An EV battery’s first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery’s overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and published in the scientific journal Joule. First spotted by InsideEVs, the study by Stanford University’s SLAC-Stanford Battery Center found that giving lithium-ion… Read more…
BYD starts warming up for 2025 Han sedan, launch set for Sept 9
Originally launched in July 2020, the BYD Han has accumulated sales of more than 800,000 units to date. Read more…
Toyota lowers EV production targets
Toyota is scaling back an interim production target for pure electric cars by 30 per cent – to 1 million electric vehicles in 2026, down from the 1.5 million units initially planned. However, even the reduced target would be an enormous increase compared to current EV sales. Read more…
This Unassuming Bus Is An EREV That Runs On Ethanol–The World’s First
It has a tiny combustion engine, a generator and an LFP battery pack. Read more…
Global production for custom magnetics using AI algorithms
Frenetic Electronics has launched a global production service for its custom magnetics designs, writes Nick Flaherty.
Frenetic Factory produces inductors, transformers and EMI filters, based on a free web design and analysis tool called Core Optimizer. This uses AI-based algorithms trained by the engineers at Frenetic. Read more…
Nio reports record deliveries for Q2 of 2024
Nio has balanced out the weak start to the year with a new delivery record in the second quarter of 2024. Turnover also reaches a high as a result. Nio expects even better results for the current quarter. However, the company is still not profitable. Read more…
Japanese offensive in battery production
Toyota, Nissan and other companies will invest one trillion yen (€6.3 billion) to increase Japanese battery production capacity by around 50 per cent. The push is due to massive government support. Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Nio to launch 6 new products and achieve 330,000 unit sales in 2025
Deutsche Bank expects the Nio main brand to launch four new products and sub-brand Onvo to launch two new products in 2025. Read more…
Tata Motors unveils new Ultra EV 7M electric bus in India
Tata Motors has introduced a new electric bus called ‘Ultra EV 7M’ in India. The company has designed the new model to easily navigate the country’s narrow roads and congested areas in metros and also smaller cities. Read more…
Former Goldman Sachs banker joins Neta to facilitate IPO efforts
Former Goldman Sachs managing director Pan Deng has joined Neta as its new CFO to head the IPO of the brand’s parent company Hozon. Read more…
Lynk & Co officially kicks of Z10 sales in China
Just as promised, Lynk & Co has kicked off sales of its Z10 electric sedan in China on 5 September. Prices start at around 27,400 euros for the entry-level 400-volt variant. But the Z10 is also available with 800-volt technology. Read more…
Upcoming EVs Dominate Google Search. Here Are The Most Popular Cars
The majority of Google searches for upcoming cars are for EVs, including one that will never see the light of day. Read more…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Owners Can Get A Free Home EV Charger
Alternatively, they can choose credits that can be used to top-up the performance EV at ChargePoint stalls across the U.S. Read more…
Nio aims to deliver 220,000 cars in 2024, including 20,000 for Onvo
Nio is aiming to deliver 220,000 vehicles in 2024, including 200,000 under the Nio main brand and 20,000 under its sub-brand Onvo, its president said. Read more…
Advantech and Bureau Veritas talk EV charger security
Networked electric vehicle (EV) chargers are part of the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT), which is connected to electricity grid infrastructure and the banking system through payment apps that handle sensitive personal and financial information. Read more…
Lynk & Co launches 1st BEV model Z10 in China with starting price of $28,600
The Lynk & Co Z10 is an all-electric mid to large-size sedan built on the same platform as the Zeekr 001. Read more…
Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. Read more…
BYD shares 1st exterior images of new model Sealion 05 DM-i
The Sealion 05 DM-i is a compact five-seat hybrid SUV that is expected to be equipped with BYD’s latest DM 5.0 technology. Read more…
Nio Onvo to launch L60 on Sept 19, aims for up to 20,000 monthly deliveries in 2025
Nio Onvo to launch the L60 in Hefei, Anhui province on September 19, targeting 20,000 unit deliveries within this year. Read more…
Genesis Electrified G80 update launches with more range, a roomier interior, and new style
The Genesis Electrified G80 has been upgraded to the flagship level in its latest reboot. Genesis launched the Electrified G80 update in Korea with a roomier interior, more range and features, and a sleek new style. Read more…
