It’s no secret that Xiaomi is working on a new EV model, Lei Jun himself confirmed it on stage a couple of months ago. And even though Xiaomi isn’t very vocal about what type of vehicle the company is working on, the reports claim it’s an SUV, and we now even have some spy shots that give us an idea… Read more…
CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging
New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes Chinese battery supplier CATL has unveiled a new battery pack for electric buses designed to tolerate the rigors of public-transit use. The CATL… Read more…
BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff
Even with the new 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China, BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US. According to a new report, BYD’s lowest-priced EV would still undercut all US automakers at under $25,000. Read more…
A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck
We learned a lot about Tesla Semi thanks to a new presentation from the head of the electric truck program at Tesla, including the fact that Tesla ran one of the trucks 250,000 miles (400,000 km) already. Read more…
Kia’s first electric PBV spotted as new Volkswagen ID.Buzz rival [Video]
Kia’s first electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) was spotted charging ahead of its official launch. The new video shows Kia’s new PBV could be a potential Volkswagen ID.Buzz rival. Read more…
Rivian’s Apple Music Really Is Worth $14.99 A Month
A week with the Rivian R1S, Connect+ and Apple Music revealed a bright future for tech integration in modern cars. Read more…
Yokogawa releases compact HD oscilloscopes for automotive
Japanese firm Yokogawa Test & Measurement has released its DLM3000HD series of compact, high-definition oscilloscopes for the development of next-generation automotive power electronics. Positioned as a high-performance version of the DLM3000 series, the DLM3000HD series expands Yokogawa’s oscilloscope lineup with two models: the 500 MHz DLM3054HD and 350 MHz DLM3034HD. These deliver higher resolution for… Read more…
Kia EV2: Everything We Know
The small and cheap EV2 will arrive in 2026, but it’s not expected to come to the U.S. Read more…
Lotus introduces its Theory 1 EV concept
Lotus unveiled its Theory 1 EV supercar concept, signaling its long-term commitment to going fully electric. The car has a sporty, aggressive design with reverse-swinging, upward-opening doors. The Theory 1 is also Lotus going back to its roots, because the car’s target weight is under 1,588 kg. That’s far lighter than what we’ve seen recently from the company, like the… Read more…
E-Lyte opens electrolyte plant in Kaiserslautern
The first German production plant for electrolyte solutions has officially opened in Kaiserslautern. The annual production volume is said to be up to 20,000 tonnes of electrolyte per year. According to E-Lyte, it sets a “significant milestone in the production of high-performance electrolytes” for batteries for electric cars. Read more…
Isuzu kicks off production of the NRR-EV electric truck
Isuzu announced the official start of production for its new electric truck cab and chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. The production of the Isuzu NRR-EV has already begun in Charlotte, Michigan. Read more…
Lotus Theory 1 previews future sports car design direction
Lotus’ upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors Lotus has an electric SUV arriving in 2025 with a sedan following Lotus on Tuesday unveiled the Theory 1 concept as a preview of the design direction of future… Read more…
Kia’s Futuristic Electric Vans Have Arrived In Europe
The South Korean automaker has also partnered up with telematics specialist Geotab to offer a complete logistic solution. Read more…
Machine learning to reduce EV cost
Machine learning is being used to improve the quality of laser welding systems and powder metal 3D additive manufacturing, writes Nick Flaherty. Laser welding machine maker TRUMPF is working with software developer SiMa.ai to develop lasers with artificial intelligence (AI). Read more…
Walsall Council approves charge point strategy
The UK Borough Walsall Council will get more 665 new charging stations by 2030, some ten per cent of which will be fast-chargers. They will in part be paid for by the Walsall Council. Read more…
Arrive to electrify Whitehall Road bus depot
Public transport operator Arriva is teaming up with power company UK Power Networks to electrify bus transport in Whitehall Road bus depot with the acquisition of 109 new electric buses and a new 4.5-megawatt power connection to charge them. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries start in Mexico, in a month in Canada
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are starting in Mexico this week and the automaker says that Canada should follow in about a month. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning drivers can now rock out with built-in Karaoke, Mach-E to follow soon
There’s nothing better to pass the time on a road trip than singing tunes with friends and family. Ford F-150 Lightning drivers can enjoy Karaoke for the first time through the Stingray Karaoke app. Here’s how it works. Read more…
EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds
The battery degradation rate in modern EVs has gone down by almost a quarter in the past five years. Read more…
‘Partial’ Driving Automation Means ‘Exceedingly High’ Distraction: Study
Plus, EV drivers want an easier way to pay for charging and CATL has a new million-mile battery. Read more…
