Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not… Read more…
2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Drivers Find New Car Tech ‘Annoying,’ Study Finds. Yes, Again
Car buyers don’t see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey. Read more…
Tesla to bring 7-seat Model Y to China and Europe
The latest online gossip has it that Tesla is gearing up to introduce the seven-seat version of its popular Model Y in both the Chinese and European markets as early as October. Reports indicate that production may already be underway at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, although the company has yet to provide an official confirmation. This potential expansion of the… Read more…
ChargePoint uses AI for fault diagnosis at charging stations
The charging solution provider ChargePoint is integrating a new tool into its app that not only reports defective charging points, but also uses artificial intelligence to identify problems on site. Read more…
Athens & Thessaloniki order Fuso eCanter fleet
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are ordering 89 Fuso eCanter vehicles with bodies from Kaoussis for waste collection in urban areas. 40 of the electric waste collection vehicles are to be deployed as early as November. Full delivery will take place over the course of next year. Read more…
Hyundai & Kia present three new thermal management systems
At the ‘Heat Tech Day’ in Seoul, Kia and Hyundai presented three new temperature control technologies that can significantly increase both the comfort and energy efficiency of electric vehicles. Read more…
2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned… Read more…
Europe passes the 900,000 charge point mark
More than 900,000 semi-public and public charging points are connected to the European grid. One in five chargers is located in the Netherlands. These are just two of the many findings on the development of the European charging network provided by the new Charge Point Monitor from EVMarketsReports. Read more…
California to fund 1,000 zero-emission school buses
The US state of California has earmarked another $500 million in grants to fund 1,000 new zero-emission school buses and corresponding charging infrastructure. The state requires all new school buses to be zero-emission from 2035. Read more…
Munich’s football stadium to install charging park
MAN Truck & Bus and the football club FC Bayern Munich want to set up 30 public charging points for electric trucks and buses in a bus car park at the Allianz Arena. Additionally, the team is opting to employ an electric MAN bus as a professional team bus in 2026. Read more…
Electric Mercedes G-Wagon launches in UK at nearly $240,000
The much-anticipated electric version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has finally arrived in the UK. However, with a starting price of £180,860 (that’s nearly $237,500 at current exchange rates) this electrified icon comes with a hefty price tag that might leave some G-Wagon enthusiasts questioning their budget. Three years in the making, the electric G-Class, officially known as the “G580… Read more…
Lilium kicks off integration testing for the Lilium Jet power system
Lilium has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing of the Lilium Jet’s electric propulsion system in the company’s purpose-built laboratory at its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Read more…
ChargePoint implements AI to quickly spot charger issues and improve uptime for EV owners
EV charging network ChargePoint announced it is recruiting artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite the diagnosis and repair process of downed chargers. ChargePoint describes the new AI-powered driver support tool as the first of its kind in the EV charging industry, and it will help improve uptime and dependability issues across the network. Read more…
Gone in 60 seconds: Denver’s latest e-bike vouchers scooped up in a minute
Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success. Read more…
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire Can Stop A Magnum Round While Driving At 200 MPH
Billed as the world’s fastest armored vehicle, U.S. Armor Group’s Lucid Air Sapphire is for sale. Read more…
Valmet Automotive spins off battery business
Finnish supplier and contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive wants to split off its battery business for electric vehicles. The EV Systems (EVS) division will be set up as an independent company with its own management and governance. Read more…
BMW and Toyota to extend fuel-cell alliance
The German carmaker BMW and Japanese manufacturer Toyota could extend their partnership on fuel cells. To that end, the two could sign a memorandum of understanding next week. Read more…
Cupra takes reservations for the Tavascan in the UK
Volkswagen brand Cupra will start selling the all-electric Tavascan in the UK from 11 September. Prices there start at £47,340, and the first 50 units can already be reserved today. Read more…
GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed
The joint venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI will manufacture prismatic cells for Ultium-based EVs. Read more…
