i-charging secures Intertek ETL certification for its i-light charger, enabling safe deployment for medium and heavy-duty EV fleets in North America. Read more…
Dallas gets Waymo, London gets Uber and Wayve – two-speed reality of autonomous taxis
There is something eerie about watching a vehicle pull up to the curb, pop its indicator, and smoothly join the traffic without human hands on the wheel. No matter how many times you try it, there’s a moment of awe. Sure, the ride is nothing like a science fiction novel and more like an overly polite machine nailing the morning… Read more…
2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080
Toyota announced prices for the 2027 C-HR start at $37,080, or $2,100 more than its first electric SUV. Read more…
This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle
Portuguese EV charging company i-charging has cleared a key hurdle for bringing its 1.5-megawatt (MW) electric truck charger to the US and Canada. Read more…
BYD launches 4-seat ultra-luxe flagship SUV in China for $215,000 [Images]
BYD launched the new Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four captain’s seats, starting at around $215,000. Read more…
Toyota Will Modernize Your Aging Plug-In With Its Factory Upgrade Program
Toyota is expanding a factory-backed upgrade program designed to breathe new life into aging gas and plug-in Toyota and Lexus cars. Read More…
Clemson’s Solar-Powered EV Project Looks Like A Cardboard Shoe. But It’s A Lot More Clever Than It Looks
BMW challenged graduate students from Clemson University to create an energy-positive car that produces more electricity than it uses. This is what they came up with. Read More…
BMW starts i3 production in Munich
BMW today announced that it’s starting to produce the i3 series at its plant in Munich, Germany. The company began taking orders for the new i3 in June. BMW says that high demand has led to “a steep ramp-up curve at the plant”. The plant has made more than nine million BMW 3 series vehicles since 1975. The i3 is… Read more…
What To Know About California’s $3,500 EV Rebate—And Which Teslas Qualify
California dropped new details about how its incentive program for new and used EVs works, and which cars qualify. Here’s what we know. Read More…
Webinar: Advancing battery safety through early thermal runaway detection with Infineon sensors
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Strabag deploys electric construction machinery at Oberhausen Construction Site
Amid the conversion of an existing soil treatment plant in Oberhausen, construction group Strabag has implemented the concept of a partially electric construction site and tested it under real world conditions. The equipment used included electric excavators, electric road pavers, and a mobile battery storage system. Read more…
First drive: Volvo EX60 impresses with refined ride
With the EX60, Volvo has added an all-electric counterpart to its successful XC60. On the first drive, the mid-sized SUV impressed with its high level of comfort, generous interior space and exceptionally quiet cabin. However, the heavy reliance on the central touchscreen for many functions is less convincing. Read more…
BMW’s Oldest Plant Has Always Made Gas Cars. Starting Next Year, It’ll Only Make EVs
Now that i3 production has started at BMW’s Munich plant, its days of producing gas-powered cars are numbered. Read More…
Japan: Tesla starts deploying Superchargers at 7-Eleven stores
Tesla has started deploying Superchargers at Japan’s popular convenience store chain, 7-Eleven, beginning with an outlet in the Shibokuchi area of Kawasaki City (Kanagawa Prefecture). This marked the opening of its 150th Supercharger location in the country. Read more…
Pony AI plans to deploy up to 1,000 Gen-4 autonomous heavy trucks in 2-3 years
Pony AI also plans to deploy 100,000 L4 autonomous light-duty trucks by 2030. Read more…
Mercedes announces thea cheaper elwctric AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe
The Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupe broke cover in May and was introduced in only two configurations – the top-tier GT 63 and the mid-tier GT 55. The former boasts 1,153 hp with a 696 km range, while the latter boasts 805 hp and a 700 km range. Now, the automaker is bringing the base GT 53 model to the… Read more…
Tesla starts Megapack 3 production with 28% more energy per unit
Tesla has started building its next-generation Megapack 3 grid battery, with the first units rolling off the line at the company’s new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. Read more…
Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350
Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $28,350. Read more…
BMW fast-tracks i3 production as strong demand sparks a major ramp-up
BMW is hurrying to ramp up production of the new i3 after opening orders early due to stronger-than-expected demand. Read more…
Ford’s Fathom electric pickup to start at $28,350
Ford announced the name and price of its most important electric vehicle in years on Thursday: an electric pickup called the Fathom that starts at $28,350. Read more…
