Tesla has once again released a feature for its driver-assist system with a name designed to attract attention: “Mad Max.” This setting, part of what the company calls “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” allows for higher speeds and more frequent lane changes. Some drivers are praising the update, but it arrives at a time when Tesla is already facing questions from safety… Read more…
Nothing About The Hyundai Inster Should Impress You. But It Does
This is one composed little car, even when you take it way outside what you thought was its comfort zone. Lire la suite…
Kia has another EV on the way, codenamed ‘CB’
Kia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, codenamed CB, to its growing lineup. The new EV is part of an agreement that Kia reached with its union this week. Read more…
NOVONIX delivers synthetic graphite sample to carbon processor
Battery materials firm NOVONIX has delivered its first commercial-grade sample of synthetic graphite for industrial applications to one of North America’s largest value-added carbon processors. NOVONIX provided an industrial-grade mass production sample of specified products for final qualification for use in various industrial applications. Industrial-grade product qualification is fast and flexible and enables a faster… Read more…
Extended-Range EVs May Be A ‘Dead End,’ Study Says
We also discuss tariff relief for the auto industry and why resurrecting the Chevy Bolt EV was tougher than you think. Lire la suite…
It’s Not Just The Bolt. A ‘Family’ Of Low-Cost EVs Is Coming, GM President Says
GM plans to follow up the 2027 Bolt with other models costing around $30,000, Mark Reuss said on the Plugged-In Podcast. Lire la suite…
‘Absolutely’: GM President Says It’s Preparing For Chinese Competition In America
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: General Motors President Mark Reuss explains what’s next for the Chevy Bolt, affordable EVs, and competing with China. Lire la suite…
Zeekr 001 to receive 900-volt system voltage
Geely subsidiary Zeekr has redesigned its Zeekr 001 electric shooting brake. After raising the system voltage to 800 volts last year, it is now increasing to 900 volts, further boosting charging performance. The drive system has also been enhanced. Read more…
Leapmotor presents new flagship SUV with the Leapmotor D19
The luxury SUV, which measures over five metres long, has up to 540 kW, a 1000-volt architecture and a new type of CATL battery that combines LFP and NMC materials in one cell. The D19 is also the first production car to feature an oxygen generator on board. Read more…
Stellantis partners with Pony.ai to accelerate the development and deployment of robotaxis in Europe
Stellantis is today announcing a partnership with Pony.ai to jointly develop and test SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles. In case you don’t know, Level 4 means hands-off, eyes-off autonomy – ‘the dream’, practically, the one that’s always been ‘right around the corner’ if you listen to people with financial incentives to say that. The Stellantis and Pony.ai partnership will interestingly… Read more…
Taking stock of cable theft in the UK
With the rollout of charging infrastructure, the accompanying copper cables have become an attractive target for thieves. Newly aggregated UK police reports show that theft and vandalism at the nation’s EV charge points have cost millions of pounds since 2022. Read more…
Real-time EV charging prices at thousands of chargers, now on Chargeway Plus
A lot of EV charging apps can tell you where the plugs are, and Chargeway tells you that, too — along with everything else. From your EV’s state of charge, to the best charging strategy to get you from point A to point B, to real-time charger availability, and more, it’s simply the best tool I’ve found to help new EV drivers understand how an EV fits into their busy lives today. And as of today, in fact, Chargeway is adding another benefit to its platform: real-time kWh pricing. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Tilmor Super E electric cultivating tractor
The new new Super E cultivator from Tilmor isn’t just another pice of compact farm equipment – it’s a purpose-built electric cultivator that trades loud diesel clatter for quiet confidence and precision control. Made in the USA and ready to work, it’s proof that electric farming may be closer (and more practical) than you think. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New SUPER73s, Urban Arrow e-bikes, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new models from SUPER73 and Urban Arrow, a stark warning about a danger to e-bikes and other micromobility riders, new e-moto from Stark, Zero goes on a Euro-trip, and more. Read more…
‘That Goal Has Been Achieved’: Norway’s Shift To EVs Is Nearly Complete
Nearly all new cars in Norway are electric now, so a plan to phase out subsidies is underway. But some groups say it’s premature. Lire la suite…
Polish municipal association orders 42 electric buses from Solaris
The Polish municipal association Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolia (GZM) has placed an order with Solaris for 42 new electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure. The 12- and 18-metre Urbino electric buses are set to enter service in Świerklaniec from 2026. Read more…
Xpeng’s former head of smart driving confirms his departure
Xpeng’s former head of smart driving, Li Liyun, has confirmed his departure after being replaced earlier this month by Liu Xianming, who possesses AI expertise.
This marks the most significant change in Xpeng’s autonomous driving division since Wu Xinzhou’s departure to join Nvidia in August 2023.
Premiere in Norway: ASKO logistics depot supports megawatt charging for trucks
Kempower has installed a decentralised charging system with a total capacity of 2.4 MW at Norwegian food wholesaler ASKO in Vestby. Trucks can charge on-site using two MCS and four CCS charging points. According to Kempower, the megawatt-capable depot installation is the first of its kind in Norway. Read more…
Nio launches limited-edition black-themed ET5 Touring limited to 555 units
The limited-edition ET5 Touring is priced from RMB 316,000 ($44,370) in China, which is RMB 18,000 or 6.04 percent higher than the standard version. Read more…
Electrify America integrates real-time charger data into Google Maps
Electrify America now provides real-time charger availability on Google Maps, showing station status, connector type, charging speed and operational readiness. The update allows EV drivers across the US to plan routes and stops using up-to-date information from the network. Read more…
