ORNL develops inverse segmented motor drive that cancels common-mode voltage and neutral-point current, reducing electrical stress in multi-phase drives. Read more…
Dongfeng to enter Canadian market soon, two models are underway
A new trade agreement between Canada and China opens the door for Chinese car manufacturers to enter the Canadian market. The trade deal reduces the 100% tariff on Chinese-imported cars to 6.1% for up to 49,000 vehicles in 2027. We’ve already seen some manufacturers like BYD, Chery and Geely making plans to enter the market, but the latest one to… Read more…
Launch Mode Actually Makes The 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Slower
The newest Model Y Performance is faster to 60 mph when not using launch mode. What gives? Read More…
Kia EV2 Long Range goes on sale with 281 miles of range, plus GT and Black-Line trims
The Kia EV2 is now available with a larger battery providing up to 281 miles of driving range, plus a few new trim options. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are begging Musk to explain missed goals
Tesla shareholders have flooded the company’s Q2 2026 earnings Q&A portal with questions, and the most-upvoted ones tell a bleak story: retail investors are now demanding that Elon Musk explain why the company keeps missing its own short-term goals. Read more…
The BMW iX4 looks more like a grand tourer than an SUV [Images]
The 2027 iX4 is set to join BMW’s electric vehicle lineup soon, bringing a unique new look to the family. Ahead of its debut, the 2027 BMW iX4 was spotted on the road in Germany. Read more…
Leapmotor launches refreshed B01, B10 to strengthen low-cost EV push
The refreshed B01 sedan starts at 95,800 yuan ($14,150), while the B10 SUV starts at 99,800 yuan. Read more…
Vishay’s VOMHA43A automotive optocoupler cuts SOP-5 package width to 3.6 mm
Vishay Intertechnology launches the VOMHA43A optocoupler with a narrower 3.6 mm SOP-5 package for improved PCB space in automotive systems. Read more…
Volvo EX60 deliveries start
Don’t miss our closer look at the EX60 interior, design and features. Volvo has started deliveries of the EX60 in Europe. The first customers in Sweden are now behind the wheel of their new EV, and the company promises “many more to follow in the coming weeks and months”. The EX60 was introduced in January. It has a “class-leading range”… Read more…
I Used To Hate Giant EVs Like The Cadillac Escalade IQL. Then I Drove One
The Escalade IQL weighs 9,000 pounds and has 750 horsepower. Nobody needs that. But Americans want it. Read More…
Xpeng’s new L03 undercuts Tesla Model Y by up to $10,000 in Europe
Xpeng launched its new L03 electric SUV-coupe in Europe this week with a starting price of €34,990 — undercutting the Tesla Model Y by roughly €3,400 in Germany and by around $10,000 in Norway. Read more…
Honda Just Axed Its Last EV In The U.S.
Say goodbye to the Honda Prologue. With that and the Acura ZDX both canceled, Honda is left without an electric offering in America. Read More…
Li Auto launches revamped L6 SUV at unchanged price to revive sales
The new Li L6 starts at 249,800 yuan ($36,910) and is equipped with Li Auto’s in-house developed Mach M100 assisted driving chip. Read more…
XPeng L03 debuts in Europe starting at €35,000, EREV variant also available
XPeng revealed its budget crossover Mona L03 in China about a month ago, and it’s betting on this model to secure market positions in Europe as well. The Chinese automaker dropped the “Mona” from the name and announced the XPeng L03 for the collective European market today. We already know the hardware and features that make the L03 move, but… Read more…
Xpeng launches Mona L03 SUV, betting on global mass market
The Xpeng Mona L03 starts at 123,800 yuan ($18,300) in China and is offered in both BEV and EREV versions. Read more…
EV industry to Volkswagen: We warned you!
Volkswagen’s struggle with EV transition leads to major production cuts and job losses amid fierce competition from Chinese automakers. Read more…
Horse Powertrain presents methanol range extender
Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new range-extender powertrain that runs entirely on methanol. The system combines a 2.0-liter turbo engine with a generator and power electronics, aiming to make EVs more efficient. Additionally, Horse is using an axial flux generator for the first time, which is expected to be more compact and power-dense compared to conventional designs. Read more…
Volvo EX90: 800-volt technology makes the flagship SUV more cohesive
With the switch from a 400-volt to an 800-volt architecture in the EX90, Volvo has achieved more than just a routine model update. As a result, the flagship SUV now charges significantly faster. This has eliminated the biggest weakness of the first version. Our test drive report reveals what else this update brings and where the big Swedish car retains its distinctive characteristics.
CATL’s 30-year sodium-ion battery takes over grid storage
CATL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dutch energy company Alfen to deploy 5 GWh of its Tener Sodium energy storage systems across Europe, one of the largest sodium-ion commitments the region has seen. Read more…
Range Rover’s smaller, more affordable electric SUV makes first public appearance [Images]
The Range Rover Sport is going electric. With its official debut just around the corner, Range Rover offered a sneak peek at its second EV. Read more…
