Hyundai’s new Elexio electric SUV, which is built in China, could be sold in overseas markets. The CEO of Hyundai Australia calls it “a promising vehicle” that could help the company regain market share from Tesla, BYD, and others. Read more…
California’s grid gets a record power assist from a 100k home battery fleet
More than 100,000 home batteries across California stepped up as a virtual power plant last week in a scheduled test event, and the results were impressive, according to new analysis from The Brattle Group. Read more…
Rivian Has Had It With Ohio’s Approach To Direct Sales
Ohio has banned direct-to-consumer sales since 2014, yet Tesla is allowed to sell here. Rivian says that that ain’t fair. Lire la suite…
BASF’s Ultramid T6000 polyamide offers high flowability, easy processing and good colorability
Materials giant BASF has developed several new polyamide products for electric and electronics (E&E) applications that require exceptional stiffness and strength. Customers can now choose from a tailored portfolio of PA66/6T compounds. Ultramid T6000 is a high-temperature polyamide that outperforms PA66 in mechanical and dielectric properties in humid and high-temperature environments. Its lower moisture absorption… Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV Was The Best-Selling Non-Tesla EV Ever in July
Chevrolet’s $35,000 electric crossover had its best month of sales after the EV tax credit’s fate became clear. Lire la suite…
Tesla consistently led in brand loyalty. Then Elon opened his stupid mouth.
Tesla’s brand loyalty levels dropped from the best in the industry to fairly middling results, according to new data from S&P Global Mobility, and it’s all because of the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. Read more…
The Chevy Equinox EV crushed it in July, the best sales month ever for a non-Tesla EV
It wasn’t just the best sales month so far for the Chevy Equinox EV. It was the best for a non-Tesla EV in the US. The electric SUV is selling like hotcakes, driving GM’s EV sales up more than 115% in July. Read more…
Freudenberg invests in its EV gasket manufacturing plant in New Hampshire
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is investing “a sum in the double-digit millions” to transform production at its Manchester, New Hampshire site to supply high-tech seals for EV batteries, drive systems and hydrogen applications, supported by a funding initiative from the US Department of Energy. The site previously focused on producing gaskets for combustion engines. This shift… Read more…
imc Test & Measurement launches high-isolation temperature module targeting EV battery testing up to 1400 V
imc Test & Measurement, part of Axiometrix Solutions, has announced the launch of the imc CANSASflex HISO-T-8-2L, a high-isolation CAN-Bus-based temperature measurement module designed for high-voltage environments. The company says that the device specifically addresses advanced requirements in EV battery development, research and testing, particularly as battery system voltages rise beyond 800 V. The HISO-T-8-2L… Read more…
Tesla board awards Elon Musk $26 billion pay package, bypassing shareholders
Tesla’s board of directors has approved a new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk valued at approximately €22 billion. Described as an “interim award,” the new pay deal replaces a previous, larger package that was voided by a Delaware court and does not require approval from the company’s shareholders. This new pay arrangement is a direct consequence of the legal… Read more…
Webinar: High power density and reliable automotive connection systems—driving the future
As the global mobility industry accelerates toward full electrification, the performance demands placed on electrical connection systems have intensified. Automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, along with suppliers, engineers and procurement professionals, are under pressure to deliver higher power density and uncompromising reliability within smaller, more constrained packaging environments—all while maintaining long-term performance in harsh, real-world… Read more…
‘Open The Floodgates’: Why Tesla’s $243 Million Autopilot Crash Verdict Is Such A Big Deal
Autonomous driving technology is on the rise, but questions about liability go unresolved. Plus: BMW’s next seems promising. Lire la suite…
Critics Say EVs Are A Fire Hazard. Here’s What The Latest Data Shows
We’ve all heard the stories, and they’re scary. But electric-vehicle batteries themselves aren’t always to blame. Lire la suite…
Neta Auto to pick up production following pause
Neta Auto is set to resume production, which could signal a possible revival for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, which is currently undergoing bankruptcy restructuring. Read more…
Lucid partners with US battery mineral producers for EV manufacturing
US EV manufacturer Lucid Motors has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC). The consortium aims to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by US-based… Read more…
Nio Firefly to begin deliveries in Norway, Netherlands on Aug 14
Firefly is positioned by Nio as a premium small car brand, with its most direct competitors including the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz Smart.
By the end of this year, Firefly would enter about 20 overseas markets, with the right-hand drive version set to be ready by October at the latest.
Europe’s EV market shifts gears as Tesla loses grip
The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of the guard. The once unshakeable dominance of Tesla is facing serious challenges from legacy automakers, new Chinese brands, and a surprising comeback… Read more…
Yamaha completes acquisition of Brose’s e-bike drive business
German supplier Brose has successfully completed the transfer of its e-bike drive business to Yamaha. For the time being, the business will continue to operate under its current name, BAT GmbH. Read more…
HiQ-CARB research project presents improved carbon additives for lithium batteries
In the HiQ-CARB research project, a team of experts spent four years working on reducing and modifying the amount of conductive additives required in battery electrodes. In doing so, the researchers demonstrated that new additives with a lower carbon footprint can indeed be integrated into production. Read more…
Costco EV Marketplace celebrates six-month milestone with fresh deals
Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. Read more…
