Geely Auto Group has unveiled the Geely 16-in-1 Intelligent E-Drive, an 800 V electric drive system that combines core drive hardware and functions in a single unit weighing 75 kg. The system, which was developed in collaboration with InfiMotion, will make its debut on the Geely TT. Integrating drive components Read more
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single speed they tested. That’s awkward, because the two SUVs carry identical EPA efficiency ratings, and Rivian Read more
While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production.
UK EV charging network InstaVolt is expanding its partnership with property developer British Land to continue work on a major rollout of EV charging stations at UK retail centers. The partnership comprises 18 British Land locations, where some 273 EV charging units are scheduled to be deployed. Five of the Read more
Battery diagnostics specialist AVILOO offers a financially backed guarantee of battery health based on independent diagnostic data rather than manufacturer figures. Now the company is making this independent battery warranty available to used EV buyers in Norway and Denmark. A used EV’s battery is typically its most expensive component, and Read more
Across the US, school districts are increasingly finding themselves caught in the middle of an uncomfortable question: Should they embrace e-bikes and e-scooters as tools that give students greater transportation independence, or restrict them because of growing safety concerns? As these vehicles become a more common sight on school commutes, Read more
Tesla has confidentially settled with three of the five named plaintiffs in the racism lawsuit that has been hanging over its Fremont factory since 2017. That doesn’t end much. Up to 580 Black workers are still suing over conditions at the same plant, and California’s civil rights agency is taking Read more
BMW introduced the new iX5 Long Wheelbase in China with a CLTC driving range of over 620 miles (1,000 km) and plenty of digital screens.
Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in Austin has hundreds of self-driving cabs that seem to have a problem parking legally.
Elon Musk says Tesla expects to have self-driving working on the Tesla Semi “probably around the end of this year or early next year.” Going by Tesla’s record on self-driving deadlines, it is: their jobs are safe for a long time.