Cars are becoming computers on wheels. This development is particularly evident in China and is underlined by a recent study by management consultancy P3, which analysed the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from various manufacturers. Read more…
Voltera set to expand electric semi truck infrastructure with two new stations
This week, Voltera announced it was expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure network with the addition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites strategically positioned across key transit hubs in California. Read more…
EU citizens can sue over health problems caused by missed emissions targets
According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 300,000 people die each year from respiratory illness caused by poor air quality, with millions more falling ill. Now, European citizens might be able to claim compensation for health problems caused by
failure to comply with pollution limits. Read more…
Forget Screens. Hyundai Wants To Bring Controls To Your Windshield
Hyundai’s high-tech parts arm and German optical company Zeiss are working on a way to move on from screens. Will it be better? Read more…
Tesla CyberCab/Robotaxi wireless charging shown in new official video
Tesla unveiled a pipe dream recently, and it still can’t even decide whether it’s called Robotaxi or CyberCab (or is that Cybercab?). This isn’t an actual finalized, ready to ship product, mind you, or anything near that, it’s an idea – one that Elon Musk hopes will help drive Tesla’s next big hype cycle (which should keep the stock price… Read more…
Amazon is powering up its electric delivery vans with the power of AI
Amazon is using a new, proprietary AI solution called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) to reduce the time and effort it takes for delivery drivers to locate packages in their vans. Is it a game-changer, or more AI VAPR-ware. Read more…
See the electric motorcycles Russian soldiers are now using
Russians have begun testing a locally-made electric motorcycle for combat use in their war against Ukraine. It is no secret that the nearly three-year-long invasion has led to significant Russian losses including thousands of destroyed tanks and other military vehicles. Now the Russians appear to be getting even more creative with their military vehicle selection.. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kubota Ze zero-turn electric lawn mowers
Kubota’s Ze-421 and Ze-481 model zero-turn electric lawn mowers are the latest in the company’s Ze Electric Zero-Turn range, promising reduced maintenance, simpler operation, and higher levels of operator comfort. The big question now is: when will they be available in the US. Read more…
Watch How This 12-Bay EV Charging Station Was Installed In Just A Few Hours
It has a bunch of solar panels on the roof and there’s also a battery-equipped model on offer. Read more…
Nio exports 1,083 cars in Jan-Sept, 0.67% of production
Nio exported 1,083 vehicles in January-September, or 0.67 percent of its production of 161,903, according to an image in a CCTV report. Read more…
X Shore expands to German-speaking markets in Europe
Electric boat manufacturer X Shore will deliver a total of 32 electric vessels to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is the company’s largest order to date, and the first units will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…
ChargePoint introduces more affordable fleet charging solution
ChargePoint announced the availability of a low-cost charging solution for fleets aiming to go electric. ChargePoint’s Level 2 charger CPF50 is connected with a suite of fleet charge management features. Read more…
BMW launches two electric trucks in Leipzig
Two fully electric trucks have recently hit the road in Leipzig to transport components between a logistics warehouse and the high-voltage battery production halls at the BMW plant. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 ‘ultra-fast’ lease offer lets you upgrade it like an iPhone
If you like to upgrade your car yearly as you would with an iPhone, now you can. Hyundai launched a new “ultra-fast” lease offer on the IONIQ 5 so you don’t miss out on the latest tech and features. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai requires $0 due at signing. Read more…
Tesla releases new mobile app update with more offline commands, power meter, more
Tesla has released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionalities, Powerwall power meter, and more. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybercab Wireless Charging Video May Tell Us A Lot
This video demo could give a hint of how big the Cybercab’s battery is. Read more…
Hyundai Gave Its Smallest EV A Little More Off-Road Attitude
The Hyundai Inster Cross has a roof box, skid plates and special matte paint for mini off-road excursions. Why can’t we have this here? Read more…
Able Electropolishing introduces fourth-generation scanning electron microscope
US-based Able Electropolishing has added a fourth-generation scanning electron microscope (SEM) to its product lineup, to provide customers in the EV manufacturing industry access to in-house analytic and testing capabilities. The JCM-7000 NeoScopeä Benchtop SEM features a platform for applications from measurement and analysis of surface defects to elemental analysis. The SEM offers part magnification… Read more…
BASF unveils new PPA housing material for IGBT semiconductors
The world’s largest chemical producer, Germany’s BASF, has developed a polyphthalamide (PPA) for manufacturing housings of insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) semiconductors for next-generation power electronics. The Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 is designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for EVs, as well as high-speed trains, smart manufacturing and renewable electricity generation…. Read more…
BYD officially launches new Seal 06 GT starting for under $20,000
As promised when pre-orders started this past August, BYD has officially launched its sporty new Seal 06 GT in China and has delivered pricing even lower than initially promised. All hail the electric hot hatch.. Read more…
