Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up this morning on delivery data from China showing a strong end-of-quarter performance, but is this enough to save its Q3. Read more…
NIO (NIO) eyes buying Volkswagen plant in historic market shake up
China’s NIO (NIO) is considering buying Volkswagen’s Audi plant in Brussels. Volkswagen’s plant is at risk of being shut down, and NIO wants to take advantage as the market shifts to EVs. Read more…
i-charging unveils new 1.5 Megawatt EV charging system with six simultaneous outputs
EV infrastructure developer i-charging has introduced a new Megawatt Charging System designed for heavy-duty vehicles to make the replenishing process faster and more efficient. Its latest “i-light” system offers up to 1.5 MW of power and 98-99% efficiency, and it can recharge several vehicles simultaneously. Read more…
Europe Is In EV Freakout Mode
Plus, Italy calls ban on gas cars “self-destructive,” and BMW teams up with Redwood for battery recycling. Read more…
EVs Could Be 24% Of Europe’s Car Market By 2025. But Who Will Make Them?
A wave of new affordable electric models below €25,000 could change the game in Europe. But will they be made in Europe or in China Read more…
Schiphol Airport purchases 50 electric buses from MAN
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is procuring more than 50 electric buses from Munich-based manufacturer MAN. From April 2025, they will replace the previous generation of electric buses, which have reached the end of their useful life. Read more…
GM customers get access to Tesla Superchargers
General Motors is now offering its electric car customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers in North America. However, a GM-approved NACS adapter is required for Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC electric models to plug in. The adapter is available for $225. Read more…
Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteries
BMW will turn to Redwood Materials for recycling of batteries from its EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild hybrids in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. The agreement, which covers the BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Mini brands, as well as BMW’s motorcycles, will see Redwood work directly with BMW dealerships, distribution centers, and other U.S… Read more…
Waymo reportedly talking with Hyundai about Ioniq 5 self-driving taxis
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could become Waymo’s next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff’s Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system, Reuters reports. Officials from Wayne and Hyundai have met more than three times to discuss use of the Ioniq 5 in Waymo’s self-driving tax service, according to the report, which also states… Read more…
Watch MotorWeek Rave About The Coda EV: “It Grabbed Our Attention And Kept It”
The Coda EV went on sale in the same year as the original Tesla Model S. Guess which one disappeared. Read more…
The Best Electric Trucks, SUVs And Crossovers For Towing
Towing isn’t easy on EVs, but these ones are up to the task. Read more…
Megawatt charging: i-charging launches MCS charging solution
The Portuguese charging station manufacturer i-charging has chosen the IAA trade fair in Hanover for the premiere of its megawatt charging solution. The MCS system called i-light offers a total output of up to 1.5 MW. Read more…
Thursday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: September 19th
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…
Gap fillers and TIMs
Peter Donaldson examines the shifting demands on thermal interface materials and suppliers’ innovative responses.
Thermal interface materials (TIMs), including gap fillers, are crucial for managing heat in battery packs, sensors and electronics in e-mobility applications. Their developers have to meet changing demands from battery builders and vehicle OEMs as they implement novel architectures moving into cell-to-pack, cell-to-chassis and cell-to-body schemes. Read more…
The EV support structure
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One of the signs of maturity we should look for in BEV technology is the existence of a robust market in used cars, writes Peter Donaldson. Evidence of this would include a good choice of makes and models with prices that, while strong, are significantly lower than new prices, and they reflect age, mileage, service history and overall condition. Read more…
ICPT starts automated production of LFP batteries for electric trucks and buses
Polish battery system manufacturer Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT) has launched a highly automated production line for batteries for electric commercial vehicles. We spoke to the company’s Vice President, Bartek Kras, at the IAA Transportation about Impact’s plans. Read more…
Microvast presents battery applications for commercial vehicles
The US battery manufacturer Microvast has introduced a series of new high-performance battery solutions for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation in Germany. Read more…
XPeng unveils P7+, world’s first “AI vehicle”
At the Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou, XPeng made a surprise entrance as CEO He Xiaopeng personally drove a camouflaged prototype of the much-anticipated P7+. The car had “world’s first AI vehicle” emblazoned on its side. The P7+, a significant evolution from its predecessor, the P7i, boasts a larger, sleeker body, measuring an impressive 5.06 m in length, 1.94 m… Read more…
Here’s how to find all the free money you qualify for when you buy an EV
A new tool is out that lets you search for EV incentives in your area, covering not just the federal $7,500 incentive, but any other local incentives to help you save money when buying an EV. Read more…
DeepDrive closes major funding round
The Munich-based electric motor startup DeepDrive has raised 30 million euros in fresh capital in its Series B financing round. The funds will be used to expand and industrialise drive production capacities. Read more…
