On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: RV Tech makes progress, Tesla loses key execs and batteries are oversupplied. Lire la suite…
Everything We Know About The Rivian-Volkswagen Joint Venture
Mazda Begins Testing Its Long-Overdue U.S. EV
Mazda’s EV game in America has been sorely lacking. That’s set to change later this decade. Lire la suite…
VW EVs Are Finally Getting Access To Tesla Superchargers
Volkswagen is one of the last major EV companies to gain access, but it’s finally coming next week. Lire la suite…
The Global Nissan-Honda Merger Failed. But A U.S. Partnership Is Very Much Alive
Plus, Volkswagen is delaying its Audi plant in the U.S. and the country’s raw lithium production is getting a boost. Lire la suite…
Tesla considers adding Apple CarPlay after all
Tesla is apparently working on integrating Apple CarPlay into the infotainment systems of its models. According to a study, its availability is a deal-breaker for almost a third of prospective buyers. Read more…
Hyundai catches a big break as South Korea launches massive new EV support
Hyundai and Kia scored a win on Friday after the South Korean government pledged to boost EV subsidies by 20%. Read more…
EV Realty expands its portfolio of real estate for electric truck charging hubs
EV Realty develops, owns and operates commercial EV charging hubs strategically located near major freight corridors and industrial centers. Outpost, a GreenPoint portfolio company, operates a national network of 25 truck terminals and drop yards Now Outpost has contributed assets for a direct minority investment in EV Realty. “This additional investment positions EV Realty to… Read more…
Microchip unveils 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices to streamline zonal automotive Ethernet connectivity
Microchip Technology has announced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices with Remote Control Protocol (RCP), aiming to simplify in-vehicle Ethernet network integration in zonal architectures. The company says these endpoints allow direct translation of Ethernet packets to local digital interfaces, removing the need for custom software or microcontrollers on each network node. The LAN866x… Read more…
Electric trucks to remain exempt from tolls in Germany until 2031
Trucks with battery-electric drives will continue to be exempt from tolls on Germany’s motorways in the coming years. The Bundestag has extended the toll exemption, which was due to expire at the end of 2025, until 30 June 2031. Read more…
Octopus EV secures £2bn to accelerate UK electric car adoption
Octopus Electric Vehicles has expanded its funding agreements with Lloyds, Morgan Stanley and Crédit Agricole CIB, lifting its total EV funding to £2 billion. The company plans to grow its UK fleet from 40,000 to more than 75,000 electric cars as demand continues to rise across Europe. Read more…
ChargePoint launches next-generation EV charging management platform
ChargePoint has introduced a redesigned software platform intended to manage EV charging operations at any scale. The system supports fleets, CPOs, commercial sites and OEMs, and enables optimisation of mixed hardware, including any OCPP-compliant charging stations. Read more…
Apple Watch and WearOS smartwatches can now unlock your VW car
In the modern world, even pulling a phone from a pocket or purse is starting to feel like a chore. Automakers know this, and they see the small screen on your wrist as new, valuable territory. Volkswagen is the latest company to claim this space. It has updated its myVW app to work with smartwatches, aiming to make life a… Read more…
PEM project to speed up battery development
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University completed its ‘PEAk-Bat’ research project for less cost- and time-intensive battery production. A ‘module-to-chassis’ system was developed for the project. Read more…
Volkswagen Adds Smartwatch Support For U.S. Vehicles
EV owners can check the charging status and unlock their vehicle from their wrist. Lire la suite…
BYD cars with its God’s Eye smart driving system surpass 2 million sales
BYD vehicles equipped with smart driving systems now generate over 130 million km of assisted driving data daily.
In October, sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems reached 316,759 units.
Mercedes doubles the discount on the G580 EQ in Germany
The BEV version of the off-road icon appears to be continuing to fall short of expectations. Mercedes has now doubled the discount on the G580 EQ from five to ten per cent in Germany. This saves customers almost 15,000 euros on the base model. Read more…
Italian ACC battery factory likely to close for good
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies appears to be on the verge of permanently closing its factory in Termoli, Italy. An announcement could be made in a matter of weeks. Read more…
Leapmotor teases new small SUV A10 as debut 1 week away
A Leapmotor executive shared two images of the A10, offering the first glimpse of the small SUV.
Leapmotor will showcase the A10 at the 2025 Guangzhou auto show starting November 21.
Li Auto fires multiple employees over costly Mega MPV recall
Analysts estimate the Li Mega recall could drag down Li Auto’s profits by RMB 1.14 billion.
Li Auto also dismissed some employees over quality complaints related to its 2025 L-series EREVs.
New RV Trailer Boosts EV Range While Undercutting Competitors
The American-made Pebble Flow Magic Pack undercuts its nearest rival by $15,500, and an even cheaper version is on the way. Lire la suite…
