Tesla changed the name of its FSD feature to Tesla Assisted Driving, saying the function will be “available later.” Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal battery cell
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Uber and JSW partner on EVs for India
Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to develop and deploy electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing market. Under the agreement, the companies plan to explore EV solutions specifically designed for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators. Read more…
BMW launches pre-series production for central control unit of iX5 Hydrogen
Pre-series production of the central control unit “Energy Master” for the hydrogen drive system has begun at BMW’s Landshut plant. This component will be used in the future BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Simultaneously, the site is expanding the production of the central control unit for the battery-electric models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…
Bolt launches EV ride-hailing category in South Africa
Bolt has launched a dedicated electric vehicle category in South Africa, starting in Cape Town through a partnership with YugoRide. The ride-hailing company plans to deploy 500 EVs in the country by the end of 2026. Read more…
Presto to provide software platform for bp pulse’s US EV charging network
bp pulse partners with Presto to integrate 8,000 US chargers, enhancing fleet access and real-time availability for commercial EV drivers. Read more…
BYD to hold smart tech strategy event on May 28 amid ADAS push
BYD’s fleet of vehicles equipped with assisted driving has surpassed 2.99 million, generating over 190 million kilometers of driving data daily. Read more…
EU lawmakers target tax breaks for ICE company cars
Tax incentives for company cars have a long tradition in Germany. Brussels now plans to phase out these benefits for combustion-engine company cars and instead use tax incentives exclusively to support electric vehicles ‘made in Europe.’ The industry has reacted with alarm.
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BYD delivers 23 new electric buses to Mallorca
Spanish public transport operator EMT Palma has received 23 new electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The operator will deploy the vehicles on several routes across Mallorca. The buses form part of an initial batch of 68 electric buses under a procurement programme covering a total of 113 vehicles. Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal Battery Cell on the Market
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Specialized launches impressive full-suspension Vado 3 X commuter e-bike
Just a month after unveiling its new Vado 3 and Vado 3 EVO urban e-bike lineup, Specialized is already expanding the family with a new model that pushes even further into adventure-bike territory. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPress2 launch, Amazon cargo quads, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from the Lectric XPress2 to the Heybike Saturn, gigantic cargo e-bikes from Amazon, a deep dive into the Yozma IN10 Pro, Juiced’s Nomadix, and more. Read more…
I Love EVs, But Kia and Hyundai Are Making That Harder
My family leased a Kia EV9 and a Hyundai Ioniq 5. It shows your mileage may vary in even the most critically acclaimed electric cars. Read More…
Webinar: Sustaining high-temperature DC-link film for 800V+ SiC Inverters
Turntide Technologies explains how axial flux motors power hybrid systems across on-highway, off-highway, and marine sectors in this expert webinar. Read more…
CPCA forecasts 950,000 NEV retail sales in China for May amid mild recovery
The CPCA expects China’s May NEV retail sales to rise 12.0% month-on-month, with the penetration rate hitting a record 62.5%. Read more…
Voyah teases Passion S SUV ahead of launch
Voyah, the luxury brand of Dongfeng, recently signed a preliminary deal with the European carmaker Stellantis to produce some of its vehicles in France. Perhaps the high-performance Passion S SUV that’s about to debut will make it to Europe someday, but for now, it will go against Xiaomi’s new YU7 GT in its home market. Voyah Passion S The Passion… Read more…
New York awards $6 million for vehicle-grid integration projects
New York State has awarded more than $6 million to seven vehicle-grid integration projects aimed at improving EV charging flexibility, reducing grid costs and supporting bidirectional charging. The initiatives cover refuse trucks, wireless charging, managed charging and thermal energy storage applications. Read more…
Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive
The reborn icon will be fully electric, made in Europe, and priced below $17,500. Read More…
Voyah launches Taishan X8 5-seat SUV with Huawei tech to expand EV lineup
Voyah Taishan X8 features Huawei’s 896-channel LiDAR and offers both PHEV and BEV powertrain options. Read more…
BYD upgrades Atto 3 with Flash Charging capability in China
BYD has priced the third generation of the Atto 3 in China, where it is sold under the name Yuan Plus. The revised compact electric vehicle is now equipped for BYD’s Flash Charging, among other updates. Prices in China start from 119,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 15,200 euros. Read more…
