Around two years ago CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, announced its first sodium-ion battery and its intention to start manufacturing in 2023. Now, two years later, we’re onto the second generation, and production is set to start in 2025. That said, mass production is only scheduled for 2027. The second-gen sodium battery can be discharged normally in temperatures as… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Driving On FSD Fails To Detect Mannequin
In a series of tests run by an independent YouTuber, the Tesla Cybertruck repeatedly failed pedestrian safety tests. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappears
Tesla appears to have discontinued its vinyl wrap option for the Cybertruck. It’s no longer listed in the automaker’s online accessories shop, where it was previously found. This was first spotted by Canada’s Drive Tesla, which noted that the disappearance of the Cybertruck wrap option comes after Tesla reduced the number of colors from 11 to… Read more…
Volkswagen’s ‘Active Hood’ Technology Could Save Pedestrian Lives
The upcoming feature was showcased on an ID.7 EV. Right before coming to a full stop, the front hood of the EV pops up. Read more…
Renesas Electronics announces an 8-in-1 proof of concept EV eAxle
Renesas Electronics, a semiconductor solutions company, has unveiled an 8-in-1 proof of concept for electric vehicle eAxle systems. The proof of concept was developed in partnership with Nidec, a Japanese motor manufacturer that makes “everything that spins and moves.” An eAxle is a drive unit that integrates into an axle structure the main components necessary… Read more…
ABB and Black Box Innovations to manufacture EV energy management system that helps avoid panel upgrades
ABB Electrification Canada has announced a licensing agreement with Canadian electrical equipment supplier Black Box Innovations to manufacture EV energy management systems. The systems will use Black Box’s patented technology that supports the installation of EV chargers on an existing electrical panel. The range of energy management systems will be available through ABB’s distribution partners… Read more…
Aluminium busbar process cuts costs and weight
brandgroup, a medium-sized, German company, is to develop and manufacture innovative and efficient springs, spring assemblies and wire-forming parts using a process for the manufacturing of aluminium busbars with high-cross sections up to 300 mm2 in the automotive charging path to cut weight and cost, writes Peter Donaldson. Read more…
Who Will Try To Save The EV Tax Credits?
Plus, the incoming Trump Administration is already considering new federal rules for autonomous vehicles. Read more…
Cadillac Vistiq Vs. Rivian R1S Vs. Kia EV9: Here’s How They Compare
We look at what each of these American-made electric three-row SUVs has to offer. Read more…
Jiyue introduces Robo X supercar
Besides the sleek design distinguishing it from other EVs, the “performance beast” supercar incorporates pure-vision, high-level intelligent driving technology. It can travel fast, sprinting from 0-100 kph in 1.9 seconds. Read more…
Altilium recycles cathode active material without compromising on quality
British battery material and recycling company Altilium has taken a significant step forward with its cathode active material (CAM) recovered from old electric car batteries. Tests confirm that it is comparable to commercial materials. Read more…
Indian Zypp orders 40,000 electric scooters from Odysse
Zypp Electric, an ‘EV-as-a-service’ provider, has invested in Indian electric scooter manufacturer Odysse Electric, ordering 40,000 electric two-wheelers. Zypp plans to rent them to various delivery services. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) soars on Trump making easier path for Tesla’s non-existent self-driving tech
Tesla (TSLA) is soaring in anticipation that Trump’s administration will make an easier path for Tesla’s self-driving tech, which still doesn’t work, to be approved federally. Read more…
Kia is slowing EV9 output in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why
Kia is hitting the brakes on production of its first three-row electric SUV in the US. Despite the EV9’s successful debut, new concerns about the EV tax credit are reportedly causing Kia to scale back — at least for now. Read more…
BYD celebrates 10 million electrified vehicles milestone
The Chinese automotive powerhouse BYD has just hit a remarkable milestone, rolling its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV) off the production line. This achievement highlights BYD’s meteoric rise from a small battery producer in 1995 to a global leader in the electric vehicle market. The landmark vehicle, a Denza Z9 sedan, was officially launched at the 2024 Guangzhou auto… Read more…
Albert Heijn expands electric deliveries in Amsterdam
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn now supplies all its shops within the Amsterdam city centre ring road emission-free. To that end, it expanded its fleet of electric trucks and added a charging infrastructure at its depot. Read more…
UltraTech to deploy 100 electric trucks in India
UltraTech, the cement flagship company of Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, is increasing the use of electric trucks in its logistics operations. The company plans to deploy about 100 electric trucks as part of its decarbonisation initiatives. Read more…
Top 5 Plug-In Hybrid Deals
Undecided on which PHEV is right for you? Here are some great deals that may help you decide which one to lease or buy. Read more…
Ehang conducts test flights with passengers in Thailand
Chinese flying taxi pioneer Ehang completed test flights in the Thai capital Bangkok without a pilot but with passengers on board. Thailand is already the 18th country where the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been allowed to take off. Read more…
Cheapest Lucid Air Recalled Because The Drive Motor Wiring Harness Is Too Short
Over 1,500 Lucid Air Pure EVs were inadvertently fitted with a subframe wiring harness that’s shorter than the original design. Read more…
