German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies is set to release the first silicon carbide (SiC) products based on its 200 mm SiC wafer manufacturing technology to customers during the first quarter of 2025. The products, for high-voltage applications such as EVs, trains and renewable energy, will be manufactured in Villach, Austria. The transition of Infineon’s manufacturing… Read more…
How to optimize battery development and production with CT technology
Sponsored by Lumafield. As the battery industry is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2030, driven by the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, manufacturers face the dual challenge of rapid innovation and stringent quality requirements. Traditional testing methods often fall short in detecting internal defects or optimizing complex designs. CT scanning addresses… Read more…
BYD takes aim at younger buyers with the sleek new Qin L EV: Here’s a sneak peek
BYD wants to attract a new generation of drivers with its new Qin L EV. The midsize electric sedan is aimed at younger buyers as the world’s largest EV maker expands into new markets. BYD dropped a teaser on Monday, giving us our first look at the new EV. Check it out below. Read more…
Tesla loses two of its top car designers
Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader… Read more…
BMW vows next-gen EV batteries will slash costs and boost range by 30%
BMW is preparing for a “technological quantum leap ” with its next-gen EV batteries. The German automaker claims its new tech will deliver 30% more driving range, 30% faster charging, and perhaps, most importantly, at a cheaper price. Read more…
Tesla Model S, X Could Get Needed Updates ‘Later This Year’: Tesla Exec
Tesla’s VP of Engineering hinted that the Model S and X would be getting some “love” later this year. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz starts solid-state battery road testing
Mercedes-Benz has started road tests of its solid-state battery technology. This is a big step towards safer, lighter, and more dense batteries for electric vehicles, with Mercedes claiming the new batteries can potentially increase range by 25%. The German automaker, together with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) and US-based solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy, has integrated these advanced batteries into… Read more…
Mercedes EQS aims for 621-mile range, tests solid-state battery
Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced the start of real-world testing of prototype solid-state battery cells from the U.S. firm Factorial. These cells were installed in a Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan in late 2024, and the car has been used in laboratory tests since then, according to a Mercedes press release. The automaker now claims the EQS is ready for… Read more…
Your EV Lease Might Be Ending Soon. Here’s What To Do Next
Thousands of drivers went electric with low-priced leases. But battery life and EV depreciation may make their next moves tricker. Read more…
Huawei Wants Its Extended-Range EV Limo To Be Better Than A Maybach
It had better be a real Maybach competitor, considering it is expected to cost over $200,000. Read more…
Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: ‘They Want To Do It Alone’
Both Tesla and Uber will launch Robotaxis in the U.S. this year. But they are not teaming up just yet. Read more…
Irizar to deliver further electric buses to Barcelona
The Spanish bus manufacturer Irizar e-mobility has delivered seven electric buses to the public transport operator Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). These are 12-metre Irizar ie vehicles, which will be used in Spain’s second largest city from now on. TMB has also launched a tender for further electric buses. Read more…
Skoda expands Elroq lineup in the UK
Just ahead of its launch in the UK, Skoda has added new variants of Elroq to its lineup there. Namely the Elroq SportLine, available with a 63 and 82 kWh battery, as well as Elroq SE L 60 and Edition 60 derivatives. Read more…
California town seeks to criminalize wheelies on ’75 mph electric bikes’
In a reflection of growing sentiment in the US against reckless electric bike riders, one California town is preparing to enact a series of new restrictions and legal clarifications for e-bike riders. Read more…
Autonomous warehouse robot maker Ati scores $20 million Series B
Automation and warehouse robots have been changing the way we ship and store goods for decades. In a post-Altman/OpenAI world, though, we get to call that kind of autonomous operation “AI” and slap a multimillion dollar valuation on it – which is exactly what Ati Motors did. Read more…
Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year
A Tesla executive has announced that the automaker plans to update its Model S and Model X vehicle programs later this year. Read more…
Inside BYD’s ‘Bold’ Plans For Europe
The Chinese auto giant is taking the world by storm. Here’s how it aims to compete with the likes of Volkswagen on their home turf. Read more…
Stellantis pauses factory conversion in Ontario
Stellantis has reportedly halted the conversion of its plant in Brampton in the Canadian province of Ontario in order to rethink its strategy for North America. The plant in Brampton is currently being converted to build electric and petrol vehicles for Jeep. Read more…
Technotrans receives follow-up order for battery cooling for electric buses
Technotrans has received a follow-up order from a “leading European electric bus manufacturer.” The company will supply battery thermal management systems (BTMS) for several electric bus series on an even larger scale than before. Read more…
Tesla prepares to roll out FSD features in China, report says
Tesla is preparing a software update for Chinese customers to offer FSD features similar to those available in the US market, according to Bloomberg.
The features will be deployed to customers who paid RMB 64,000 ($8,830) for the FSD software package.
