A battery scandal may be brewing at Volkswagen: The top manager and former VW development board member Ulrich Eichhorn is alleged to have passed on solid-state cell expertise to a startup in which he himself is indirectly involved. Read more…
Fucare Gemini X is the latest dual motor e-bike with too much – or just enough – power
Depending on who you ask, dual-motor electric bikes are either egregiously overpowered or the perfect ride for those seeking an extra kick in the tush when they rip the throttle. If you’re in that second category, then get ready to drool over the new Fucare Gemini X Sport, which features dual motors and dual batteries. Read more…
BYD just hit the 1 million EV sales mark for 2024 after a record-breaking August
BYD topped the 1 million EV sales mark following a record-breaking August. China’s leading EV maker continues surging ahead as new models and tech draw in buyers. Read more…
Qwello receives 65 million euros in debt capital
The charging infrastructure provider Qwello has announced the conclusion of debt financing. The debt capital of up to 65 million euros will be used to refinance part of the purchase price for Park & Charge (PnC), which can be invested in Qwello’s European expansion and the further growth of PnC. Read more…
The Ultimate ‘Connected Car’ Nightmare Is Playing Out In China
What happens to your connected, software-driven car when the company behind it fails, and driving features go “offline” too? Read more…
VW is apparently considering plant closures in Germany
As the VW Group will apparently miss its savings targets by several billion euros, the top management is planning further cuts. For the first time, possible plant closures and redundancies are being mooted – also because electric cars bring in relatively little profit. Read more…
Webinar: Innovative cooling concepts for enhanced power density in electric vehicles
Designers of power conversion systems in EVs strive for maximum power density. Component packaging and cooling mechanisms become increasingly important in achieving this goal. Infineon and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) collaborate to push the boundaries by going beyond current design requirements. Together, they develop new cooling concepts that can improve power density, simplify manufacturing, and… Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi to debut on October 10 at Warner Bros Studio
Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated Robotaxi at an event on October 10, a new Bloomberg report claims. The iconic Warner Bros. Discovery movie studio in Burbank, California is the chosen site in a rare move away from Tesla’s usual Giga Texas facility. The Burbank location, with its simulated suburban neighborhood and controlled environment, is an ideal setting to… Read more…
Recall for all ‘old’ Mini Cooper SEs
Mini is recalling all units of the battery-electric Cooper SE worldwide due to a potential fire hazard. The insulation of the high-voltage battery in the vehicles may be faulty. A software update is to help, among other measures. Read more…
BMW plant in Debrecen ramps up paint shop
The new BMW plant in Debrecen is nearing completion. The first phase at the new production site in Hungary is now the paint shop. Pre-series production of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ electric cars is due to start in Debrecen at the end of this year. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: ‘They Nailed It Completely. Almost’
GM is no stranger to electric vehicles, but none are as good out of the box as the new electric Equinox. Still, it has some flaws. Read more…
China Aug NEV wholesale at 1.05 million, up 11% from Jul, CPCA estimates show
China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs are expected to come in at 1.05 million units in August, which would be the first time this year that they have exceeded 1 million units. Read more…
Tesla China sells 86,697 cars in Aug, up 17% from Jul
Tesla China sold 86,697 vehicles in August, including those sold in China and those exported to overseas markets, up 16.97 percent from July and up 3.02 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Kempower delivers fast chargers in Hyderabad
In India, Finnish EV charging technology company Kempower has just delivered fast charging solutions to a public charging hub in the megacity of Hyderabad. The charging hub is operated by Glida and covers 3,700 square metres in Shamshabad near Hyderabad airport. Read more…
CATL announces battery swap network details for China
Chinese battery giant CATL has announced plans to grow its battery swapping network in China over the next three years. By 2027, CATL aims to have built 3,000 battery swapping stations, and is gearing up to grow to 10,000 stations. Read more…
BMW’s Best-Selling EV Recalled Because Chassis Beam May Crack
If an affected vehicle is involved in a crash, the high-voltage battery pack may be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more…
The Zeekr 7X Has The Range And Performance To Make It In Europe
This new midsize electric crossover from Geely ‘s premium sub-brand sprints to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and has up to 485 miles of range. Read more…
Avatr 07 debuts at Chengdu Auto Show
Avatr just introduced its newest star – the Avatr 07. Unveiled at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, this midsize SUV is now available for pre-orders now open with deliveries expected sometime this month. The Avatr 07 offers fully electric and range-extended powertrain options. The fully electric model, available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, promises a CLTC range of 650… Read more…
Porsche manager Schubert to take over as Audi Board Member for Sales
Audi has appointed Marco Schubert, previously Head of Porsche Europe, as the brand’s new Head of Sales. Schubert succeeded Hildegard Wortmann, who left the Audi Board of Management after more than five years, on 1 September. Read more…
US researchers develop thin solid electrolyte
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible solid electrolyte. This should be able to double the energy density of next-generation batteries. Read more…
