The updated model will come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 across the lineup, with the battery-electric version offering a range of up to 830 km. Read more…
Neo Performance Materials starts commercial EV traction magnet production in Estonia
Neo Performance Materials begins commercial production of EV traction magnets in Estonia, supplying Tier 1 motor manufacturers with advanced rare earth magnets. Read more…
Nissan is sending an old Leaf into Cambridge chaos
What’s the ultimate trial by fire for an autonomous vehicle? It’s definitely not the perfectly laid out boulevards of Phoenix, Arizona. Apart from the busy streets of Beijing, the next best place apparently is Cambridge. Anyone who has ever tried driving through this historic English university town knows the horror: medieval carriageways narrower than an open umbrella, delivery vans parked… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Going Big On Cheaper LFP Batteries In Europe
Volkswagen announced multiple deals with China’s Gotion to make LFP batteries for mass-market EVs. Read More…
Siemens Canada to develop a digital twin of Rock Tech’s Red Rock lithium converter
Siemens Canada develops a digital twin for Rock Tech Lithium’s Red Rock converter to optimize lithium carbonate production and plant efficiency. Read more…
Tesla delays Roadster demo two weeks to October 15, blames weather
Tesla has officially pushed its Roadster demo from October 1 to October 15, blaming “severe conditions” in the forecast for central Texas. Read more…
EIA: 83 GW of renewables and storage coming in 12 months as fossil fuel capacity to fall
Renewables and battery storage are projected to add about 82.7 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US in the next 12 months, while total fossil fuel and nuclear power capacity will fall by more than 1.4 GW, according to new data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
New York considering 20+ new e-bike laws including outlawing Class 3 electric bikes
New York City lawmakers are preparing this week to consider a sweeping new package of micromobility legislation, with more than 20 bills aimed at e-bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, delivery apps, and enforcement. Read more…
Lexus reveals 2027 TZ prices start under $65,000, with up to 315 miles of range
Lexus confirmed the 2027 TZ will go on sale later this year with prices starting under $65,000. The electric SUV will offer up to 315 miles of range on a single charge. Read more…
The 2027 Lexus TZ Will Cost $65,000 But Have Way Less Power Than Expected
The TZ will have less power than its Subaru sibling. But at least it’ll go on sale first. Read More…
Maverick Construction to lead infrastructure installation for NYC curbside EV charging buildout
Maverick Corporation leads NYC curbside EV charging buildout with it’s electric, installing 600 chargers to support taxi fleets and city EV goals. Read more…
America’s Looser Fuel Economy Rules Will Boost Gas Consumption By Billions Of Gallons
The public health and environmental costs of the revised fuel economy standards could be colossal. Read More…
A ‘Roller Coaster Ride’: What Toyota Got Right (And Wrong) About EVs, According To An Executive
Toyota’s North American product planning boss is feeling vindicated right now. Read More…
BYD Will Put Solid-State Batteries In An EV Next Year: Executive
In a recent interview, BYD’s Stella Li said that the company will “have one model” with solid-state batteries next year. Read More…
The Tesla Roadster Reveal Just Got Delayed
Tesla has “made the difficult decision” to postpone the Roadster reveal by two weeks, citing weather concerns. Read More…
VW confirms ID. Tiguan is coming, shows it in testing
Just as expected since March, Volkswagen has today confirmed that the ID. Tiguan is coming. It will be fully unveiled in early October, and will be available alongside the Tiguan with combustion and hybrid powertrains. The ID. Tiguan is intended to be the successor to both the ID.4 and ID.5. As such, these will probably be retired after its release,… Read more…
GAC plans to buy 50% of FAW Toyota to coordinate operations at Toyota’s 2 China joint ventures
The deal would give GAC stakes in Toyota’s northern and southern China joint ventures, paving the way for closer cooperation. Read more…
The path to scalable BMS testing
Sponsored by dSPACE. Battery management systems (BMS) are moving beyond high-volume electric vehicles. They now power light electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles, mobile robots, forklifts, drones, power tools, stationary storage, and other applications. The common challenge is that even a smaller battery pack still needs a reliable battery management system, and that BMS must be… Read more » Read more…
China aims to bring solid-state batteries to the masses by 2030, new 5-year plan revealed
China revealed its 5-year plan to dominate the battery production industry with some ambitious goals. Perhaps the most intriguing bit involves solid-state batteries. The Chinese government will try to make them the norm by 2030. It all starts with optimizing production and making solid-state batteries economically viable, but the plan also includes improving the life cycle of these batteries. The… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz to assemble electric GLC in Thailand
The mid-size SUV will be the second model based on the MB.EA architecture to be built locally. It has an 85 kWh battery and a WLTP range of more than 600 kilometres. Read more…
