The rumored BMW i4 Convertible is indeed happening, as it was spied testing in camo gear. Some of the prototype’s design traits are clearly visible. It uses a soft fabric top, rather than the retro folding hardtop. The i4 Convertible will be BMW’s first convertible EV and will enter into a very sparse market – some notable names are the… Read more…
Mercedes’ new GLA EV leaks a day ahead of its official debut
The GLA is the smallest, most affordable SUV Mercedes-Benz offers. Ahead of its debut on July 29, the first image of the all-new GLA EV leaked online. Read more…
You’ve heard of shared e-bikes. Now check out Veo’s new shared e-trike
If you’ve spent any time in a city with shared micromobility, you’ve probably seen fleets of rental e-bikes and e-scooters waiting on street corners. But one company is betting that the next evolution of shared transportation isn’t just another bike or scooter – it’s an electric trike. Read more…
Tesla self-driving manager describes scary conditions in robotaxi testing
A former Tesla manager who ran the company’s “Full Self-Driving” test fleet in Houston says the operation was so understaffed that its cars became “rolling hazards on public streets,” according to a lawsuit. Read more…
Vermont’s largest energy source is now a virtual power plant
Green Mountain Power’s virtual power plant (VPP) – the state’s largest energy source – cut an estimated $6 million from all customers’ peak electricity costs during Vermont’s early July heat wave. Read more…
We Finally Know More About The Cheap Mitsubishi Eclipse EV Coming This Fall
When it finally gets here, the Eclipse EV will have dual charging ports and NACS accessibility. Read More…
TDK’s EP21 common-mode chokes handle up to 35 A in an SMD package
TDK launches EP21 series common-mode chokes with up to 35 A current in compact SMD packages for DC-DC converters and EMC filtering. Read more…
BYD’s First Kei Car Takes The Fight To Toyota’s Home Turf
It’s the longest-range electric kei car in Japan and also the most feature packed. Read More…
BMW Has Already Made 50,000 iX3s. Demand Is Nearly Double
The first Neue Klasse EV from BMW reached the milestone in just nine months, even as orders approach 100,000. Read More…
New report: DC-coupled energy hubs reduce costs and overcome grid constraints for EV fleets
Cenex research shows DC-coupled energy hubs with 3ti tech reduce costs and grid constraints, boosting efficiency for EV fleet depots and sites. Read more…
BYD launches the ‘world’s first’ SDV kei EV, starting at just $13,000
The Racco went on sale as the “world’s first SDV-based” light EV, BYD said, with a low starting price of around $13,000. Read more…
Tesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project
Tesla has signed a long-term deal to buy 90% of the output of Project Sterling, a big solar and battery plant going up in Arizona. Read more…
BMW ramps up iX3 output as orders near 100,000
The new BMW iX3 has already received nearly 100,000 orders. Now, BMW is ramping up production at a record pace to meet the strong demand. Read more…
Volkswagen launches the cheaper ID. Polo EV after securing 25,000 orders in weeks
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo with the smaller 37 kWh battery, starting at under $30,000. The lower-priced model arrives after Volkswagen’s new EV received 25,000 orders weeks after it went on sale. Read more…
FAW Hongqi says its ultra-fast battery charges 10%-70% in 3 minutes 41 seconds
FAW Hongqi said the battery needs just 8 minutes and 3 seconds to go from 10% to 97%. Read more…
Connecticut selects AmpUp to scale Adapt & Earn managed EV charging program
Connecticut selects AmpUp to scale its Adapt & Earn managed EV charging program, enhancing grid flexibility and saving energy costs statewide. Read more…
Baidu’s Apollo Go starts testing robotaxis in London with Freenow by Lyft
Today, Baidu has announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, is road testing in London, in partnership with Freenow by Lyft. The testing will begin in the borough of Brent, and there will be safety operators on board. The testing will cover “a mix of urban and suburban driving environments”, according to the official press release. The service will… Read more…
ESG-Solar opens megawatt truck charging hub in Germany
Rock Tech secures fixed buyer for Canadian lithium
GAC Aion launches new Ray series, names first model Ray 7
The first model in GAC Aion’s Ray series is a mid to large-size electric sedan aimed at young buyers. Read more…
