Two different cars on the same platform. How do they stack up against each other? Read more…
Tesla ‘Full-Self Driving’ Still Drives On The Wrong Side Of The Road
Tesla’s newest version of FSD was supposed to be a 5-10x improvement. It still makes dangerous, erratic moves. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT will receive the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s fake transmission later this year
Kia’s EV6 GT and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N are built on the same platform shared by both brands (just like the non-GT EV6 and non-N Ioniq 5), and so it might not be that surprising to hear that the EV6 GT is set to receive the Ioniq 5 N’s fake transmission at some point later this year. This might arrive… Read more…
Download the battery dry room dehumidifier design and construction guide
Sponsored by Munters. Maintaining precise control of humidity is essential for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries, and the most efficient way to do that is with desiccant dehumidification. While dehumidifiers may look similar on the outside, it’s what’s inside that counts. In fact, not all components and construction methods are alike, and those differences can have a… Read more…
ChargePoint has secured 125 NEVI awards to fund EV fast charging sites
For advocates, change never comes quickly enough, and some have criticized state governments for moving too slowly to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Biden Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico, in 2022 (ahead of schedule)…. Read more…
Motor development and manufacturing
Peter Donaldson details the many processes involved in creating new motor systems.
As with any sophisticated industrial process, the development of motor systems for e-mobility is a complex and multi-stage endeavour, subject to rapid change under pressure, both to innovate and ramp up to high production volumes. Read more…
2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles
The revamped Porsche Taycan earns EPA range numbers of up to 318 miles, the automaker confirmed Monday to Green Car Reports. The 2025 Porsche Taycan is now being delivered to U.S. dealerships, and official EPA ranges, as calculated by Porsche and set to be displayed on those window stickers, show that the big improvements in range and efficiency… Read more…
Battery production technology
Clever chemistry Peter Donaldson looks at the myriad processes enabling more efficient manufacturing of lithium ion batteries Manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for e-mobility applications is a complex, costly and capital-intensive undertaking, involving multiple processes and consuming large amounts of energy and time. The process involves several critical steps, each requiring precision and advanced technology to ensure […] Read more…
Fired up over safety
With lithium-ion batteries among the top causes of fatal fires in New York, Peter Donaldson talks to a company set on making e-bikes less risky
It only takes a few minutes on the internet to realise there is a big safety problem with e-bike batteries. Even a basic search for ‘e-bike battery fire statistics’ yields alarming numbers, press reports, government recommendations and official statements, such as the London Fire Brigade’s (LFB) recent declaration that e-bikes and e-scooters are now the city’s fastest growing fire risk. Read more…
Harnessing hydrogen
Manufacturers are harnessing the potential of the cheaper, clean energy for shipping and aircraft, reports Nick Flaherty
Fuel cells that convert hydrogen into electric power for e-mobility have a chequered past. This has been perceived as high cost, with issues when integrating it into powertrains and supplying hydrogen from pressurised tanks. Read more…
Raphael Görner: Rittal wants to drive standardisation for EV charging
There’s no EV charging without the power electronics behind it. Raphael Görner explains why a company specialising in a modular platform for distribution cabinets is looking to electric mobility as a new market. Read more…
XPeng and Volkswagen Group expand collaboration plans to integrate MEB tech into new EVs
XPeng Motors and Volkswagen Group have announced an expansion to a recently signed partnership that pushes the collaboration from the co-development of a China-only vehicle platform to now include VW’s global MEB platform technology. Read more…
NIO slots IN 2024 tech day for July 27, where it will debut new OS and possibly its next phone
NIO has set a date for its second annual “IN” or Innovation Day 2024. The event will happen later this week in Shanghai and is promising the debut of NIO’s new SkyOS. We also surmise we will see the launch of NIO’s second branded smartphone. Read more…
Elon Musk delays Tesla Optimus humanoid robot timeline
Elon Musk has delayed the rollout of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot compared to a timeline shared just a few months ago. Read more…
Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing
Anticipation is building for Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. According to Rivian, R2 pre-orders are well over 100,000 as buyers line up to get some of the first next-gen Rivian EVs. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz EQC Has Actually Been Dead For A Year
The German company’s first mass-produced electric SUV went out with a whimper and it’s only now that we find out. Read more…
Vector Group acquires vehicle measurement tech manufacturer CSM
CSM Computer-Systeme-Messtechnik, a manufacturer of networked measurement technology and data loggers for vehicles and test benches, has been acquired by software specialist Vector Informatik. Since 1983, CSM has been developing solutions for acquiring a wide range of analog values. The company has more than 100 employees at its headquarters in Filderstadt, near Stuttgart, and at… Read more…
Mirai owners sue Toyota over usability
A group of Mirai drivers from California has filed a class-action suit against Toyota. They accuse the Japanese company of misleading them about the usability of fuel cell vehicles in everyday life. Read more…
Kempower equips 200 Q8 and Storm sites with fast chargers
The renewable energy company Storm and the petrol station brand Q8 want to build an HPC network with up to 200 locations in Belgium over the next five years. Each site will have 10 to 16 Kempower chargers. Forty locations will be put into operation each year, the first four this month. Read more…
Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forward
Cadillac’s latest EV concept previews a potential convertible flagship The Sollei concept seems like a convertible riff off the Celestiq The Sollei features a 2+2 layout Might an electric convertible be in Cadillac’s future? The reveal of the Sollei concept on Monday hints that Cadillac is at least considering it. The big drop-top has been… Read more…
