One of the biggest design trends since the advent of electric cars was the “hidden” or “flush” door handle. These handles sit flat against the car to make it look sleek and help it cut through the air better. They look cool for sure, but they have caused a major safety headache. If an EV loses power after a crash,… Read more…
Heliox presents fleet charging solution ‘VersiCharge Blue 80A’
Siemens subsidiary Heliox has presented its VersiCharge Blue 80A, engineered for the most demanding fleet and commercial vehicle charging environments. The charging system delivers up to 19.2 kW output. Read more…
India: government to incentivise lithium and nickel processing
The Indian government will shortly introduce incentives for domestic lithium and nickel processing, a move aimed at addressing rising demand for these critical minerals. The step is also expected to help the country improve supply chain stability. Read more…
Waymo’s World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost
Plus, SpaceX acquires xAI and California’s new EV incentive program proposal is actually really smart. Lire la suite…
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultra-simple, ultra-affordable machines designed for the masses. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. Read more…
California outlines criteria for potential EV incentive programme
California is evaluating new incentives for electric vehicle buyers to mitigate the loss of the federal US tax credit. It is already known that the state could allocate a budget of 200 million dollars for this purpose. Now, the California Air Resources Board outlines some proposed funding criteria. Read more…
Croatia concludes funding round for procurement of 206 electric buses
The Croatian government has selected seven additional electric bus projects for funding. As part of this initiative, 68 new electric buses will be deployed on the roads. Previously, the state had already approved similar projects, meaning that by the end of the program, a total of 206 electric buses in 17 Croatian municipalities will have received subsidies. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 retains 94.5% battery health after 265,000 km
A Xiaomi SU7 owner has gone viral on Weibo after reporting impressive battery health after 265,000 km. After visiting Xiaomi’s service center, he received a report showing 94.5% battery health after his 18 months of non-stop use. The numbers achieved mean Mr. Feng, the SU7 owner, has driven nearly 500 km per day on average. Most automakers give 8 years… Read more…
Waymo raises $16 billion from investors
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google, has completed its long-planned new funding round, securing commitments totaling $16 billion. The company intends to use this substantial sum to significantly accelerate the expansion of its robotaxi service. Read more…
China bans electric door unlocking systems from 2027
A potential ban has been discussed for months; now it has been decided. From 2027 onwards, the Chinese government will prohibit the registration of new cars with fully retractable door handles and electric unlocking systems, with existing models subject to a transitional arrangement. The Chinese ban is likely to have global repercussions. Read more…
H55 completes certification tests for propulsion battery modules for electric aircraft
H55, a Swiss startup specializing in electric aircraft technology, has successfully completed its EASA-monitored certification test series for propulsion battery modules. One challenge was ensuring safety in the event of a fire. Read more…
China’s new auto safety standard bans hidden door handles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2027, while models already approved and to be launched in China may complete design changes by January 2029.
Tesla pioneered the hidden door handle design, which was subsequently adopted by most Chinese EV makers, though with varying details.
Polestar raises additional $400 million
Polestar has announced an equity investment of 400 million US dollars through Feathertop Funding Limited and Standard Chartered Bank. Both institutions are providing 200 million each but securing fixed returns. Read more…
249 hydrogen buses delivered to Guangzhou by Skyworth
A Korean-Chinese alliance has delivered 249 fuel cell buses to the state-owned Guangzhou Public Transport Group. These are 8.5-meter-long midibuses from the Skyworth brand, developed by a partnership between Hyundai’s subsidiary HTWO Guangzhou and the Kaiwo Group. Read more…
Hydrogen bus startup Arthur Bus files for insolvency in Poland
Hydrogen bus specialist Arthur Bus has filed for insolvency in Poland. CEO and co-founder Philipp Glonner has not been on the board since October. The bankruptcy of the Polish part of the company comes ahead of the first customer delivery of the Arthur H2 Zero, which was first unveiled in 2022. Read more…
Porsche kicks off series production of the Cayenne Electric
Just a few months after its global premiere, Porsche has started production of the new Cayenne Electric in Bratislava. The manufacturer is also implementing a new concept for battery assembly, with greater in-house expertise. However, there appear to be question marks surrounding another electric model series from Porsche. Read more…
Tesla Adds A Cheaper Model Y AWD In The U.S., Skipping The “Standard” Badge
Well, that didn’t last long: the most affordable Model Y and Model 3 are no longer called “Standard.” Lire la suite…
Chinese firm unveils world’s fastest humanoid robot Bolt
MirrorMe has unveiled Bolt, which achieved a peak running speed of 10 meters per second in real-world testing.
MirrorMe said its goal is to enable machines to possess human-level motion perception and athletic capabilities.
Porsche Cayenne Electric production begins
Production of the new Porsche Cayenne Electric has officially started at the factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. This is a massive shift for the famous car brand. For the first time, this new SUV will roll off the same assembly line alongside its gas-powered and hybrid brothers. This setup lets the company quickly change how many of each type it builds… Read more…
