Hyundai aims for 3-minute EV charging to match gas refueling speeds, addressing consumer range anxiety. Competing with Porsche & Zeekr's rapid charging tech. Exploring faster charging tech and range improvements.
The driverless auto market is rapidly expanding, with Waymo leading the charge. Waymo plans to offer driverless rides in at least 20 cities globally, expanding beyond Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Stellantis will adopt Tesla's NACS plug, starting with Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona EV, expanding access to over 20,000 Supercharger terminals. This provides Stellantis EV owners more charging options.
Audi's EV sales soar amid gas car decline. Nissan and Honda discuss US collaboration after merger talks collapse. US supports domestic lithium production to counter China's dominance. Tariffs & electrification costs impact automakers.
Honda faces sales declines in Asia due to Chinese EV competition. GM is shifting its supply chain from China amidst geopolitical tensions. Automakers are reassessing strategies.
Modern cars are costly. Affordable EVs with reduced battery size & fewer features could be a solution. Focus on reduction & enjoyment, not just power. Rethink EV design for daily needs.
Musk seeks huge Tesla control. BYD faces China slowdown; Xpeng rises. Chip shortage looms. Pope weighs in on Musk's pay. Tesla shareholders to vote on Musk's trillion-dollar pay package.
BYD beats Xiaomi's EV Nurburgring record, but Porsche aims to reclaim it with a new Taycan. Intense competition and innovation in electric supercar performance. Porsche widebody package aerodynamics.
Chery unveils a prototype solid-state battery with 600 Wh/kg energy density, potentially enabling 1300km range. Export controls and competition with BYD & CATL create uncertainty. Solid-state batteries reduce range anxiety.
Tesla has reduced lease costs on US electric vehicles until the end of October. Impacted models include Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. But Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers better lease deal.
Explore the functions of "B" (Brake/Engine Braking for hybrids and EVs) and "L" (Low gear for high power at low speeds) gear modes in modern vehicles, and their impact on fuel efficiency.
Electrify America now offers real-time charger availability on Google Maps, simplifying EV charging. Plug & Charge functionality expands. Drivers gain confidence with up-to-date info.
Ferrari and Hyundai are innovating the EV driving experience by simulating gear shifts and engine sounds. Ferrari focuses on power levels and emotional connection without faking ICE feel. Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N mimics Elantra N.
China dominates EV battery production. GM abandons hydrogen cars due to high costs and infrastructure issues, focusing on EVs. California sees strong EV adoption, fueled by tax credits.
Tesla removes Autosteer from base models, impacting sales amid rising competition & tax credit cuts. This could push buyers to the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. A cheaper Tesla is needed to stop sales decline.
Tesla launches a cheaper Model Y to combat declining sales amid rising EV competition from Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevy Equinox EV. Can it sustain Tesla's market lead?
Experts predict a recalibration period for the EV market with fluctuating demand and slower growth. Tax credit expiration and other factors impact the post-subsidy era, but long-term EV adoption remains inevitable. Growth return.
