Several photos that show a two-seater without a steering wheel made their way into an official Tesla video. Read more…
Chinese carmakers eye Turkey as production hub to bypass potential EU tariffs
While the European Union finalizes whether it should raise tariffs on electric cars imported from China, Chinese automakers are already working on an alternative to stay strong and keep growing in the region. Read more…
The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version
Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch. Read more…
Balancing Act: Toyota aims for sweet spot between range and payload for the Hilux EV
The Toyota Hilux is going electric before the end of next year. The carmaker has started planning the right specifications for the future pure electric truck, which could be key to safeguarding its popularity in the mid-size pick-up truck segment in Asian markets. Read more…
Tesla’s FSD update silences steering wheel nag, cracks down on sunglasses loophole
Tesla’s long-awaited Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.4 update is finally rolling out, and it’s not just silencing the infamous steering wheel nag, as CEO Elon Musk promised. The update also includes a significant upgrade to Tesla’s driver monitoring system, which may have just put an end to the “sunglasses loophole.” For those unfamiliar with the Tesla vehicles, this refers to the… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 19: Nio 4,400, Tesla 13,900, BYD 53,600, Xiaomi 2,000
Xpeng had 2,000 registrations last week, Li Auto 7,800 and Huawei-backed Aito 6,600. Read more…
CEO of EV fleet software provider Synop says V2G is a use case specific to school buses
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is a hot topic, and I ask about it in every interview I conduct these days. Some industry players talk about it in glowing, almost messianic terms, but others see it as more of a niche technology. One of the few companies that has deployed V2G tech in an actual commercial (i.e…. Read more…
Huawei’s car business turns profitable in Q1, exec says
Huawei’s automotive business has already turned profitable as sales explode, especially for the Aito brand, an executive said. Read more…
Heliox launches 60 kW Buy America-compliant EV Charger for the North American market
Siemens subsidiary Heliox has launched a new 60 kW EV charger. The compact Heliox 60 charger is made specifically for the North American market, and is UL, CSA and Energy Star certified, and Buy America-compliant. The Heliox 60 delivers an output of 150 A, and can provide 60 kW of power for both 400-volt and… Read more…
EV fleet charging at home: reimbursement strategies, policies, pitfalls, taxes and legal implications (Webinar)
Join this webinar at the June Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure to learn more about EV home-charging reimbursement solutions, policies, potential pitfalls, tax and legal implications, and the essentials for successfully implementing a compliant home-charging reimbursement program. David Lewis, founder of MoveEV, will guide you through: Reserve your spot—it’s free! See the full session list… Read more…
Li Auto shares plunge in HK on disappointing earnings, delay of more BEV launches
Li Auto’s BEV endeavors appear to be facing structural challenges as transferring its EREV success to BEV is not so straightforward, Deutsche Bank said. Read more…
Renault is putting its Level 4 autonomous shuttle into production
Renault doesn’t think fully autonomous vehicle have a place in the private vehicle market – but pulic transit? That’s a different story, and Renault is partnering with WeRide to put this Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus into production. Read more…
Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?
Tesla has released a new video that includes some footage of a previously unseen vehicle interior. Could it be an early concept of the interior of the Robotaxi. Read more…
Huntsman’s new polyurethane systems for potting and fixation of EV battery cells
US chemical manufacturer Huntsman has developed a series of new lightweight, durable polyurethane foam technologies for the potting and fixation of EV battery cells. The new SHOKLESS foam systems can help to protect the structural integrity of EV batteries at a cell, module, or pack level from impact or a thermal event. The product portfolio… Read more…
EnergyHub adds Toyota to its roster of auto brands enabled for utility EV incentive programs
Distributed Energy Resource Management provider EnergyHub works with some 60 utilities in North America to manage distributed energy resources. Customers of utilities that partner with EnergyHub can take advantage of several types of programs for EV drivers, including managed charging and EV-specific time-of-use rates. EnergyHub’s system works with numerous charging providers and “all leading EV… Read more…
This $100,000 off-road EV sports car with Jaguar influence is now available to order
With influence from the designer behind the Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar I-Pace, the Callum Skye is a fierce-looking off-road EV sports car. The latest Ian Callum creation is now available to order.. Read more…
Toyota announces nationwide dealer rollout of Tern Class 8 electric semi
Launched as a joint venture between Toyota Group and Tier 1 supplier Hexagon Purus, the new Tern brand of heavy duty electric trucks announced Hino Trucks as its exclusive US distributor. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) stock faces potential Nasdaq de-listing after failing to file its annual report
Another EV stock may be removed from the Nasdaq exchange. After failing to file its annual report, Polestar (PSNY) received a notice from the Nasdaq as the company faces a possible de-listing. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz just opened more DC fast chargers at Buc-ee’s in Texas
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging just opened more DC fast chargers at Buc-ee’s stores in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. Read more…
What Is A Plug-In Hybrid And How Exactly Does It Work?
While PHEVs haven’t been very popular, they’re having a moment right now as more buyers look to transition from gas-only vehicles. Read more…
