The “ultimate” electric car – it’s a promise that has been dangled in front of us for years, always just out of reach. Drivers want EVs that can travel as far as a gasoline car on a full tank, charge in minutes, and not lose half their power when the temperature drops. It sounds simple, but it’s far from being… Read more…
Sodium-Ion Batteries Have Landed In America. Now Comes The Hard Part
An American company has started deploying grid-scale sodium-ion batteries in the country, but can it truly compete with existing tech? Lire la suite…
Rivian’s Also Reveals Base Pricing For Its Ridiculously Cool E-Bike
The TM-B goes on sale in 2026 and applies a Rivian approach to the electric bike. Lire la suite…
Inside the EV battery recall process—the complexity of safety and logistics
As EV adoption accelerates, so does the frequency of battery recalls—and the operational expertise they require. In recent months, a string of recalls from major automakers has underscored the complexities of EV battery systems. Hyundai recently pulled back a limited number of 2025 IONIQ 5s in the US after identifying a short-circuit risk linked to… Read more…
Molex launches eHV60 high-voltage connector for reliable, efficient EV power connections
Molex has announced the launch of its eHV60 high-voltage automotive connector, the first product in its new eHV high-voltage connector and terminal system portfolio. Molex says the eHV60 is purpose-built for auxiliary high-voltage functions, including DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, electric compressors and e-axles in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The connector is… Read more…
Everything We Know About The Rivian-Volkswagen Joint Venture
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: RV Tech makes progress, Tesla loses key execs and batteries are oversupplied. Lire la suite…
Mazda Begins Testing Its Long-Overdue U.S. EV
Mazda’s EV game in America has been sorely lacking. That’s set to change later this decade. Lire la suite…
VW EVs Are Finally Getting Access To Tesla Superchargers
Volkswagen is one of the last major EV companies to gain access, but it’s finally coming next week. Lire la suite…
The Global Nissan-Honda Merger Failed. But A U.S. Partnership Is Very Much Alive
Plus, Volkswagen is delaying its Audi plant in the U.S. and the country’s raw lithium production is getting a boost. Lire la suite…
Tesla considers adding Apple CarPlay after all
Tesla is apparently working on integrating Apple CarPlay into the infotainment systems of its models. According to a study, its availability is a deal-breaker for almost a third of prospective buyers. Read more…
Hyundai catches a big break as South Korea launches massive new EV support
Hyundai and Kia scored a win on Friday after the South Korean government pledged to boost EV subsidies by 20%. Read more…
EV Realty expands its portfolio of real estate for electric truck charging hubs
EV Realty develops, owns and operates commercial EV charging hubs strategically located near major freight corridors and industrial centers. Outpost, a GreenPoint portfolio company, operates a national network of 25 truck terminals and drop yards Now Outpost has contributed assets for a direct minority investment in EV Realty. “This additional investment positions EV Realty to… Read more…
Microchip unveils 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices to streamline zonal automotive Ethernet connectivity
Microchip Technology has announced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices with Remote Control Protocol (RCP), aiming to simplify in-vehicle Ethernet network integration in zonal architectures. The company says these endpoints allow direct translation of Ethernet packets to local digital interfaces, removing the need for custom software or microcontrollers on each network node. The LAN866x… Read more…
Electric trucks to remain exempt from tolls in Germany until 2031
Trucks with battery-electric drives will continue to be exempt from tolls on Germany’s motorways in the coming years. The Bundestag has extended the toll exemption, which was due to expire at the end of 2025, until 30 June 2031. Read more…
Octopus EV secures £2bn to accelerate UK electric car adoption
Octopus Electric Vehicles has expanded its funding agreements with Lloyds, Morgan Stanley and Crédit Agricole CIB, lifting its total EV funding to £2 billion. The company plans to grow its UK fleet from 40,000 to more than 75,000 electric cars as demand continues to rise across Europe. Read more…
ChargePoint launches next-generation EV charging management platform
ChargePoint has introduced a redesigned software platform intended to manage EV charging operations at any scale. The system supports fleets, CPOs, commercial sites and OEMs, and enables optimisation of mixed hardware, including any OCPP-compliant charging stations. Read more…
Apple Watch and WearOS smartwatches can now unlock your VW car
In the modern world, even pulling a phone from a pocket or purse is starting to feel like a chore. Automakers know this, and they see the small screen on your wrist as new, valuable territory. Volkswagen is the latest company to claim this space. It has updated its myVW app to work with smartwatches, aiming to make life a… Read more…
PEM project to speed up battery development
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University completed its ‘PEAk-Bat’ research project for less cost- and time-intensive battery production. A ‘module-to-chassis’ system was developed for the project. Read more…
Volkswagen Adds Smartwatch Support For U.S. Vehicles
EV owners can check the charging status and unlock their vehicle from their wrist. Lire la suite…
BYD cars with its God’s Eye smart driving system surpass 2 million sales
BYD vehicles equipped with smart driving systems now generate over 130 million km of assisted driving data daily.
In October, sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems reached 316,759 units.
