French aluminum products manufacturer Constellium has signed a long-term agreement to supply foilstock to South Korean battery materials firm Lotte Infracell, a subsidiary of Lotte Aluminum, for its EV battery foil applications in Europe. Constellium will supply the foilstock from its Singen site in Germany. Lotte Infracell will make a strategic investment that will enable… Read more…
Efficient and cost-effective power conversion for electric commercial vehicles (Webinar)
Electrification of commercial vehicles is crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. However, this transition poses several challenges in power conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages and currents while maintaining high efficiency is a… Read more…
Cybertruck becomes “Apocalypse ready” with frunk-mounted generator
The Cybertruck can now be ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn’t been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a… Read more…
Kia takes the Soul EV off the market in Germany
It was once one of Kia’s first battery-electric cars in Europe, but now the name is disappearing from the market – at least in Germany. Kia has removed the Soul EV from its range there – for good reason. Read more…
BMW M5 Touring: Powerful PHEV estate with excess weight
BMW has unveiled the new M5 Touring. The performance estate has a 535 kW plug-in hybrid drive system. However, this comes at a price, which, in this case, does not mean the cost. Read more…
Dataforce: Electric car tariffs show first effects
In July, 45 per cent fewer electric cars manufactured in China were registered in the EU than in June. Experts attribute this to the provisional special tariffs that have been calculated since July 5. However, it remains to be seen whether this is a one-off effect. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Song Plus EV with unchanged starting price and upgraded features
The starting price of the 2025 Song Plus EV remains unchanged at RMB 149,800 ($20,980), but the top-trim variant is priced 7.38 percent lower. Read more…
Avatr to acquire 10% stake in Huawei’s parts unit Newcool for $1.6 billion
After the transaction, Avatr will hold a 10 percent stake in Newcool, while Huawei will hold 90 percent. Read more…
Recycler Ragn-Sells sets up truck chargers for itself – and others
The technology group ABB is installing fast-charging stations for electric trucks at several locations of the Swedish recycler Ragn-Sells. The Terra HP columns are not only reserved for company purposes but are also accessible to the public. Read more…
EVgo reorganises management team
EVgo has expanded its leadership team with experienced talent from Tesla and General Motors. The company now has a new Executive Vice President of Engineering, Vice President of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Engineering as well as a freshly-hired Senior Vice President of Product. Read more…
China Was Supposed To Be The Future. Now It’s A ‘Money Pit’
The golden goose is no longer laying eggs for car companies. Also: EVs continue to outpace the rest of the market, but with a catch. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6: One Of The Best EVs Ever Just Got Cheaper
Leasing and financing is the way to go if you want to snag a Hyundai EV for cheap. Now purchasing is easier too. Read more…
Neom orders electric hydrofoils from Sweden
Candela has received an order from Saudi Arabia. In 2025 and 2026, the Swedish electric boat manufacturer will supply eight of its P-12 electric water taxis for the water network in Neom. Read more…
Toyota developing in-wheel electric motors
Toyota has filed a new patent application for in-wheel electric motors, indicating the automaker is still working on this tech. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18, 2024, and originally filed by Toyota Oct. 30, 2023. It deals specifically with a gear-case design that uses two… Read more…
Cybertruck becomes “Apocalypse ready” with Sting packages
The Cybertruck can now ordered with a frunk-mounted generator Archimedes Defense and UP.FIT will install uprated armor on the Cybertruck Pre-orders for the packages are open, but pricing hasn’t been announced. A more insane version of the Tesla Cybertruck just came into focus. On Friday, Archimedes Defense, a defense contractor, and UP.FIT, a… Read more…
1,000 hp McMurtry makes US debut, promptly sets records [video]
The absolutely bonkers, 1,000 hp McMurtry Speirling fan car has crossed the Atlantic, and it’s doing the same thing here that it did in Europe: go scary fast and shatter hillclimb records. Read more…
Review Of Xpeng’s Sub-$20,000 Tesla Model 3 Rival: More For Less
The Xpeng Mona M03 has a huge trunk, record-setting aerodynamics and an upmarket interior. Read more…
Android Auto gets Siri-inspired makeover
The seamless integration of our smartphones with our cars has become an integral part of modern driving, and Android Auto has been at the forefront of this revolution. Google proves its dedication to enhancing the Android Auto experience by continuously rolling out new features and updates. The latest in the Android Auto world is a fresh design for Google Assistant… Read more…
Transport for London to end ULEZ scrappage scheme in September
As application numbers are dropping, Transport for London says that all applications for the scrappage scheme must be turned in by 7 September. So far, it has helped around 54,000 applicants obtain a ULEZ-compliant vehicle. Read more…
Paraclete announces battery density breakthrough
Paraclete Energy has announced a cost of $35 per kilowatt hour for its new silicon-based anode material SILO Silicon. The company plans to use its ‘SILO Silicon’ as an alternative to conventional graphite anodes commonly used in LFP batteries. Read more…
