Xpeng said its plant is in full swing to expand capacity. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz updates its Active Parking Assist
Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an enhanced version of its Active Parking Assist system. The latest edition is now available in a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. The improved system now operates at a speed of 4 km/h – twice as fast as its predecessor, significantly reducing the time spent maneuvering into those tight spots. Drivers can initiate the parking process with… Read more…
E-bikes gain BMS based on 100 V Gan devices
Innoscience Technology has launched a battery management system (BMS) based on 100 V gallium nitride (GaN) devices for electric three-wheelers and e-bikes, writes Nick Flaherty.
The VGaN devices are connected by a common drain for bidirectional switching of battery charging and discharging, reducing on-resistance to 3.2 mΩ. Read more…
China Nov EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 22,000, Tesla 80,000, BYD 520,000
Deutsche Bank expects the Nio brand to deliver 17,000 units in November and the Onvo sub-brand 5,000 units. Read more…
Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) reaches 500,000 EV deliveries
Among the most interesting developments in the fast-growing Chinese EV market is the rapid rise of Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). In just 32 months, HIMA has delivered over 500,000 vehicles, a remarkable feat for a newcomer in the automotive industry. HIMA is a collaboration between Huawei and several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This unique approach allows Huawei to… Read more…
Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
Tesla has started offering lease buyouts on all its vehicles, allowing customers who lease a Tesla to purchase their vehicle at the end of the lease term. But this represents a pullback from its previous autonomous vehicle ambitions. Read more…
Man who created rumor of BYD buying Nio detained
The man used AI software to create the fake image and spread it online to boost the popularity of his own self-media account, according to local media. Read more…
Leapmotor signs deal to assemble cars in Myanmar
Leapmotor has signed a cooperation agreement with Myanmar’s NPK Motor to assemble vehicles on a KD (Knocked Down) model in the Southeast Asian country. Read more…
Super changes to Supercharger network, EV sales set to spike in Q4, and more
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making significant updates to its Supercharger network as it welcomes new makes and models to the service. Meanwhile, analysts are expecting a big EV market spike ahead of the new year. Read more…
Pony AI debuts on Nasdaq at $5 billion valuation
Pony AI raised $413 million in its US offering, making it the largest IPO in the autonomous driving space on the US stock market this year. Read more…
Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 flashes a stylish new design ahead of its big debut [Video]
With its big debut around the corner, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 was just spotted with a sleek new design. The already stylish EV is about to get even better. Here’s a look at the refreshed model. Read more…
Genesis is set to shake up the ultra-luxury SUV market with its flagship GV90 coming soon
Genesis is preparing to launch its new ultra-luxury GV90 electric SUV. After the first prototypes were caught near Hyundai’s facility, we are learning more about what to expect from the flagship SUV. Read more…
These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this Black Friday [Updated]
With big discounts and lower-priced models hitting the market, electric vehicles are getting more and more affordable. Here are the EVs you can drive off in this Black Friday with lease prices under $300 a month. Read more…
Maxeon Solar bets big on America: sells global assets to focus on US market
Singapore-headquartered Maxeon Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: MAXN) is restructuring to focus exclusively on the US market, but it’s put its $1 billion Albuquerque solar cell factory on ice. Read more…
2025 Chevy Equinox EV Crushes Tesla Model Y In Range Test
We knew the $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV was a range champion. Now, it has beaten its own EPA rating. Read more…
Rivian and Volkswagen Group officially launch joint venture
German automaker Volkswagen and US EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive have announced the official start of the two companies’ joint venture. The news comes months after VW said that it would invest $5 billion in Rivian. That investment has now grown to $5.88 billion. The JV will focus its efforts on the development of electrical architecture… Read more…
CGD and IFPEN demo 800 VDC multi-level GaN inverter
UK-based fabless semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) and French public research and training organization IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have developed a demonstration that confirms the suitability of CGD’s ICeGaN650 V gallium nitride (GaN) integrated circuits (ICs) in a multi-level, 800 VDC inverter. The demo delivers high power density of 30 kW/l, which is greater… Read more…
EV sales are set to surge as buyers rush to claim discounts that may disappear in 2025
With US President-Elect Trump reportedly planning to cut federal incentives, EV sales are expected to surge in November and December. Right now, major discounts are slashing upwards of $10,000 to $20,000 off some of the most popular EV models, but that could change in 2025. Read more…
Total ‘pauses’ New York offshore wind project after Trump win
After Donald Trump’s US election win, French energy giant TotalEnergies has hit the pause button on Attentive Energy, its planned offshore wind farm off the New York coast. Read more…
Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things
Tesla has made several changes to its Supercharger network, including adding longer cables, to make the experience smoother as more non-Tesla EVs join the network and complicate things. Read more…
