The EU car industry is facing major challenges and France is calling for an EU-wide crisis plan to support the sector. (EU, policy) Go to Source
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Electric car: Aptera is driving the (almost) production-ready solar car for the first time
The solar panels were missing from the test drive, but series production of the electric car is planned. (Electric car, technology) Go to Source
Autonomous driving: Sobering reality check for Tesla’s robotaxi vision
Tesla’s ambitious push toward autonomous robotaxis by 2026 is encountering significant technological hurdles, industry experts testify. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Initium: Hyundai presents a new hydrogen car
Hyundai has unveiled its latest hydrogen-powered SUV, the Initium. The battery can also be charged externally. (Hyundai, Fuel cell) Go to Source
Rivian: Physical buttons in the car “are a bug, not a feature”
Rivian’s software boss thinks buttons in cars are an “anomaly.” Ideally, he also wants to make complex functions available via voice command. (Rivian, AI) Go to Source
Working conditions: German Tesla employees report massive stress
A current survey by IG Metall among employees at the Tesla factory in Grünheide reveals worrying working conditions. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
E-mobility: EU extra tariffs on electric cars from China are in force
From November, additional taxes will apply to cars from China that are exported to Europe – despite major concerns from Germany. (Electric car, policy) Go to Source
Wuling: Driving power bank comes autonomously to the electric car
Wuling has introduced autonomous mobile charging units for electric cars that are intended to recharge vehicles. (Electric car, Battery) Go to Source
Electric racer: Abarth presents the 600e with up to 207 kW
Abarth presents its new electric sports car 600e, which is considered the most powerful production car in the company’s 75-year history. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric pick-up: production pause imposed for the Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford is temporarily halting production of the F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a lack of demand. (ford, Electric car) Go to Source