During the Monterey Car Week auction, a unique Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach edition was sold for a whopping $175,000, beating all estimates. That’s about $50,000 more than the top-end Quad Launch Edition configuration. All proceeds will go toward a crowdfunding campaign that aims to bring access to clean water for communities across the globe. Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach… Read more…
New Acura RSX: A Reborn Icon For Honda’s Electric Reset
The company needs to find some footing in the electric era. This is its best shot. Lire la suite…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Has An Interesting BYD Target
This subcompact crossover is BYD’s first true export model meant for global markets. It recently crossed the 1 million units sold mark. Lire la suite…
Nevoya raises $9.3-million seed funding for electric trucking management system
Electric trucking carrier Nevoya has received $9.3 million in a seed financing round led by Lowercarbon Capital. Nevoya’s Transportation Management System is purpose-built for EV operations. The company will use the new financing for geographic expansion into new corridors and markets with proven customer demand; to enhance the predictive capabilities and customer integration features of… Read more…
Webinar: An overview of dispensable thermal interface materials
Join us at our September Virtual Conference on EV Engineering for an in-depth discussion, presented by Fujipoly, on dispensable thermal gap fillers, covering key considerations from material selection to dispensing process challenges. We will explore practical solutions to common application issues, along with a clear view of performance limitations to help guide realistic expectations. Whether… Read more…
VW’s MEB has found its cool – putting the Cupra Tavascan VZ to the test
With the ID.3, Volkswagen launched its first electric car based on the MEB platform five years ago – and initially received plenty of (justified) criticism for build quality, hard-plastic interiors and an unworthy number of software bugs. Now the Cupra Tavascan shows what is possible with the MEB in 2025: nothing less than a remarkably good – though not perfect – electric car.
MASSIVE Skydweller solar drone flies for days on end without recharging
With a 236-foot wingspan that’s wider than a 747’s, the battery and solar-powered Skydweller Aero drone is pushing the boundaries of aviation. And, after back-to-back three-day flights without recharging, it’s pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency, too, begging the question: is perpetual aviation really here. Read more…
Huffy’s latest cruiser e-bike costs just $299 – but what’s the catch?
Huffy, the classic bicycle brand that became a staple of so many childhoods, is selling its Coastal Cruiser e‑bike for an enticing $299. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) shorts are going to be ‘obliterated’, but there’s a big if
Elon Musk claims that Tesla (TSLA) shorts, people betting against the company’s stock, are going to be ‘obliterated, ‘ but there’s a big if to his prediction. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup signals the end of these popular gas SUVs
Ford’s next “Model T” is a midsize electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. The new model will be the first of a family of affordable electric vehicles based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. As Ford shifts to lower-cost EVs, a few popular SUVs you may recognize are getting axed. Read more…
EV Sales Might Soon Stall Out. But Charging Networks Are Flooring It
Plus, suppliers are offloading tariff costs onto automakers and Tesla’s board is under a microscope over Musk’s new pay package. Lire la suite…
Lucid gets more involved in the mineral supply chain
Lucid announced that it has joined forces with mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo, to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources in the USA. Read more…
Mercedes to stop supplying replacement batteries for the Smart ED3
There are apparently no longer any replacement batteries available for fully electric Smarts from the 451 series, which were built between 2012 and 2015 and are also known as Smart ED3. Instead, Mercedes-Benz, Smart’s parent company at the time, refers to a repair solution from a third-party provider. Read more…
Mercedes runs out of replacement batteries for the Smart ED3
There are apparently no longer any replacement batteries available for fully electric Smarts from the 451 series, which were built between 2012 and 2015 and are also known as Smart ED3. Instead, Mercedes-Benz, Smart’s parent company at the time, refers to a repair solution from a third-party provider. Read more…
Geely Galaxy to begin pre-sales of M9 hybrid SUV on Aug 23
Geely Galaxy emphasized the AI capabilities of the M9, calling it an AI-powered six-seat flagship SUV.
The M9 will be equipped with the Agent OS smart cockpit developed by Geely in collaboration with AI startup StepFun.
Nissan UK introduces cheaper Ariya to qualify for government subsidy
The global market for electric cars is starting to resemble a high-stakes game of chicken, with automakers daring each other to see who can drop prices the lowest. Nissan, after watching from the sidelines, has now jumped into the fray and made the Ariya more affordable in the United Kingdom. But this is more than just a simple discount -… Read more…
Helmholtz researchers look inside lithium-sulphur batteries
Lithium-sulphur batteries are considered promising for the energy supply of the future; Northvolt buyer Lyten, among others, is relying on this cell chemistry. However, the technology is still far from being fully researched. Researchers at the Helmholtz Centre Berlin have now examined a weak point of Li-S batteries using a new method. Read more…
Fastned grows revenue – and losses
The Dutch charging firm Fastned has just released its H1 2025 Annual Report. Although it recorded losses throughout the first six months of this year, it also saw significant network expansion and the opening of 17 new European locations. Read more…
US to invest in critical minerals
The US Department of Energy has announced that it will provide around $1 billion in funding to advance and expand technologies for mining, processing and manufacturing across all key stages of the supply chain for critical minerals and materials. Read more…
Ford’s EV Factory Of The Future Could Mean Less Pain For Workers
“If we pull this off, you will never put an instrument panel or a seat through a door opening again,” Ford execs told workers. Lire la suite…
