The layoffs should be around 10 percent, with some variation by region, according to a local media report.
Onvo president Alan Ai has made few appearances since January’s sales missed expectations, and a number of recent internal meetings have been chaired by Onvo vice president Xia Qinghua.
Future Toyota EVs Will Get Familiar Toyota Names
Say goodbye to “bZ4X” and other confusing alphanumerics. Toyota is changing its naming strategy as future cars get EV counterparts. Read more…
The Toyota bZ4X Just Got Way, Way Better. Here’s What’s New
Toyota’s EV levels up with two battery options, more range, more power and faster charging. The car’s chief engineer breaks it down. Read more…
Toyota Confirms An Electric Truck Is Coming
Along with the updated bZ4X, C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser, Toyota has three more EVs coming by 2026. One is clearly a truck—and a Land Cruiser too? Read more…
The Toyota C-HR+ Has Tesla-Rivaling Range And Could Be U.S.-Bound
It’s a downsized version of the new bZ4X, with SUV coupe vibes and up to 600 km of range in Europe. Could it be a hit in America, too? Read more…
The Lexus RZ Just Got Far More Interesting With 8-Speed Shifts, Yoke Steering
The Lexus RZ hits the gym, adds up to 408 horsepower and becomes a rolling lab for future Toyota EV tech—including steer-by-wire. Read more…
Danisense expands rapid prototyping capabilities with Ruff winding machines
Denmark-based Danisense has integrated winding machines into its rapid prototyping setup to streamline the development process for next-generation current transducers and accelerate their time to market. By incorporating Ruff winding machines, Danisense strengthens its ability to produce highly customized coil configurations in-house—a critical component for highly precise current sense transducers. The new winding machines support… Read more…
DG Matrix raises $20 million to commercialize its multi-port solid-state transformer solutions
DG Matrix provides solid-state transformer solutions for data centers and electrification projects such as microgrids and EV fleets. Now the company has secured $20 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. Clean Energy Ventures led the round, and industry stalwarts including ABB, Cerberus Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures and Piedmont Capital participated. The new funding brings… Read more…
Toyota launches electric SUV offensive
Japanese carmaker Toyota has presented three electric models for Europe. The debut bZ4X electric car has been given a facelift and updated technology. The new C-HR+, an electric SUV coupé, will be built on the same platform. And the Urban Cruiser, an electric SUV built in India, is also coming to Europe. Read more…
Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster charging
An updated bZ4X joins the C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser in Toyota’s European EV push A smaller 57.7-kwh pack option gives European consumers more choice Battery preconditioning and a more powerful motor highlight the midsize crossover’s changes The Toyota bZ4X electric crossover receives its first significant update with battery… Read more…
Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math
Elon Musk said today that Tesla will double its electric vehicle production in the US in the next two years. Read more…
Mercedes promises electric van revolution with new V-Class acing Arctic tests
Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward into the electric vehicle market with its upcoming line of luxury electric vans, built on the new VAN.EA platform. These vehicles, designed for both personal and commercial use, are currently undergoing rigorous winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, to ensure they can handle the most extreme conditions. The VAN.EA platform is a modular system that allows Mercedes… Read more…
Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fire
Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned… Read more…
ALLPOWERS Spring Sale takes 48% off power stations with bonus savings and gifts, Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day e-bike deals, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by ALLPOWERS’ Spring Sale with up to 48% discounts on power stations, extra savings, free gifts, and more. One of the notable standouts during this event is the R2500 Portable Power Station bundled with a 600W solar panel for a new $1,349 low. Coming up behind it is Lectric’s St. Paddy’s Day Sale, which is continuing much of the brand’s spring offers while also increasing savings on some models, like the XP 3.0 e-bikes that are getting up to $574 in free gear and start from $999. Next, we have a selection of Greenworks electric pressure washers led by the Pro-tier 3,000 PSI model down at $297, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that is undercutting the brand’s direct Spring Sale pricing to $449. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD Spring e-bike Sale with $650 off its latest release, and more.. Read more…
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Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV looks fake in its first public appearance [Video]
The radical EV continues turning heads, for better or worse. Jaguar’s controversial Type 00 EV concept made a statement during its public debut in Paris. Even a few celebrities took it for a spin. In real life, the ultra-luxury vehicle still looks fake. Check it out for yourself in the video below. Read more…
Greenlane’s flagship electric charging truck stop to open in April
Greenlane, which is building US-wide EV charging infrastructure for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, will open its flagship electric charging truck stop in Colton, California, next month. Read more…
Rivian Just Added Hands-Free Driving And ‘Rally Mode’ In A Software Update
Rivian’s R1S and R1T just got a whole lot better. But the upgrades are only available for certain trucks. Read more…
Ford Just Finished Shipping 140,000 Free Tesla Charging Adapters
The automaker says its EV customers can now access a DC fast charger every 18 miles on most U.S. highways. Read more…
Cybertruck’s towing strength questioned after dramatic failure in test
Tesla Cybertruck, known for its controversial design, faces new scrutiny after a stress test revealed a potential weakness in its towing capabilities. An experiment showed the electric truck’s rear frame ripping apart under pressure, raising concerns about its ability to tow heavy loads. The test, conducted by YouTuber Zack Nelson, aimed to assess the Cybertruck’s tow hitch strength. Tesla claims… Read more…