In May, new electric car registrations in the EU increased by 43 per cent year-on-year, exceeding the 200,000 mark for the third consecutive month. One thing is clear: Tesla is back on track, accounting for eight per cent of sales. Read more…
Lucid cuts a further 18% of workforce
Just months after the last round of layoffs in February, the loss-making EV manufacturer Lucid is cutting another 18 per cent of its workforce in a bid to cut annual fixed costs. Additionally, Marc Winterhoff, who served as interim CEO until the end of May, is leaving the company. Read more…
Hina and FAW conclude long-term test of sodium-ion electric truck battery
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer FAW Jiefang and battery developer Hina Battery have successfully completed a long-term test of a sodium-ion battery solution for electric trucks in China. Over seven months, 15,000 km were covered, including under adverse weather conditions and temperatures as low as -40°C. Read more…
Ionity raises charging prices by an average of 4 per cent
The fast-charging joint venture Ionity is adjusting its charging prices across large parts of its European network as of July 1. Affected are selected tariffs for ad-hoc payers, app users without a subscription, and customers with newer monthly subscriptions. Ionity refers to an average increase of four per cent. Read more…
CATL sources battery components from China instead of Debrecen
CATL’s battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, is progressing more slowly than planned. While module production is already underway, Mercedes-Benz is currently sourcing batteries for its new electric transporter from China, as cell production is still yet to begin. Read more…
This Ex-Rental Tesla’s Battery Was Heavily Degraded. Then The Decline Slowed
After losing 20% of its capacity in its first two years, this abused Tesla’s battery degradation appears to have almost plateaued. Read More…
Self-driving firm Momenta files for Hong Kong listing
Momenta has partnered with 24 automakers globally, including nine of the world’s top 10 carmakers. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 with active FSD crashed into a house, killing one
Tesla with allegedly active FSD crashed into a Texas home a few days ago and killed one resident, adding to the growing list of fatal FSD-related crashes in the US. According to the report from the authorities, the driver behind a Tesla Model 3 was unable to keep a single lane, left the roadway and crashed into a house at… Read more…
Xpeng to debut Mona L03 SUV in July, targeting young buyers
Xpeng CEO said the L03 won’t be priced above 300,000 yuan ($44,290), but its development was aligned with the standards of 300,000-yuan-class EVs. Read more…
Huawei-backed Maextro to debut V800 luxury MPV on June 25
The Maextro V800 is poised to become China’s first MPV with a price tag reaching 1 million yuan ($147,600). Read more…
Deep staff cuts at Lucid amid softening EV demand
Lucid Group announced a major restructuring plan on Monday that includes cutting its US workforce by 18 percent. The luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is trying to lower its expenses as the American EV market slows down. This is the second massive round of layoffs for the company in less than six months, revealing the intense pressure this automotive startup finds… Read more…
NHTSA probes fatal Tesla crash into Texas home that killed woman
Federal safety regulators are now investigating the fatal Tesla crash in Katy, Texas, where a Model 3 left a residential road, tore through a brick home, and killed a 76-year-old woman inside. Read more…
The Kia PV5 is getting a bigger sibling: Here’s our first look at the PV7 [Video]
Kia’s first electric van has quickly become a fan favorite. With the larger PV7 coming soon, will it have the same impact. Read more…
SINBON Electronics debuts EV charging products in Europe
SINBON Electronics launches European-standard EV charging cables and partners with Swobbee and Nexcellent Energy for urban energy solutions. Read more…
Skyworks unveils Si829x ASIL D gate driver for EV traction inverters
Skyworks Solutions unveils the Si829x ASIL D gate driver for EV traction inverters, boosting efficiency and reducing thermal load with advanced current control. Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 GT sets first driverless lap record at the Nurburgring
The Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany is famous for testing human skill and vehicle endurance. But the times are changing, and the track hosted an unusual record attempt that required no human skill at all. Xiaomi announced that its YU7 GT electric SUV completed the first automated lap at the circuit without a driver. The autonomous YU7 GT recorded a… Read more…
Hyundai is discounting EVs because who wants to pay for gas these days
Hyundai is giving drivers a way to escape the pump with big discounts on electric vehicles, including the IONIQ 5. Read more…
Rivian Has A Bold Plan For You To Skip The Repair Shop
Rivian says 80% of EV repairs could eventually be handled by its mobile fleet, reducing the need for visits to physical service centers. Read More…
Soteria licenses QinetiQ Q-TRED thermal detection for battery safety platform
Soteria licenses QinetiQ’s Q-TRED thermal detection to enhance battery safety with early warning coatings for EVs and energy storage systems. Read more…
Xiaomi targets great outdoors fans with Sky Nomad N90 camping SUV
Xiaomi is expanding its EV footprint, and after the Chinese tech company entered the market with pure electric cars, it is now ready to explore a different powertrain technology to win over even more drivers. The brand enjoys strong sales from its existing sedan and SUV models, but it wants to capture a fresh segment of buyers who enjoy weekend… Read more…
