It seems Tesla OTA updates are almost constant at this point. It comes as no surprise that automakers can update infotainment systems or other cabin electronics via software updates. We’ve become accustomed to this due to the widespread use of smartphones. However, most automakers require you to visit a dealership for such updates. Tesla has… Continue reading Latest Tesla Software Update Improves Raven Driving Dynamics, More
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Successor Of The Mercedes-Benz Citan To Get Electric Version
eCitan to be the fourth all-electric model from Mercedes-Benz Vans. Mercedes-Benz has announced that the next-generation Citan small van will be developed again in cooperation with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and there will be an all-electric version. The first generation, conventional Citan was introduced in 2012 as a fruit of partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance. “Mercedes-Benz Vans has… Continue reading Successor Of The Mercedes-Benz Citan To Get Electric Version
Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid
Another day brings another plug-in hybrid model in Europe. Here is the plug-in hybrid Peugeot 3008. Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 is one of several plug-in hybrids announced in September 2018 (together FWD with 3008 GT Hybrid, 508 Hybrid, 508 SW Hybrid). This new model is finally entering the market as the company already accepts orders… Continue reading Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi e-tron 50 In Norway Priced 25% Lower Than e-tron 55
Audi e-tron 50 cost 25% less because it drives 25% less than e-tron 55. The price is on par with Tesla Model 3 Performance. Audi announced in Norway prices of the e-tron 50, a slimmed-down version of the e-tron 55 with only a 71 kWh battery instead of 95 kWh. As it turns out, the Launch… Continue reading Audi e-tron 50 In Norway Priced 25% Lower Than e-tron 55
U.S. Department Of Energy Awards GM $2M For Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries may be the future, but there’s plenty of expense involved. Many automakers may agree that solid-state lithium batteries are the future of EVs. However, while some have been working on the tech for a period of time, it’s still not ready for mass-market use in vehicles. Like most new technologies, research and development… Continue reading U.S. Department Of Energy Awards GM $2M For Solid-State Batteries
Aptera Is Back: Most Efficient EV To Date With 1,000 Mile Range
If it manages to get to production this time, hopefully. EV fans had a huge blow when Aptera Motors filed for bankruptcy in 2011. After all, it would deliver a car that was able to run 100 miles on a single charge with a really small battery pack. It would have been an incredible feat… Continue reading Aptera Is Back: Most Efficient EV To Date With 1,000 Mile Range
More Affordable NIO ES3 To Debut In 2019
With the ES8 and ES6 already on the Chinese market, NIO is busy at work to introduce a third smaller and more affordable model. According to NIO co-founder and president Qin Lihong, by the end of this year, the company will unveil its third all-electric model, the NIO ES3. It will be a compact 5-seat… Continue reading More Affordable NIO ES3 To Debut In 2019
Cause Of Lithium Metal Battery Failure May Be Solved By New Study
No, they do not fail due to the growth of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)… Lithium metal batteries are a big promise. They could have twice the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries. You know where that leads us: to EVs that weigh less and can go further. But they used to fail. Researchers from… Continue reading Cause Of Lithium Metal Battery Failure May Be Solved By New Study
Polestar Starts Production Of Polestar 1 PHEV In China
Polestar has become an OEM and launched production of the Polestar 1. Polestar 2 is coming in early 2020. Polestar has officially launched production of its first model – the performance plug-in hybrid Polestar 1 – at the all-new production center in Chengdu, China. Customer deliveries are expected to be on schedule and should start… Continue reading Polestar Starts Production Of Polestar 1 PHEV In China
ProLogium And NIO Join Forces On Solid-State Batteries For EVs
NIO is interested in ProLogium solid-state battery cells and MAB (MultiAxis Bipolar) packs Solid-state battery company ProLogium Technology has announced a partnership with Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO to jointly develop next-generation batteries for EVs. The two set the short term goal of creating a prototype car with ProLogium solid-state battery pack – MAB (MultiAxis… Continue reading ProLogium And NIO Join Forces On Solid-State Batteries For EVs