Germany-based PHYTEC, which produces embedded components for industrial electronics, and EV software charging firm PIONIX have introduced the EVCS-Cube, a development kit for EV charging systems. EVCS-Cube combines PHYTEC’s phyVERSO-EVCS charger controller and PIONIX’s BaseCamp operating system, which is based on the open-source firmware stack EVerest. The ready-to-use development kit is designed for EV charging… Read more…
Microchip introduces switches for automotive and embedded computing
Microchip Technology, a US-based provider of embedded control and processing products has announced sample availability of its new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches. The PCI1005 is a packet switch that expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB),… Read more…
Kia Niro hit with a recall for over 80,000 EV, plug-in (PHEV), and hybrid models
Kia’s versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models are being recalled over seat belts and airbags that could potentially malfunction. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get the fix. Read more…
Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates
Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Read more…
This Genesis GV60 Has Snowmobile Tracks To Rescue Stranded Mountaineers
Its all-electric powertrain delivers instant torque–just what you need when searching for lost hikers in the snow. Read more…
Kia Recalls 80,000 Niro EVs And Hybrids Because An Airbag May Pop Unexpectedly
The affected vehicles include certain 2023 to 2025 Niro EV, Niro Hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid models. Read more…
Nissan’s EV Plans In America May Now Depend On Trump
Plus, Kia is working to make its dealerships much nicer, while car dealers vow to fight the direct sales model. Read more…
The GMC Sierra EV Denali beats its EPA rating in real-life test
The King is dead – long live the King! The GMC Sierra EV Denali, a behemoth of an electric truck weighing in at a ridiculous {{8,800 lbs}}, has recently claimed the title of EV range king. In a real-world test conducted by Edmunds, the Sierra EV Denali flew past its EPA-estimated range of 740 km, and achieved an impressive 507… Read more…
Audi introduces a new Q6 e-tron offroad concept
During this year’s ski world cup in Kitzbühel, Austria, Audi introduced a new Q6 e-tron-based offroad concept with some exciting tech on board. The star of the show is Audi’s newly developed portal axles. Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept The Q6 e-tron offroad concept runs on two electric motors with a total output of 380 kW and can climb a… Read more…
Audi Turned The Q6 E-Tron Into An Off-Roader With Portal Axles
The portal axles were developed from scratch and are integrated into the hubs. Read more…
Recycling cathode materials using galvanic corrosion
Researchers in Korea have developed a cost-effective and eco-friendly technology for recycling cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries through a simple process within an existing cell without the need for disassembly, writes Nick Flaherty. Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S First Drive Review: A Rough Draft
The Wagoneer S is Jeep’s first U.S.-market EV. Unfortunately, you can tell that from behind the wheel. Read more…
Tesla’s facelifted Model Y exceeds 70,000 orders in China in 5 days after launch, report says
The facelifted Model Y has been better accepted than the facelifted Model 3 in China, according to local media.
Show cars of the facelifted Model Y have been gradually shipped to Tesla’s showrooms in China.
GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers
GM has deployed three of its HYDROTEC hydrogen gensets to the Los Angeles area as a way to help generate power for EV drivers and emergency vehicles recovering from the devastating effects of the recent wildfires. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Toro e2500 THL and TS Electric Ultra Buggies
The new e2500-THL and TS electric Ultra Buggies from Toro offer construction and demo crews a carrying capacity of 2500 lbs. (on the TS model), six-and-a-half foot dump height (on the THL), nearly 13 cubic ft. of capacity, and hours of quiet, fume-free operation. Read more…
BP celebrates the opening of its first TA DC fast charging hub in Florida
Executives from TravelCenters America (TA) and BP were joined by local elected officials at a ribbon cutting for the two companies’ first DC fast charging hub on I-95 in Jacksonville, Florida – the first of several such EV charging stations to come online. Read more…
The Price Gap Between EVs And ICE Cars Is Shrinking Fast
This is not only because EVs are getting cheaper but also because ICE vehicles are becoming more expensive. Read more…
Mini Countryman SE ALL4 review
Mini is an automotive icon and while it doesn’t have the widest roaster in the industry each of its models is instantly recognizable. Such was the case in 2010 when the Countryman debuted. It was an instant hit and Mini’s most sold model for long periods. The second generation didn’t quite get the same warm welcome, though, so the company… Read more…
Nio Onvo sees over 5,000 battery swap services in single day
Cumulative deliveries of Onvo stood at 20,761 units at the end of December.
Earlier this week, Nio provided more than 100,000 battery swap services in a single day.
Genesis concept remakes GV60 EV as off-road rescue vehicle
Cold-weather range loss remains a seasonal form of range anxiety for many electric vehicle shoppers, but a new Genesis concept car aims to prove that EVs can thrive in the cold. Introduced at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept turns the automaker’s GV60 electric crossover… Read more…
