Fiat unveiled its budget Grande Panda EV back in June and the company has now rolled it in its first two markets – the Netherlands and France. The city-friendly car comes in two variants – Grande Panda RED and Grande Panda La Prima. The latter is the higher-end configuration. As promised, the starting price is just under €25,000. With local… Read more…
Over 27,000 Porsche Taycans recalled due to batteries short circuiting
The Porsche Taycan has been recalled, and the root cause is once again the electric car’s battery pack. On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted the recall for certain 2021-2024 Porsche Taycans. The recall is due to the high-voltage battery pack that may experience a short circuit within the battery module… Read more…
Report: GM is pulling the plug on Ultium name
General Motors will drop the Ultium name from the modular EV batteries and related components used in all of the automaker’s current and planned U.S.-market EVs, CNBC reports. The hardware will remain the same, but GM will erase the Ultium name other than for production operations such as its Ultium Cells LLC battery joint venture with LG… Read more…
Lucy Zodion launches Feeder Pillar for large-scale EV charging hubs
Lucy Zodion, a UK manufacturer of street lighting control and power distribution equipment, has introduced its outdoor, free-standing EVIS2500 LV Feeder Pillar electrical power distributor for EV charging hubs. With up to 10 outgoing ways, the unit is capable of supporting charge points from 150 kW to 350 kW. Its ACB main incomer has a… Read more…
Be.EV secures £3.5-million EV charger deal with shopping center chain
UK EV charging network Be.EV has a £3.5-million agreement with a portfolio of retail shopping centers backed by US-based hedge fund Magnetar Capital and its operating partner, Northdale Advisors. Northdale is a UK-headquartered real estate and investment advisory and asset management company. The agreement calls for the installation of 38 ultra-rapid (up to 150 kW)… Read more…
The Honda 0 Series Makes A Lot Of Promises
The future of Honda is previewed by its new self-developed EV. Read more…
GM Will Dump The ‘Ultium’ Branding To Rethink How It Does Batteries: Exec
The future of GM batteries will no longer be “one type fits all,” but more customized for individual EVs. Read more…
Audi Q6 e-tron gets top Euro NCAP rating
The Audi Q6 e-tron is making quite a powerful statement, both about its electric performance and its commitment to safety. The all-electric SUV has earned the coveted “five-star” rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), a renowned independent organization that evaluates vehicle safety. The Q6 e-tron also secured the title of “Best in Class” for child safety,… Read more…
Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation
Honda aims for aero-savvy EV shapes—and SUVs—with upcoming Series 0 platform 0 Series boasts an air suspension and 3D gyro tech from robots Radiant heat and a heat pump will help maintain range edge in winter Last week, at Honda’s R&D facility in Tochigi, Japan, I caught up on all the engineering work that’s gone into… Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV ups range to 492 miles, costs $57,095
Chevrolet expanded the Silverado EV lineup for 2025 The 2025 Silverado EV can be had with up to 492 miles of range on the WT Max Range pack The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV costs $57,095 The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV gains a new mid-level grade and gets range boosts across its lineup, topping off at an estimated 492 miles of range for the WT with… Read more…
Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Honda might add the sounds of vintage performance models to future EVs The sounds might be offered for download for a small cost It’s potentially part of in-vehicle purchases capability in Honda’s next-gen user interface The upcoming Honda 0 Series EVs we just previewed, are shaping up to be super-quiet inside. But would you rather like your Honda… Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi unveiling: expectations are low, could Tesla overdeliver?
Expectations appear to be quite low for Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling on Thursday. Could Tesla surprise us. Read more…
Kia just converted the Pride into a true EV ‘socket rocket’ as a birthday gift to itself
As an 80th-anniversary gift to itself, Kia UK unveiled the Pride EV. Calling it a true ‘socket rocket,” the electric restomod swaps the 90’s model gas-powered engine with an all-electric powertrain packing nearly double the power. The only thing it retains is its original five-speed manual transmission. Read more…
Honda Tech MTG 2024: We were one of the first to test drive the new 0 Series EV architecture
Before Honda pulls the sheet off a new EV model in its new 0 Series lineup in 2025, it invited us out to Japan to take a peak behind the curtain at its global R&D center, production facilities, and some other cool spots to share insight on the technology it’s looking to implement in future 0 models. We also were one of the first in the world to test drive Honda’s new 0 Series EV architecture. Read more…
Honda’s Series 0 Saloon Won’t Be Cheap
Honda Says the electric Series 0 Saloon will serve as a flagship positioned just below the Tesla Model S. Read more…
Rivian’s Mistake Just Cost It 10,000 Cars
Plus, Fisker’s recall “scheme” was deemed illegal by feds, and Tesla deploys some mobile Superchargers ahead of Hurricane Milton. Read more…
Siemens combines eMobility and Heliox EV charging business units
German electronics giant Siemens is combining its eMobility business with heavy-duty EV charging specialist Heliox, which it acquired at the start of the year. Heliox focuses on providing DC fast charging systems to electric bus and truck fleets. The Heliox acquisition extended Siemens’ market reach, primarily in Europe and North America, while improving its capabilities… Read more…
TLX introduces new modular valve products for EV thermal management
US-based solenoid and valve system manufacturer TLX Technologies is introducing the first two components in its new family of modular 4-way and 3-way switching valves, designed to give OEM and system design teams thermal management controls that suit multiple vehicle platforms. The high-flow valves deliver low cross-flow leakage, reducing the challenge for design teams to… Read more…
Jens Hartmann from MAN Truck & Bus SE: MAN’s Modular eTruck Revolution
At IAA Transportation in Hannover, Jens Hartmann, Vice President of eTruck at MAN Truck & Bus SE, gave us a closer look at the company’s modular electric truck. Offering flexibility, customisation, and reduced total cost of ownership, Hartmann says the eTruck is set to transform the logistics industry with its innovative battery configuration and high-power charging capabilities. Read more…
The Honda Series 0 Makes A Lot Of Promises
The future of Honda is previewed by its new self-developed EV. Read more…
