eVTOL jet developer Lilium has signed another pivotal partnership overseas that will bring aviation technology operations to the South of France and possibly other parts of Europe. The advanced air mobility startup is working with UrbanV out of Italy, and Aeroports de la Côte d’Azur forge to implement a vertiport network in the French Riviera, which could very well be the first region in Europe to enable regional eVTOL travel. Read more…
Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs
Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. The appointment is expected to help accelerate Hyundai Motor’s (including Kia’s) transition to electric with “top-tier” EV leadership. Read more…
NYC congestion pricing is coming. Here’s how to get out of it
New York City is on the brink of implementing congestion pricing, a bold move aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s most congested areas. While this initiative promises to alleviate gridlock and generate funds for public transportation, it also means drivers will face additional costs to navigate through certain parts of the city. But what if I told you there’s a way to avoid these fees entirely. Read more…
Toyota Is Working Backwards To Stuff Engines Into EV Platforms
Plus, more firms push back against Musk’s pay package as xAI gets loads of funding and Ford relaxes its dealer EV requirements again. Read more…
The First Tesla Cybertruck Dashcam Videos Are In, And It’s All Hate
It turns out that some people really hate Tesla’s angular pickup. Read more…
BYD launches Qin L, Seal 06 hybrid sedans, both with 5th-gen DM tech
The Seal 06 DM-i and Qin L DM-i are the first two models to feature BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology, both available in five variants and with a price range of RMB 99,800 ($13,770) to RMB 139,800. Read more…
Great Wall to close its European headquarters in Munich
According to a German media report, Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall plans to close its European headquarters in Munich at the end of August and lay off all 100 employees. The company will stop its expansion into other European markets, but does not intend to withdraw from Europe. Read more…
Why The Lack Of Oil Changes Hurts Your EV
Your tires are suffering the most without those regular checkups. Read more…
2024 Rivian R1S: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price Overview
The electric SUV can travel between 255 and 400 miles on a full charge and averages up to 2.4 miles per kWh. Read more…
BYD launches 5th-gen DM hybrid tech with lower fuel consumption
BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology allows the vehicle to consume as low as 2.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at low charge, with a combined range of up to 2,100 kilometers. Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Tesla Supercharging Test: A Mixed Bag
The Mach-E charged from 10-80% a bit faster than Ford claimed. But it took more than a couple of tries to get it right. Read more…
Nissan Turns To Gigacasting To Slash Costs And Complexity Of Future EVs
The automaker follows Tesla as it aims to reduce parts expenses by 10% and save a billion dollars in development costs. Read more…
Volvo ES90: Everything We Know
Volvo has made zero announcements about the electric sedan’s existence, but employee leaks say otherwise. Read more…
XCharge NA to supply charging ports for Kaptyn’s Las Vegas EV fleet
Charging systems provider XCharge North America (NA) will replace 10 of transportation service Kaptyn’s Level 2 EV charging stations with its direct current fast charging (DCFC) equipment to reduce its vehicle charging times. Kaptyn operates 100 EVs throughout the US, including a fleet of 55 EVs—mainly Tesla vehicles—in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas fleet was… Read more…
Newest Mouser series explains zonal architectures for software-defined vehicles
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems, modern designs require significant hardware and software upgrades. Mouser Electronics, a global distributor of semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products, explains that designers are increasingly relying on zonal architecture to maximize efficiency within individual subsystems while allowing for easier management of… Read more…
Hyundai gears up to equip its fuel cell truck for autonomous driving
Together with its software partner Plus, Hyundai has presented an Xcient Fuel Cell equipped with technology for Level 4 automated driving, which is now undergoing tests in the USA. Read more…
Evergrande NEV extends lifeline with new investor
There may be hope again for Evergrande New Energy Vehicle, the EV division of the Chinese property group Evergrande. The insolvency administrators of Evergrande NEV are said to have reached a provisional agreement with an unknown buyer who is considering a step-by-step takeover. Read more…
Wates Property expands UK fleet with 30 ID. Buzz Cargo
The UK-based Wates Property Services, which specialises in property maintenance and zero-carbon retrofit services, has added 30 ID. Buzz Cargo vans to its fleet of maintenance vehicles. Read more…
Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning
The Mach-E is Ford’s only dedicated electric vehicle, with no gasoline equivalent. Yet it won’t let you, or anyone driving near you, mistake it for anything but a member of the Mustang family. In the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the design cues and prancing-horse logos still deal out an overstated hand of pony-car attitude. I reach… Read more…
Production ready Avatr 07 photographed in China
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Avatr is preparing to launch its latest EV, the Avatr 07. This mid-sized electric SUV is designed to challenge the dominance of the Tesla Model Y. Set to launch by the end of June this year, the Avatr 07 sports a striking design, impressive performance specs, and a competitive starting price of under €27,000. Visually, the… Read more…
