Xpeng has reorganized its structure to focus on end-to-end AI large models in line with changes in the smart driving technology route, according to local media. Read more…
Elon Musk continues to siphon Tesla talent to train xAI’s Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI has now hired over a dozen Tesla employees to its language model, Grok, amid a Tesla shareholders lawsuit over the issue. Read more…
Cybertruck stalls, Windrose invades, & we talk EV3 with Kia’s James Bell
In today’s truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck’s sales slowdown, interview Kia’s James Bell about the future of the Korean brand’s commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that’s coming to America. Read more…
BYD to adopt Huawei’s smart driving system on Fang Cheng Bao’s new model Bao 8, report says
The Bao 8 is expected to feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0, which will be the first collaboration between BYD and Huawei in the smart driving space. Read more…
Volvo’s EX90 just got a price hike, but some features may still be missing
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is now more expensive. The starting price of the Volvo EX90 is up by over $3,000, but some key features may still be missing. Read more…
Archer Aviation announces plans for an eVTOL air mobility network coming to Los Angeles
eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has just laid out some plans to help alleviate some of the nasty traffic around Los Angeles. Today, the company outlined an air mobility network it is developing for Southern California that will bring eVTOL air taxi rides to the public within the next two years. Read more…
EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time
EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market. Read more…
At $219/mo, the VW ID.4 is now one of the best electric SUV lease deals out there
VW yesterday cut 2024 ID.4 Standard lease prices by $30 per month, making it $219 per month, the lowest ID.4 lease price to date. Read more…
This Sleek Chinese Wagon Runs The BMW i3 Playbook
The Neta S Hunting Edition is a station wagon available in EV or range-extended form. Read more…
Drag race: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. new Tesla Model 3 Performance
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N seems to be the most hot-hatchy EV launched so far, with its fake exhaust sounds and fake transmission, which are both meant to emulate the feel of a traditional ICE-powered hot hatch. On the other hand, the Tesla Model 3 Performance has recently been refreshed, and stands as one of the best accelerating EVs of… Read more…
Teslas Have The Lowest Maintenance Costs, Consumer Reports Finds
Tesla owners paid the least out of pocket for total maintenance, not including faults or collision repairs. Read more…
Dem VP pick Walz is ‘climate champion,’ unlike Musk-backed GOP EV haters
Democratic U.S. Presidential candidate Kamala Harris announced her VP pick this week in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has recently passed laws supporting Minnesota’s transition to carbon-free power and lower tailpipe emissions. Read more…
Kia’s affordable EV3 officially spotted in the US ahead of its upcoming debut [Images]
After opening pre-orders in Korea starting at just $30,700 (KRW 42.08 million), Kia’s EV3 is already a social media sensation. Will the “game-changing” EV3 have the same effect in the US? Ahead of its official market debut, the EV3 was spotted testing in the US. Here’s when we can expect to see Kia’s new affordable EV in the US. Read more…
These customizable campervan conversions for the VW ID. Buzz are everything
VW campervan repair and restoration company Peace Vans today launched a line of customizable campervan conversions for the VW ID. Buzz in the US.. Read more…
Greenworks 80V CrossoverZ riding mower $1,001 off, New lows in Bluetti power station sale, Worx 20V hedge trimmer discount, more
We’ve got some big new price drops and some long-awaited old lows in today’s Green Deals, led by a return to the best price in months on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V 42-inch Electric Zero-Turn Riding Mower at $4,999. It is joined by Bluetti’s latest Summer Holiday sale that has a large selection of power stations and bundles up to $1,100 off (with extra 3% off and 5% off savings options), like the AC200L LiFePo4 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $1,139 low. There’s also a one-day sale on the affordably reliable Worx 20V 22-inch Power Share Hedge Trimmer at $80 – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including Rad Power’s Back to School sale that ends tonight. Read more…
10 EV-friendly classic American roadtrips from Subaru and Hipcamp
Camping in the great outdoors involves getting close to nature, and—aside from walking or biking—nothing helps keep the world’s resplendent parks, beaches, and mountains free from damage from pollutants more than traveling to see them while driving an electric vehicle. Now, Hipcamp, an online marketplace for campsites, glampsites and RV spaces, and Subaru of America… Read more…
Farasis Energy reaches million-mile battery testing milestone
China’s Farasis Energy has tested its EV battery cells through cycles representing travel over a cumulative million miles. This requires cycling the cell over 5,000 times, a process that takes 24-36 months of accelerated testing. Farasis Energy has tested its nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cells, the P75 and P73, to evaluate their aging characteristics. The results indicate… Read more…
The Porsche Macan Might Be The Longest-Range Porsche EV Yet
It may even beat the new Porsche Taycan. Read more…
Xiaomi denies getting help from Prodrive to develop SU7 Ultra
Xiaomi set its sights on the high-performance electric vehicle market when it unveiled its latest creation, the SU7 Ultra. However, high pace of the development, and impressive specifications prompted rumors of outside help employed by the company. Some claimed Prodrive was heavily involved in getting the SU7 Ultra from a sketch to reality, but Xiaomi now confirmed it was developed… Read more…
Testing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen: It works – but is it convincing?
BMW wants to gather practical experience with the fuel cell with 100 converted iX5 Hydrogen to launch an H2 series model towards the end of the decade. electrive was able to test one of these prototypes extensively and experience a drive system with an astonishingly high level of maturity but questionable practical benefits.
