Elon Musk will join X Takeover at Giga Texas on Saturday for a live virtual interview, according to Sawyer Merritt, who shared the news late Thursday. Musk will not be on stage in Austin. The conversation is set to stream for free on the @teslaownersSV account on X. Organizers had Read more
As the Tesla Semi goes into production, the company appears to have a healthy order book. Very healthy—just as we were digesting the news of large Semi orders from WattEV and Einride, we read that “a coalition of the world’s largest cargo-owning shippers” has placed an order for 2,500—the largest Read more
Silicone Solutions for Next-Generation EV Battery Applications How are EV battery requirements evolving, and what materials will enable the next generation of electric vehicles? The electric vehicle industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Driven by increasing demands for longer driving ranges, ultra-fast charging, enhanced safety, lower costs, improved sustainability, Read more
A single lithium-sulfur battery pack from Li-S Energy powered the Pegasus long-endurance drone through a test flight of almost two hours over Queensland, covering more than 75 km. The aircraft met its expected flight performance and landed with battery capacity to spare, according to the Australian cell developer. Pegasus is Read more
Delta-Q Technologies provides charging solutions from 350 W to 36 kW for material handling, e-mobility, construction and other markets. Acculon Energy manufactures battery systems for industrial equipment and critical power applications, from drop-in packs in standard BCI footprints to high-voltage systems. The company builds its lithium-ion and sodium-ion products at Read more
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit. more…
Tesla’s driver-assistance package is now called “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe. The company’s German website no longer mentions “Full Self-Driving,” and the old address now redirects to a new “Tesla Assisted Driving” page. The rename follows Germany’s Transport Ministry calling the FSD name misleading, and it’s part of a deal Read more
Geely announced that it will sell cars in Canada under its namesake brand starting in 2027. There’s no word on specific models.
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades. more…
Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027. What Geely isn’t saying is which vehicles. There are no models, no prices and no dealer Read more