Porsche Ventures, the venture capital arm of sports car manufacturer Porsche, is making a strategic investment in South 8 Technologies, a battery startup from San Diego. South 8 wants to make lithium-ion batteries with a liquid gas electrolyte more weather-resistant and cheaper. Read more…
South African off-grid EV charging network gets green light
The planned development of off-grid charging stations for electric vehicles in South Africa is taking shape. The first 15 car charging stations and seven electric truck stations should be ready in about a year. They will be powered by locally generated solar power. Read more…
Alpitronic announces MCS charging system for 2025
Alpitronic plans to offer a megawatt charging system for electric trucks starting next year. Philip Senoner, head of the Italian hardware manufacturer, announced this at the E.ON Drive Summit in Munich. Read more…
USA: WattEV to massively expand its electric truck fleet
Californian truck charging station specialist WattEV has announced plans to expand its current fleet of 36 battery-electric trucks to more than 180 electric trucks from various manufacturers by the end of this year. Read more…
Jeep releases the Avenger 4xe
In a bid to modernize the classis SUV brand, Jeep has released the new Avenger 4xe. Jeep’s newest hybrid Avenger variant will be available to order in the fourth quarter of 2024. Read more…
Kia EV3 small electric SUV follows EV, tops 300 miles of range
Kia on Wednesday revealed the production-bound version of its EV3 compact electric crossover that might, if Kia keeps to original hints, start around $35,000. The EV3 emerges on the way to production in much the same form as the EV3 concept that was first shown in October 2023, albeit with a little more round to its profile and the rear end… Read more…
Xiaomi reportedly raises SU7 delivery target from 100,000 to 120,000 units in 2024
Xiaomi EV will challenge a delivery target of 120,000 units for the full year 2024, according to local media. This represents a 20 percent increase from the previous target of 100,000 units. Read more…
Putting the Volvo EX30 to the test: does it have what it takes to become a bestseller?
The EX30 plays a key role in Volvo’s growth strategy. This year, the all-electric model will be the manufacturer’s best-selling car, not just in Germany but worldwide. But does the Volvo EX30 have the potential to become the Swedes’ bestseller? Our car review shows where the compact SUV scores and where it doesn’t.
World premiere of the EV3 – or: how Kia shrunk the EV9
Kia has unveiled the EV3, a new compact SUV with electric drive. The 4.30-metre-long model adopts many elements of the large EV9 both inside and out—even the platform is essentially the same. It will launch in Europe later this year, with further versions already announced for 2026. Read more…
Renault confirms end of VW talks on small electric cars
Renault boss Luca de Meo has now confirmed what was leaked a few days ago: VW and Renault have ended their talks about a possible cooperation for small electric cars. de Meo makes it clear from which side the potential joint project was terminated. Read more…
VW postpones US premiere of the ID.7
Volkswagen has postponed the market launch of its ID.7 electric saloon in the US and Canada indefinitely. Volkswagen of America justifies the decision based on the current market environment and leaves the question of when the ID.7 will hit the road in North America open. Read more…
Kia EV3 vs. Volvo EX30, Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV: How They Compare
Kia’s all-new subcompact electric crossover has big promises to fulfill. Let’s see how it stacks up against its competitors. Read more…
2025 Kia EV3 Revealed: Targeting $35,000 And 300-Mile Range
The world needs more affordable EVs for everyone. Is Kia’s new EV3 the car we’ve been waiting for? Read more…
Jeep takes aim at Tesla Model Y with Wagoneer S
Jeep is charging into the electric vehicle market with the all-new Wagoneer S, a luxurious SUV designed to challenge Tesla’s dominance. Slated for its grand debut on May 30th, this electric addition to Jeep’s lineup promises to deliver impressive performance, a generous range exceeding 483 km, and cutting-edge features. In a just-released teaser video, Jeep showcases the Wagoneer S in… Read more…
Xiaomi says its smart driving team exceeds 1,000 people
Xiaomi’s smart driving team has now surpassed 1,000 people, with plans to add an extra 500 by the end of the year, Xiaomi EV said. Read more…
Beijing considers setting up import taxes for EVs from the US & EU
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels is warning of possible countermeasures by Beijing in response to punitive tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Import duties of up to 25 per cent are apparently being considered – but not on EVs, instead focusing on combustion engines from the EU and the USA. Read more…
Tesla begins construction of Shanghai Megafactory
Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory is expected to go into production in the first quarter of 2025, with Megapack production of up to 10,000 units per year and nearly 40 GWh of energy storage, Tom Zhu said. Read more…
Xiaomi EV ups bet on smart driving with new top talent
Wang Naiyan, former China CTO of autonomous driving tech firm TuSimple, will join Xiaomi EV, according to local media. Read more…
Growatt INFINITY 2000: Versatile power, anywhere
Portable power stations are a great way to take adventures to the next level but they also serve plenty of purpose at home when the power goes out. And, they getting even more versatile with products like this, the Growatt INFINITY 2000. This new portable power station can be expanded from 2048Wh of capacity up to 6144Wh and features a huge assortment of outputs for a wide variety of adventures. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. Read more…
Tesla finally releases Autopilot safety data after more than a year
Tesla has finally decided to release its Autopilot safety data report after taking a break of more than a year. Read more…
