The ‘One simple trick’ trope has long become a running joke among journalists, usually signifying the beginning of a scam. But every once in a while, it’s exactly right. Such is the case with how Paris was able to transform its air quality and thus the quality of life in the city in the run-up to the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Read more…
Aspark’s next evolution of the OWL Hypercar becomes world’s fastest EV at 438.7 km/h [Video]
There’s a new “world’s fastest EV” in town, and it’s a familiar name if you follow Electrek. Japanese car manufacturing and engineering firm Aspark has developed an upgraded version of its ultrafast (and ultra-expensive) OWL hypercar with the help of Italy’s Manifattura Automobili Torino and took the EV to the track where it clocked in at a top speed of nearly 439 km/h.. Read more…
Here’s how the new EU tariffs will impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO
After concluding that EVs imported from China have an unfair advantage due to government subsidies, the European Commission said it would impose additional tariffs by up to 38.1%. How will the new EU tariffs impact Chinese EV makers like BYD and NIO. Read more…
Elon Musk exposes himself through Apple/OpenAI temper tantrum
Elon Musk has thrown a temper tantrum over Apple’s integration of OpenAI, and the episode exposes the problem with his social media addiction. Read more…
Americans Are Convinced Toyota, Honda, Nissan Lead The Way On EVs: New Survey
Years of hybrid cars and “electrified” marketing terms have people convinced they’re ahead. Read more…
Tesla Resumes Hiring: AI And Robotics Engineers, Service Technician Jobs Open
After a brief hiring freeze last month, hundreds of positions are now open in the U.S. Read more…
The EU to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs if negotiations fall through
The Chinese EV exports in Europe are another step closer to higher tariffs. After Turkiye announced its hefty 40% tariff on Chinese car imports a couple of days ago, the European Commission came out with a preliminary decision as well. The European Commission started an investigation back in October last year to find out if Chinese EV makers are benefiting… Read more…
Hofer Powertrain and ETH Zurich research GaN inverters
Powertrain expert Hofer Powertrain has launched a research project in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich), focussing on developing a multi-stage gallium nitride inverter solution for electric mobility. Read more…
Tesla Is Building A Cybertruck-Only Tunnel Under Its Texas Gigafactory
Telsa reportedly plans to autonomously ship Cybertrucks underneath a nearby highway in its $1.2 million tunnel. Read more…
‘Tesla’s Future Relies On His Presence’: Musk’s $56B Pay Vote Down To The Wire
How the Tesla shareholder vote tomorrow will go seems to be anyone’s guess. Plus: more on the EU’s China tariffs, and GM’s Cruise is back. Read more…
Reading Buses orders 24 Enviro400EVs from Alexander Dennis
Last day to join the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure
The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure is live today, Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcast June 10 – 12, 2024, and features live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual… Read more…
Nio says its commitment to Europe remains unwavering despite protectionism
“In Europe, Nio’s commitment to the EV market remains unwavering, and we will continue to serve our users and explore new opportunities within Europe despite protectionism,” Nio said. Read more…
Vibracoustic presents decoupling system for thermal management applications
The German company Vibracoustic, which specialises in anti-vibration systems, has developed and tested a decoupling system for thermal management applications. The system supports and isolates the thermal units arranged next to each other in the future generation of electric cars. Read more…
Europe Hits Back: Chinese EV Imports Face Much Higher Tariffs
The EU penalized companies that didn’t “cooperate” with the investigation more than others, and even targeted Chinese EVs built by BMW and Tesla. Read more…
Apple showcases next-gen CarPlay at WWDC
Apple used its WWDC event to showcase the progress it made with the next generation of CarPlay. Initially announced in 2022 the upcoming CarPlay system is finally coming this year and the company now showed what we can expect from it. With most modern EVs sporting multiple screens, Apple gives automakers and drivers the tools to tailor the interface to… Read more…
UK: Be.EV joins Plugsurfing network
British charge point operator Be.EV is now part of the Plugsurfing network. The CPO is not active across the UK. Most of its stations are located in Manchester. Read more…
Electra raises funds to expand fast-charging infrastructure in Belgium
The French charging infrastructure company Electra is borrowing a total of up to 75 million euros from four banks to expand its network of fast-charging stations in Belgium. Read more…
2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibility
The 2025 Nissan Leaf carries over but loses its eligibility for the federal EV tax credit this model year. It’s already been a roller coaster. After new regulations that were phased in last August, the 2024 Leaf became eligible for a $3,750 credit in October. Then at the start of the year the Leaf fell back out of eligibility until it met the… Read more…
EU to impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese EVs
BYD will be subject to an additional tariff of 17.4 percent, Geely 20 percent and SAIC 38.1 percent. Other BEV producers that cooperated in the EU investigation but were not sampled will pay a weighted average duty of 21 percent. Read more…
