ROHM Semiconductor’s SiC MOSFETs power BMW’s Neue Klasse Gen 6 EV platform, boosting efficiency, range, and charging performance. Read more…
Americans Are Buying Hybrids At A Record Pace. And It’s Not Just Toyota Anymore
Sure, Toyota is still the main player in the hybrid game. But other brands are stepping up in a big way. Read More…
Tesla ‘FSD’ sped in 55% of Brussels 30 km/h zones ahead of EU vote
Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” broke the speed limit in 55% of the 30 km/h segments a Belgian road safety group tested in Brussels, averaging 44 km/h where the legal limit is 30 km/h. Read more…
Renault 8 Gordini celebrates electric comeback – but only as a one-off
Renault has recently revived some of its most legendary models as one-off pieces. Now, the Renault 8 Gordini, introduced in 1964, is getting the same treatment: the classic sedan is being reimagined as a two-seater electric coupe with a design inspired by motorsport. Read more…
Geely counters BYD with 2.25 MW charging system
Geely is entering the race for ever-higher charging powers in China with a new generation of its Smart Charging technology. Paired with a battery capable of up to 12C, electric cars should be able to charge from ten to 70 percent in just four and a half minutes using a proprietary charging system. Read more…
Volkswagen Bets You’ll Pay Up For In-Car Gaming
VW’s new gaming feature will let owners pair their smartphones as game controllers. Read More…
This Audi EV Set A Guinness World Record By Driving 831 Miles Without Recharging
That’s an astonishing average efficiency of 8.76 miles per kWh. Read More…
Choosing inductors for energy-efficient power applications
Sponsored by Coilcraft. For battery-powered applications, improving the efficiency of the entire power supply circuit extends battery life, and inductor efficiency is often a major design consideration. Careful consideration of inductor efficiency can mean the difference between having your battery work when you need it and having to stop in the middle of an important… Read more » Read more…
BYD unveils interior sketches of second-gen Seagull, offering glimpse of cabin design
BYD’s second-generation Seagull features a minimalist interior, newly released design sketches show. Read more…
Hyundai and LGES launch battery storage pilot using repurposed EV batteries
Hyundai and Kia are collaborating with LG Energy Solution on a large-scale demonstration project for charging stations with battery storage systems as an external buffer, using second-life batteries from EVs on the E-GMP platform. Read more…
First drive in the Geely E2: an agile compact BEV with RWD and C-segment space
The new Geely E2 is shaking up the B-segment. With a starting price of €19,990, this compact BEV not only offers generous space comparable to the C-segment – it also impresses with agile driving characteristics thanks to its rear-wheel drive. Two efficient powertrains and comprehensive equipment packages complete a positive first impression. Read more…
UK orders open for updated Renault 5 E-Tech
Renault has opened order books for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech in the UK. Prices remain unchanged despite a number of technical improvements to the electric supermini. Read more…
Waymo says it has stopped 841 injuries in 271 million autonomous miles
Waymo has released new crash data which claims not only an 82% reduction in crashes, but for the first time says the number of injuries that have been avoided by its robotaxi operation. Read more…
Tesla Semi launch sneak peek: several customers are being announced
Tesla has lined up at least 11 Semi electric trucks wearing customer logos outside its new Nevada factory, a clear sign that the automaker plans to parade its fleet customers at tonight’s Semi launch event. Read more…
Kia patent reveals a tough-looking off-road electric SUV
Kia’s off-road electric SUV might be real after all. New patent images reveal what could be the production version of the EV9 ADVNTR. Read more…
BYD releases the first official images of the ‘bigger’ Seagull EV ahead of its debut
BYD revealed the second-generation Seagull inside and out in a series of sketches: a bigger, smarter version of its most affordable EV. Read more…
Volkswagen Delays The ID. Buzz’s Return To The U.S. Again
After skipping model year 2026, the ID. Buzz will be on another year of hiatus in the U.S. before returning. Read More…
VW Anhui opens pre-sales for ID. UNYX 09 sedan from $29,620
The Volkswagen ID. UNYX 09 is the second model jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng, following the ID. UNYX 08 SUV. Read more…
ZF Aftermarket introduces repair kits for hybrid and EV motors, inverters and reducers
ZF Aftermarket launches new e-mobility repair kits for hybrid and electric motors, inverters, and reducers to simplify drivetrain repairs. Read more…
The new Bentley Torcal bridges ultra-luxury with Stuttgart hardware
This is it. The moment has finally arrived when Bentley, known for wood shavings, hand-stitched hides, and the deep-chested burble of a giant V8, has to face the music. That moment even has its own name – the Torcal. It is the fourth model line in Bentley’s portfolio and its very first production electric vehicle. Bentley fans have spent most… Read more…
