Just in case you haven’t heard, the digital dashboard has officially swallowed the automobile. I still remember when the real thrill inside a new cockpit was the heavy, mechanical click of a tactile switch, or the smooth resistance of a perfectly machined aluminum volume knob. Yes, it does make me old. Unfortunately, those simple, hardware-driven days are disappearing into automotive… Read more…
World Premiere of the Mercedes GLA: up to 320 kW of charging power and 657 km of range
Rivian R2 Range Tested Until It Died: Here’s How Far It Went At 70 MPH
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Magnachip licenses Navitas’s GeneSiC silicon carbide technology for 1,200 V and above
Magnachip Semiconductor licenses Navitas’ GeneSiC silicon carbide tech to enter high-voltage SiC market for automotive and industrial power systems. Read more…
EIM joins HPCL to expand EV truck charging
Huffy’s kids’ e-bike makes a compelling case for pedal-assisted riding
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Kia opens EV3 pre-orders in Mexico ahead of US launch
Kia opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year. Read more…
Waymo adds Google’s Gemini AI assistant and new UI to Ojai robotaxi
Waymo is putting Google’s Gemini AI assistant inside its robotaxis for the first time, alongside the first major redesign of its rider interface in years. Read more…
Two solid-state EV battery leaders are joining forces to scale the ‘breakthrough’ tech
SK On and Factorial Energy announced a new alliance that will focus on bringing solid-state batteries to the masses. Read more…
MG 07 goes on pre-sales with Momenta driver-assist, 845 km range
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Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem
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Hongqi unveils 12C ultra-fast charging battery
Freenow and Apollo Go launch London robotaxi trial
Zeekr Power opens its first megawatt-level charging station in Thailand
Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation
Volvo has confirmed it’s dropping lidar for good on the EX90 and ES90, and it’s paying owners compensation for a feature they were promised but will never get. Read more…
Hyundai reveals IONIQ 3 prices start at $30,000, and it already looks like a hit
Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is attracting more customer interest than any vehicle it’s ever launched. With over 300 miles of range, Hyundai’s new high-tech infotainment system, and a starting price around $30,000, the electric hatch checks all the boxes. Read more…
China’s EV Charging Race Just Broke The Four-Minute Barrier
Hongqi says its experimental battery can add 60% charge in under four minutes with a peak charging rate of 12C. Read More…
Momenta cleared to test robotaxis across Germany as Uber ups its stake
This marks the first time a Chinese company has obtained Level 4 testing authorization covering urban roads across Germany. Read more…
