A Nio executive publicly questioned an ES9 chassis test video posted on Li Auto’s official platform, signaling intensifying competition in China’s large SUV market. Read more…
America’s best deal on a German mid-drive e-bike just got even more affordable
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to try a premium German-made mid-drive e-bike without paying premium German-made prices, Ride1Up may have just handed you one. Read more…
Tesla erases the past, CAT electrifies the future, and EV tech training TODAY
On today’s time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what’s left of the 30% home solar tax credit. Read more…
Xpeng loses robotics product head as 2026 mass production target looms
The sudden personnel change comes at a critical time as Xpeng sprints toward its goal of mass-producing humanoid robots by the end of 2026. Read more…
The Cadillac Lyriq costs $200 more for 2027, but it gains a key new feature
What’s another $200? Prices for the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq increase by just $200 for the 2027 model year, but it will likely be worth it. Read more…
Infineon’s new H-DPAK puts a 750 V CoolSiC half-bridge in a top-side-cooled package for EV OBCs and DC-DC converters
Infineon Technologies launches the H-DPAK, a 750 V CoolSiC half-bridge in a top-side-cooled package for efficient automotive power conversion. Read more…
European BYD Dolphin G reveals its interior in spy shots
The global EV market is in a constant state of flux as international brands adjust their strategies. Chinese automotive giant BYD is taking a big step by introducing a brand-new model called the Dolphin G, but unlike previous vehicles that the company simply modified for export, this new hatchback is the first time the manufacturer built a car from the… Read more…
Parker Hannifin expands CoolTherm line with new SF-1000 foam for battery safety
Parker Hannifin launches CoolTherm SF-1000, a liquid-dispensed foam enhancing battery pack safety by mitigating thermal runaway in cylindrical cells. Read more…
Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari today, a 1,001-hp hybrid supercar powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo and three electric motors. Limited to 499 units at roughly $700,000 each, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history. Read more…
BYD converts its popular electric hatch into a van with ‘class-leading range’ for $40,000
BYD launched the purely electric van based on the Dolphin hatchback, one of the brand’s most popular EVs globally. Read more…
Houston gets a solar, storage + electricity bundle for 6¢ per kWh
Houston homeowners are getting a new way to get solar and battery storage without signing up for a decades-long loan. Read more…
You’ve got ONE MONTH to safe harbor your solar project and get 30% off
The window to claim a 30% tax credit on your solar panel project is closing July 4th, which means you’ve got just one month left to safe harbor your project and preserve your eligibility – keep reading to find out how. Read more…
Old Waymo Batteries Will Get A Second Life As Stationary Energy Storage
Waymo struck a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to make sure its old robotaxi batteries live on. Read More…
TDK launches new DC-link film capacitors for high-frequency SiC power converters
TDK launches B25696H DC-link film capacitors with 30 nH ESL and 0.8 mΩ ESR for high-frequency SiC power converters in EV and energy systems. Read more…
Volkswagen kicks off production of ID. Polo and Cupra Raval in Spain
At the Martorell factory in Spain, the first production models of the Volkswagen ID. Polo and the Cupra Raval have officially rolled off the assembly line. The arrival of the Electric Urban Car Family, an initiative by the Volkswagen Group designed to deliver smaller electric cars to a broader global audience, is an important milestone for the company. By using… Read more…
First drive in the MG4 EV Urban: Not exciting – but surprisingly good
The new MG4 EV Urban makes its mission clear from the name: everyday usability, commuting and straightforward electric mobility. Instead of relying on large displays, exaggerated sportiness or flashy design, MG Motor takes a pragmatic approach. A first drive through urban traffic, along country roads and on the motorway towards Lake Starnberg reveals whether that concept works in practice.
A closer look at hairpin motor windings
Explore the engineering and manufacturing challenges of hairpin motor windings in EV traction motors and their impact on performance and cost. Read more…
BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test
BMW’s new iX3 beat out the competition, driving 485 miles on a single charge, making it the longest-range EV during Motor and NAF’s summer range test. Read more…
The Self-Driving Car Story Started Earlier Than You Think
Decades before Waymo and Tesla, a Mercedes van used cameras and computers to drive itself down the autobahn. Read More…
KIA UK expands PV5 lineup with Cargo and Passenger additions
KIA UK has announced that a new entry-level Cargo variant and a seven-seat Passenger model will join its roster of PV5 EVs for MY2027. Additional tweaks and improvements have also been introduced for existing models. Read more…
