Xiaomi is selling SU7 units at a steady pace – last we heard it delivered 10,000 of them in September alone. The company has started an expansion of its EV factory, and a new report today says this will be finished in mid-2025. More specifically, the second phase of the Xiaomi Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base is going to be completed… Read more…
The Zeekr Mix Is the Volkswagen ID.Buzz That We Wanted
This five-seater luxury van has 422 horsepower and front seats that swivel 270 degrees. Read more…
Enovix starts shipping battery cells from Malaysia plant
US-based battery manufacturer Enovix has started shipping EX-1M battery cell samples from its new Agility Line in Malaysia. The start of shipments follows the shipping of initial samples from the company’s Fab1 in California, and the opening of the high-volume Fab2 in Malaysia this summer. The company says it is on track to commence high-volume… Read more…
Electronic fuses and the evolution of overcurrent protection
An old saw often uttered by an electrical engineer (or their hapless techs) when an electronic device releases its magic smoke goes something like this: “The transistor bravely sacrificed itself to protect the fuse.” This is a succinct way of saying that conventional fuses (and most types of circuit breakers) shouldn’t be counted on to… Read more…
There’s Enough Lithium In Arkansas For The World’s EVs. Extracting It Is The Issue
A new study says there’s nine times more lithium in Arkansas than the projected need for EVs globally in 2030. Read more…
Zeekr launches new model Mix in latest foray into uncharted waters
Zeekr launched the Zeekr Mix five-seater, its new foray into uncharted waters after its first model, the Zeekr 001 shooting brake. Read more…
Affordable Chevy Equinox EV finally hits the US market
The much anticipated 2025 Chevy Equinox EV LT priced at $35,000 is now available for order. Thanks to the $7,500 EV tax credit, the vehicle is also priced as low as $27,495. Read more…
Volvo EX30 remains a top-seller, but the company is still slashing its growth forecast
Volvo’s most affordable EV is already having a major impact on the brand. Despite the EX30’s success, Volvo Cars is cutting its sales growth forecast for the year. Read more…
ZEEKR launches MIX EV with unique double B-pillar doors and priced below $40K [Video]
Days after ZEEKR began mass production of its fifth model, the MIX, it officially launched the family-friendly EV in China and shared several of its unique and innovative features. Starting at a comparative price below $40K, the ZEEKR MIX EV showcases how creative and functional Chinese automakers are designing their latest models. Check out the features in the video below. Read more…
Tesla is in talk for a Robotaxi test program in Palo Alto, but the scale is underwhelming
Tesla is in talks for a Robotaxi test program in Palo Alto, according to a local official, but the scale is a bit underwhelming. Read more…
Rivian plant is a hellish nightmare of safety violations: report
Workers describe horror scenes over at the Rivian factory in Normal, Illinois – from cracked skulls to amputated fingers to one person vomiting “Rivian blue”-colored bile after painting R1s without proper safety gear. According to a scathing new report in Bloomberg, the American-made EV maker has racked up more “serious” US safety violations than any other automaker since the start of 2023 – despite having only one plant.. Read more…
Tesla Already in Talks With Palo Alto To Deploy Robotaxis
The city has confirmed that it has already held preliminary talks with the automaker. Read more…
New lap record for Porsche Taycan Turbo GT in China
Porsche has now set three records on three continents with the Taycan Turbo GT. Following records on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and in Laguna Seca, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has now also been successful on the 5.4-kilometer Shanghai International Circuit. Read more…
Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Stellantis will test solid-state battery cells from Massachusetts-based Factorial in a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles starting in 2026, the two companies announced Wednesday. The test fleet “will enable the validation of Factorial’s technology and assessment of its performance in real-world driving conditions,” the companies… Read more…
Scout Motors’ Electric Rebirth Kicks Off Tomorrow. Here’s What We Know
Plus, a new investigation into Rivian uncovers troubling labor accusations, and the U.S. is working overtime to convert car factories for EVs. Read more…
TotalEnergies installs 100 fast-charging points in Rotterdam
TotalEnergies plans to install 100 fast-charging points at around 15 to 20 locations in Rotterdam over the next few years. The fast chargers are needed, among other things, for the introduction of the zero-emission zone in the Dutch metropolis next year. Read more…
SAP launches roaming alliance with Gireve
The software group SAP is expanding its partnership with the French roaming platform Gireve. The company has linked its standard solution for electromobility with the platform, enabling it to tap into new networks and partnerships. Read more…
Opel unveils redesigned Mokka Electric, adjusts pricing
Opel announced a new Mokka Electric model year 2025 with a slight change in the design and more streamlined configurations. The new Mokka now comes in only one variant – with 115 kW output and 54 kWh battery. Previously, the Opel Mokka Electric was offered in two configurations: a 50 kWh battery with a 136 hp (100 kW) motor and… Read more…
Bosch presents new electric motor for boats
At Metstrade, a trade fair for the marine equipment industry taking place in Amsterdam from 19 to 21 November, Bosch will be presenting a newly developed 800-volt electric drive for applications in pleasure craft and workboats for the first time. Read more…
The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries
Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state cells into a demonstration fleet. Read more…
