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…
Kempower secures type certification in California
Kempower has received the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certification for its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The Finnish hardware manufacturer can thus deploy its products in the US state more quickly. Read more…
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This Gas Truck Owner Switched To A Tesla Cybertruck For Towing. The Savings Are Huge
We’re talking tens of thousands of dollars in gas savings per year. Read more…
Audi brings small battery to Q6 e-tron
Audi is offering a new basic version of the Q6 e-tron with a smaller battery. The 83 kWh battery reduces the range, but also the entry-level price: the Q6 e-tron is now available in Germany from 63,500 euros – it will be slightly cheaper until the end of September. Read more…
Voltera secures a $100 million debt facility
California CPO Voltera has secured a $100 million debt facility. The money will be used to grow the company’s charging network. Read more…
Volkswagen to bundle Chinese electric car development in Hefei
Volkswagen is apparently restructuring its research and development in China. The entire R&D resources for battery electric vehicles are to be centralised at Volkswagen China Technology in Hefei in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui. This would downgrade the strategic importance of Beijing. Read more…
Ganfeng Lithium wants to build batteries in Turkey
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with Turkish battery manufacturer Yiğit Akü to establish a $500 million joint venture. The goal is the production of lithium batteries. Read more…
Missing parts: Rivian has to put Amazon van production on ice
According to US manufacturer Rivian, it cannot currently produce its delivery vans for Amazon, as it faces a shortage of parts. The production of Rivian’s other models are not affected. Read more…
Nio renames Power Day to Power UP, 2024 event to be held on Aug 20
Power UP 2024 will be held on August 20 in Wuhan, Hubei, central China. For the past three years, Nio had held the Nio Power Day events in the summer of each year. Read more…
Volkswagen says ID. GTI will be way more than just a powerful EV
Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version of the MEB platform. While the new hot hatch may not boast the raw power of its… Read more…
Cheapest Tesla Model 3 With LFP Battery Impresses In Real-World Efficiency Test
At highway speeds, the refreshed Model 3 bests the outgoing model, the previous efficiency record holder. Read more…
BYD’s auto insurance unit posts net income of $850,000 in Q2
BYD set up its own auto insurance business through an acquisition, which began operations in May this year. Read more…
Porsche invests in Varta; takes majority stake in battery production
The German car manufacturer Porsche has agreed to acquire a majority stake in V4Drive Battery. It is a major aspect of the parent company’s restructuring concept, which Porsche will also support with the investment of 30 million euros. Read more…
