BYD is about to unveil its latest offering: the Denza N9 SUV. This full-size luxury SUV is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is designed to challenge established players like the Li Auto L9 and the Aito M9. The Denza N9 has a striking exterior with a layered front fascia and a prominent Denza logo. A roof-mounted LiDAR hints at… Read more…
I’d Want A Tesla Cybercab—If It Had A Steering Wheel
The Cybercab’s design could appeal to driving enthusiasts with a few changes, like the ability to manually control the car. Read more…
Alpine A390_β concept gives us a sneak peek at its sporty SUV for 2025
Renault’s sub-brand Alpine revealed its A390_β concept, a complete departure from its current Alpine A290 hot hatch, found in Europe for less than €40,000. The new concept gives us a good idea of how Alpine’s future fully electric SUV will look next year. A390_β concept interior In fact, Alpine says the interior of the A390_β will match about 85% of… Read more…
DOE releases draft roadmap to improve EV charger, solar and distributed energy resources interconnections
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program has released a draft roadmap to improve processes for interconnecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids. The draft document provides stakeholders with 37 solutions organized around: increasing data access, transparency and security for interconnection; improving interconnection processes and timelines; promoting economic… Read more…
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more…
Enel X Way North America gives its customers an 11th-hour lifeline
Enel X Way North America’s EV chargers will continue to operate with software connectivity beyond today – here’s what we know. Read more…
BYD teases its new full-size luxury electric SUV [Images]
BYD is preparing to launch its new full-size luxury electric SUV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, BYD released two new images of the Denza N9 without any camouflage for the first time. Read more…
Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving without any data
There was one big thing missing from Tesla’s autonomy event yesterday: data. Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving, but you just have to believe him despite the fact that he has been wrong about it every year for the past five years. Read more…
Kia reveals EV5 prices in Australia, undercutting top-selling rivals
Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla’s best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia’s electric SUV keep up with the competition. Read more…
General Motors Will Sell You A PowerBank For Your Home
GM now has a complete home power backup system that can even draw power from your EV’s battery. Read more…
Polestar Knows It Has To Be In Comeback Mode
We also discuss the sweeping management shake-up at Stellantis and Donald Trump’s concerns about self-driving cars. Read more…
Durakool unveils EV-optimized relays and contactor
UK-based Durakool, a manufacturer of power-switching components, has introduced three new products for the EV market. The DG82M is a micro-ISO automotive plug-in relay featuring magnetic arc blowout technology. It is optimized for DC switching, capable of handling up to 3 A 110 VDC for 100,000 cycles and 7 A 110 VDC for 20,000 cycles…. Read more…
Alltrucks and SANY eTrucks partner to provide truck repair services in Europe
Germany-headquartered Alltrucks, a provider of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair services, and truck manufacturer SANY eTrucks, a division of China-headquartered heavy equipment manufacturer SANY, are joining forces to provide truck repair services. SANY’s eTrucks customers in Europe will be able to receive services from Alltrucks’ network of more than 700 workshops in 13 European countries…. Read more…
Fisker allegedly leaves a mess at company headquarters
Following its insolvency in the summer, Fisker apparently left its former company headquarters in La Palma, California, in a miserable state – with a lot of rubbish lying around, along with abandoned prototypes and batteries. The landlord speaks of “tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.” Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi vs. Waymo vs. Cruise: Here’s How They Stack Up
With hundreds of millions of dollars invested in developing vision-based autonomy, how does Tesla compare to Waymo and Cruise? Read more…
BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue
Two BMW electric sedans are being recalled over steering components that could break, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The recall includes 202 BMW i5 sedans from model years 2024 and 2025 and just 21 BMW i7 sedans, all 2024 models, plus non-electric versions of both. The recalled vehicles may have steering spindles manufactured with… Read more…
Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses
Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. “If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people’s jobs would be lost,” said Toyoda, who previously held the job of CEO and is… Read more…
The beta car: Alpine presents sporty show car
Just before the start of this year’s Paris Motor Show, Renault’s sports car subsidiary, Alpine, invited guests to the presentation of the A390_β. The production version is scheduled for market launch next year— without the Greek letter in its name. We were allowed to take a look at this ‘beta version’ and gain insight into Alpine’s electrification strategy. Read more…
Vianeo and APRR open truck charging corridor between Paris and Lyon
France is launching its first charging corridor for heavy goods vehicles between Paris and Lyon. The route includes five service stations where trucks can charge with up to 480 kW initiated by the French motorway company APRR and Engie subsidiary Vianeo. Read more…
Milence opens first charging hub in Sweden
The truck charging provider Milence has opened its fourth charging hub in Europe, in Varberg, Sweden – the first of a total of ten charging hubs that Milence is currently building in the country. Read more…
