Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla’s staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind Tesla’s Superchargers before rehiring some of them after realizing they are an essential part of Tesla’s… Read more…
Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leak
Nissan is recalling a small number of 2023 Ariya electric SUVs for an issue that rarely affects EVs: an oil leak. The recall includes just 84 vehicles, but all are thought to have damaged O-rings in their motor assemblies that can lead to oil leaks within motors, “causing abnormal wear and debris,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Up To $1,200 Cheaper But You Get Less Stuff
Compared to the 2024 Blazer EV, the new pricing seems more attractive, but it’s actually worse. Let us explain. Read more…
Tesla Has Kickstarted An Autonomy War In China
We also discuss the backlash against Tesla’s advertising of FSD and why Chinese companies won’t back down in Europe despite impending tariffs. Read more…
Logistics company Jacky Perrenot receives 100 electric trucks from MAN
The French logistics company Jacky Perrenot ordered 100 electric trucks from MAN. The Munich-based manufacturer claims that this is the largest single order for the MAN eTruck to date. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi: Everything We Know
Tesla plans to reveal its long-awaited robotaxi on August 8. Here’s what we know about the “Cybercab” so far. Read more…
More EVs, Fewer Plugs: How Permit Delays Slow Down Charger Growth
Charging companies say installing stations is fast and easy, but permit approvals can sometimes take more than a year. Read more…
Tata Motors’ Avinya EVs will include EMA-based SUVs & MPVs
Tata Motors has announced plans to launch Avinya EVs based on JLR’s EMA platform. A new report suggests that those models could be SUVs and MPVs. Read more…
Daimler Truck sets up charging solution provider TruckCharge
Daimler Truck is launching the new TruckCharge brand in Europe. Under this brand, Daimler Truck will bundle its existing and future offerings related to EV infrastructure and electric truck charging, i.e., consulting, hardware, and digital services. Read more…
FLIT first ride: This is the folding electric bike Brompton should have built
At the Micromobility Europe conference in Amsterdam last week, I got my first look at (and first ride on) the new folding electric bike known as FLIT. As it turns out, there’s a new ultra-compact British folding e-bike in town. Read more…
XPeng surprises public with the official name of its first EV under new MONA brand before launch
Nine days before XPeng Motors is expected to launch its new AI-centric BEV brand MONA publicly, it has given the social media world a little appetizer by sharing the official name and first full image of its first model. Read more…
Hyundai teases the Inster, the cheap EV version of the Casper
Back in January we heard that Hyundai was working on an EV that would be based on the Casper ICE model sold in Korea. And now the brand has started teasing it, while also revealing its name: Inster. We’re not sure why Hyundai thought it a good idea to go for anything but Casper, as that sounds way cuter, but… Read more…
Tata to supply Magenta with over 100 Ace EVs
Magenta Mobility is expanding its collaboration with Tata Motors by deploying over 100 electric trucks from the vehicle manufacturer, including 60 units of the Ace EV truck and 40 of the recently launched upgrade Ace EV 1000. Read more…
Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV charging
Other EV charging networks are catching up to the Tesla Supercharger network in customer satisfaction, according to a new J.D. Power study. The Tesla Supercharger network hasn’t necessarily gotten worse in this areas, but other networks are improving, the study found. It still has the highest level of customer satisfaction among fast-charging… Read more…
Scottish FOR EV secures £10 million investment
The Scottish National Investment Bank has invested ten million pounds in charge point operator FOR EV to help expand charging infrastructure across the country. The latter also announced new charge points at Loch Ryan ferry port in Cairnryan. Read more…
Zeekr reports big reduction in net loss in 1st earnings report after US IPO
Zeekr rose 8.2 percent to $25.6 in pre-market trading at press time. Read more…
Scania announces subsidiary for charging solutions
Truck manufacturer Scania has founded Erinion, a company specialising in private and semi-public charging solutions. The goal is to install 40,000 new charging points at customer sites by 2030. Read more…
Altilium & Enva announce battery recycling cooperation in the UK
Altilium and Enva have announced a new strategic partnership for the collection and recycling of EV batteries in the UK and signed an according MoU. The partners will then directly produce cathode active materials for use in new batteries. Read more…
2025 Chevy Blazer EV gets lower base price, omits some features
The Chevrolet Blazer EV electric SUV will arrive at a lower base price in its existing LT and RS versions as they’re renewed for the 2025 model year, the company revealed Monday. For 2025, the Blazer EV LT AWD costs $48,995, while the Blazer RS AWD costs $54,295, both including mandatory destination fees. Going by the starting price for both… Read more…
Toyota Hilux hydrogen FCEV specs revealed as testing begins in the UK
The Toyota Hilux hydrogen FCEV is now undergoing testing in real-world situations. Along with this development, Toyota has announced the hydrogen-powered pickup truck’s specifications. Read more…
