German automotive parts manufacturer Herrmann Ultrasonics has opened its newest tech center and laboratory in Monterrey, Mexico. The 1,600-square-foot facility will support collaborative development of customized solutions tailored to specific manufacturing needs. It will also provide access to ultrasonic welding machines, such as the HiQ series, which combine the flexibility of custom machines with the… Read more…
QinetiQ validates 80% manganese-rich LMFP battery cathode for UK’s Integrals Power
Testing by UK defense technology company QinetiQ indicates that lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by UK battery materials producer Integrals Power could increase EV range by extending the useable capacity of the battery under high discharge conditions. Conventional lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistries experience a reduction in useable capacity when the… Read more…
Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch
Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, production… Read more…
Tesla Insurance Rates Set To Spike As Cars Become Vandalism Targets
Tesla owners could soon start paying higher insurance premiums because of Elon Musk’s political antics. Read more…
The Tesla Model 3 Performance Is Still The One To Beat
We drove the updated Tesla Model 3 Performance. It’s still the best value on the high-performance EV market. Read more…
ChargePoint deploys EV fast charging in New York with support from NYSERDA
EV charging network operator ChargePoint has opened five new DC fast charging sites in upstate New York. The sites are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and are located in Cortland, Waterloo, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls and Ripley. Drivers can find, use and pay for charging at these locations… Read more…
Elevated Materials launches to supply lithium battery films
Elevated Materials is a newly formed independent company that aims to supply ultra-thin, uniform lithium films for batteries for EVs, eVTOLs and e-aircraft, energy storage systems and consumer electronics. The company’s technology can be applied across graphite, silicon and lithium metal anodes. The company has received investments from TPG’s Rise Climate fund and Applied Materials…. Read more…
540hp Renault 5 Turbo 3E unveiled, 1,980 units to be sold in 2027
Renault wants to shake up the electric cars market with the 2027 arrival of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The company calls it a “mini-supercar,” and with 540 horsepower going to the rear wheels, this electric beast will certainly set a new performance benchmark in the compact car segment. Limited to only 1,980 units, this modern take on the iconic… Read more…
Police claim certain electric motorbikes being used ‘almost exclusively’ for crime
In a discussion on the increase in crime committed by individuals riding electric motorbikes, the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has claimed that a certain style of bike is being used “almost exclusively” for criminal actions. Read more…
Sialia Yachts is pushing the limits of marine electrification with virtually silent MWh vessels
A relatively young boatbuilder called Sialia Yachts is assembling an impressive portfolio of all-electric luxury vessels boasting some of the best power and range we’ve seen in the marine industry. These Sialia yachts, like the all-electric 57 Deep Silence, offer a one mega-watt-hour (MWh) battery capacity and 400 kW motors capable of transporting a dozen passengers long distances. Read more…
Why is Volkswagen cutting ID.4 production just as US sales are surging? [Update]
Volkswagen is cutting production in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the ID.4 electric SUV is built. Although the ID.4 was the third top-selling EV in the US earlier this year behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, a company spokesperson tells us “cautious demand for EVs” is behind the adjustments. Read more…
If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states
Elon Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, but if that’s the strategy, the automaker should start with having stores and service centers in red states and rural areas. Read more…
They Were Orphaned By Fisker. A Humble Shop In The Bronx Keeps Them Running
The Fisker Ocean is getting a new life as a rideshare car in New York City. Meet the shop that handles the largest fleet of them anywhere. Read more…
Stellantis partners with Luvly on ‘flat pack’ quadricycles
Stellantis is set to grow its quadricycle business through a strategic partnership with Swedish firm Luvly, which claims it can lower the cost of shipping with ‘IKEA-style’ flat pack components. Stellantis says it will begin by assessing the viability of Luvly’s production methods. Read more…
Is there hope for Canoo yet?
According to a court filing, Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila wants to buy almost all of the assets of the bankrupt electric vehicle maker. A new company controlled by Aquila has offered to buy “substantially all” of the assets for four million dollars. Read more…
Could Magna soon build electric cars for Xpeng and GAC?
Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr could soon be building electric cars for two Chinese companies. According to a report, models from Xpeng and GAC could be assembled in Austria as early as June – to avoid the special EU tariffs. Read more…
Volkswagen Plans To Hit Back Where It Matters Most
Plus, tariff threats are leading to an unlikely alliance between Toyota and Honda, and BYD has big plans for Europe’s EV market. Read more…
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E ‘Mini Supercar’ Gets With In-Wheel Motors
Sitting on a bespoke 800V platform, the dual-motor hatchback will be limited to 1,980 units. Read more…
Tesla files for regulatory approval of two EVs in India
Advancing its plans for the Indian market, Tesla has begun seeking regulatory approval from local authorities. The company has started the process to homologate its EVs, reinforcing speculation about its long-awaited India launch. Read more…
BYD unveils new EV platform with 1,000-kW supercharging support, starts Han L, Tang L pre-sales
BYD’s Super e-Platform uses redesigned blade batteries that support charging multipliers of up to 10 C and charging power of up to 1,000 kW.
The Han L EV and Tang L EV are the first models based on BYD’s Super e-Platform, both of which are available for pre-sales today, with an official launch set for early April.
