Sponsored by dSpace. Electromobility is evolving rapidly. New vehicle concepts, complex E/E architectures, and increasingly powerful battery systems are pushing developers to their limits. At the same time, the pressure to shorten development cycles and reduce costs is growing. In this dynamic environment, one method is gaining significant traction: Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing. What Is Software-in-the-Loop Testing?… Read more…
Coachmen RV introduces the RVEX all-electric Class B motorhome
Coachmen RV, a division of Forest River, has announced the upcoming release of the RVEX, the company’s first all-electric Class B motorhome. The RVEX “brings cutting-edge electric travel to a broad audience of modern explorers, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability-minded travelers.” The electric motorhome is expected to have a range of 270 miles. It features a… Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US
Tesla delivered the refreshed Model Y in January this year, but none of the available configurations was the Model Y Performance. Starting September 30, the US Tesla branch is taking orders for the Model Y Performance, which starts at $57,500. The vehicle is already on the streets in Europe, but it’s finally making its way to US shores as well.… Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai Kona EV Is Hanging On By A Thread
Hyundai’s affordable EV is now only available with the small battery, and there’s only one trim. Lire la suite…
Polestar 3 to adopt 800-volt architecture
The 2026 Polestar 3 will feature new 800V electrical architecture, something the company says will provide “substantial” technical improvements. It brings the Polestar 3 in line with other Geely-owned brand SUVs like the Volvo EX90. Read more…
Kia EV4 review: Comfort and character to take on the ID.3
Kia’s first classic compact electric car has real character. Not just in terms of looks, but also in terms of tuning. It lacks dynamic flair, instead focusing on comfort and plenty of space. During our first test drive in Spain, it proved to be a long-range everyday companion that is not entirely without its weaknesses.
Kia’s record-breaking run heats up with a wave of new and improved EVs
Kia can’t stop winning. Its refreshed line-up of EVs, sedans, and SUVs just powered another record-breaking quarter, putting it on pace for its third straight annual sales record. Read more…
We have the latest Rivian lease prices now that the federal EV tax credit has ended
Federal EV tax credits for new and used purchases and leases ended September 30, 2025, and we are now left to see how the market will respond. As of October 1, Rivian has updated lease prices for all trims of its R1 EVs – some are now less expensive, while others are more expensive. See how it all breaks down below. Read more…
Hyundai slashes 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. Read more…
Ford’s CEO Issues A Stark Warning For America’s EV Industry
“Customers are not interested in a $75,000 electric vehicle,” Ford’s CEO said. So what comes next for the industry as the tax credit ends? Lire la suite…
98.3% BEV: Norway records highest monthly share of electric vehicles
Two new electric car records were set in Norway in September: 98.3 per cent of all new passenger cars in September were BEVs. What’s more, after the first nine months of the year, electric cars accounted for 95 per cent of new car sales. That’s another new record. Read more…
CATL to send Chinese 2,000 workers to Spain to commission new EV battery plant
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL plans to send 2,000 of its skilled workers to Zaragoza, Spain to commission a new battery plant built by a joint venture that includes CATL and automaker Stellantis, the Financial Times reports (via The Battery Chronicle). Production is to begin in late 2026. The project highlights the fact that the global… Read more…
Ford and CVE use electron beam welding to improve EV motor stator production
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) and Ford have demonstrated that electron beam welding can enhance both the quality and repeatability of electric motor stator production for EVs. The project, supported by the Innovate UK Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, could accelerate the industrial adoption of electron beam welding for EV motor applications. CVE says that its… Read more…
San Francisco Woman Has Solo Dance Party In Her Tesla While In The Driver’s Seat. How Safe Is That?
Tesla emphasizes that the feature “is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver.” Lire la suite…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets Up To $9,800 Cheaper As Tax Credits End
Plus, Hyundai will continue offering discounts on the current Ioniq 5 through October. Lire la suite…
Mercedes & Athos Silicon announce partnership
Mercedes-Benz announces collaboration with Athos Silicon, a specialised semiconductor company founded by former engineers from Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America. This cooperation aims to accelerate the introduction and scaling of chiplet technology for autonomous driving, among other things. Read more…
All-new Chevy Bolt EV breaks cover at a Tesla charger
Automotive secrets are hard to keep. Sometimes, automakers go to great lengths to hide their future models, using wild camouflage and testing in remote locations. Other times, they just park an unreleased car at a public charger in Southern California and see who notices. General Motors seems to have chosen the second option for its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. An… Read more…
Geely sees record-high sales in Sept, driven by strong performance of Geely Galaxy
Geely Auto sold 273,125 cars in September, a 35.24 percent year-on-year increase, with Geely Galaxy sales surging 131.06 percent.
September PHEV sales hit a record 65,685 units, a 145.58 percent increase year-on-year.
Cologne Transport Authority orders 78 electric buses from Irizar
The Cologne Transport Authority (KVB) wants to significantly expand its electric bus fleet and has ordered 38 articulated buses and 40 solo buses from Irizar e-mobility – the largest order to date from Germany for the Spanish manufacturer. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery in October 2026. Read more…
US DOE takes equity stake in Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass project
The US Department of energy (DOE) has restructured its loan agreement with Canadian mining company Lithium Americas for the Thacker Pass lithium project – by taking an equity stake in both the company and its joint venture with General Motors Read more…
