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Solid state batteries from Mercedes and Factorial: 80% more range, 40% less weight

Mercedes-Benz and Factorial have announced a new solid-state battery for electric vehicles. Recall that in 2022, Mercedes, Hyundai, and Stellantis invested $200 million in Factorial, which secured Mercedes' leading position in this technology. The ne...

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Tesla is preparing a wireless home charging station for its cars - patent applications registered

Several new patents have unveiled Tesla's wireless home charging station for electric vehicles. The applications focus on reducing current leakage, sensors, circuit topology, and parameter evaluation. The wireless charger eliminates the need for a ca...

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Tesla urges not to wrap a wet towel around the Supercharger charger

Tesla is urging car owners to avoid a "life hack" commonly known among electric vehicle owners. They have been wrapping the Supercharger cable handle with a wet towel—allegedly, this increases charging power and speed. The idea is that the towel cool...

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Electric cars and AI are to blame: the US has complained about power shortages that "threaten" the economy and national security

The largest utility companies in the United States are warning that the country is facing a surge in demand for electricity unprecedented in decades. The inability to quickly increase electricity production could jeopardize the economy of the United ...

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EU imposes 38% duty on Chinese electric cars - with special conditions for Tesla

Starting next month, Chinese electric cars imported into the EU will receive increased tariffs up to 38.1%, in addition to the current 10%. At the same time, such strict tariffs will not apply to all cars: according to Carscoops, SAIC, the owner of ...

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U.S. plans to impose 100% duty on electric cars imported from China

It is expected that on May 14, President Joe Biden will impose a 100% tax on industrial products, including electric vehicles, imported from China — in response to numerous calls from local car manufacturers and unions. Why are Chinese electric vehi...

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Tesla will lay off about 14,000 employees - 10% of its entire workforce

At the beginning of the month, Tesla reported a drop in electric car sales for the first time in four years and is now preparing to lay off at least 14,000 employees - 10% of the total workforce (140,473) as of early 2024. Electrek and Reuters write ...

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Skoda Epiq - compact electric crossover with a range of 400 km and a price from €25 thousand will be released in 2025

By 2026, Skoda plans to release six electric vehicles, with the most affordable model being the Epiq. It is planned to be released next year with a target starting price of €25,000. Skoda Epiq is positioned as a "small but epic" entry-level electric...

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Chinese electric car maker BYD has quality problems in export markets

Chinese electric vehicles BYD supplied to Europe, the Middle East and other Asian countries have quality issues. As of the end of last year, BYD was the third largest automaker by market capitalization, right after Tesla and Toyota. However, transpo...

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The 1000 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT set records at Laguna Seca and (previously) at the Nürburgring

Porsche announced a high-performance version of its electric sedan, named Taycan Turbo GT, a week ago. This is the most powerful Taycan with a peak power of 1092 hp (815 kW) and a reduced curb weight by 72 kg. It has now set a record at the Californi...

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U.S. investigating whether autos made in China threaten national security

In 2023, China exported 5.26 million cars overseas, surpassing Japan and becoming the largest car exporter in the world. The Biden administration initiated an investigation into cars manufactured in China and other countries that are "of concern" to...

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The R5 E-Tech is Renault's new €25,000 electric car with a wicker baguette basket. It's a remake of the classic model

The Renault R5 E-Tech electric city car is competing for the mass European market against Chinese competitors by focusing on price and technological offerings, such as a digital voice assistant. The Renault 5 E-Tech, priced at around 25,000 euros, i...

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First look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance (Ludicrous)

Several people have posted photos and videos of the new version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance (Ludicrous) online. It seems that this novelty is appearing in photos without camouflage for the first time. BREAKING 🚨 Take a first look at the upcom...

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BYD has released an electric coupe YANGWANG U9 with 1300 hp and air suspension that allows "dancing". Price - from $233 thousand.

Yangwang, a brand owned by BYD, has announced the U9 electric supercar in Shanghai, the second mass-produced car of the new brand after the U8 SUV. The U9 will be a 2-seater model with a starting price of 1.68 million yuan ($233,500), Chevpost report...

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Guard, cancel: Mercedes-Benz abandons plan to sell only electric cars by 2030

Approximately 3 years ago, Mercedes-Benz announced its plan that by 2025, every serial model of the manufacturer should have a fully electric version, and by the end of the current decade, the brand will become fully electric and will sell exclusivel...

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