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The electric car may have been infamously “killed” later on, but in the ’90s, it set the world on the path we’re on now with EVs.

The Tesla AI team successfully rolled out FSD (Supervised) for the Cybertruck this weekend. While the system has mostly been released to company employees and early access testers, the first videos of FSD (Supervised) V12.5.5 on the Cybertruck are starting to get shared online. Based on comments from Cybertruck owners Read more

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Chinese automaker CATL reported a fire at its Z battery plant in China. CATL recently reported that it has initiated an investigation into the spark of the blaze and reported zero casualties from the indecent.  “The impact [to] CATL’s overall production operation is relatively small,” Read more

Members states in the European Union are set to vote on the European Commission’s tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) on October 4, 2024. The date may still change, depending on discussions between Europe and China.  The October 4 vote would decide wether the Commission’s tariffs on China-made EV imports Read more

Canada is considering a ban on China-made software for electric vehicles (EVs). The potential ban follows Canada’s announcement to implement tariffs on EVs and aluminum supplies from China. The Canadian government may impose 100% tariff rates on China-made products, similar to the United States.  “We take really seriously intentional Chinese Read more

CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory. more…

German chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has opened a new Battery Test Center at the company’s headquarters in Düsseldorf.  The new facility is an addition to Henkel’s Battery Engineering Center, which opened in 2023 with the launch of the Battery Application Center. The facilities are part of Henkel’s efforts Read more

A sign of the times? Dover Fueling Solutions, a well-known manufacturer of gas pumps and related products, has launched a new EV fast charger. The Wayne PWR is designed and manufactured in Austin, Texas for the US market, and is NEVI-compliant. Wayne PWR’s cloud-based charge station management system allows owners Read more

Sponsored by Chroma. Improving EV efficiency and safety hinges on an effective Battery Management System (BMS). For automotive BMS, it’s important to note that the battery pack is not directly connected to the motor. Instead, it interfaces through relays and fuses. Any disconnection or abnormal connection between these components can Read more

Bosch has long been a leader in the premium electric bicycle drivetrain market and now looks to further build on its strong foundation with the launch of several new products. Electric mountain bikes (eMTBs), which are a staple of Bosch’s e-bike prowess, are likely to benefit most from the new Read more