Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and rugged power delivery,… Read more…
Cutting-edge connector solutions for next-generation vehicle challenges
Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and rugged power delivery,… Read more…
Enhancing EV battery packs with foams, adhesives and high-performance thermal materials
Effective thermal management is one of the most critical aspects of EV battery pack design. Engineers must not only ensure efficient heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles but also maintain uniform temperature across all cells to optimize performance and extend battery life. This requires integrating advanced materials—such as flame-retardant foams, adhesives, and gap fillers—that… Read more…
Enhancing EV battery packs with foams, adhesives and high-performance thermal materials
Effective thermal management is one of the most critical aspects of EV battery pack design. Engineers must not only ensure efficient heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles but also maintain uniform temperature across all cells to optimize performance and extend battery life. This requires integrating advanced materials—such as flame-retardant foams, adhesives, and gap fillers—that… Read more…
Toyota lands $20 million to bring this pint-sized EV with a solar roof to life
Toyota’s smallest electric vehicle might actually hit the road. Thanks to new funding from the UK government, Toyota is one step closer to turning this pint-sized EV with a solar roof into a reality. Read more…
Tesla is finally running TV ads, but they are not for its electric cars
Tesla is finally running TV/streaming ads, but they are not to sell electric cars. They are to promote a vote for Tesla shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s next compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. Read more…
Subaru is jumping into the electric hot hatch craze
Subaru is teasing a new electric hot hatch that will spearhead a new generation of STI. Is it the WRX STI we’ve been waiting for?. Read more…
Subaru is jumping into the electric hot hatch craze
Subaru is teasing a new electric hot hatch that will spearhead a new generation of STI. Is it the WRX STI we’ve been waiting for?. Read more…
Why The BMW iX3’s Kidney Grille Is Such A Big Deal
No, it’s not the design. It goes deeper than that. We speak to BMW executives about why the new iX3 grille is a sea change for the carmaker. Lire la suite…
I Range-Tested The Porsche Cayenne Electric. It Was Even Better Than I Expected
Porsche has always made great EVs. But as I learned on a 300-plus-mile trip, it’s still getting better at this every year. Lire la suite…
Here Are The EV Winners And Losers Right Before The Tax Credits Died
The EV tax credit is over, but we’ve finally got some data on which models won, and which didn’t. Also, some big EV manufacturing projects may be dead. Lire la suite…
Global electric car sales hit record highs in September, but US market lags behind
The world bought more electric cars in September 2025 than in any other month in history. A new report shows that 2.1 million EVs were sold last month. This huge milestone was driven by strong government incentives and consumer demand in China, Europe, and North America. The global trend points upward, but the party may be coming to an abrupt… Read more…
SpaceX & xAI bail out lagging Cybertruck orders
As Tesla is struggling to sell its Cybertruck in the USA, the company has now delivered hundreds of units of the electric pickup truck to Musks other companies SpaceX and xAI. More are expected to follow, as Tesla seems to have trouble with overstocking its inventory. Read more…
Be.EV unveils new EV charging prices
Be.EV, the UK-based fast charging network, has launched a new affordable charging tariff at 39p/kWh. It’s available 24/7 to Mega plan subscribers or off-peak to all other drivers using the Be.EV app. Read more…
Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon
Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo continues to expand the reach of its test fleet as well as bona fide customer rides without a driver present. This morning, Waymo shared plans to expand across the pond to London, with public robotaxi rides expected sooner than you might think. Read more…
10-Minute EV Charging Comes To America Next Year. Here’s Why It Could Be Overkill
ChargePoint is bringing 600-kilowatt EV chargers to market next year. But there are no EVs in the U.S. that can take that kind of power—for now. Lire la suite…
Mercedes brings back the 1930s with its Vision Iconic concept car
Mercedes is moving away from the rounded ‘One Bow’ design for its large electric models and bringing back the classic radiator grille. The powerful Art Deco Vision Iconic concept car is likely to give a glimpse of the design of the next S-Class with EQ technology. Read more…
Transdev Nederland orders a further 55 Solaris electric buses
TransDev Nederland has placed another substantial order with Solaris: this time, 55 battery-electric buses. The order covers both the shortest and longest e-buses in the Solaris portfolio: the Urbino 9 LE and the Urbino 24. Read more…
BYD cars now generate over 100 million km of assisted driving data daily
As of the end of September, cumulative sales of BYD models equipped with assisted driving systems exceeded 1.7 million units.
In September, sales of BYD models featuring driver assistance systems reached 295,606 units.
Great Wall Motor charts fresh European offensive
Following a series of false starts, Great Wall Motor is making a fresh attempt at breaking into the European EV market. The Chinese carmaker has presented an expansion strategy that will include combustion engines and full hybrids in addition to electric cars and plug-in hybrids – with a focus on the pure SUV brand, Haval. Read more…
