Qnovo, which provides battery software for e-mobility, has unveiled its SentinelX battery health and safety solution designed to protect passenger and commercial EV operators. The software is designed to act as a first line of defense for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to prevent catastrophic safety incidents, such as fires related to faulty or degraded… Read more…
Stellantis and Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries
Netherlands-headquartered automaker Stellantis and US battery technology firm Zeta Energy have signed a joint development agreement to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries that have energy density comparable to that of lithium-ion technology. The collaboration includes pre-production development and planning for future production. Stellantis aims to use the batteries in its vehicles by 2030. Lithium-sulfur battery technology… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper Could Enter Production In Shanghai In January
The refreshed version of the world’s best-selling EV is expected to bring important changes and improvements. Read more…
First drive in the Kia EV6: Range upgrade for the long-distance pro
Hyundai not only gave the long-distance electric car a facelift, it also made some technical changes. The new Kia EV6 goes further thanks to a larger battery and remains a master of fast charging. Read our driving report to find out how the car manufacturer achieved this and which changes are really impressive.
GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast-chargers with Omni Port
General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint’s Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North… Read more…
BMW to build $10 million center to pioneer new EV battery recycling method
BMW is expanding an innovative process for reclaiming and reusing EV raw materials in building a brand-new €10 million ($10.4 million) cell recycling center. The new German plant will work to radically slash costs in building EVs and push the company closer to a closed-loop battery cell production. Read more…
GAC Group launches new eVTOL business and unveils flagship model called the AirJet
Chinese auto conglomerate GAC Group is delving further into sustainable air transportation with a new eVTOL-centric business venture called Govy. The company unveiled its flagship aircraft, the AirJet, during the announcement of the new brand. AirJet is GAC’s second “flying car” design in two years, but this iteration is more of a traditional eVTOL. Read more…
Toyota wants to make owning an EV more affordable, but where are the choices?
Toyota vows to make owning an EV even more affordable, but with only one model available in the US, it’s not giving buyers many options. After another delay to its upcoming electric SUV, here’s when you can expect to see more Toyota EV models roll out. Read more…
Tesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
Unless Tesla pulls out a miracle in the final stretch, the Telsa Model Y very likely won’t take the lead as Europe’s best-selling vehicle this year. That honor looks to be going to an entirely different type of vehicle, the ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero. Read more…
Tesla’s Head Designer Hints Robotaxi Could Get Additional Form Factors
Could this be the Robovan concept or something else? Read more…
Honda-Nissan Merger May Prevent A Hostile Takeover
Plus, Canoo is once again in trouble as it furloughs more workers and Subaru is betting big on a new hybrid plant. Read more…
Tested: The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 70 MPH Highway Range Test
We push the Ioniq 5 N to the limit and nearly come up short at the end. Read more…
BMW reportedly canned planned electric sports car with almost 1,000 kW
A BMW team had allegedly been working on a purely electric super sports car. A clay model was ready to go, but the Board of Management shelved the project due to doubts about its profitability and technical feasibility. Read more…
Honda’s 0 Series EVs are coming to CES 2025
Honda is coming to CES 2025 with two prototype electric vehicles from its highly anticipated 0 Series lineup. These prototypes, teased by the automaker, offer a glimpse into Honda’s electric future and apparently will hit the global market in 2026. While Honda used to be a dominant player in the automotive world, its presence in the EV market has been… Read more…
Indonesia: TransJakarta expands fleet with 200 new electric buses
In Jakarta, the city-owned bus operator PT Transportasi Jakarta (TransJakarta) has introduced 200 new electric buses, bringing its total number of electric vehicles to 300. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis presents new battery cooling material
Hyundai Mobis has developed a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. Read more…
ChargePoint & GM to cooperate on charging infrastructure
ChargePoint and General Motors are joining forces to install up to 500 ultra-fast charging ports with up to 500 kW at strategic locations in the USA by the end of 2025. Under the GM Energy brand, many suitable locations will be equipped with ChargePoint’s Omni-Port system. Read more…
California’s $2,000 electric bike vouchers came and went in just minutes
California finally got its act together this month, rolling out an electric bike incentive program yesterday that had been in the works for years. But while the noble program was designed to help low-income riders afford a sustainable, independent form of longer-range transportation, it was exhausted in less than an hour and left many more people frustrated with its inaccessibility.. Read more…
Archer completes construction of US assembly plant, eVTOL production to begin in early 2025
Archer Aviation announced it has completed construction of a new 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility in Georgia and is already implementing tooling to begin building its proprietary Midnight aircraft in early 2025. Longtime partner Stellantis assisted in the development of the new facility, and Archer will look to the global OEM to help it scale eVTOL production in the US through the end of the decade. Read more…
Rivian R1S And R1T EVs Finally Get Native YouTube, Google Cast And SiriusXM
Netflix is still unavailable, but owners can use other apps like Disney+ and Max to cast videos to their vehicle’s screen. Read more…
