For around $800, you can address one of the original Model Y’s biggest problems. Lire la suite…
You Can Put The New Tesla Model Y Suspension On The Old One
A Tesla Model Y Drove Itself 15 Miles To A New Owner’s Home—And We Have Questions
Tesla calls it the world’s first autonomous delivery of a car, from the Giga Texas factory to a new owner’s home in South Austin. Lire la suite…
comemso’s upgraded EV testing software features extended simulation functions
comemso electronics, which provides test solutions for EVs and charging equipment, has published its comframe 1.1 software release. The software platform supports test engineers, developers and production teams in testing EV and EVSE components based on international charging standards. Comframe 1.1 features extended simulation functions for targeted manipulation of timings and timeouts in messages for… Read more…
Wasn’t Tesla supposed to start making a more affordable model 2 days from now?
For the better part of a year, Tesla has been promising “more affordable models” to replace the cancelled “Model 2.” The new models were supposed to go into production in the next 2 days, but it sure feels like that might not happen, because nobody’s heard anything at all about them. Read more…
Newly unveiled electric bike motor is ‘world’s lightest, most efficient’
TQ, the German force behind some of the lightest and quietest e-bike motors on the market, just took a leap forward – again. Barely weeks after debuting the lightweight HPR60 e-bike drive system, the company has introduced the HPR40, now claiming the title of the lightest and most efficient mid-drive motor in the world. Read more…
Hamburg: autonomous shuttles delayed until 2026
Two autonomous driving projects are set to launch in Hamburg, Germany. First, the project ALIKE by Hamburger Hochbahn, Moia, Holon, and Volkswagen, and then Ahoi by VHH, IAV, and eVersum. However, it seems that the Ahoi project will take longer to hit the road than initially planned. Read more…
Vingroup bags order for 1,300 VinFast EVs and 1,000 charging points in Vietnam
GSM, the Vingroup subsidiary which offers SM Green electric ride-hailing service, has secured a major contract to supply 1,300 VinFast EVs in Vietnam. Meanwhile, V-Green, Vingroup’s EV charging network company, has signed a deal to set up 1,000 charging points in the country. Read more…
BP Pulse opens new San Francisco charging hub
BP Pulse’s latest EV charging hub has just opened near San Francisco Airport. It follows a series of collaborations between the brand and car hire company Hertz to build charging hubs near US airports. Read more…
Hurricanes, heat domes, and holding up the grid with home batteries
Hurricanes, wildfires, and triple-digit heat domes are stressing America’s energy grid like never before, with millions experiencing rolling blackouts and brownouts as they struggle to keep their collective cool. As rooftop solar and home batteries show up in more and more places, however, we’re building something bigger than a backup: a virtual power plant that can keep things running when the grid can’t. Read more…
Solar panel maker Meyer Burger US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [Update]
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the US after filing for insolvency proceedings earlier this month in Germany. Read more…
The GMC Sierra EV pickup just got way more affordable
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is already over $27,500 cheaper than the outgoing model. With new deals dropping this month, the electric pickup is even more affordable. Read more…
The Kia EV9 And EV6 Are Seeing These Huge Discounts
The EV6 can start at just $33,875 with all incentives, and the EV9 is more competitive than ever. Both get NACS ports and EV tax credits. Lire la suite…
Zeon and SiAT partner to expand single-walled carbon nanotube conductive paste product line
Japanese supplier of specialty elastomers, polymers, and specialty chemicals Zeon has signed a strategic partnership with Sino Applied Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer of advanced nanomaterials for next-generation batteries. As part of the collaboration, Zeon will lead a $20-million Series C fundraising round for SiAT to support the expansion of its production capacity for single-walled carbon… Read more…
IDEEL project achieves laser drying breakthrough for efficient battery cell production
The Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium Ion Battery Production (IDEEL) research project in Germany developed a laser-assisted roll-to-roll (R2R) drying process that could reduce the cost of lithium-ion battery manufacturing, according to German research organization Fraunhofer FFB. The hybrid process combines conventional, oven-based convection drying with laser drying based on… Read more…
Kia’s new EV4 GT caught testing in the US
A high-performance version of Kia’s new electric sedan, the EV4 GT, has been spotted for the first time on American roads. The camouflaged sedan, captured on video, hints at a powerful contender aiming squarely at rivals like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, but with a potentially more attractive price point. The Kia EV4 is already on sale in its home… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 interior takes luxury to a whole new level: Here’s our first look
The GV90 is not just the most luxurious Genesis EV to date. It’s an ultra-luxe tech powerhouse. Genesis set out to redefine luxury with the GV90, and the interior proves it. Here’s our first look. Read more…
From $129/month: the 5 best EV lease deals right now
CarsDirect just flagged some of the best EV lease deals we’ve seen this summer. These five stand out for their low monthly costs and solid perks. Some expire at the end of June, others run into July – so if one catches your eye, don’t sleep on it. Read more…
The Best Used EVs In 2025: Reliable, Affordable Options For Every Shopper
Want the latest technology without a new-car price tag? Check out our guide to the best, most affordable options for every shopper. Lire la suite…
New study finds EV app engagement reaches new highs
EV apps—love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. A new study from auto market analyst J.D. Power indicates that an increasing number of EV drivers love ‘em—or at least, use ‘em regularly. (We’re talking about the apps provided by vehicle OEMs, not the far less popular apps required by public charge point operators.)… Read more…
Auction announced for Lion Electric’s Mirabel EV battery facility with 1.7 GWh production line
Workingman Capital, in partnership with Hilco Commercial Industrial, has announced the auction of Lion Electric’s EV battery manufacturing facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The facility features a high-output battery production line with an annual capacity of 1.7 GWh, scalable to 5.0 GWh. Online Timed Auction: Monday, July 8, 2025 – 11:00 AM ETInspection: Sunday, July 7,… Read more…
