J.D. Power’s newest Initial Quality Study shows that EVs and PHEVs have more issues than ICE cars. It’s not the powertrain that’s causing problems. Read more…
Here’s The Note Volvo Is Sending To EX30 Reservation-Holders
The EX30 has been delayed by anti-China tariffs and its future price is unclear. But Volvo is offering a $2,500 “loyalty bonus” toward the purchase of an XC40 or C40 EV. Read more…
Eaton to supply ELocker differential to leading EV manufacturer
US power management company Eaton has been selected by an unnamed EV manufacturer to supply its ELocker differential system for use on a new plug-in hybrid SUV. The new model uses an electric motor to power the rear wheels and an electric motor or optional ICE to drive the front wheels, in contrast to a… Read more…
Containing single-cell thermal runaway events in EV battery packs
Sponsored by Aspen Aerogels. Under Fire: Reevaluating Torch and Grit Testing Parameters The safety of Li-ion batteries relies on containing single-cell thermal runaway (TR) events so that they cannot propagate into adjacent cells, triggering a cascading failure. While the thermal energy released during a runaway event can take multiple pathways, the most significant are: The… Read more…
Audi adds ChatGPT to its assistant for cars made starting in 2021
Audi has announced the integration of ChatGPT into its infotainment system from next month. Owners of around two million Audi cars made since 2021 will get it, if their cars are equipped with the third-generation modular infotainment system (MIB 3). New vehicles like the Q6 e-tron and future models with the E3 1.2 electronics architecture will receive ChatGPT from launch… Read more…
A giant 1.3 GWh Tesla Megapack project is going online in Arizona
A massive Tesla Megapack project with 1.3 GWh of energy storage capacity is coming online in Arizona – making it one of the largest battery systems. Read more…
Save $300 on MOD Easy 3 e-bike with sidecar options, 1-day all-time low on Greenworks Utility e-bike, NIU KQi3 Pro e-scooter, more
With so many of the e-bike sales we’ve recently covered either ending in the next few days or having already ended (be sure to check out our collection of summer e-bike deals below), today’s Green Deals are here to give you a few more EV discounts to consider. Leading the pack is the unique and stylish MOD Easy 3 e-bike for $2,999 shipped, along with alternate variations including a sidecar attachment. It is joined by the very first discount we’ve seen on the new Greenworks 80V 20-inch Fat-Tire Utility e-bike that is at $1,700 – but only for today! There’s also the surprise price cut on NIU’s KQi3 Pro Foldable Electric Scooter down to a new $480 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Polestar launches new lower-priced Polestar 3 as first models reach customers
Polestar introduced a new, lower-priced Polestar 3 model on Thursday to intensify the competition with Tesla and Porsche. The new model comes as the first Polestar 3 customers received their electric SUVs. Read more…
This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing [Update]
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs). Read more…
Tesla Model 3: How Much Range Does It Have?
It depends on the version, the weather and how you drive it, but we break that all down for you here. Read more…
Honda’s Hydrogen CR-V Lease Pricing Comes With Generous Fuel Credits
The base lease option includes $15,000 in hydrogen fuel credits and the longest lease gets $30,000. Read more…
How Hyundai Took Tesla’s Lunch Money At Pikes Peak
With just six months’ development and some pro drivers, an Ioniq 5 N smoked a Tesla-set record at the famous hill climb race. Read more…
Blue Bird debuts electric step van
US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird has unveiled the operating prototype of an electric step van and underlying stripped chassis. This prototype of the last-mile delivery commercial vehicle was built in collaboration with US electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos for the powertrain and US work truck body manufacturer Morgan Olson for the… Read more…
Future-proof battery cycler and test system (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Elektro-Automatik. Electric vehicle battery manufacturers and EV manufacturers are working to overcome the two biggest challenges of electric mobility: range and charging time. Within this framework, testing systems must be flexible to adapt to higher voltages and higher-capacity batteries. The following sections provide an overview of current and future battery technologies for electric… Read more…
The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion
The “EV slowdown” is overblown. It’s internal-combustion cars that are on their way out. Read more…
Drop-In EV Kit Turns Classic DeLorean Into The Sports Car It Was Designed To Be
You can thank the people at Electrogenic for that. Read more…
EU softens stance on Chinese EV tariffs
The European Union has made slight adjustments to its proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles after receiving feedback from impacted companies, offering a minor concession in the ongoing trade dispute. However, the revised tariffs still impose a significant burden on Chinese automakers, raising concerns about protectionist tendencies within the EU. Initially, the EU proposed tariffs ranging from 17.4% to 38.1%… Read more…
Testing the Ford Explorer: How the MEB electric car from Cologne performs
The start was bumpy. Ford actually wanted to save time and thus cooperated with VW on the first electric model from Europe. That is now – almost a year late – finally bearing fruit, as the Explorer will launch this summer. Was it at least worth the wait?
Anyone Can Hail A Waymo Robotaxi In San Francisco Now
The Alphabet-owned autonomous taxi service ditched its waitlist and is letting anyone who has the app take a ride. Read more…
Act Now, Because EV Lease Deals Will Probably Get Worse Next Week
If you’re looking to lease a new EV in the next couple of months, you might want to get the deal done this week. Read more…