Tesla Full Self-Driving, which is now referred to in Europe as “Tesla Assisted Driving” (TAD), is getting hit with a handful of new changes at the hands of the Netherlands’ vehicle authority, the RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer). On 3 November, the RDW announced that it has assessed and approved Read more
Volkswagen’s new ID. Polo took the overall title of “German Car of the Year 2027,” starting at just €24,995 ($28,000). more…
BYD’s electric supercar delivers an insane nearly 3,000 hp from four electric motors. During a high-speed test, the Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed at about 280 mph, but the driver walked away unharmed. more…
Tesla’s driver-assistance system in Europe can no longer be set to drive 50% over the speed limit. The Netherlands’ RDW, which approved the system in April, confirmed today that it signed off on an update capping the speed margin at 10% and officially renaming “FSD Supervised” to Tesla Assisted Driving. Read more
Hyundai’s hybrid mix hit a record 29% last month, while Kia’s affordable EV3 made a strong U.S. debut.
Battery supplier Electrovaya has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings, an Australian developer of diesel-to-electric conversion and battery-swapping systems for Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Janus has placed around $26 million in initial purchase orders for Electrovaya’s battery systems to meet demand for Janus products in the Read more
Was BP ever serious about its “beyond petroleum” marketing slogan? It’s too early to say, but in July 2025, the oil giant decided to get out of the fleet EV charging market, leaving former customers unplugged, so to speak. Fortunately, other companies stepped in to help former bp pulse corporate Read more
CATL has unveiled a dual-electric range extension battery designed to make electric heavy-duty trucks more practical and economical. Agreements for 13,000 units were signed at the unveiling. The main battery is a standardized, chassis-mounted swappable pack from QIJI Energy, CATL’s battery-swapping network for heavy trucks. A range-extension power system behind Read more
The US automakers’ stop/start approach to electrification has been compared (by me) to the stereotypical comedic representation of an inept driver, alternately flooring the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. After slamming on the brakes in 2025, GM now appears to be stepping on the prissy pedal again, announcing a Read more
Kia is eyeing its fourth consecutive annual US sales record after another record-breaking October. With the new 2027 EV3 arriving, Kia is “confident” the momentum will carry into Q4 and well into 2027. more…