Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with “incorrectly configured… Read more…
RMI report finds rideshare drivers prefer to charge their EVs at home
Electrifying vehicles used by rideshare drivers delivers a lot of emissions-reduction bang for the buck, because drivers for services such as Uber and Lyft travel many more miles than average drivers. Electrification can also save money for the drivers, who are usually responsible for their own vehicles’ fuel and maintenance costs. Obviously, drivers are only… Read more…
Aramco forms Saudi lithium JV with Ma’aden
Saudi energy firm Aramco and mining and metals company Ma’aden have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to potentially start lithium production by 2027. The proposed JV aims to extract lithium from high-concentration deposits and advance direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies to help meet growing demand domestically and globally. Lithium… Read more…
Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver. Read more…
The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all
Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will have a two-seat version too
Xiaomi is expected to fully launch the SU7 Ultra performance car later this month alongside the 15 Ultra smartphone. The SU7 Ultra was first presented in October, which is also when pre-orders started. Ahead of the full launch and the start of deliveries, Xiaomi has now submitted a new version of the car for certification by the Chinese authorities, and… Read more…
Italy accuses four EV makers of deceiving customers
The Italian antitrust authority is investigating BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen on suspicion of misleading consumers about the performance of their electric cars. Under Italian law, violations of consumer protection regulations can result in high fines. Read more…
BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master
BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ what it calls the Energy Master, a central control unit mounted on the battery pack that manages both low- and high-voltage electricity flow… Read more…
Lilium files for insolvency again
The plans to save the electric flying taxi developer Lilium have failed again. Lilium filed for insolvency again this Friday at Weilheim Local Court, as German media claim to have learnt from several sources Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper: Base, Long-Range, AWD Specs Released In Europe
Tesla just dropped a lot more information about the Berlin-built, refreshed Tesla Model Y sold in Europe. Here’s what we know. Read more…
Rivian Says Policy Shifts Will Cost ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ This Year
Rivian’s future looks promising, but regulatory and economic headwinds pose a challenge to its growth plans. Read more…
Kempower launches improved Station Charger on the market
Kempower launched an upgrade for its DC ‘Station Charger.’ The most important innovation is the use of the new ‘Kempower V2 Power Module’ with silicon carbide technology. The energy measurement functions are also said to have been improved. Read more…
Rivian posts first gross profit in Q4
Rivian has presented its business figures for the fourth quarter and the full year 2024. From October to December, the company posted a gross profit for the first time – but the bottom line is a net loss. Read more…
BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs Will Include Tri- And Quad-Motor Cars
At a technical presentation in Germany, BMW explains how batteries, motors and innovative components are transforming its future. Read more…
Stellantis presents its own automated driving system
Stellantis has presented its ‘STLA AutoDrive 1.0’ system, which the company claims is the first self-developed automated driving system with ‘Hands-Free’ and ‘Eyes-Off’ functions (SAE Level 3). It is designed for urban traffic, but can function at speeds up to 59 mph. Read more…
Scottish ChargePlace signs with Zapmap
The Scottish national charging network ChargePlace is working with Zapmap. It gives users access to the latter’s in-app payment solution and “tens of thousands of locations” to charge their EVs.
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Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through. Read more…
Popular Super73 electric bikes recalled for brake failure
Super73, a leading e-bike manufacturer based in Irvine, California famous for its moped-style electric bikes, has issued a recall for two of its popular models. Read more…
Rivian is recalling over 17,000 R1S and R1T vehicles due to faulty headlights
Rivian issued a recall for over 17,000 vehicles on Friday due to a headlight issue that only occurs in cold weather. The recall impacts certain 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric pickup models. Luckily, it should be an easy fix. Read more…
Volkswagen partners with CATL for next generation EV battery
Volkswagen is doubling down on its commitment to the Chinese EV market. Abysmal sales figures show a decline in overall vehicle deliveries, but the German automaker is forging ahead with strategic partnerships and big investments. A key element of this strategy is a newly announced collaboration with CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer. The memorandum of understanding, signed between CATL… Read more…
