Xpeng’s in-house developed autonomous driving chip will will first be used in one of its new models, according to local media.
The chip is 20 percent more utilized than general-purpose automotive chips and can handle large models with up to 30 billion parameters.
Tesla (TSLA) has to replace computer in ~4 million cars or compensate their owners
Tesla (TSLA) has to replace the ‘self-driving’ computer inside about 4 million vehicles or likely compensate the owners of those vehicles. Read more…
Global EV sales jump 40% in March despite tariff turmoil
Global EV sales surged to 1.7 million units in March, hitting 4.1 million for Q1 2025 as the EV market continues its robust growth, according to new data from EV research house Rho Motion. Year-over-year sales jumped 29% and marked an impressive 40% month-over-month leap from February. Read more…
Tesla insurance premiums are incresing at twice the market rate amid vandalism
Tesla insurance premiums are increasing at more than twice the rate of the rest of the US auto market due to higher repair costs and amid increased instances of vandalism on Tesla vehicles. Read more…
Lectric XP Trike with $420 in free gear at $1,499, EcoFlow takes 60% off three flash units, Worx deals of the day, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with a bunch of savings that will only last through the rest of the day, starting with the final hours of Lectric’s April Showers Sale with up to $654 in e-bike bundle savings, like on the XP Trike for $1,499 that comes with one of the largest bundles we’ve seen at $420 in free gear. In the same vein, it’s the final day of EcoFlow’s Easter Sale and Mega Sale, with shared flash offers at up to 60% off on three different units, including a DELTA Max 2000 Portable Power Station, a DELTA Pro bundle, and a pair of expansion batteries – with everything starting from $849. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale from Best Buy on the Worx 40V 17-inch Cordless Intellicut Lawn Mower at $266, as well as an additional 4.0Ah battery discount too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our Electrified Weekly coverage.. Read more…
Home Level 2 Charger Installations Are Skyrocketing
Charging giant Qmerit reports its best quarter ever for Level 2 home plug installations. Thank automakers for getting the message. Read more…
ADAC test proves electric cars to be even more reliable
A comprehensive study conducted by the German Automobile Club (ADAC), Europe’s largest roadside assistance organization, reveals a curious trend in vehicle reliability: electric cars are breaking down less frequently than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The ADAC’s “Yellow Angels” attended to over 3.6 million breakdowns in the past year, and meticulously recorded the details of each incident. This extensive data now provides… Read more…
One Simple Charging Feature Could Could Boost EV Sales: Study
Simply knowing what chargers are available and how well they’re working goes a long way for EV adoption. Read more…
Lucid Motors buys Nikola’s Arizona factory at bankruptcy auction
It’s an ill wind indeed that doesn’t blow something good someone’s way. Back in 2010, an opportunity to buy a factory in Fremont, California at a bargain-basement price gave a certain EV startup a huge leg up. Now EV pioneer Lucid Motors appears to have pulled off a similar coup, buying an Arizona factory and… Read more…
NEO launches silicon anode material for EV batteries
NEO Battery Materials, a Canadian battery materials technology company focused on developing silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in EVs, electronics, and energy storage systems, has introduced its NBMSiDE P-300N silicon anode product. The P-300N is a mass-producible prototype that has NEO’s highest capacity retention achieved to date and is optimized to enhance battery stability… Read more…
Tesla finally found a use for the Cybertruck: carry around cars for advertising
Tesla has finally found a use case for its hard-to-sell Cybertruck: it’s now carrying around mobile billboards for the new Model Y. Read more…
Tesla rolls out feature-packed software update: adaptive headlights, dashcam, and more
Tesla has launched its latest over-the-air software update called ‘Spring Update’. While the automaker regularly releases smaller updates, it sometimes bundles many features into the same update for a bigger release, like this one. Read more…
Sunreef Yachts introduces Solar Skin 3.0 cell with AI optimization for marine electrification
Cutting-edge yacht and electric catamaran designer Sunreef Yachts has unveiled its latest generation of solar skin technology. The silicon solar cells, designed in-house by Sunreef, are now more efficient, durable, and bolstered by AI optimization. As such, Sunreef is calling its Solar Skin 3.0 technology a “visionary leap toward the future of yachting.”. Read more…
Sunreef Yachts introduces Solar Skin 3.0 cell with AI optimization for marine electrification
Cutting-edge yacht and electric catamaran designer Sunreef Yachts has unveiled its latest generation of solar skin technology. The silicon solar cells, designed in-house by Sunreef, are now more efficient, durable, and bolstered by AI optimization. As such, Sunreef is calling its Solar Skin 3.0 technology a “visionary leap toward the future of yachting.”. Read more…
Proposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal status
California is set to shake up how out-of-class electric two-wheelers are regulated, as a newly proposed bill, SB 586, aims to clarify the status of electric bikes without pedals, officially dubbing them “eMotos” and classifying them as off-highway vehicles.. Read more…
Proposed California law seeks to create new Sur Ron style e-bike category for legal status
California is set to shake up how out-of-class electric two-wheelers are regulated, as a newly proposed bill, SB 586, aims to clarify the status of electric bikes without pedals, officially dubbing them “eMotos” and classifying them as off-highway vehicles.. Read more…
Lucid acquires former Nikola facilities for just $30 million
After Nikola filed for bankruptcy in February this year, the company left some of its facilities and staff in limbo. However, according to industry experts, Lucid has stepped in and acquired key facilities and assets in Arizona for just $30 million, which is quite the bargain. Even though Nikola couldn’t gain traction with its truck business, its factories are modern… Read more…
Eberspaecher Group launches new heat pump system designed for electric off-highway vehicles
The Eberspaecher Group, a company that builds exhaust and thermal management systems, has announced several new configurations to better heat, ventilate and cool vehicle interiors in recent months. The company introduced and displayed several models during the 34th bauma trade show in Munich. The Esslingen-am-Neckar-based company showed its Falkon Dualtronic heat pump at its booth,… Read more…
Whitepaper: High-voltage BMS testing with ISO-SPI simulation technology
Sponsored by Chroma. Electric vehicle battery voltage ratings are trending upward from 400 V to 800 V, while those of large energy storage systems are increasing from 600 V-900 V toward 1,500 V. As test engineers evaluate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) requirements for the battery management systems that manage these batteries, they face a trade-off between simulated… Read more…
Tesla denies Canadian allegations of subsidy fraud
Tesla has officially rejected allegations of possible subsidy fraud in Canada. In a letter, Fereshteh Zeineddin, Tesla’s head of sales for Canada, stated that it was a case of back orders and even hinted at possible legal action if payments are not resumed. Read more…