UK-based technology startup Flint Engineering has unveiled IsoMat, which aims to reinvent traditional heat pipe technology through a flat aluminum sheet design, featuring an internal network of sealed channels. When exposed to temperature differentials, the liquid within the channels undergoes a rapid cycle of evaporation and condensation, resulting in near-instantaneous heat transfer across the entire… Read more…
Hyundai’s Georgia EV Metaplant Will Be Bigger Than Expected
Hyundai’s brand new factory near Savannah makes the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 EVs, and now it’s going to expand even further. Read more…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On All Foreign Cars
Is your head spinning yet? The U.S. announced huge new tariffs on all imported vehicles. Read more…
Made-in-America solar just got a big win in Louisiana
Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt (MW) Prairie Ronde Solar in Louisiana is now online and generating enough power for the equivalent of around 31,000 homes. Read more…
Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant is officially open and ready to launch the three-row IONIQ 9
Hyundai’s massive new EV plant in Georgia is officially open for business. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming EVs, including its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9. Read more…
Samsung announces the Exynos Auto UA200 chip for vehicles with UWB connectivity
Last week, Samsung announced its Exynos Auto UA100 UWB chip for vehicles and now the company unveiled a more advanced Exynos Auto UA200 version with some advanced features in addition to the UWB connectivity. The Exynos Auto UA200 is manufactured by Samsung LSI, the conglomerate’s semiconductor division. It offers Ultra-Wideband connectivity, precision distance measurement, and advanced security features. The chip… Read more…
2024 BMW iX Long-Term Test: Lessons From Charging Glitches
How some unexpected range anxiety bolstered our confidence in the BMW iX. Read more…
BYD’s new 1,000 kW EV fast chargers are ready and could hit China as early as next week
Less than ten days after BYD unveiled potentially game-changing EV charging technology, the Chinese auto conglomerate doubled down on its implementation plans and has shared that the first 1,000 kW fast chargers examples will be available to drivers as early as next week. Read more…
Henkel launches silicone-free gel to protect ADAS components from thermal degradation
German chemical company Henkel has launched its Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF to deliver heat dissipation for autonomous driving systems. By delivering a higher level of conductivity, the thermal curable gel is designed to prevent performance degradation and protect the sensitive ADAS domain controllers that enable real-time vehicle decision-making from heat degradation and damage…. Read more…
KD Group acquires EV charging and energy management firm Etrel
Slovenia-headquartered Etrel, a provider of EV charging stations and charging management software, has announced its acquisition by KD Group, a Slovenia-based financial and investment management company. The transaction marks the end of the liquidation process initiated for Landis+Gyr EV Solutions. According to Etrel, its service operations will remain unchanged during the transition. Etrel has a… Read more…
Car Companies Are Shifting Into Self-Preservation Mode
Nissan speeds up its EV development cycles, Toyota holds back on a battery plant, while Hyundai invests in the U.S. Read more…
Exclusive: first images of the refreshed BMW iX1
The BMW iX1 was introduced in November 2022, but a refreshed version is already going through tests and ready for what looks like an imminent unveiling. We spotted the new iX1 as it was doing some testing on roads around Germany. The vehicle joined the i3 Neue Klasse and the i5 Touring. The iX1 in question sported only partial camouflage… Read more…
India registered thousands of electric buses in 2024
Over 3,600 electric buses hit the roads in India last year, according to authorities. Tata Motors dominated the market, with 40% of market share in 2024. Read more…
Revel opens first Bay Area fast charging hub
The New York-based startup opened its first fast charging hub in San Francisco this week, with plans to install an additional 125 chargers in the rest of the Bay Area over the next year. Read more…
Canada blocks Tesla from all rebate programmes
Following the removal of Tesla from regional rebate programmes across Canada, the Canadian government has now announced a nationwide freeze on all subsidies for Tesla vehicles. Tesla will also be barred from future rebate programmes while US tariffs remain in place. Read more…
Mercedes to release eVito with 480 km range
Mercedes-Benz is launching an eVito panel van with a larger battery. Until now, the medium-sized van from Stuttgart was only available with a battery capacity of 60 kWh in conjunction with the 85 kW electric motor. Now it is also available with a 90 kWh battery for a WLTP range of up to 480 kilometres. Read more…
The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV. Read more…
Orange County to get new, stricter electric bicycle laws
Orange County, California, is set to enforce new regulations for electric bicycles starting in April 2025, reflecting growing safety concerns amid rapidly increasing e-bike use. According to county supervisor Katrina Foley, e-bike-related accidents have surged by an alarming 500% since 2020, prompting local authorities to introduce stricter rules aimed at curbing dangerous riding behaviors and enhancing public safety. Read more…
Tesla hypes ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in June: here’s what it will actually launch
Tesla has started hyping its upcoming ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in Austin in June. Let’s cut through the hype. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) spin off Also is a new micromobility EV startup for e-bikes, scooters, and more
After starting a “stealth program” years ago, Rivian’s (RIVN) new spin off will take on the micromobility space. Rivian spun out its micromobility business into a new EV startup called Also, Inc. The new brand will focus on lightweight vehicles like electric scooters, bikes, and more. Here’s what we know about Rivian’s new startup so far. Read more…
