Finally: Tesla Update Brings Adaptive High-Beam Headlights To North America
The Spring 2025 software update also “borrows” the Blind Spot Camera feature from the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Read more…
Mercedes introduces new EV functions via OTA update
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the MBUX 2.6 software update, which will be rolled out over-the-air (OTA) to more than two million vehicles worldwide. For some electric models, the update includes improvements to route planning that includes charging stops. Read more…
Wrightbus announces £25m electric bus investment
The Northern Ireland-based bus manufacturer will pour millions into developing next-gen battery and fuel cell-based buses over the coming years. £10 million of this funding will go towards the Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner, which is used as part of London’s iconic double decker bus fleet. Read more…
Fraunhofer IISB opens wireless charging research centre
A new Fraunhofer IISB technology centre for research into contactless energy transmission for electric vehicles is being established in Hallstadt near Bamberg, funded by the Bavarian state government. Read more…
Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory now world’s largest charging hub
The German Tesla factory now has 546 public charging points, making it one of the largest charging parks in the world. The majority of these are free AC charging points. Read more…
