Just don’t call it the long-wheelbase Escalade IQ. Read more…
Xpeng makes entry into more European markets
Xpeng has entered Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with sales scheduled to begin in the second quarter.
It will offer the P7 sedan, G9 SUV, and G6 SUV in these markets.
Tesla sets Mar 17 as new deadline for Model 3’s $1,100 insurance subsidy in China
Tesla continues to market its insurance subsidy for the Model 3, as its China operations saw sales, including exports, halve in February.
Tesla has not marketed for the incentive in the past few days, but the Model 3 page had shown a March 31 deadline for the insurance subsidy since March 1.
Mercedes-Benz teases Vision V – electric van with 500 km of range
Mercedes-Benz is teasing what it calls a future of electric vans with its upcoming Vision V. The concept is a preview of the next generation of the Vito and V-Class models. Set to launch in 2026, the Vision V promises a blend of luxury, space, and impressive electric performance – for a van. Vision V is built on Mercedes-Benz’s new… Read more…
New manufacturing innovations offer EV weight loss
The quest for greater efficiency and range in EVs is often focused on battery technology and drivetrain efficiency, but fundamental physics point to another key factor in the equation: weight. The increasingly popular move from 400V to 800V systems saves weight through lighter cables, but even reductions of a few kilogrammes can make a tangible difference and one company is exploring innovations in sheet metal that could change the game. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL costs $132,695, arrives mid-2025
Cadillac on Wednesday announced a stretched version of its Escalade IQ electric SUV. Due to start production later this year, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL boasts more interior space than the standard Escalade IQ, serving the same function Escalade ESV does in the internal-combustion Escalade lineup. Cadillac points to an extra four inches of… Read more…
One of South Dakota’s largest wind farms just got the green light
South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a 260-megawatt (MW) wind farm that will become one of the largest in the wind-friendly state. Read more…
Infineon’s GENIAL! project supports collaboration between automotive manufacturers
The recently concluded GENIAL! project coordinated by German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies developed a joint electronics roadmap to optimize collaboration between automotive OEMs and their component and technology suppliers, to accelerate innovation. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which provided 55% of the total €19.6 million budget,… Read more…
Kempower provides charging systems for Quebec electric school bus fleet
EV charging system developer and manufacturer Kempower has collaborated with Quebec-based charging station installer and support services provider Bornes Quebec to launch a scalable, upgradable EV charging system with dynamic power-sharing capabilities for the Quebec Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB)’s fleet of 30 school buses. The charging site, which opened in 2024, has 14 DC… Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to launch new SUV M8 in Apr
The Aito M8 will be launched in April as a family-oriented premium SUV.
Analysts expect the Aito M8 to compete with Li Auto’s Li L8, with full-year 2025 sales expected to be about 120,000 units.
Nio Onvo shares new image of L90 as warm-up for new SUV continues
A Nio executive highlighted the faster energy replenishment that battery swap can bring to the Onvo L90.
The image shows its charging port located on the left rear side of the body, as on mainstream EV models.
Nio App stops showing delivery wait times for main models, Onvo L60 gets shorter to 2-4 weeks
The Nio App no longer shows delivery wait times for the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, with their facelifts coming soon.
These four models entered a regulatory filing catalog in February showing slight tweaks to the exteriors.
ENAPI raises 7.5 million euros in seed funding for its EV charging connectivity platform
ENAPI, a connectivity platform for the EV charging industry, has closed a 7.5-million-euro ($8.1-million) seed funding round led by Voyager Ventures. The new financing round, combined with a $2.7-million pre-seed round completed 10 months ago, brings the company’s total funding to $10.8 million. ENAPI will use the new funding to fast-track its plans to become… Read more…
The role of temperature and pressure sensing in EV safety and performance (Webinar)
Accurate fluid temperature and pressure measurement is essential for optimizing system performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency in all EV applications. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK, where we will explore the fundamental principles of fluid sensing, highlighting critical design characteristics of temperature and pressure sensors. Key… Read more…
Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once
In another highly visible failure for hydrogen in the real-world, all 25 of the fuel cell-powered buses in the Poznan, Poland fleet failed at the same time yesterday morning, forcing the city to scramble diesel buses into action. Read more…
Kia EV4 GT looks like the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]
Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance. Read more…
Elon protests turn violent as arsonists set fire to Tesla cars, Plus: 2026 Chevy Spark
On today’s fiery episode of Quick Charge, it’s all bad news for Elon as Tesla sales continue to plunge in Europe, the pump fails to stop the TSLA stock price slide, and people set fire to dealers. Plus: BMW takes the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner satisfaction survey. Read more…
Rivian adding range and power to R1T and R1S EVs via paid software upgrade
Rivian will soon push paid software upgrades that unlock more range and power in dual-motor versions of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup. A Dual Performance upgrade will be available as part of Rivian’s 2025.06 software release, Wassym Bensaid, the automaker’s chief software officer, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The $5,000… Read more…
Volkswagen Was Already In Trouble. Tariffs Could Make Things Much Worse
More than 40% of VW Group products sold in the U.S. are made in Mexico. And tariffs on European cars may still be on the way. Read more…
Rivian to offer paid upgrades for extra power and range
Rivian is preparing to introduce a new way for its customers to enhance their vehicles. Starting with the 2025.06 software update, owners of the second-generation R1T and R1S models will have the option to pay for increased power. Later this year, those with the Large+ battery pack will also be able to unlock additional range. The initial offering focuses on… Read more…
