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The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles
Bolivia’s YLB submits patent application for lithium extraction
The state-owned Bolivian National Strategic Public Company of Lithium Deposits (Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos, YLB) has submitted an application to patent a process for the direct extraction of lithium from complex brines, as well as the industrial design of a fast-charging portable charger. The Patent of Invention and the Patent of Industrial Design were requested… Read more…
The BMW iX3 Is Racking Up Orders Without Test Drives
BMW’s next-generation SUV is drawing unusually strong early demand, including from many first-time BMW buyers. Lire la suite…
Tesla stock jumps on “Driverless” claims, but video reveals a different story
Elon Musk made a big announcement on Friday that sent Tesla’s stock price climbing. The CEO posted on X that Tesla started its Robotaxi drives in Austin, Texas, with “no safety monitor in the car.” Investors loved the news. Tesla shares went up by over 4%, which added billions of dollars to the company’s value. But a closer look at… Read more…
Evotrex’s new power-generating RV trailer is designed for off-grid travel
Towing is a sore point for would-be EV adopters (as Ford belatedly realized, to its cost). The most elegant solution may not be to bulk up on batteries in the towing vehicle, but rather to electrify the tow itself. This approach holds great promise not only in trucking applications (see our recent feature article, Electrifying… Read more…
LS Cable and System adds automotive cable production lines in Mexico plant with $156 million investment
LS Cable and System is investing $156 million in its manufacturing subsidiary in Querétaro, Mexico. The company says the funding will expand LSCMX production capacity and strengthen an integrated manufacturing and supply-chain platform across North America. LS Cable and System says the investment will turn LSCMX into an “energy and mobility manufacturing base” serving the… Read more…
Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges
Aptera Motors has announced the pricing of a new $9 million public offering, and the terms are putting significant pressure on the stock today. The solar electric vehicle startup is issuing shares at $2.00, a steep discount to yesterday’s closing price of $2.41, as it races to secure capital for production. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize
Volkswagen gave its electric SUV a sleek redesign. It will also go by a new name you might recognize. With its official debut just around the corner, the new ID.4 was spotted testing, giving us a sneak peek of the updates. Read more…
Lectric eBikes just did something it almost never does: a real price cut
Lectric doesn’t really do old-school sales. At least not the kind most of us think of when we hear the word. Sure, North America’s largest electric bike retailer, Lectric eBikes, has tons of great deals all year round. But the seasonal sales are often value bundles where the prices remain the same, but you get a ton of great accessories thrown in. Now for a limited time though, Lectric has launched an honest-to-goodness, save-you-some-real-money sale on America’s most popular electric bikes. Read more…
Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
A small Finland-based start-up claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof. Lire la suite…
Cheap Chinese Electric Cars Are Coming To Canada. What Happens Now?
Plus, we preview the Volvo EX60, and have a fascinating chat about car insurance (yes, really.) Lire la suite…
ZF terminates several e-mobility projects prematurely
As part of the restructuring of its Electrified Drivetrain Technology division, ZF has agreed with various customers to terminate several projects prematurely, as they are not achieving the expected profitability due to the slower-than-anticipated ramp-up of e-mobility. Read more…
DAF hands over 33 XD Electric trucks to Contargo
DAF Trucks is delivering 33 electric tractor units of the DAF XD Electric series to Contargo. This increases the number of electric trucks in the German logistics service provider’s fleet to 90 units. The battery-powered DAF trucks will account for nearly one-third of Contargo’s electric fleet in the future. Read more…
Waymo’s Biggest Year Yet Starts With Driverless Rides In Miami
Plus, hybrids pick up the slack in California and Chery is eyeing Canada entry. Lire la suite…
Christian Weingärtner appointed head of passenger vehicles for Ford Europe
Ford has appointed Christian Weingärtner, effective February 1, to the newly created position of General Manager, Passenger Vehicles, Ford Europe. In his new role, Weingärtner will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational implementation of Ford’s passenger vehicle business in Europe. Read more…
Heybike Villian launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike
Heybike is best known for affordable commuter e-bikes, fat-tire cruisers, and city-friendly rides. But the company is now stepping well outside the bike lane with something very different. Meet the Villain – a compact electric e-moto that looks and rides far more like a Sur-Ron–style light electric dirt bike than anything you’d legally call an electric bicycle. Read more…
Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
Tesla has officially removed Basic Autopilot as a standard feature for new Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, effective immediately. The move forces buyers to subscribe to the $99/month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package to access lane-keeping capabilities that were previously free. Read more…
China not about to approve Tesla FSD soon, state media report says
A Chinese government source indicated that China will not approve Tesla’s FSD soon, dashing Elon Musk’s expectations.
Musk said on Thursday that he expects FSD to receive approval in China next month.
Are solid-state batteries finally coming? 2026 is when Geely will start making them
We all have heard promises about a “super battery” that would change electric cars forever. This technology is called the solid-state battery, and it promises to make EVs safer, charge faster, and drive much farther on a single charge. But for a long time, this felt like a distant dream. It seems the wait is finally ending, and 2026 has… Read more…
Cellcentric awards development contract to Brusa HyPower
Swiss power electronics manufacturer Brusa HyPower is taking over the development of a Fuel Cell Interface (FCI) for Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group. Read more…
