Authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack that torched a dozen Tesla vehicles outside a dealership in Plaisance-du-Touch, a suburb near Toulouse, France, late Sunday night. The damage: The blaze destroyed eight cars and severely damaged four others. The prosecutor’s office informed the AFP that evidence suggests the fire was Read more
Tesla China’s insurance subsidy deadline for the Model 3 has been extended to March 17, 2025, giving customers still on the fence about a purchase more time to decide. The Model 3’s insurance subsidy in China is RMB 8,000 or $1,101. Tesla China’s $1,101 insurance subsidy applies to all Model Read more
Volvo today revealed its new 800V ES90, based on the SPA2 architecture, which combines the ‘refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious, elevated seating of an SUV’. Here are the details… more…
Just don’t call it the long-wheelbase Escalade IQ.
The recently concluded GENIAL! project coordinated by German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies developed a joint electronics roadmap to optimize collaboration between automotive OEMs and their component and technology suppliers, to accelerate innovation. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which provided 55% of Read more
EV charging system developer and manufacturer Kempower has collaborated with Quebec-based charging station installer and support services provider Bornes Quebec to launch a scalable, upgradable EV charging system with dynamic power-sharing capabilities for the Quebec Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB)’s fleet of 30 school buses. The charging site, which opened Read more
ENAPI, a connectivity platform for the EV charging industry, has closed a 7.5-million-euro ($8.1-million) seed funding round led by Voyager Ventures. The new financing round, combined with a $2.7-million pre-seed round completed 10 months ago, brings the company’s total funding to $10.8 million. ENAPI will use the new funding to Read more
Accurate fluid temperature and pressure measurement is essential for optimizing system performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency in all EV applications. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK, where we will explore the fundamental principles of fluid sensing, highlighting critical design characteristics of Read more
On today’s fiery episode of Quick Charge, it’s all bad news for Elon as Tesla sales continue to plunge in Europe, the pump fails to stop the TSLA stock price slide, and people set fire to dealers. Plus: BMW takes the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner Read more