The new ETT 44 electric semi comes with an enormous 651 kWh battery and megawatt charging. It’s coming to Europe soon. Read More…
BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck
President Trump Says He’s Open To Chinese EVs. But Only If They’re Made Here
During a segment on Fox News, Trump said he’d be okay with them if they were made domestically. But current laws make that tough. Read More…
WACKER’s ELASTOSIL LR 3822 silicone rubber exudes oil to ease EV battery coolant seal assembly
WACKER launches ELASTOSIL LR 3822, a silicone rubber that exudes oil to improve EV battery coolant seal assembly and durability under harsh conditions. Read more…
Slippery new EV concept from VW – too little too late?
In 2013, the late Ferdinand Piëch gave the motoring world the Volkswagen XL1 – a carbon-tubbed, scissor-doored oddity powered by a microscopic two-cylinder turbodiesel that sipped less fuel than a humming scooter and came with an eye-watering price tag of €110,000. It was built during an era when Wolfsburg genuinely believed it held the keys to the kingdom and clean… Read more…
The Chevy Silverado EV is now America’s most affordable full-size electric pickup
With the Ford F-150 Lightning no longer available, the Chevy Silverado EV is now the most affordable full-size electric pickup you can get your hands on. Read more…
Toyota is delaying the Highlander EV, but there’s a bigger problem brewing
The electric Highlander was set to go on sale soon as the current gas-powered SUV is phased out, but Toyota’s delay is creating a bigger headache. Read more…
Waymo Is Bringing Driverless Rides To Las Vegas
The company has been rapidly expanding through the U.S. this year. Now, it’s coming to Vegas, where rival Zoox already operates. Read More…
Bosch’s new rigid e-axle integrates motor and transmission for heavy electric trucks
Bosch develops a rigid e-axle integrating motor and transmission for heavy electric trucks, improving efficiency and reducing weight in commercial vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai’s Tesla FSD Rival Is Delayed To 2029. But It May Be Worth The Wait
Hyundai says it didn’t want to rush a “middling Level 2++” system to market, so its in-house ADAS is now coming in 2029. Read More…
GAC unveils plan to buy auto JV stake from FAW in share deal
FAW is expected to become GAC’s second-largest shareholder after the deal, with no change in GAC’s ultimate control. Read more…
The Kia PV7 is even bigger than expected and has a range of over 460 km [Images]
Kia unveiled the PV7, its larger electric van offering more space and a range of over 460 km (285 miles). Here’s our first look at the Kia PV7. Read more…
BYD is ‘leading’ the solid-state battery race, and its first EV with the new tech is almost here
BYD is in “the leading position,” according to executive vice president Stella Li, with plans to introduce its first EV equipped with solid-state batteries in 2027. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab turns 10-minute Austin trip into 70-minute detour
A Tesla Cybercab rider in Austin says a 10-minute trip turned into a 70-minute ordeal after the driverless taxi took a long detour across the city. Read more…
BYD Denza launches all-electric N8L with 960-km range
The Denza N8L BEV starts at 299,800 yuan ($44,280), adding a new powertrain option to a lineup previously limited to plug-in hybrids. Read more…
A comprehensive PSA-tape-based strategy for thermal runaway prevention and mitigation in battery packs
By Max VanRaaphorst, Avery Dennison. The transition toward electrification has boosted the demand for high-performance batteries, which in turn has accelerated the need for scalable thermal management solutions. This is especially true as the industry pushes for higher density and faster charging, both of which heighten the effects of faults such as thermal runaway. Finding… Read more » Read more…
Volkswage unveils its Mission Efficiency concept car
Volkswagen has unveiled its “Mission Efficiency” concept vehicle, aiming to set new benchmarks in electric mobility. The near-production electric car combines affordable mass-production technology with radical lightweight design and groundbreaking aerodynamics. The Mission Efficiency can be dubbed the legitimate successor to the limited-series VW XL1 model. Read more…
BYD brings ETT 44 electric truck to Europe
BYD is entering the European heavy-duty electric truck market with the ETT 44. The 44-tonne tractor unit features a 651-kWh battery and, according to the manufacturer, offers a range of nearly 600 kilometers and a charging power of over 1.5 MW. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz: A trip around the world, then straight to TÜV
After its world tour through 92 countries, over more than 92,000 kilometers, and around 300 charging cycles, Rainer Zietlow’s ID. Buzz has returned to Hanover, where the electric van was first greeted in a very German way – by the TÜV. Read more…
ABB E-Mobility and Elexon cooperate on depot charging infrastructure
ABB E-mobility and Elexon want to jointly support logistics companies and commercial vehicle fleets in electrifying their depots. To this end, the two companies in Germany and Austria are combining their offerings – from charging technology to planning, installation, operation, and service. Read more…
New Cars Are Getting More Expensive. EVs Are Getting Cheaper
Americans are paying more for new vehicles, but the latest pricing data gives EV shoppers a reason to take another look. Read More…
