US-based Navitas Semiconductor has introduced a new portfolio of Gen-3 Fast (G3F) 650 V and 1,200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs optimized for fastest switching speed, highest efficiency, and increased power density for applications such as on-board chargers and fast EV chargers. The portfolio range covers industry-standard packages from D2PAK-7 to TO-247-4, designed for demanding,… Read more…
Oil industry pushes back versus softened fleet mpg standards
The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years. The case was filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which represents members ranging from valve makers to Shell and Exxon Mobil. Joining in are the National Corn Growers… Read more…
Report: Fat public EV charging cables are a magnet for thieves
Copper remains lucrative for thieves, enough that public EV charging cables are now a target, reports the Associated Press. Charging cables contain large amounts of copper, prices for which are now at record highs. And charging-station operators are reporting increased instances of cut cables and thefts, according to the AP. Two years ago… Read more…
Massive Expansion Of North American Battery Manufacturing Capacity Ahead
It should be enough to build at least 12 million all-electric vehicles annually. Read more…
2024 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its sales lead was just usurped by BYD, Tesla continues to dominate as an EV industry leader in 2024. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker now offers five ever-popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and, in true Tesla fashion, fluctuate often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2024. Read more…
BYD hits a major milestone as its Yuan brand crosses 1 million in sales
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, just hit another major milestone. The BYD Yuan family surpassed 1 million in sales this week, becoming its latest brand to cross the threshold. Read more…
Chinese ministry says EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe made spy-like levels of ‘unreasonable demands’
Another day, another deeper understanding of the conversations going on behind closed doors as China and the EU approach the negotiating table as they toe the lines of a looming trade war surrounding vehicle imports and anti-subsidy probes of Chinese EVs. Read more…
Judge OKs Tesla Anti-Trust Lawsuit Over Parts, Service Monopoly
Plus, EVs are driven less than ICE counterparts in U.S. and Hyundai’s Georgia factory will signal its U.S. EV ramp up starting in Q4. Read more…
All Top EV Brands, Except Tesla, Noted Registration Growth In Q1 2024
U.S. EV registrations accounted for 6.9% of the car market in Q1. Read more…
Why The Chevrolet Volt Is Still Auto Legend Bob Lutz’s Favorite Project
Lutz gave America visceral performance cars like the Dodge Viper and Cadillac CTS-V. But the humble Chevy Volt is still a feather in his cap. Read more…
Tesla publishes encouraging battery degradation data
Recent data from Tesla’s 2023 Impact Report sheds light on the battery longevity of its popular Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles. For those who plan on keeping their Teslas for the long haul or buying second hand, the news is good. The data reveals that after 322,000 km of use, these EVs retain an average of 85% of… Read more…
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce gets more power
Alfa Romeo has increased the power output of the top model in its first electric series. The Junior Veloce now has an output of 207 kW and a maximum torque of 345 Newton metres. Read more…
Charging provider Atlante expands partnership with Groupe Duval
The fast-charging operator Atlante wants to equip 130 locations with fast and ultra-fast charging stations in partnership with the property company Groupe Duval. A total of 1,200 charging points are to be installed in France. Read more…
Charge+ to build charging network in Vietnam together with Porsche
Charge+ has partnered Porsche to launch a 1,700km EV charging network in Vietnam that connects Vietnam’s two largest cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative will see 17 DC ultra-fast charging sites across the entire country over the next three years. Read more…
This Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like A Mirror On Wheels. It’s For Sale
It turns out that polishing a stainless steel car makes it extremely shiny. The question is, isn’t it a traffic risk? Read more…
With Fisker Gone, Lucid Ocean Might Become A Real EV
Lucid applied for a trademark of“Lucid Ocean” for use on an “electrically powered automobile.” Read more…
Nio opens new Nio House in Germany as it advances efforts in Europe
The Hamburg-based Nio House, which opened on June 20, is Nio’s fourth in Germany and eighth in Europe. Read more…
Chinese manufacturers demand counter-tariffs on European cars
Following the additional tariffs announced by the EU on imported Chinese electric cars, Chinese manufacturers are now apparently demanding from the Chinese government that it instigate a 25 per cent tariff on large European cars with combustion engines (over 2.5 litres displacement). Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Getting Big Charging Improvements ‘Soon’
One of the gripes with the electric pickup is that it just doesn’t charge fast enough. An OTA update will fix that, according to Tesla. Read more…
Online auto insurance platform Cheche announces partnership with Nio unit
Cheche expects to launch a customized digital insurance service system for Nio in the third quarter. Read more…
