Schneider Electric launches Schneider Charge, a Level 2 residential EV charger with built-in load management for easier home EV charging. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi struggles to get riders where they want to go
Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service has attracted complaints from users in Texas over unusually long routes and missed destinations. One passenger was quoted 66 minutes for a 2.3-mile journey, while another says he was dropped off three miles from where he wanted to go. Read more…
Is bidirectional AC charging nearing the mass market?
Bidirectional charging works – and the first DC solutions are already making the leap into practice. But for the mass market, Cubos, Compleo, and Valeo are focusing on AC. The vision: Millions of affordable charging points connecting EVs with the energy system. Read more…
The cheapest new cars to own in America are THESE retro-styled EVs
A study of 50 new cars found that the compact but stylish Fiat 500e was America’s cheapest car to own and drive, beating out the Honda Civic Hybrid by nearly $1,300 per year. Read more…
I tested this lithium-ion battery charging cabinet as the safest place to charge your e-bike batteries
One of the most common questions I get from readers isn’t just about speed or range anymore. Increasingly, I’m hearing more questions about battery safety. Read more…
BMW i3 Touring captured on video for the first time [Video]
With the sedan version now on sale, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display. Read more…
Tesla Just Made The Cybertruck An Even Tougher Sell
The cheapest Cybertruck is now nearly double the projected starting price Tesla pitched in 2019. Read More…
Tesla’s FSD Lite Seems To Have A Hard Time Seeing Trees And Logs
Two different users on X posted videos of their cars failing to see downed trees in the middle of the road. Read More…
The Electric Land Rover Defender Just Got Delayed By Two Years: Report
The U.S. will get a version co-developed with Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis. Read More…
Seres-backed Aiva reportedly explores joining CATL battery swap network
Aiva is discussing a battery swap solution with CATL, with its first production model, the ME7, set to debut by the end of 2026. Read more…
ChargePoint installs overhead charging system for rental car facility at Portland’s airport
ChargePoint installs overhead DC fast charging at Portland airport rental car facility, enabling efficient fleet EV charging with innovative cable management. Read more…
LKAB deploys 120-tonne electric trucks underground
Swedish mining company LKAB is deploying two 120-tonne battery-electric Scania trucks at its Malmberget iron ore mine. Operating at depths of up to 1,250 metres, the vehicles have already transported more than 100,000 tonnes of iron ore since entering service. Read more…
Einride expands electric freight for Lidl in Sweden
Electric freight specialist Einride is significantly expanding its transport operations for Lidl in Sweden. Its battery-electric trucks will cover 832,000 kilometres annually for the retailer and will also operate on longer routes. Read more…
India: Delhi deploys 200 new electric buses for public transport
As Delhi continues to electrify its public transport fleet, the Indian capital has put another 200 electric buses into service. According to the Delhi government, the latest deployment has taken the city’s electric bus fleet past the 5,000 mark. Read more…
BYD Malaysia and Bus Cap explore new energy CV platform
BYD Malaysia and Malaysian bus manufacturer Bus Cap are evaluating a new jointly developed platform for new energy commercial vehicles. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project in Shenzhen (Guangdong), China, on Tuesday. Read more…
Updated Toyota bZ5 to launch in China on August 26, with upgrades expected
The 2027 bZ5 is expected to retain the current design, with upgrades potentially focusing on driver assistance and range. Read more…
Addionics introduces a low-temperature battery architecture for EVs and electric trucks
Addionics introduces a low temperature battery architecture improving EV and electric truck range and charging without added heating or chemistry changes. Read more…
BMW reveals long-wheelbase i3 and iX3 at Chengdu Auto Show
Legacy BMW prestige in China used to mean a throaty straight-six for way too many years. A kidney grille was somehow linked with the assumption that buyers in Shanghai and Beijing would happily pay a hefty badge tax. But the rules of engagement in the world’s biggest EV proving ground have been rewritten, and Munich knows it. With its market… Read more…
Octillion adds 3 GWh of battery capacity in India
Octillion Power Systems has opened its third battery factory in India. The new plant in Gujarat has an annual capacity of more than 3 GWh and will supply battery systems for electric cars, commercial vehicles and buses. Read more…
Renault 5 gains more range and new entry-level LFP version
Renault only announced lower prices for the electric Renault 5 a few days ago. Now, the French carmaker has revealed technical updates that increase its range. A new entry-level version with an LFP battery is also joining the line-up, although it will not be available in Germany for the time being. Read more…
