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…
This 85% Scale Vintage Bentley Is One Of A Kind—And Electric
The bespoke Bentley Blower Junior was commissioned by American actor Jason Momoa. Read More…
Tesla Wants Its Cameras To ‘Blink’ Like a Human Eye
Computers might be better at some things, but Tesla’s newest patent shows that the human eye remains undefeated in one important area. Read More…
Ireland announces €10m in funding for EV scrappage scheme
A newly announced scrappage scheme in Ireland aims to help consumers replace aging ICE vehicles with new battery electric vehicles. Applicants could receive up to €5000 in addition to other grants if they agree to scrap an ICE vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Read more…
Samsung SDI reportedly to supply battery cells to Volkswagen
Volkswagen is reportedly bringing the South Korean battery manufacturer Samsung SDI on board as an additional supplier for its Unified Cell. The standardised battery cell is currently produced by VW subsidiary PowerCo in Salzgitter and by VW affiliate Gotion in China. Read more…
