Gatik’s autonomous Isuzu trucks are already ferrying cargo for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. Read More…
PepsiCo Is Now Moving Soda And Snacks Using Driverless Box Trucks
BYD chairman says this year’s sales depend on battery output, greater volume next year
Wang Chuanfu told a shareholder meeting that second-generation Blade Battery capacity is climbing by increments of 20,000 to 30,000 units a month. Read more…
Leapmotor launches B05 electric hatchback in the UK from £28,995
Leapmotor has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new B05 electric hatchback ahead of the start of sales in July. The Chinese manufacturer will offer the battery-electric model from £28,995, including the company’s £1,500 ‘Leap-Grant.’ Read more…
Kia EV4 upgraded to highest UK Electric Car Grant band
Kia has secured the highest level of support under the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) for selected variants of the EV4 following a reassessment of the vehicle’s environmental credentials. The battery-electric model had previously qualified only for the lower Band 2 support level. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers 32,759 vehicles in May as YU7 continues to slide
Xiaomi EV’s May deliveries rose 16.94% year-on-year, but fell 10.74% from April. Read more…
US adds BYD, Nio and EV supply chain firms to military-linked list
Critics argue that expanding the list to car companies like BYD and Nio reveals how ridiculous the justification is. Read more…
i-charging’s new AiO 500 EV charger features dynamic power allocation, cooled cable option and multi-market compatibility
i-charging launches AiO 500 EV charger with dynamic power allocation, cooled cables, and multi-market compatibility for fleet and highway use. Read more…
Vianode and cylib to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes
Vianode and cylib partner to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes, advancing sustainable and low-carbon anode materials. Read more…
Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation
A comprehensive investigation by battery researcher Ziroth, involving over 20 independent battery experts, has produced what amounts to definitive proof that Donut Lab’s “miracle” solid-state battery is actually a lithium-ion cell. The company raised approximately $25 million from over 1,300 mostly small investors based on claims that now appear to be false. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup is getting closer — You may even see one out in the wild
The midsize electric pickup can’t come soon enough. According to Ford, you might see a disguised one on the streets very soon. Read more…
BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]
BYD is already calling it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. Packing over 1,000 hp, the Denza Z can sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2 seconds, and it’s about to go head-to-head with Porsche, Ferrari, and other luxury brands in Europe. Read more…
Solar is crushing gas growth worldwide, a new report finds
Natural gas is losing its grip on the global power mix as countries increasingly turn to cheaper, more secure renewable energy, according to a new report from climate and energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Your Tesla Is Twice As Likely To Hit 250,000 Miles As A Subaru: Study
Think electric cars don’t last? Very few companies beat Tesla in this study of the longest lasting car brands. Read More…
BMW’s Electric M3 Doesn’t Imitate A V8. It Does Something Cooler
The goal isn’t to copy a V8, V10 or straight-six, but to give drivers the speed and acceleration cues that EVs usually lack. Read More…
The Lucid Gravity’s Latest Update Brings Hands-Free Driving And Google Maps Information
Lucid’s three-row SUV just got some big feature upgrades thanks to a software update. Read More…
PowerSled brings exportable power to the job site while saving space and fuel
PowerSled by Lightship offers a powered trailer with battery storage and exportable power, boosting fuel savings and job site efficiency. Read more…
BMW iX3 tops real-world range test charts beating WLTP estimates
The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) conducts two real-world EV range tests each year – one in the summer and one in the winter. The summer test just concluded, and the results are quite fascinating. The top performer turned out to be the BMW iX3 with a real-world range test of 781 km, and impressively it’s 11 km more than the… Read more…
Mercedes Benz Trucks adds a Lowliner variant to its eActros lineup of electric trucks
Mercedes Benz Trucks expands its eActros lineup with the Lowliner variant, designed for high-volume electric truck transport and mega-trailers. Read more…
Peugeot is finally unveiling the production E-208 GTi this week
Last year at the Le Mans 24-hour race, Peugeot presented its E-208 GTi concept, the hot hatch for the electric generation. Now, almost one year later, the brand is finally almost ready to introduce the full production version. It will be unveiled on Friday, June 12, at 1 PM Central European Time, at Le Mans. Peugeot promises that the production… Read more…
China’s EV shift cut pollution enough to prevent 262,000 deaths
China’s rapid switch to electric and other new energy vehicles cut urban air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Health. Read more…
