UK-based fabless, clean-tech semiconductor company Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is demonstrating how its ICeGaN technology brings the benefits of gallium nitride (GaN), including efficiency, size and thermal management, to applications including inverters, industrial power supplies and EVs. The company’s Combo ICeGaN offering pairs its ICeGaN GaN integrated circuits (ICs) with Read more
Chevy’s electric pickup truck is getting its first Trail Boss trim. The new Trail Boss edition will join the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV lineup with added ground clearance, exclusive features, and up to 725 horsepower. more…
As confirmed this week, the new YU7 SUV from Xiaomi Automobile will officially launch on May 22. Before then, however, Xiaomi has teased a brief glimpse at the YU7’s interior—more specifically, an intuitive display that runs across the entire dashboard. more…
In a surprising and disappointing turn for fans of innovative micromobility, Podbike, the Norwegian maker of the sleek, fully enclosed Frikar electric pedal-car, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite gaining significant attention and accolades for its standout design and functionality, the company ultimately couldn’t overcome the financial hurdles that have cut Read more
The virtual assistant will be baked into the car’s infotainment system, allowing drivers to interact more naturally with it.
German automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE has introduced a bionic radial blower for automotive air conditioning systems designed to improve efficiency while reducing noise. The bionic radial blower, which features a bionic cooling plate and bionic high-performance fan, is aimed at vehicles that have challenging installation spaces, especially EVs. It sits Read more
Hyundai continues to pursue hydrogen for automotive applications. In April, the company introduced its new XCIENT Fuel Cell Class 8 truck at the ACT Expo. Now Hyundai has announced plans to launch a hydrogen production and dispensing facility for Class 8 fuel cell vehicles near its Georgia EV plant. The Read more
EV automaker XPeng Motors shared its unaudited financial report for Q1 2025, and nearly all of its data points to growth and potential as the Chinese brand continues its quest to become globally recognized. As such, XPeng’s predictions for Q2 continue massive year-over-year growth. more…
The original Fiat Panda 4×4 was an 80s icon and early entry into the compact SUV movement. Today, the funky electric Panda Grande is still carrying that torch, but it’s clear that someone at Fiat wants to lean into the off-road segment just a bit harder – and that’s what this Read more
BYD’s electric hot hatch has officially arrived in Europe. The BYD Dolphin Surf is the European version of its best-selling (and most affordable) EV, the Seagull. Despite its small size, the Dolphin Surf has “huge potential” with prices starting at just 23,000 euros ($26,000). more…