Extreme temperatures can affect electric vehicle range, but the extreme heat of the South is nothing to offset the extreme cold in other parts of the U.S., according to new findings. Vaisala, a Finnish instrumented measurement firm, analyzed the effect of weather and road conditions on EV range across the Lower 48 states, looking at how these… Read more…
Xiaomi sells $5.5 billion worth of shares to boost its car ambitions
Xiaomi is preparing to seriously prop up its electric vehicle arm by raising €4.96 billion through an upsized share sale. The company is aggressively pushing into the EV sector, a venture it began only last year with the launch of its SU7 sedan. The Hong Kong-listed tech giant sold 800 million shares at HK$53.25 each, way over the intended 750… Read more…
Coasting Vs. Regenerative Braking: What Saves EV Range The Most?
I drove the Volkswagen ID. Buzz in coasting and regen modes. There’s a winner, but it’s not that straightforward. Read more…
Vesco Clean Energy launches to service EV charging stations and provide battery managment
Vesco Clean Energy, a sister company of Vesco Oil, has launched to supply battery management services for companies across the US as well as EV charging systems in the Midwest. As part of the launch, the new company has opened a facility for battery management in Grand Rapids. Michigan. The site is focused on battery sorting,… Read more…
Tomorrow’s webinar: an integrated approach to electric motor design
Accelerating innovation from initial requirements setting to performance validation To develop high-performance, efficient, and cost-effective electric motors, engineers must navigate a series of challenges. A key hurdle is optimizing these motors to integrate seamlessly into electric drive systems. This task requires a deep understanding of the complex interplay of electromagnetic, thermal, structural, and vibro-acoustic performance…. Read more…
Jeep’s Smallest Hybrid Finally Gets AWD Thanks To Tiny Electric Motors
The Jeep Avenger debuted three years ago, but until now it has been only front-wheel drive. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7’s 5-Star Crash Rating: This Is China’s Safest Car
The Chinese tech giant’s sedan receives the highest score of 2024 in C-NCAP crash tests. Credit body and technology for the honors. Read more…
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Is A Green Deal That’s Tough To Beat
EVs aren’t attainable for every income and living situation yet. But Honda’s 50-MPG Civic Hybrid is a very compelling alternative. Read more…
Hyundai Insteroid EV will be like the Inster on steroids: Here’s our first look at the ‘dream car’
Hyundai will unveil the so-called “dream car” as soon as next week. The Insteroid EV takes Hyundai’s low-cost Inster electric SUV to the next level, almost like it’s on “Steroids.” Here’s our first look at the upcoming EV concept. Read more…
Hyundai EV owners get free NACS adapters for Tesla Superchargers: How to get one
Starting today, all Hyundai EV drivers now have access to over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers. That’s right, the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona Electric, and even the OG IONIQ Electric hatchback can charge up at Tesla’s fast-charging network. Hyundai will begin shipping free NACS adapters soon. Here’s how you can snag yours. Read more…
The loophole is back open – Kias can charge at Tesla Superchargers again
Kia owners have once again found that they are able to charge on Tesla Superchargers, after Hyundai was officially allowed on the network this morning. Read more…
The advantages of renting test and measurement equipment
Sponsored by ATEC. EV system engineers rely heavily on test equipment as much as on their own expertise, which is why equipment reliability and quality are essential. Rigorous procedures must be followed from equipment selection to calibration, maintenance, and final delivery, ensuring both performance and reliability. To learn more about the advantages of renting test and measurement… Read more…
Proventia debuts new Energy LFP-based battery packs for heavy machinery
Proventia, a supplier of emission control systems, thermal insulation components and batteries, has introduced its new Proventia Energy LFP-based battery pack. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology is a good option for heavy machinery due to its cost efficiency and long lifespan, the company said. The high-energy, high-voltage battery systems are suitable for continuous operation over… Read more…
Exclusive: BMW i3 Neue Klasse spotted testing
The i3 Neue Klasse is BMW’s most important upcoming model, the company investing huge resources into its new platform and retro-futuristic looks. Today, we spotted the model that is supposed to become the new 3-Series, the most popular model in the company’s portfolio. A camoflaged version was undergoing testing and we managed to snap a bunch of photos for you… Read more…
BYD aims to sell 5.5 million cars in 2025, report says
BYD’s sales target for 2025 is 5.5 million vehicles, including more than 800,000 in overseas markets, according to local media.
BYD’s brand sales growth target is within 10 percent, and the other three higher-end sub-brands target higher growth rates.
What It’s Like In A Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals
We tried one of Amazon’s Zoox toaster-shaped autonomous vehicles, which don’t have human controls. Can it really compete with Waymo? Read more…
RAW Charging partners up with the Royal Horticultural Society
RAW Charging announced a new partnership with the British gardening charity Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The first stage of the contract will see RAW deliver over 90 EV charging bays across five RHS Gardens in the UK. Read more…
Nova Scotia drops Tesla subsidies
Nova Scotia has become the latest Canadian province to scrap electric vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO’s association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada. Read more…
BYD officially launches compact electric SUV Sealion 05 EV, starting at $16,230
The Sealion 05 EV has a CLTC range of up to 520 km and comes standard with the God’s Eye C smart driving system.
The Sealion 05 EV further enriches BYD’s Sealion family of products, which also includes the Sealion 07 EV and Sealion 05 DM-i.
Fellten Charge Qube
Peter Donaldson investigates a containerised system that can charge multiple vehicles and doesn’t need a grid connection.
Until the electric power grid is able to support fast charging for EVs everywhere, there is likely to always be a market for something like Fellten’s Charge Qube – a containerised system that stores energy in repurposed battery packs and can charge multiple vehicles simultaneously, with or without a connection to the grid. Read more…
