The first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles will be unveiled in September at the 2025 Munich auto show, and will wear iX3 badging, the automaker confirmed Friday. BMW brought out a camouflaged prototype of this model, the first in a family of EVs dubbed Neue Klasse (German for “new class”) at its annual financial results conference. CEO… Read more…
Dowload the reed relays guide for EV and charge point testing
Sponsored by Pickering. As electric vehicle technology evolves, so do the challenges in testing high-voltage powertrains, battery management systems, and charge points. Engineers require precise, reliable switching solutions to ensure accuracy and safety in these demanding applications. Pickering Electronics’ EV & Charge Point Testing Guide explores the critical role of high-voltage reed relays, which offer… Read more…
Pando’s minimalist solution allows more EV charging in less space at less cost
Who needs charging stations? Q&A Pando founder Aaron Li. During times of rapid technological development, many companies address the new technology by adapting the trappings of the old (Remember internet portals and online malls?). However, those who think “outside the box” (Remember that tired old phrase? It’s back!) are sometimes able to unlock major savings… Read more…
Diamond Aircraft takes over Volocopter
The rumours have been confirmed: The insolvent air taxi startup Volocopter has now officially announced its takeover by Diamond Aircraft. The company headquarters will remain in Bruchsal. Read more…
Electric car sales surge 30% globally, China leads
Despite what some media outlets would like you to believe, the start of 2025 shows a clear trend: electric cars are becoming more popular worldwide. Sales of both fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids jumped by 30% in the first two months of the year. This means 2.4 million of these cars were sold around the world in just under… Read more…
Jason Hoff appointed as CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new CEO position for its North America division, with the role going to its current Head of Quality, Jason Hoff. The company’s board says it aims to increase its engagement with US customers with this and other measures. Read more…
Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a reality
A new startup has emerged to take on the challenge of developing a lightweight electric sports car. U.K.-based Longbow on Wednesday provided the first details on its open-top Speedster and Roadster coupe, both of which it hopes to launch in 2026. It also confirmed the opening of reservations for both models in the U.K. (other markets weren’t… Read more…
I Took The Volkswagen ID. Buzz On A Road Trip. It Did Just Fine
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz “only” has up to 234 miles of range. But a drive to Detroit proves you can do more with that than you think. Read more…
dSPACE launches simulation software for power electronics
Germany-based dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation solutions, has released its XSG Power Electronics Systems software to support the simulation of highly dynamic switching frequencies of up to 500 kHz. The software for hardware-in-the-loop tests contains a library with ready-to-use models of power electronics circuitry so that users can create their simulations quickly… Read more…
Landis+Gyr sells charging division to Slovenian investor
A month ago, Landis+Gyr announced its withdrawal from the business with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EMEA region – but did not mention any search for a buyer, which raised doubts about the future of the division. However, the Swiss provider of energy management solutions has now found a buyer. Read more…
Tesla warns the US government about automobile tarrifs
US President Donald Trump and his ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk seem to be on the same page. The close relationship between the two goes so far that Trump recently organised a Tesla sales show outside the White House. But now it has come to light that Tesla has complained to the US government about planned tariffs on car imports into the USA. Read more…
Don’t Forget: Many DC Fast Charging Adapters Are Prohibited By Operators
We asked around, and those cheap fast-charging adapters are frowned upon. The same goes for extension cables. Read more…
CATL posts record Q4 2024 net income, gross margin slips
CATL reported revenue of RMB 102.97 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 3.08 percent year-on-year.
Its revenue declined in 2024 due to lower product prices brought about by lower prices of raw materials such as lithium carbonate.
ChargePoint to open five fast charging sites in New York
The five fast charging stations will be located in upstate New York, and provide charging to electric vehicles. Drivers will be able to access the chargers via the ChargePoint mobile app. Read more…
Fraunhofer institutes to produce bipolar plates for hydrogen mass-production research
In the H2GO research project, 19 Fraunhofer Institutes throughout Germany are focussing on fuel cell production. In particular, the experts want to develop production technology approaches to enable cheaper series production of bipolar plates – the centrepiece of the fuel cell. Read more…
Even Tesla Is Getting Nailed By The ‘Bipolar Tariff Regime’
Even Tesla can’t escape the tariff chaos. Plus, the VW Group’s Cupra brand U.S. launch is on track, and BMW takes a hit in China. Read more…
Iveco announces two electric transporters with Stellantis technology for 2026
Iveco is launching a Stellantis-based electric van duo on the market in two years’ time. The vans are based on the Stellantis platform for medium-sized and large transports and will therefore have a lot in common with the sister models from Opel or Peugeot. The collaboration is set to run for ten years. Read more…
BMW confirms the iX3 as the debut model for the ‘Neue Klasse’
As expected, BMW will launch the debut model of the ‘Neue Klasse,’ long heralded as the electric SUV in the 3 Series segment, as the iX3. The unveiling of the production model will take place in September 2025 at the IAA Mobility in Munich. Read more…
Electric Porsche Cayenne reveal set for late 2025
An all-electric version of the Porsche Cayenne SUV will be revealed later this year, CEO Oliver Blume said in a Q&A following the announcement of the automaker’s 2024 financial results Wednesday. “We are going to present it to the world for the first time at the end of the year,” Blume said, adding that the reveal will take place on the West… Read more…
The X Games just banned electric motorcycles for being too good
In yet another new example of an industry defying progress out of preference for “the old ways”, X Games riders and fans are going to be seeing a lot fewer electric motorcycles in the air this year. That’s after a new rule change has quietly banned electric motorcycles from competing. And the reasoning? It’s not fair to the gassers who are trying to keep up. Read more…
