The race to develop longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries is on, and Honda hopes to take the lead with its ambitious solid-state battery technology. The Japanese automaker claims its future EVs will be capable of an impressive 998 km of range on a single charge by the end of the decade. This is twice the range of most mass-market EVs available… Read more…
Rivian software update to enable launch mode, easier wheel swaps
Rivian owners won’t need a service-center visit to switch tires and wheels Gen 1 Rivians will gain launch control Framework for third-party apps is completed Rivian offers regular over-the-air updates, and it’s listening to customer feedback to lay out what it prioritizes, whether the good, the bad, or the ugly. In a fireside chat at the… Read more…
Universal plug-and-charge coming to all EVs starting in 2025
A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging at public stations simply by plugging in. Announced Wednesday, the initiative is being undertaken by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the federal government’s Joint Office… Read more…
Stellantis and Zeta Energy develop Lithium-sulfur batteries
The automotive group Stellantis is entering into a partnership with the Texan battery specialist Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulphur (LiS) batteries that should enable 50 per cent faster charging, among many other advantages. The new battery technology is said to be significantly more powerful and cheaper than lithium-ion batteries and does not require cobalt, graphite, manganese, or nickel. Read more…
QuantumScape completes production process for solid-state cells
The solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has laid the foundations for producing larger quantities of its B-sample cells in 2025. To this end, the company has completed the installation of its separator production plant. Read more…
Volkswagen looks towards Poland for ID.Buzz production
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) is currently building the ID. Buzz at its main plant in Hanover, Germany. VWN is said to have confirmed plans to relocate all or part of the electric van’s production to Poznan, Poland. Read more…
Porsche and Audi face delays in model launches due to Northvolt
As Northvolt is unable to deliver the planned quantities to its customers, the company has fallen into the familiar financial difficulties – up to Chapter 11 insolvency in the USA. It is now becoming apparent that the lack of battery cells from the Swedish company is likely to cause problems for car manufacturers, especially Porsche and Audi. Read more…
Rivian opens first charging park for third-party brands
Rivian has opened the Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, the first location of its Rivian Adventure Network, where electric vehicles from other manufacturers can be charged in addition to its own. Read more…
Huawei Luxeed R7 EREV confirmed revealed by government filing
One of the most recent additions to Huawei’s growing portfolio of electrified vehicles to capture our attention is the Luxeed R7. It’s an SUV coupe developed in a collaboration between Huawei and Chery that was initially launched as an all-electric car. Now, the latest MIIT filing confirms the R7 is getting an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version. The EREV Luxeed… Read more…
EPP Group wants to shake up the ban on combustion engines
The EPP Group in the European Parliament wants to reverse the ban on combustion engines for new cars from 2035. This emerges from a position paper by the conservative group. In doing so, the EPP is confronting Ursula von der Leyen, who emphasised in her recent inaugural speech as President of the European Commission that the ban on combustion engines should be maintained in its current form. Read more…
‘Game Changer’: Honda Solid-State EVs With 620 Miles Of Range Coming This Decade
Honda claims its future EVs will even go as far as 776 miles on a full charge after 2040. There is one big issue, though. Read more…
WeRide begins offering robotaxis on Uber in UAE
WeRide’s robotaxis begin to be available on Uber’s platform in Abu Dhabi, marking the first time Uber has launched autonomous vehicles outside the US. Read more…
Polestar 3 enters US production as the company’s most affordable EV
The Swedish electric vehicle brand Polestar has begun US production of its most affordable Polestar 3 model. The Long Range Single Motor variant is ready to shake up the North American EV landscape thanks to its attractive price tag and impressive range. The €66,100 Polestar 3 was only available in the US as a Long Range Dual Motor model. With… Read more…
China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more. Read more…
Lion Electric lays off half its staff, looks to Groupe Mach for a bailout
Electric school bus maker Lion Electric has suspended manufacturing at its Joliet, Illinois facility after laying off nearly four hundred workers – more than half its global employees. The company hopes Canadian real estate developers Groupe Mach can save the day. Read more…
Nio, Hong Kong Polytechnic University partner on battery technologies
The two will work together to promote the R&D of new power battery technologies and talent development, according to an announcement. Read more…
Nio reportedly to roll out driver assist system based on end-to-end tech in Jan
Nio will launch its Banyan 3.1.0 system in January, for the first time to bring smart driving capabilities that incorporate end-to-end AI models, according to local media. Read more…
Texas opens its first federally funded NEVI EV fast charging station
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation today announced the opening of Texas’s first EV fast charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) just built its first Gravity electric SUV for delivery
Lucid Motors (LCID) is celebrating a massive accomplishment after the first Gravity electric SUV rolled off the production line at its Casa Grande plant in Arizona on Thursday. Read more…
Nio ET9 spied ahead of its official debut
The ET9 is Nio’s largest vehicle to date, measuring 5,324 mm in length, 2,016 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm. The car’s coupe-like design and high ground clearance give it a somewhat confused, SUV-like appearance. The ET9’s interior is cavernous, and the vehicle has a large frunk – everything about it is… Read more…