Seamless simulation Peter Donaldson checks out simulators designed to give drivers the most realistic response and feel Dynisma’s DMG family of simulators is designed to reduce the time and expense involved in building and testing vehicles by moving as much prototype development as possible into the virtual world. We caught up with the company’s commercial director, […] Read more…
The Battery Show USA show report
A wealth of advanced battery tech for EVs was on show in Detroit, as Peter Donaldson reports.
Staged for the first time at Huntington Place, Detroit, The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, North America showcased a myriad advanced battery technologies. Organiser Informa Markets reports that more than 21,000 professionals from around the world attended and 1250 organisations exhibited, making the 2024 event the largest in its history, which dates back to 2010. Read more…
Battery cell manufacturing
There are three major phases of activity for manufacturing battery cells, as Nick Flaherty reports
Moving from small coin cells that prove the performance of a battery chemistry in the laboratory to production is a big step. There are many different ways to construct a cell, and many techniques for both building and characterising the resulting battery. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in February
Starting in February, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles will be able to charge at 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S., the automaker announced Thursday. Supercharger access will be enabled via a software update installed by dealerships—not over-the-air. Customers will be contacted by Mercedes to schedule this. The update will… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
From February 2025, US Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will be able to charge their cars at over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada. Read more…
Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 SUVs its first year and now it’s ready to take the US by storm
Despite its smaller size, Volvo’s cheapest electric SUV is already having a massive impact on sales. In 2024, its first year on the market, Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 models. With deliveries now kicking off in the US, the EV is poised to see even more demand in 2025. Read more…
Here’s the Tesla Model Y Juniper in all its glory with zero camo
It’s the season for winter testing these days. We’ve just seen Nio’s first Firefly EV undergoing winter testing, and now it’s time for Tesla’s long-anticipated upcoming refresh / facelift of the Model Y. The new Model Y, codenamed Juniper, was last spotted on the streets wearing camo yesterday, and today we have something much better: a look at it with… Read more…
Evice Rolls-Royce Corniche
Evice is using modern technologies and EV powertrains to improve some of the best cars ever built, starting with a beautiful Rolls-Royce Corniche, reports Will Gray.
When it comes to pure, opulent luxury, there are few more iconic cars than those produced by Rolls-Royce in the 1970s and 80s. Read more…
In conversation: John Stamford
The advanced powertrain chief engineer of Jaguar Land Rover got into EVs before EVs were even a thing. He tells Will Gray how far things have come
If you want to understand the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), there are few better to speak to than Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced powertrain chief engineer, John Stamford. Read more…
Multi-chemistry batteries
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A little over a year ago, a BMW iX electric SUV fitted experimentally with a dual-chemistry Gemini battery pack from Our Next Energy (ONE) drove 978 km (608 miles) on a single charge – an impressive achievement for such a large, heavy car, writes Peter Donaldson. Read more…
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh Spied Without Any Camouflage
The best-selling EV in the world has a new face. Read more…
The Spectre EV Was The Most Popular Rolls-Royce In Europe In 2024
This means an electric coupe outsold a combustion SUV, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which is pretty unheard of these days. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EVs In The U.S. Get Tesla Supercharger Access In February
A charging adapter will be sold by dealers. Later this year, new Mercedes-Benz EVs will come with a NACS port from the factory. Read more…
Neta reportedly downsizing directly operated stores, retaining dealer outlets
Neta is restructuring its channel system and will gradually close directly-managed stores and retain dealer stores, according to local media.
Neta customers in several cities have received messages of local directly-managed stores closing.
Neta launches Neta X and Neta Aya in Singapore
Neta launched the Neta X and Neta Aya in Singapore today and secured 52 orders in the morning.
Neta’s new stores in Singapore will open soon.
Mazda plans to build an EV battery factory in Japan
Mazda on Monday announced a new Japanese battery plant that will assemble cylindrical cells into modules and battery packs for use in a planned electric vehicle based on a dedicated platform. Located in Iwakuni City, in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, the plant targets 10 GWh of annual production, Mazda said. Cells will be supplied by Panasonic… Read more…
Feds investigating 2.6M Teslas over Smart Summon remote driving feature
The NHTSA on Tuesday said it is opening an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla electric vehicles in the U.S. over reports of crashes involving the automaker’s Actually Smart Summon remote-driving feature. Launched in September, Actually Smart Summon is the current version of the Smart Summon remote valet feature Tesla introduced in 2019. It’s… Read more…
Volkswagen EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in June
Volkswagen will rollout Tesla Supercharger access for its EV customers this summer, when adapters will be ready for current CCS-equipped vehicles. “We get access to the network in June/July, when we have an official VW adapter,” VW spokesperson Mark Gillies told PCMag at CES 2025 this week, adding that the automaker is still lining up suppliers to… Read more…
Great Wall Motor creates new unit to target ultra-luxury market, report says
Great Wall Motor has created a new business unit aimed at the ultra-luxury market, and its chairman Wei Jianjun will also serve as chairman of a new brand.
One of the new brand’s missions will be to explore state-of-the-art technologies, as well as new strategic directions.
Model Y Juniper refresh spied uncamouflaged for first time in winter testing
Tesla’s Model Y “Juniper” refresh has been spotted for the first time undergoing winter testing in China, in anticipation of an imminent reveal. Read more…
