EU member states voted in favor of imposing tariffs on EVs imported from China, making higher rates a five-year policy. Read more…
Skoda pushes back the launch of its electric estate
Skoda’s electric estate, initially announced for 2026, will not be available until 2027 or 2028. Because of the slowdown in electric car sales, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer will instead continue to offer smaller combustion models. Read more…
VW-Backed Startup 24M Might Have The Answer To EV Battery Fires
The difference between an overcharged battery using 24M’s Impervio separator and one without it is substantial. Read more…
VW plants compete for 20,000-euro electric car
A competition is apparently underway within the Volkswagen Group to determine which plant will be allowed to build the cheapest electric cars for around 20,000 euros from 2027. According to reports, there are three favourites, none of them are in Germany. Read more…
Tesla withdraws Model 3 with LFP battery from the US market
Tesla has discontinued sales of the previous basic version of the Model 3 in the US. This step certainly has a political dimension: the Model 3 Standard Range RWD was the last model with LFP cells from China sold in the United States. Read more…
Peugeot unveils 157 kW e-408 crossover
Peugeot presented the all-electric version of the 408, a hatchback saloon with SUV elements. The 408 is already available as a combustion engine, mild hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Now comes the all-electric version. The new e-408 is now available to order and starts at 46,600 euros. Read more…
A cool idea for a DC-DC
Vitesco Technologies has boosted the performance of its fifth generation automotive DC-DC converter, incorporating a move from liquid to air cooling, writes Nick Flaherty. This Vitesco Gen5+ DC-DC converter uses 650 V CoolGan transistors from Infineon Technologies to achieve an efficiency of over 96% by increasing the switching frequency from 100 kHz to 250 kHz with an energy density of 4.2 kW/l. Read more…
Tesla starts taking configurations of $79k non-Foundation Cybertrucks
Over ten months after deliveries started, Tesla is now taking configurations for the non-Foundation series Cybertruck. Read more…
Novacium’s GEN3 silicon anode batteries show 40% more capacity than graphite in testing
HPQ Silicon’s French affiliate, Novacium, has demonstrated that its silicon anode battery materials showed a 40% overall capacity improvement over a graphite benchmark in 100 charge-discharge cycles. The tests simulated real-world use to assess the durability and longevity of lithium-ion 18650 batteries made with a blend of graphite and Novacium’s GEN3 silicon-based anode material. After… Read more…
Danisense says its current transducers are ideal for EV aplications
Denmark and Japan-based Danisense, which provides high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, has launched a range of current transducers featuring a voltage output. The range is designed to streamline the workflow for engineers using data acquisition (DAQ) systems for various applications, particularly in harsh environments and high-temperature settings such as EVs. The DS, DM… Read more…
Siemens unveils power distribution switchboard for EV fast chargers
Electronics giant Siemens has launched its RapidSBx switchboard, designed to address the need for power distribution to feed commercial switchboards for rapid EV charging station deployment. The UL891 switchboard offers a streamlined design for charging stations and various commercial electrical infrastructure anywhere an outdoor switchboard is needed to comply with green initiatives. This includes urban… Read more…
ComEd announces $90M in EV funding at Chicago Drives Electric [part 1]
Illinois utility ComEd kicked off the Chicago Drives Electric event with a $90 million bang, featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. Read more…
America’s cheapest EV defies the odds as Nissan LEAF sales make US comeback
Nissan’s LEAF was once the world’s best-selling EV, but it’s lost some ground over the years as new, more advanced models hit the market. Although Nissan plans to launch an upgraded LEAF next year, America’s cheapest EV saw sales surge 187% in the third quarter. Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona EV revs up Chicago Drives Electric [part 2]
One of the most anticipated new EVs made its debut on the streets of Chicago this morning as Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear rev’ed onto the stage in a pre-production example of the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack Stage 2. Read more…
Toyota invests a fresh $500M in Joby Aviation to support eVTOL air taxi certification, production
eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has secured a fresh round of funding from previous investor Toyota Motor Corporation, totaling $500 million. With its investment, Toyota’s total funding committed to the eVTOL specialist inches closer to $1 billion. The money will help Joby secure flight certification and begin commercial production of its sustainable aerial technology. Read more…
Tesla Ubers With Full Self-Driving Are Basically Temu-Grade Robotaxis
I wouldn’t trust my life to one. You shouldn’t, either. Read more…
Ionna’s North Carolina ‘Rechargery’ Is What You Want EV Charging To Be
A lounge, bathrooms, coffee, WiFi, covered parking and both Tesla and CCS plugs. What’s not to love? Read more…
Tesla loses its long-time Chief Information Officer
Tesla is losing its long-time Chief Information Officer, Nagesh Saldi, according to a new report. Read more…
You can now lease a Lucid Air for under $550 a month with up to $15,000 in savings
Lucid’s luxury EV is now more affordable than ever. With up to $15,000 in savings on 2024 Lucid Air Pure models, lease prices have dropped below $550 per month. Read more…
Hell froze over in Texas – the state will connect to the US grid for the first time via a fed grant
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announces $1.5B for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever. Read more…
