The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…
New data reveals how often Tesla’s Robotaxis hit trouble
The future of driving, where software handles the heavy lifting, is already a reality. As electric cars move toward full automation, the way vehicle incidents are tracked by the government is changing as well. Tesla used to primarily report incidents related to its basic driver-assistance software, which is classified as Level 2 technology – meaning a human driver must always… Read more…
Meet Racco: BYD’s first EV built to take on overseas markets
Racco will lead BYD’s global expansion as its first EV designed exclusively to sell overseas. Here’s our first look at the electric kei car. Read more…
Rivian’s onboard cameras save owner from a false accusation by police
Police in Colorado’s Columbine Valley recently tracked down a “porch pirate” who stole a package from a suburban home in Bow Mar, Colorado. The only problem: they got it completely wrong, and the accused had to resort to footage from her Rivian truck to exonerate herself. Read more…
bp pulse opens a huge airport EV fast charging hub in Houston
bp pulse has opened a new 40-bay EV fast charging hub near Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, marking the company’s latest move to expand its US charging network. The Hobby Airport hub is bp pulse’s second in Houston, as it opened its first US hub in early 2024 at bp’s Houston headquarters. Read more…
The Kia EV4 GT’s interior looks a little too familiar [Video]
Kia’s electric hot hatch will be here before you know it. After getting a sneak peek of the EV4 GT’s interior for the first time, it looks a bit familiar. Read more…
Kia’s Affordable EV4 Sedan ‘Delayed Until Further Notice’ In The U.S.
What could have been Kia’s Tesla Model 3 fighter is no longer coming to America—at least for now. And tariffs may be to blame. Lire la suite…
First drive in the Nissan Leaf: Finally ready for the mass market
The Nissan Leaf was once one of the pioneers of electric mobility – and made quite a name for itself. The third generation, however, has little in common with the 2010 original apart from the name and aims to reinvent the Leaf brand entirely. Whether that’s been successful becomes clear from our first impressions behind the wheel of Nissan’s new compact EV.
JackRabbit OG2 Pro review: The fun-sized electric microbike that proves less really can be more
When it comes to electric bikes, the JackRabbit OG2 Pro barely qualifies as one – and that’s kind of the point. With no pedals, a seat barely higher than your hip, and a wheelbase shorter than some skateboards, this is less a traditional e-bike and more a bite-sized personal transporter that feels like a cross between a folding bike and an electric scooter. Read more…
Toyota’s solid-state EV battery dreams might actually come true
Toyota is still on track to launch its first solid-state battery-powered vehicle within the next two to three years. An executive confirmed Toyota’s timeline at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Read more…
Kia launches a ‘full-scale attack’ as its first EV storms into Japan’s forbidden land
Kia is officially entering the forbidden land after unveiling its first vehicle in Japan. The PV5 will spearhead Kia’s “full-scale attack” on the Japanese market as it looks to take on Toyota, Honda, and Nissan on their home turf. Read more…
Elon Musk Mocked The AWS Outage. Then My Tesla App Stopped Working
America’s most reliable EV charging network ran into some headaches when Amazon Web Services went down. Lire la suite…
Taiwan Semiconductor introduces new 1,200 V automotive-grade diodes
Taiwan Semiconductor has launched a new series of 1,200 V automotive-grade PLA and PLD low-loss diodes, targeting efficiency-focused power electronics and EV applications. The series comes in three package types: ThinDPAK, D2PAK-D, and TO-247BD, all using an industry-standard pinout for straightforward design integration. The diodes provide ratings of 15 A, 30 A or 60 A,… Read more…
Altech touts sodium nickel chloride battery prototype performance
Australia-based Altech Batteries has announced that its CERENERGY sodium nickel chloride prototype battery cells have completed more than 650 charge-discharge cycles without any detectable capacity loss. For stationary energy storage systems (ESS), this translates into fewer battery replacements, lower lifetime operating costs, and increased reliability for users, according to the company. The cells also delivered… Read more…
Kia PV5 Cargo sets Guinness World Record
No other all-electric light commercial vehicle can officially travel as far as the Kia PV5 Cargo. The EV covered 693.38 kilometres on a single charge while carrying its maximum payload, earning a Guinness World Record title. Read more…
The Lexus LS Is Dead. It Could Return As An Electric Crossover
Lexus just revealed a large, coupe-like electric SUV study with an LS badge that may show the way forward for the flagship nameplate. Lire la suite…
Las Vegas deploys world’s first Tesla Cybertruck police fleet
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has officially deployed the world’s first Tesla Cybertruck public safety fleet. The ten UP.FIT Patrol Cybertrucks, engineered by Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division, mark a major milestone for electric mobility in law enforcement. Read more…
BMW receives driver assistance system approval for new iX3
BMW is one of the first European car manufacturers to receive approval for its driver assistance system (DCAS). The German carmaker can now offer its motorway assistant for the new iX3 in 60 countries without having to apply for approval in each country. Read more…
Changan Deepal starts pre-sales of L06 sedan, priced from $19,670
The Deepal L06 boasts a CLTC range of up to 670 km and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.9 seconds.
The L06 features a magnetorheological suspension system, which Deepal says is typically reserved for supercars.
Android Auto to introduce home screen widgets
The modern electric car is becoming less of a transport machine and more of a mobile computer. The cockpit went from a space filled with analog gauges to a large digital screen where drivers manage everything from navigation to charging status. With these expansive screens, owners expect an equally advanced and customizable software experience. The in-car software experience has always… Read more…
