The tool is described by a Fisker technician as “compromised and wonky,” but it’s the only way to diagnose Oceans. Read more…
Applied EV selects CISSOID’s SiC inverter control module for autonomous EV motors
Australian autonomous technology developer Applied EV has chosen CISSOID‘s new CXT-ICM3SA series of silicon carbide (SiC) inverter control modules (ICMs) for its latest generation of electric motors for autonomous vehicles. CISSOID’s software-powered SiC ICMs designed for the EV market are augmented with onboard programmable hardware, accelerating response times to critical events, off-loading the processor cores… Read more…
Honeywell launches battery manufacturing automation software
US electronics giant Honeywell has introduced its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP), software package, which is designed to optimize the operation of gigafactories by improving battery cell yields and expediting facility startups. Battery manufacturers’ material scrap rates can be as high as 30% at steady state and even higher during the gigafactory startup process,… Read more…
Tesla delivers new Full Self-Driving update
Tesla has been facing challenges in recent quarters with declining sales and stiff competition. In an attempt to reverse the trend, Tesla’s latest FSD 12.4.2 update, is now being rolled out to select beta testers. While FSD is not yet fully autonomous (and may never be), the new update shows significant improvements in various areas. Beta testers report smoother decision-making,… Read more…
Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales More Than Doubled In June And Q2 2024
Solterra’s cousins—Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ—also surged in Q2. Read more…
Nissan Sales Were Down In Q2 2024. But The Ariya Was Up 123%
The Ariya isn’t a major player in the EV market, but it still outsold the aging Murano. Read more…
PEM tests route planning for electric trucks in Germany
The “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) chair at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has started the pilot phase of the “DRivE” research project with numerous partners. In a field test, software that calculates the charging route of an electric truck will now be tested for two months. Read more…
First Bus places major order for Yutong electric buses
First Bus has placed an order for electric buses from Yutong with the British importer Pelican Bus and Coach. The order of 169 electric buses is to be delivered to four depots within the next 16 months. Read more…
Nayax introduces payment terminal for charging stations
The Israeli payment processor Nayax is introducing a payment terminal for charging stations that allows customers to pay for their charging processes using a debit card or mobile wallet. The terminal can bundle the billing of several charging stations. Read more…
Woman charged for riding electric suitcase without license
In a rather bizarre move, Japanese police have fined a woman for riding her electric suitcase on a sidewalk without a license. This marks the first such instance where someone is charged for riding a suitcase. Read more…
Tesla releases big new software update with more music options, and more
Tesla has started pushing a big new software update with a few more music options, parental controls, and more. Read more…
Ford’s EV sales surge in Q2, topping GM for second in the US EV market behind Tesla
Ford’s EV sales climbed 61% in the second quarter, carrying the automaker’s growth. With nearly 24,000 electric vehicles sold in Q2, Ford topped GM again to remain second in the US EV market as it looks to close the gap with Tesla. Read more…
XPeng debuts the AI-centric M03 sedan in its new MONA EV lineup, priced below $27,500
We have learned new details of XPeng’s new lineup of MONA EVs, beginning with the flagship M03 model. This new AI-centric BEV is promised to deliver its class’s strongest smart driving capabilities and will launch at a starting price below RMB 200,000 ($27,500). Read more…
Is Tesla’s energy business finally boosting the stock?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging right now, and a significant contributor to that surge could arguably be its energy business. Read more…
Electric Vehicle Sales In Q2 2024 Prove Progress Isn’t A Straight Line
Let’s make sense of where EV sales are at after Q2. Plus, Mercedes’ CEO commits to making gas cars “until deep into the 2030s.” Read more…
Hyundai Inster In-Depth Video: A Cheap, Cheerful And Charming EV
The YouTube channel Fully Charged Show was pretty impressed by the Inster’s utility and interior, despite it being so small and cheap. Read more…
Nio plans different battery-swapping stations for its Firefly brand
Nio is to establish new battery-swapping stations for its smaller and more affordble Firefly brand. Read more…
Nikola sold 72 hydrogen FC trucks to North American customers in Q2 2024
Nikola Motor states it has sold a total of 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks via its HYLA brand in North America. The number stands nearly double of the Q1 sales number. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software
Issues ranging from blacked-out screens to failed charging attempts prompted some customers to return their cars. Read more…
VinFast considers manufacturing electric vehicles in India
VinFast may enter the Indian market with locally assembled EVs instead of imported vehicles. The company is also considering fast-track operations at its upcoming local factory. Read more…
