The EV startup Slate, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is launching its debut models: an electric pickup starting at $24,950, and an electric SUV from $29,950. This price is made possible through an explicit low-budget approach, with Slate forgoing features like touchscreens. Read more…
Inside Mercedes’ factory logistics: performance data from 80 electric trucks revealed
Mercedes-Benz Trucks currently deploys around 80 Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks within its own production network. These e-trucks not only reinforce in-house logistics but also provide the manufacturer with valuable operational data. And now, the brand has shared insights into this data. Read more…
Dacia announces second generation Spring
Dacia is introducing a new generation of the battery-electric compact car Spring to the market. The model will continue to feature a fully electric drivetrain, four seats, and a practical trunk – but, unlike the first generation, it will be manufactured in Europe. Read more…
CATL plans about 36 battery swap stations in Hong Kong by 2030
CATL has put two swap stations into operation in Hong Kong and the first batch of swap taxis has been in operation. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes’ new owner just bought QuietKat, creating a three-brand e-bike portfolio
Just a few months ago, few people in the e-bike industry had heard of Rad Life Mobility. Today, the company is already assembling a broad portfolio of brands it has scooped up in the North American e-bike market. Read more…
China’s biggest auto mystery: Will Beijing Auto Show switch from biennial to annual?
A shift to annual hosting would put the 2027 Beijing and Shanghai shows on the same stage in the same year for the first time. Read more…
BYD to launch Seal 08 sedan on July 2, bolstering Ocean lineup
The Seal 08 is the flagship sedan of BYD’s Ocean lineup, featuring the second-generation BYD Blade Battery and rear-wheel steering. Read more…
Nio Firefly begins beta testing at fifth-gen swap stations in six Chinese cities
Firefly has started battery swap beta testing at pioneer stations in six cities, paving the way for full access to Nio’s battery swap network. Read more…
Vishay’s new 1,200 V hyperfast rectifiers cut switching losses
Vishay Intertechnology launches new 1200 V hyperfast rectifiers with low switching losses for automotive and industrial power electronics applications. Read more…
Tesla, Sunrun team up on 16 GW virtual power plant for data centers
Sunrun, Tesla, and Renew Home announced an agreement today to aggregate more than 16 gigawatts of home batteries, thermostats, and other devices into what they say would be the largest distributed power plant in the country, aimed squarely at the surging electricity demand from data centers. Read more…
Kia will present three new PV5 variants at BIMOS this week, including a 7-seater
The PV5, Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show that opens on June 26, Kia will introduce three new derivatives, including a 7-seater. Read more…
America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up
On today’s officially priced episode of Quick Charge, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can buy in the US. Read more…
Which portable power station is right for you? Bluetti’s battery guide breaks it down
Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to keep food and medicine safe when you need it. With summer heatwaves and hurricane season arriving at the same time, the question for many households isn’t if they should prepare for outages, it’s how. Read more…
This is how much the Slate Truck will cost
Slate Auto, which counts Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt among its main investors, has announced the pricing of its upcoming Slate Truck. It will start at $24,950, excluding taxes, title, license, registration, governmental fees, destination charges, documentation fees, and any optional equipment. You can pre-order one from the official website by locking in your delivery window… Read more…
Electrify America opens new public EV charging station in Santa Barbara with 20 350 kW chargers
Electrify America opens a new Santa Barbara EV charging station with 20 350 kW chargers and a 1.9 MW battery energy storage system for reliable power. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia test the ‘world’s first’ in-car sanitization tech in the PV5
Hyundai and Kia have a new idea to keep your interior germ-free. The Korean automakers revealed “the world’s first in-vehicle sanitization technology,” after a successful test in the PV5. Read more…
Tesla Is Giving Away Free Supercharging. Here’s How To Win.
Tesla is gamifying charging and will reward the winners with free Supercharging for the life of the car. Here’s how to win. Read More…
CATL teams with Galbot to scale humanoid robots in battery factories
CATL signed a strategic cooperation deal with Galbot to jointly drive the scaled deployment of embodied-intelligence robots. Read more…
FPT’s new eBS 37 EVO battery pack earns certification under the EU Batteries Regulation
FPT’s eBS 37 EVO battery pack earns EU Batteries Regulation certification, showcasing advanced NMC 811 design and manufacturing quality. Read more…
Xiaomi uses Nurburgring lessons in production cars
Tech giant Xiaomi is changing how companies test smart software for electric cars. We all saw what happened when the company took its new performance model, the YU7 GT, to the famous Nurburgring track in Germany, and instead of putting a professional driver behind the wheel, they let the vehicle drive itself. The YU7 GT completed the entire loop with… Read more…
