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…
This Kit Turns The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Into A More Capable Off-Road Van
The ID. Buzz wasn’t exactly made for off-road adventures. This custom kit changes the narrative. Read More…
Nio is scaling up – new flagships, new swap stations, and standardized tech
When a company’s CEO personally hands over the keys to the 20,000th unit of an executive flagship SUV only 73 days after launching it, you know something unusual is happening. That is what William Li did in Fujian, delivering a fresh ES9 to tea tycoon Xiao Wenhua – with basketball icon Yao Ming having to wait over two months just… Read more…
Potsdam cancels Ebusco order for 23 electric buses
Potsdam public transport operator ViP has terminated its contract with Ebusco for 23 electric buses due to continued delivery delays. ViP is already preparing a new tender, while the Dutch manufacturer is contesting the termination. Read more…
AMG GT 4-Door Coupé entry-level model priced from €115,430
Mercedes-AMG is expanding its GT family with the new GT 53 4-Door Coupé, which joins the recently unveiled all-electric four-door GT Coupé as a more affordable option. The most notable difference, aside from the lower price: Instead of three axial flux motors, the sports car is powered by two synchronous motors. Read more…
