BYD may be the world leader in EV sales, but that doesn’t mean all of its products are interesting. Read more…
Power Integrations launches new LLC Switcher IC delivering 1,650 W of continuous output power
Power Integrations, which supplies high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, has achieved a two-fold increase in power output from its HiperLCS-2 chipset. Featuring half-bridge switch technology and an innovative package, the new device can deliver up to 1.6 kW of continuous output power with over 98% efficiency and permits brief peak loads of 2.5… Read more…
TDK offers lead-free NTC thermistors for automotive
Japanese electronics company TDK Electronics has launched its L862 (B57862L) NTC thermistors with bendable wires and the L871 (B57871L) lead spacing NTC thermistors that can be used in automotive and industrial applications. The thermistors can be used in automotive battery packs as well as power banks, energy storage and drones. They offer short response time… Read more…
Tesla records worst sales drop ever amidst political backlash
Tesla’s first-quarter sales have taken a painful hit, dropping by 13% YoY – the company’s weakest performance in nearly three years. The company reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a sharp decline from the 386,810 units sold in the same period last year. The reported figure fell even short of the analysts’ expected 372,410 vehicles – a number that was already adjusted… Read more…
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is down after EV deliveries slip in Q1: Here’s what to expect in 2025
Rivian (RIVN) was bracing for fewer deliveries in the first quarter but still managed to beat expectations. With things looking up from here, the EV maker confirmed it’s still on track to deliver between 46,000 and 51,000 EVs this year. Read more…
Bikers REJOICE! Liberation Day is the perfect excuse to get back on 2 wheels
The Trump Administration’s 25% tariffs are set to hit the auto industry today, targeting imported sedans, SUVs, vans, pickups, and even the parts required to keep existing vehicles on the road. But, crucially, the tariffs do not impact motorcycles. Read more…
Lotus revamps 2026 Emeya and Eletre EVs with a dozen new trims and varying standard features
Lotus has launched its 2026 model year versions of its Emeya and Eletre EVs and is changing things up a bit this year to provide a wider array of standard features for its customers. The automaker has introduced new “600” and “900” trim nomenclature and several variants within each of those badges to note performance and other key features. You can see the trim breakdown of Lotus’ revamped trims below. Read more…
Tesla’s delivery miss means bigger brand issues in the US, Cybertruck is dead weight
Tesla’s big delivery miss means the automaker has bigger brand issues than expected in the US, and the Cybertruck is absolutely unsellable. Read more…
MAGA Republicans Overwhelmingly Support EV Investments In America: Poll
President Trump wants to kill EV funding. But the majority of his voters support American EV jobs and investments to fight China. Read more…
Charging operators form Spark Alliance, Europe’s largest charging network
Atlante, Electra, Fastned and IONITY have announced the formation of the Spark Alliance, billed as Europe’s “largest and most reliable public charging network.” The four companies will consolidate user access to more than 1,700 charging hubs in a standardised, open network. Read more…
Volvo EV Sales In The U.S. Are Up. It’s Not As Rosy Everywhere Else
After last year’s disastrous sales, the Swedish brand’s EVs are getting some love stateside. But that’s not the big picture. Read more…
The Toyota BZ4X And Subaru Solterra Sales Shot Up In Q1
Sales of these EVs got off to a slow start, but discounts and improvements have turned the tide. Read more…
Founder Andreas Haller takes over Quantron following insolvency
Andreas Haller, founder and face of the insolvent electric commercial vehicle specialist Quantron, and his holding company took over the assets and team of the insolvent Augsburg-based company on 1 April. This was announced by the responsible insolvency administrator. Quantron itself merely announces that it will ‘emerge stronger from the insolvency’. Read more…
Tesla delivers only 337,000 vehicles over Q1 of 2025
Tesla presented its production and delivery figures for the first quarter. There is no longer any sign of the record set in Q4 2024 with almost 500,000 units sold: Tesla fell out of favour with customers in Q1 to only around 337,000 deliveries. Read more…
Hyundai unveils ‘gaming-inspired’ Insteroid concept
Based on the Hyundai Inster, the concept EV features a ‘fully adjustable’ interior, sports features and a bright orange and white colour scheme. Hyundai said the concept will be exhibited at the Seoul Mobility Show from April 3 to 13. Read more…
China Mar NEV wholesale at 1.14 million, up 37% from Feb, CPCA estimates show
In February, China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales were estimated at 1.14 million units, up 37 percent year-on-year and up 37 percent from February.
In the first quarter, China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales were estimated at 2.86 million units, up 43 percent year-on-year.
Tesla posts weaker-than-expected Q1 global deliveries of 336,681 units
Tesla reported first-quarter global deliveries of 336,681 units, missing Wall Street analysts’ expectations of 390,343 units and down 13 percent from a year earlier. Read more…
BYD’s overseas sales double, over 1 million cars sold in Q1
BYD just recorded its best first quarter ever. The company’s overseas sales have doubled in the first three months of 2025, thanks to the significant expansion beyond China. With a diverse lineup ranging from budget-friendly EVs to high-performance luxury models, BYD is beginning to challenge established automakers worldwide. In March alone, BYD sold 377,420 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally, a… Read more…
Tesla Braces For Impact
Plus, the auto industry gets ready for the new tariff order, and the CEO of Volkswagen’s Seat brand is out ahead of its U.S. debut. Read more…
2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT First Drive: Faster In Every Sense Of The Word
Audi didn’t just give its electric performance flagship more horsepower. It also charges more quickly and goes further than before. Read more…
