Xiaomi EV, the automotive branch of the tech giant, pulled the covers off a major upgrade to its driver-assistance system. The new feature, called Xiaomi HAD (Hyper Autonomous Driving) Enhanced Edition, uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence to make driving an EV safer and smoother. This is a big deal because the system now includes “world model” capabilities and reinforcement learning, building… Read more…
Hyundai And Kia Owners: For The Quickest Charge, Don’t Use Tesla Superchargers
Hyundais and Kias can use Tesla plugs, but that’s not always the best way to charge. Lire la suite…
Ionna invests $250 million in Californian fast-charging network
The North American fast-charging joint venture Ionna, formed by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, has announced an investment of more than US$250 million in charging infrastructure in California over the next three years. Read more…
Donut Lab aims to revolutionize EV development with a new software platform
Finnish technology company Donut Lab has unveiled DonutOS. The software platform aims to revolutionize nothing less than “the conception, development, and realization of electric vehicles.” Read more…
John Deere electric riding mower gets removable batteries from EGO
The new John Deere Z370RS Electric ZTrak zero turn electric riding mower promises all the power and performance Deere’s customers have come to expect from its quiet, maintenance-free electric offerings – but with an all new twist: removable batteries. Read more…
New Renault electric van SHOULD be coming to America — as a Nissan
Unless they have vivid memories of guys like Nigel Mansell, Fernando Alonso, and Sebastian Vettel driving the wheels off a screaming, Renault-powered Formula 1 car, it’s tough to get an American to care about a new Renault — but Nissan’s renewed willingness to work with its old partners means we may yet get the new Trafic E-Tech here. (!. Read more…
New electric AUDI E SUV concept promises 670 hp, 435 mile range
Audi embraced its future in China with the launch of a new Chinese market electric sub-brand called AUDI that ditched the iconic “four rings” logo in favor of four capital letters – but one thing this latest concept hasn’t ditched is the brand’s traditionally teutonic long-roof design language. Read more…
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: A Glitchy $74,000 Mess That Proves Stellantis Should Stick To Gas
Jeep’s first U.S.-market EV packs a lot of power, but falls down hard on execution. Lire la suite…
2025 Zeekr 001 interior, design and features review
As Zeekr is slowly expanding globally, we got the chance to put our hands on some of its most desirable products. Zeekr is part of the Chinese automotive giant Geely, and is already available in a dozen of overseas markets with more expected to follow soon. The Zeekr 001 is, as the number suggests, the company’s first model and it… Read more…
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims [update]
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis. Read more…
Kia Was An EV Pioneer. What Comes Next Is Complicated
Right now, Kia dealers and customers are asking for more hybrids, executives say. Kia aims to deliver. Lire la suite…
CATL-backed Autoflight unveils water-based vertiport to expand eVTOL network
This marks the first integrated sea-air solution in the eVTOL sector, extending eVTOL infrastructure to water areas.
To date, Autoflight has accumulated commercial orders totaling 2,000 units.
Suncoast Charging opens first third-party Supercharger site in Florida
Tesla’s first third-party owned Superchargers are now operational in Florida. The eight charging stalls are located in Land O’Lakes, Bexley, and are branded as Suncoast Charging, a Florida-based EV charging company. Read more…
Why Your Used Tesla Should Have LFP Batteries
Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries. Lire la suite…
SCALE consortium set to advance trucking electrification across Scotland
A new consortium of Scottish logistics and charging businesses have joined forces to trial electric trucks and shared charging hubs. Called SCALE (Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification), the consortium is being led by electric truck charging specialist Voltempo. Read more…
BYD officially unveils the 3000-horsepower Yangwang U9 Xtreme
BYD officially launched its wildest creation yet: the Yangwang U9 Xtreme. This is a limited-edition track machine designed to push automotive limits, with the Chinese automaker planning to build only 30 units of this exclusive model. The U9 Xtreme represents the absolute peak of BYD’s engineering know-how, packaging nearly 3,000 horsepower into a machine purpose-built for the world’s toughest circuits.… Read more…
Leapmotor A10 brings premium tech to the budget fight
For as long as cars have existed, the automotive industry has worked on a simple rule: if you want premium features, you must pay a premium price. If you want a small car, you have to accept old technology and less space. It’s something we’ve been used to, but now, a new crop of affordable electric cars promises to rewrite… Read more…
Black Friday savings keep growing with up to 80% off EcoFlow power stations, Samsung smart appliances, Autel EV charger/solar cams, more
Following suit from yesterday’s edition, today’s Green Deals are packed with better-than-ever full holiday savings, led by EcoFlow’s next phase of its Black Friday Sale event with up to 80% discounts on backup power solutions, complete with bonus savings, free gifts, and new low prices – all starting from $149 + the phase’s first 48-hour flash sale. There’s also Samsung’s Black Friday appliance sale that can save you hundreds to thousands on smart energy-conscious washer/dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and more – starting from $269, as well as a new low price on Autel’s 50A MaxiCharger AC Lite EV Charging Station at $398 (plus the latest solar-powered security cameras). There’s also Black Friday roundups of DJI equipment, EGO Power+ tools, smart ambient lighting devices, a collection of one-day-only Best Buy deals, like Greenworks’ STEALTH electric mini-bike, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased Anker SOLIX Black Friday savings, Segway’s new Navimow robotic lawn mower lows + increased Ninebot EV savings, and more. Read more…
Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
No, it’s not the new Bolt. GM’s design team previewed a new high-riding “sporty Chevrolet EV” that should be brought to life. Read more…
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar just cut the ribbon on a huge new factory in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, and it dwarfs the New Orleans Superdome. The company’s $1.1 billion, fully vertically integrated facility spans 2.4 million square feet, or about 11 times the size of the stadium’s main arena. Read more…
