Competitor Lilium has already had to file for insolvency – and Volocopter is also short of cash and could use some fresh money. This could now come from China. The car manufacturer Geely is reportedly considering taking over the air taxi start-up from Bruchsal. Read more…
Good things come to those who wait: first drive with the Audi SQ6 e-tron
We finally took the new Audi SQ6 e-tron for a spin to see what the Volkswagen subsidiary’s first entry to the PPE family can do. The electric SUV managed to impress with its handling on the road, as well as design innovation in the interior. On the other hand, Volkswagen clearly still struggles with software.
Study: 57% EV in 10 years requires “strategic reset” from automakers
Rate of acceleration for global EV adoption has slowed, firm suggests focus beyond early adopters Study relates EV adoption to Strategist, Individualist, Carer, Conservative, and Frugal psychographic profiles Prior to “reset,” 43% of non-EV drivers are already considering an EV next Automakers stand to substantially grow global EV sales over the… Read more…
This Is Jaguar’s New Six-Figure EV
Even though it’s still camouflaged, Jaguar’s first high-end EV already looks promising. Read more…
Software and maintenance—the keys to making fleet EV charging work?
Q&A with EO Charging’s John Walsh How is providing charging infrastructure for EV fleets like running a web site or a cell phone network? All of these worthy endeavors (among others) depend on a stack, which is a hip way of describing a system of interrelated hardware and software products that function together. Some layers… Read more…
The technical considerations and components needed to design a high-performance wireless EV charging system
Sponsored by Littelfuse.Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking spot,… Read more…
Jakarta awaits new electric bus fleet
Jakarta’s public transport operator PT Bianglala Metropolitan (PT BMP) placed an order for 90 electric buses with the Chinese firm Golden Dragon. The purchase deal marks the largest single electric bus order in Indonesia to date. Read more…
Ionity & Village Hotel Club to install charging infrastructure in the UK
Ionity and Village Hotel Club have signed a partnership deal. The deal will see the former install 380 ultra-rapid charging points across 33 hotels owned by the latter. Customers can expect the charging facility across the 33 locations to be fully operational by the end of 2024. Read more…
Beta Technologies founder completes first test flight in its production-intent eCTOL [Video]
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has shared another important milestone in bringing its first two vessels to market. Most recently, BETA’s founder, CEO, and test pilot Kyle Clark took the production version of its ALIA eCTOL up for its first flight, as seen in the video below. Read more…
Kia stands by its 1.6 million EV sales goal with new affordable models driving demand
As rivals like Ford and Toyota are pulling back major electric vehicle initiatives, Kia is plowing ahead as it looks to secure a leadership role. Kia is standing by its EV sales goal of 1.6 million models by 2030. With new low-cost EVs like the EV3 rolling out, Kia is already seeing strong demand. Read more…
Tesla pushes end-to-end neural networks for highway driving, but only for newer vehicles
Tesla has pushed a new (Supervised) Full Self-Driving update with the promised end-to-end neural networks for highway driving. Read more…
You’re Less Likely To Get Rear-Ended By An Electric Car
But you’re more likely to be rear-ended in one. Read more…
Xiaomi’s new intelligent EV chassis supports up to 4 motors and 2,054 hp
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle space: a cutting-edge intelligent chassis packed with advanced technology. It comes with active suspension and a quad-motor system with a staggering 2,054 horsepower, a 48V electromechanical braking system, and a 48V steer-by-wire steering system. Three years of dedicated research and development went into this sophisticated chassis where advanced control algorithms… Read more…
CATL and BYD continue to dominate China’s battery market
The production curve for batteries in China continues to have only one direction: upwards! In October, electric car batteries with an energy content of 59.2 GWh were produced there. More than two thirds of this came from the two market leaders CATL and BYD. Read more…
Bus depot in Leeds is now home to 79 electric buses
A major electric offensive has been underway at First Bus in Leeds since the beginning of the year. The last of the 79 electric buses ordered for this year have now arrived. The depot in the Bramley district has been equipped with charging stations accordingly. Read more…
2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model
The 2025 Polestar 3 just got cheaper with the addition of a single-motor, rear-wheel drive model to the lineup. Now live on Polestar’s configurator, the rear-wheel drive powertrain drops the 3’s base price to $68,900 with a $1,400 destination charge. That’s down from $74,800 previously, when only a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup was available… Read more…
China’s Xiaomi Just Smashed Another Tesla Record
Plus, China’s CATL would build a U.S. plant (if allowed) and Stellantis bets big on synthetic graphite. Read more…
NXP presents ultra-wideband battery management system
Dutch semiconductor manufacturer NXP has unveiled the industry’s first wireless battery management system with ultra-wideband capabilities at the Electronica trade fair in Munich. The aim is to improve battery performance and extend the range of electric cars. Read more…
Queensland racetrack bans electric cars
The Willowbank Raceway race track in Queensland, Australia, has completely banned electric vehicles from driving on its track, citing safety issues. An exception has been made for hybrid vehicles, however. Read more…
We’ll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES
The screen-filled electric sedan is still on track to start deliveries in 2026. Is this how Japan Inc. can keep up with China’s EVs? Read more…
