General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7, China’s Apple Car, Beats Tesla Specs At Chevy Bolt Prices
Xiaomi got 50,000 firm orders for the SU7 within the first 27 minutes of its reservation books opening. Read more…
JR Energy Solution opens foundry in Korea to make electrodes using Enevate’s silicon battery tech
JR Energy Solution (JR ES) has opened an electrode foundry in South Korea to make electrodes using Enevate‘s silicon-dominant battery technology. JR ES manufactures lithium-ion battery electrodes and offers battery cell makers and other partners custom electrodes and cell solutions. Enevate claims its silicon-dominant battery enables charging speeds up to 10 times faster than those… Read more…
Hitachi and Penske launch large-scale electric truck charging pilot in California
Hitachi America, Hitachi Energy, and Penske Truck Leasing have partnered to launch a large-scale electric truck charging pilot in Stockton, California. Hitachi Energy has supplied Penske with its Grid-eMotion Fleet EV charging system. The DC fast charging solution is designed to deliver multi-megawatt-level charging power levels with a compact footprint. Hitachi’s Grid-eMotion charging system in… Read more…
Kia EV9 To Enter U.S. Production In May, Get Full Tax Credit By 2025
Kia says it’s been testing U.S. production of the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia plant since early 2024. Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Prices: Starting At $39,995, $60,000 For Rally Trim
The base versions start at an MSRP of $39,995, while the all-new Rally trim will cost roughly $60,000. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are all over the place
Tesla (TSLA) is about to finish its quarter, and it is a confusing one for Wall Street. Delivery estimates are all over the place. Read more…
BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out
Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025.. Read more…
Watch out Tesla, smartphone builder Xiaomi’s SU7 EV offers 434 mile range for under $30k
Apple may have bailed on its plans to build its own EV, but a Chinese competitor has completed the feat, and on paper, it has the makings to be one helluva first entry into the segment. Today, Xiaomi officially launched its first-ever EV, the SU7 – decked out with advanced battery tech, lightning-fast charging, and a mouth-watering range – all for starting MSRPs that will turn some heads. Oh, the smartphone manufacturer released a new phone model to match the new EV as well. Read more…
Tesla starts using ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ language
Tesla and Elon Musk have started using the term “Supervised Full Self-Driving” when discussing their self-driving efforts. Read more…
MAN rolls out battery repair centers across Europe
Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus, headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. Two of the facilities, in Hanover-Laatzen, Germany, and Barcelona, Spain, are already in operation. MAN is ramping up electric truck production as it… Read more…
End-of-line production testing system for EV inverters (Webinar)
Inverters are critical components in electric and hybrid vehicles, influencing performance, efficiency, and overall vehicle reliability, so, ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive inverters is crucial. In this webinar, presented by NI—now part of Emerson—we will discuss a new technological approach proposed for end-of-line (EOL) testing, which integrates advanced functionality, performance, safety, and reliability… Read more…
Tesla No Longer Accepts Fisker Ocean Trade-Ins
Plus, EV owners and dealerships agree on service woes, and automakers face “daunting” tasks to hit 2032 EV adoption goals. Read more…
2025 Volvo EX30 Ice Drive Review: This Is Why Volvo Brought Back RWD
Volvo’s EX30 is helping the brand usher in a return to rear-wheel drive because it works better on snow and ice than you’d expect. Read more…
US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China
The 2025 Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe will be available to order in April with a starting price of $56,300. U.S. deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter. The starting price, which includes a $1,400 destination charge, applies to base Long Range Single Motor models. Polestar will also offer Pilot Pack ($57,800), Pro Pack ($58,300)… Read more…
Xiaomi joins crowded EV space with launch of SU7, prices undercut Tesla
Xiaomi said the SU7 secured more than 50,000 firm orders within the first 27 minutes after it started accepting orders. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 EV officially launched in three variants, starting at $30,000
Today, Xiaomi finally announced what is arguably the most hotly anticipated EV of the year – the SU7 sedan. During the launch event we got the full list of features and the company unveiled three configurations, which is one more than the initial “Tech launch” event back in December 2023. We will start with the base model, which offers a… Read more…
British Airways to decarbonise ground vehicles and equipment at Heathrow
British Airways is embarking on a multi-million-pound investment programme to overhaul its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport to decarbonise its ground fleets and equipment. Read more…
Xiaomi’s first electric car starts at 27,600 euros
Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has launched its first electric car in China. The SU7 electric saloon can now be ordered for 215,900 yuan – making it cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 in China. Read more…
Polestar and Plugsurfing launch new charging service in Europe
Polestar has launched the new charging service Polestar Charge together with Plugsurfing in Europe. It gives the manufacturer’s customers access to over 650,000 public charging points, including approved Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
