Polestar is looking north with rally-ready versions of its current lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker started down this icy road in 2022 with the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle concept, which featured modifications for snow and ice driving. Now that …
Month: January 2025
How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs
What’s an EV startup to do if EV tax credits end and tariffs spike? On the Plugged-In Podcast, we explain what RJ Scaringe had to say.
Tesla drives the cost per EV even further
Tesla has further reduced its cost per electric vehicle (EV) as it prepares to produce the new Model Y. “Our journey on cost reduction continues, and we were able to get our overall cost per car down below $35,000, driven primarily by material costs,” said Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, Vaibhav Taneja. Three years ago, Tesla’s […]
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TU Graz to develop powertrains with AI system
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have developed a method to shorten the development phase for BEV powertrains by several months. They used an AI system that considers, for example, production costs, efficiency and space requirements in the …
Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to Launch Mini-Commercial Van EV in Fiscal 2025
Japanese automakers Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota have decided to aim for the release of their mini-commercial van electric vehicles respectively in fiscal 2025. The three companies jointly developed a BEV system suitable for mini-commercial vehicles by …
Xpeng launches sales in Finland
Xpeng is tackling the next European market with Finland. In the Scandinavian country, however, the Chinese manufacturer is initially only focussing on its electric SUVs. The P7 electric sedan will not be available at the start.
Porsche Charging Lounge opens for business in Hamburg
Very high charging performance with up to 400 kW, relaxed atmosphere and central processing of charging costs via the Porsche Charging Service: The advantages of the Porsche Charging Lounges also apply to the new location opened on Thursday in Hamburg-…
See The Tesla Cybertruck’s AWD System Try Its Best On Rollers
Here’s how the Cybertruck’s traction control system works when just one wheel has traction.
Volvo Cars takes full ownership of NOVO Energy
Volvo Cars and Northvolt AB have signed a share purchase agreement relating to Northvolt’s shares in NOVO Energy AB, leading to Volvo Cars taking full ownership of NOVO Energy AB, subject to approval by relevant authorities. The transaction under the s…
Audi simulates global power grids to test EV charging
Whether with 110 or 230 volts or 50 or 60 hertz, at Audi in Ingolstadt, electric cars can now be charged as if they were in China, the United States, or in numerous other countries around the globe. At the new electric-charging test center at the Ingol…
