Li Auto will upgrade the smart driving chips in updated models, and start using the Nvidia Thor-U chip.
It will add LiDARs to less expensive variants, making the component standard all models.
Felten introduces Charge Qube mobile EV charging solution for remote, temporary or semi-permanent site
Battery pack maker Felten has announced the debut of its new mobile energy storage product, the Charge Qube. The Charge Qube is a rapidly-deployable, modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) that repurposes second-life batteries and ISO containers. “The Charge Qube delivers immediate energy solutions for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and remote… Read more…
Safely measuring voltage and current in EV systems with evolutionary breakout modules (Webinar)
Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will provide practical insights to help you improve your testing strategies, accelerate compliance, and deliver more robust products to market. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other sessions at our next Virtual Conference include: Testing EV Motor Control Units (MCU): How… Read more…
Chery files for HK listing to fund further expansion
In the first three quarters of 2024, Chery realized a net income of RMB 11.3 billion, up 58.5 percent year-on-year.
Chery sold 2.6 million vehicles in the year 2024, up 38 percent year-on-year.
Volkswagen cuts ID.4 prices to under $20,000 in China as the ‘fierce’ EV price war heats up
After recent price cuts, Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 now starts at under $20,000 in China. Volkswagen looks to keep up in China’s “fierce price war,” but will it be enough? BYD and other Chinese EV makers are moving quickly. Read more…
Austin’s main public bus depot just got 48 new EV charging ports
Camber has delivered an EV fast charging system to CapMetro, Austin’s public transit agency, for its main bus depot – here’s why that’s a big milestone. Read more…
Renewables generated 24.2% of US electricity in 2024 – EIA data
Renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided nearly a quarter of US electrical generation in 2024, according to newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits annual sales target of 10,000 units in 2 hours of availability
The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 ($72,930), which is 34.97 percent lower than Xiaomi’s previously marketed pre-sale price.
The first vehicle deliveries of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra are expected to begin in March.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially launches – configurator now open
Xiaomi is almost ready to ship its flagship SU7 Ultra model – touted as the fastest four-door sedan and shattering a Nurburgring race track record. The model went into pre-sale last October and now gets an official configurator. Check the source link below if you want to play around. The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (around $73,000) for the… Read more…
EV Range-Enhancing Speakers Sound Too Good To Be True
The speakers can apparently boost EV range and provide “personal bubbles” for each passenger with “virtual headphones.” Read more…
Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started
Waymo runs driverless taxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Tesla isn’t anywhere yet. Read more…
Rad Power takes $699 off e-bikes with RadCity 5 Plus free extra battery bundle at $1,499, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus flash sale, more
It’s another day of new and returning lows on Green Deals, led by the latest changeup from Rad Power that is seeing the three new RadRunner series e-bike lows continue, along with a rare price cut on the brand’s RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion hitting the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike (100-mile travel) at $1,499. We also have the last flash sale from EcoFlow’s Monthly Madness sale (running through Feb. 28) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger back at its $849 low. Next, there’s the flash sale on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that has returned things to the $899 low, while the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries is hitting a new $700 low, among other tools. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon e-bike clearance sale, the direct Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder deal, and more. Read more…
Nissan gifts a free LEAF after an oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again
After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. A Nissan dealer nearly 900 miles away is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so the shocking incident doesn’t happen again. Read more…
Tesla drivers are racking up fines using FSD in China
Tesla drivers in China are using the new Full Self-Driving update and are racking up fines as the system drives in bike lanes and makes illegal turns. Read more…
Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers
Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in California, but it will be using human drivers rather than the promised robotaxi. Read more…
Austria’s Kreisel Electric to partner with Germany’s CustomCells on battery design
CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…
NIO contributes to new German battery swapping technology standard
Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems. The latest version of the international DIN standard (E DIN EN IEC 62840-2 VDE 0122-40-2:2024-12, Battery Replacement Systems… Read more…
Kia EV2 concept previews soulful small EV due in 2026
Kia on Thursday unveiled the Concept EV2, which previews an electric subcompact crossover expected to enter production in 2026. Shown at the automaker’s EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain, alongside a handful of other electric vehicles, the boxy EV2 almost looks like an heir to the Kia Soul EV, which was sold in the U.S. in limited numbers… Read more…
Mansory Elongation Is A Cybertruck That Crashed Into A Carbon Fiber Shed
Your Cybertruck isn’t attracting enough attention? Allow Mansory to give it its signature treatment to really get you noticed. Read more…
EV2 Concept previews the most affordable EV from Kia
Kia pulled the covers off its latest EV – the EV4. But it wasn’t the only vehicle that debuted today. Kia is gearing up to make electric cars more accessible to everyday drivers with its upcoming EV2. This small SUV, previewed as a concept vehicle today, is set to hit the market next year to compete with the likes of… Read more…
