Big families have a big problem when it comes to choosing an electric car. They either have to compromise and split who’s going in the car and who’s jumping on the bus, they can buy two smaller EVs if they can afford to, or they can buy a non-electric seven-seater. In the UK, it is even worse – there are… Read more…
Apple’s Self-Driving Car Program Failed. But It Still Made Your iPhone Better
Apple’s self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today. Read More…
Owning An EV Is Way Better: My 2-Year Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review
The Blazer EV isn’t the most efficient or advanced EV, but it’s been perfect for my lifestyle. I don’t want to give it back. Read More…
WeaveGrid enables managed charging programs and grid services for GM EV drivers
WeaveGrid partners with GM Energy to enable managed charging and grid services for bidirectional-capable GM EV drivers across the US. Read more…
Tesla’s AI5 chip design finalized and is ready to enter production, Samsung confirms
Back in mid-April, Elon Musk celebrated on X that Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip had completed the tape-out, meaning the design was finalized. But that tape-out was on Tesla’s side, so now we have confirmation that Samsung has also finalized the chip design and is ready to enter production. The tape-out process is two-sided. Once the chip designer has finished, the… Read more…
Tesla Pulled Off A Shocker Second Quarter. Can It Keep Sales Up?
Tesla delivered over 480,000 vehicles globally in the second quarter, blowing away expectations. What happened? Read More…
Ford Pro delivers 131 electric vans to BVG
Ford Pro will deliver a total of 131 battery-electric vans to Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) by the end of 2026. The vehicles will be used for maintenance, service, and transport operations across Berlin’s public transport network. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric hatch starts at under $30,000, and interest is already sky-high
The IONIQ 3 has received the “highest-ever” levels of customer interest for any Hyundai model (EV or gas), with prices starting under $30,000. Read more…
Tesla Semi adds another fleet as Paper Transport starts Chicago pilot
Paper Transport (PTI) announced today that it is evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations in the Chicago market, becoming the latest fleet to put Tesla’s electric Class 8 truck to work in daily freight. Read more…
BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD said after previewing the new EV for the first time. Read more…
After 87,000 Miles, This 2022 Tesla Model Y Didn’t Just Lose Range. It Charges Slower Too
ADAC documented 14% battery-capacity loss and a substantial reduction in peak charging power after 87,000 miles. Read More…
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet, advancing its transition to 100% electric vehicles with connected telematics technology. Read more…
Waze just got smarter thanks to Gemini and two new modes
Today, Google announced some new features that are already rolling out to Waze on Android and iOS. If you had Gemini on your bingo card, you won. Gemini is already used in Waze for “conversational reporting”, which lets you report traffic incidents just by talking naturally. Now, Gemini will also let you use natural language to suggest map updates, like… Read more…
Dongfeng readies Canada EV push, eyes first 2 models next year
Dublin Airport introduces Ireland’s first pantograph chargers for electric buses
Dublin Airport is upgrading its passenger shuttle operations with a new electric bus fleet and high-power charging infrastructure. The project is designed to improve reliability on one of the airport’s busiest transport routes while reducing emissions. Read more…
Li Auto’s i9 gets certified, here’s what it looks like
Li Auto’s upcoming i9 has been officially certified for sale in China. The listing on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals the first official specs of the car. It’s 5,225 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,752 mm tall, featuring a 3,168 mm wheelbase. The car will come with a dual-motor AWD powertrain as… Read more…
Vanlife: Vantrack promises a Kia PV5 camper you can actually buy
The conversion van experts at Vantrack say they’re ready to deliver on the promise of Kia’s own WKNDR concept with a new electric camper van based on the popular Kia PV5 Passenger – but unlike the concept that inspired it, this van is headed for production. Read more…
Germany wants rental e-scooter companies to pay for accidents
Germany is preparing to tighten the rules governing shared electric scooters, proposing new legislation that would make rental operators like Lime and Bolt directly liable for damages caused by their vehicles. Read more…
Samsung’s Texas fab enters production for Tesla’s AI5 chip on 2nm
Samsung has completed its own version of Tesla’s AI5 self-driving chip and is preparing to start production at its foundry in Taylor, Texas, on the company’s latest 2-nanometer process, according to industry officials. Read more…
A $5M startup claims rare earth-free electric motor breakthrough
A Bengaluru startup called Vimag Labs just secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor that runs without any rare-earth magnets, using software and power electronics to generate its magnetic field instead. Read more…
