Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle. Read more…
All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US
REGENT received approval from the US Coast Guard to begin testing its all-electric Seaglider. The Seaglider combines the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat for faster, more affordable travel. Testing will begin later this year, with the first planned flights in early 2025. Read more…
China creeps westward: Stellantis partner Leapmotor ships its first batch of EVs from China to Europe
In response to the advent of cheap Chinese EVs, the US and EU have instituted various measures to favor domestically manufactured vehicles—including, most recently, steep new tariffs. It remains to be seen what the long-term results of these policies will be, but the westward seepage of Chinese-made vehicles continues. Leapmotor International, a 51/49 joint venture… Read more…
Indian firm Exicom to acquire charger manufacturer Tritium
Australian DC fast charger manufacturer Tritium has been acquired by the Indian power management solutions company Exicom, which sells a range of AC and DC EV chargers in 15 countries. The acquisition adds Tritium’s manufacturing facility in Tennessee and its engineering center in Brisbane, Australia to Exicom’s existing presence in Asia. “The acquisition expands Exicom’s… Read more…
Judge rules Fisker won’t be forced into Chapter 7 liquidation, keeping Ocean owners on the road
Beleaguered EV manufacturer Fisker will not be forced into Chapter 7 bankruptcy—which provides for the liquidation of a debtor’s non-exempt property and the distribution of those proceeds to creditors—a judge in the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware ruled on Friday. The court’s ruling, which was sought by owners of the troubled Fisker Ocean EV, will… Read more…
Modine introduces EVantage electric compressors and valves for commercial EVs
US thermal-management technology company Modine has announced the availability of its EVantage electric compressor and valve product lines designed for the cooling of battery and power electronics and air conditioning of passenger cabins in heavy-duty commercial EVs. The EVantage High Voltage Electric Compressor, engineered to adapt to 12 V and 24 V systems, conditions the… Read more…
Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025. Read more…
Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners
Rivian has launched a referral program, allowing owners and purchasers to gain discounted gear or free charging through use of their Rivian referral code – or, with enough referrals, even an “almost”-free Rivian vehicle. Read more…
Driivz expands in the US EV charging market with a new HQ
Global EV charging software maker Driivz has officially opened its US headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.. Read more…
Chevy gains a new EV commercial van: GM’s BrightDrop
Chevy is expanding its EV portfolio with electric commercial vans. GM announced it’s moving BrightDrop under the Chevrolet brand. The move comes after rival Ford revealed plans for a new “digitally advanced” commercial EV van as part of its shifting electrified strategy. Read more…
How Rivian’s New Rewards Program Can Get You A Free Rivian
Rivian Rewards earns buyers and referrers free charging and points they can put toward various Rivian products. Read more…
Chinese company showcases solid-state battery, promises mass production in 2026
A Chinese company called Penghui Energy in Guangzhou has announced its first solid-state battery and it may beat established players to the market. Its solution has an energy density of 280 Wh/kg, which isn’t particularly impressive given that the current top-tier lithium-ion batteries can go up to 250 Wh/kg, but the catch here is that it costs just 15% more… Read more…
GM Folds BrightDrop Electric Van Brand Into Chevy. It’s A Good Move
GM hopes to sell more of its electric vans by folding BrightDrop in to the Chevy brand. Read more…
Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Making Roads Safer. But These Systems Are
Expert argues that automation isn’t making our roads any safer. But crash avoidance features really are. Read more…
Group14 and CustomCells sign supply agreement for advanced silicon battery material
German battery manufacturer CustomCells and US silicon-carbon battery materials producer Group14 Technologies have signed a multiyear agreement to supply CustomCells with Group14’s SCC55 silicon battery material. The agreement is expected to exceed $300 million in contract value. It will secure a supply of SCC55 beyond 2030 for use by CustomCells’ planned US battery factory, which… Read more…
Accelerate e-powertrain design with AI simulation (Webinar)
Join Alexander Fischer, Co-Founder and Product Manager at SimScale, in this live demo as he explores how to speed up thermal management design with AI simulation. SimScale has reduced entire analysis workflows from days and weeks to hours, enabling engineers to explore the full design space and reduce the need for costly physical prototyping and… Read more…
Vauxhall Frontera is the first with price parity between electric and hybrid models
Vauxhall has announced that its new Frontera will be the first car in the UK to offer list price parity between its electric and petrol hybrid models. This means that both versions of the Frontera will start at the same price, eliminating the typical price premium associated with electric cars. Currently, the average price difference between electric and petrol cars… Read more…
Xpeng G9 in the test: Xpeng has what VW is trying to achieve
As part of the Chinese cooperation between Volkswagen and Xpeng, the German manufacturer will also use the Xpeng electric vehicle platform. We took a close look at the Chinese manufacturer’s electric SUV – and found numerous points that could also convince European customers.
Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there’s enough customer interest the E-Nomad could go into production and come to the U.S. Low-volume British automaker Ariel has electrified its minimalist Nomad off-roader. Ariel recently unveiled the E-Nomad… Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?
Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30, is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US. Read more…
