Tesla’s robotaxi account posted photos today of what it’s calling the first Cybercab with a Starlink antenna built into the vehicle. Read more…
Kia EV3 caught driving in New York as its US launch inches closer [Images]
The EV3 is finally almost here. With its US launch just around the corner, Kia’s electric SUV was captured driving around New York. Read more…
Tesla exhausts its California MyFirstEV rebate allocation in 5 days
Tesla ran through its entire share of California’s new MyFirstEV rebate program in just five days.. The rebate only went live for Tesla buyers on August 3. Read more…
Tesla design chief says new Roadster coming ‘very soon’ — sure
Tesla’s chief designer says the new Roadster is coming “very soon.” We are talking about the same car Tesla revealed in 2017 and promised to build by 2020. Read more…
Overcoming the challenges of bidirectional onboard charger V2L testing with programmable AC load simulation
Sponsored by Chroma. The bidirectional onboard charger (BOBC) sits at the heart of an electric vehicle’s energy architecture. BOBCs not only charge the EV battery but also enable bidirectional energy flow between the battery and the utility grid or other connected loads. Through power conversion modes like Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), an EV gains… Read more » Read more…
The Ford Fathom Will Get a $25,000 Hybrid Crossover Sibling: Report
Ford dealers were shown an affordable hybrid crossover that will start around $25,000 and look like a first-generation Escape. Read More…
Tesla Burned Through Its California EV Rebate Funds In Just Five Days
California launched a new EV credit to help spur demand. Tesla used up its share of the cash within a week. Read More…
Volvo’s new sedan breaks cover, but it may not be the EV we expected [Images]
Volvo is expected to reenter the segment with an all-new sedan, but it may not be as electric as expected. Read more…
Getting your teen a back-to-school e-bike? Don’t forget this cool-looking protective gear
Back-to-school season often means shopping for backpacks, notebooks, and maybe even a new ride. For a growing number of families, that ride is an electric bike. Read more…
Ford reveals Fathom EV pickup prices in the US and Canada
Ford’s new electric pickup will go on sale in the US early next year, starting at $28,350. Buyers in Canada won’t have to wait much longer, with pre-orders also set to open in early 2027. Read more…
49ers’ Shanahan crashed his Tesla on Autopilot reaching for his phone
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan crashed his Tesla Model S on July 14 while the car was running on Autopilot. He was reaching for a phone that had dropped out of reach, and he took his eyes off the road. Read more…
Webinar: Thermal and climate management for off-highway EVs
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
SAIC-VW launches ID. ERA 5X electric SUV in China
SAIC-Volkswagen has filed for approval of the ID. ERA 5X compact SUV in China. It is Volkswagen’s first model based on the Compact Main Platform and the first fully electric vehicle in the China-specific ID. ERA series. Read more…
US students develop ‘energy-positive’ solar vehicle
Students at Clemson University have unveiled the Deep Orange 17 electric car prototype. The solar-powered research vehicle can generate more energy than it consumes. BMW and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE supported its development. Read more…
Ford’s New AI Assistant Can Read Your Car’s Manual And Diagnostics
Owners can ask the chatbot questions about certain features or how to fix issues. Read More…
India to deploy 33 hydrogen commercial vehicles
The Indian government has announced plans to commission 33 hydrogen commercial vehicles under seven new pilot projects in five states: Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The projects form the second phase of transport pilots under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Read more…
Paris tells e-scooter riders to helmet up
Paris has made helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory for riders of privately owned e-scooters. The measures follow a sharp increase in deaths and injuries involving the vehicles, despite the French capital banning rental e-scooters in 2023. Read more…
CATL tests 350 Wh/kg battery for eVTOLs
CATL has passed a demanding safety test with a battery system for electric aircraft. The manufacturer says thermal runaway did not spread to other cells after two adjacent cells were deliberately triggered simultaneously. Read more…
The Mobility House sells North American business
EDF’s American subsidiary PowerFlex is acquiring The Mobility House North America in a share exchange: The Mobility House’s American company will merge into PowerFlex, while the German tech company will become a minority shareholder in PowerFlex. Read more…
Why does Monarc build its e-bikes with their forks on backward?
If you’ve spotted one of Monarc’s new e-bikes, there’s a good chance one of your first thoughts was, “Wait… did they install the fork backwards?”. Read more…
