Three months after unveiling the production-intent design of its flagship Flow travel trailer, Pebble has commenced production in California. With Pebble Flow production now underway, the startup says it remains on track to begin initial deliveries very soon. Read more…
GM is dropping this gas SUV sooner than expected, but a new luxury EV will step in
GM is ending production of the gas-powered Cadillac SUV XT6 sooner than expected, and a new luxury EV will replace it. The three-row electric SUV will be placed by a new luxury Cadillac EV at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Read more…
Cracks are forming in Elon Musk’s armor of lies
As Elon Musk moves to dismiss a lawsuit from Tesla shareholders claiming he failed his fiduciary duties, OpenAI is now suing Musk and exposing lies, which could help Tesla shareholders. Read more…
Pennsylvania dairy farm powers its new electric tractor with biogas
An 800-head dairy farm in central Pennsylvania is the first in the United States to create a truly circular energy cycle by using recovered biogas to generate the electricity needed to charge the electric wheel loader that pushes feed to its cattle. Read more…
Mazda’s Tesla Model Y Rival Looks Slick, But There’s A Catch
The automaker revealed its EZ-60 electric crossover in China. Here’s why it might be one of the most cutting-edge Mazdas ever. Read more…
VW to launch ID.1 production in September 2027
Volkswagen has already confirmed that the series version of the ID.EVERY1 will be built at the Palmela plant in Portugal from 2027. Further information on the small electric car project is now circulating in the Spanish media. Read more…
Kia EV6: An almost perfect all-rounder?
Short charging times, spacious interior, and good comfort. After its facelift, the Kia EV6 leaves little to be desired – and also offers a significantly longer range than before. But is the 800-volt technology enough to stand out in the mid-range even in 2025? We also took a closer look at the software, which has been criticised in the past.
Ford’s Tesla Charging Adapter: The Fascinating Tech That Powers It
Ford’s Tesla charging adapter survived all sorts of torture tests. Its supplier explains how it managed to do that. Read more…
Delta unveils DC Wallbox EV charger for public charging
Delta Electronics, a provider of power management and Internet of Things (IoT) smart green products, has launched its next-generation DC Wallbox 50 kW EV charger. The upgraded model for public and commercial charging applications is designed to deliver advanced functionality and an optimized user-centric experience, enabling seamless and efficient charging for operators and drivers. The… Read more…
FEV explores die-casting alternative for body-in-white design
Automotive and industrial equipment manufacturer FEV is working with 18 global partners from the automotive and metal industries in the MeGiCast consortium project to investigate the potential of gigacasting (large-scale die-casting) for more efficient vehicle body production. Aluminum die casting of entire modules allows for efficient production and reduces development and production times. FEV is… Read more…
Verge Motorcycles sets a new record
The Verge TS Pro is now included in the Guinness Book of World Records for completing the longest journey by an electric motorbike on a single charge. The record journey was 311 kilometres long. Read more…
Nissan to offer new ADAS for its cars in 2027 or early 2028
Nissan just announced its plans to introduce new driving assistance to its cars in fiscal year 2027 (meaning sometime in 2027 or early 2028) in collaboration with Wayve. This UK-based startup secured investment from tech goliaths like Nvidia, Microsoft, Softbank Group, and Uber. The ADAS, known as ProPilot, has several key advantages over other solutions on the market. The new… Read more…
Study finds radiation levels in electric cars to be harmless
In a radiation protection study commissioned by the German government, all electric cars analysed complied with the recommendations for protection against the health effects of magnetic fields. Furthermore, according to the analysis, people are not generally exposed to stronger magnetic fields in battery-electric cars than in combustion vehicles. Read more…
ENC to wirelessly charge electric buses with InductEV
California-based bus manufacturer ENC has partnered with InductEV. As part of the collaboration, ENC will begin offering wireless inductive charging on its battery-electric buses using InductEV’s high-power hardware. Read more…
These Electric Motors Keep Old EVs Running Longer For Less
The original Tesla Model S and Renault Zoe can get back on the road quicker and cheaper thanks to remanufactured motors. Read more…
Drivers To New Car Tech: Leave Me The Hell Alone, Please
Plus, Tesla’s stock rebound doesn’t mean its problems are solved. And the 7-year car loan era has begun. Read more…
Mazda is finally about to launch a real electric SUV: Here’s our first look at the new EZ-60
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y and surprisingly stylish. Mazda revealed the new EZ-60 on Thursday, giving us our first look at the new electric SUV that will be sold globally. Read more…
Nexperia series of automotive-grade LDOs offer high accuracy and ultra-low quiescent current
Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia has introduced a series of AEC-Q100-qualified general-purpose low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulators that have ultra-low quiescent current, high tracking accuracy and protected outputs capable of direct connection to vehicle batteries. The LDOs are thermally enhanced and can generate a stable voltage source under cold-crank conditions for ripple-sensitive loads in automotive applications including… Read more…
Ricardo develops electric propulsion motor with no rare earths or copper
Engineering consulting company Ricardo has designed, developed and tested a prototype electric propulsion module, Alumotor, a synchronous reluctance motor that does not contain critical raw materials such as rare earths or cobalt. Alumotor was delivered within Innovate UK’s funded consortium, led by Ricardo, which aims to address issues related to the environmental impact of materials… Read more…
20 new electric buses for New Jersey
Public transport operator NJ Transit is inching one step closer to its goal of converting its fleet to zero-emission by 2040. It has received the green light to purchase 20 electric buses – even though that is only a fraction of the new diesel buses the company plans to purchase. Read more…
