Tesla has invited all device suppliers and automotive manufacturers to use its new Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), this could lower the cost of EVs for consumers.
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While Xiaomi started shipping its first EV in April, the company's earnings report for the second quarter of the year shows the auto business is already contributing to the company's revenue.
If the latest reports are to be believed, then all hopes aren't lost for the Apple Car, as supply chain sources hint that Apple is in talks with EV maker Rivian for a potential partnership.
Vivaldi has revealed that its web browser will feature in the Renault 5 electric vehicle. It will give users full access to the web while they are stationary such as when they're charging their car.
Xiaomi has applied for a sales license for its first-ever cars from the Xiaomi SU7 series. These cars are electric vehicles and come in three variants according to a filing by a Chinese regulator.
Gartner has predicted that electric vehicle prices will reach parity with ICE vehicles by 2027. With prices expected to be similar to ICE vehicles, the adoption of electric vehicles could pick up.
Tesla is in talks to license its advanced Full Self-Driving to a major automaker. The move could accelerate FSD and make Tesla vehicles more affordable. However, concerns about safety raise caution.
The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash involving a Model 3 and a Subaru Impreza to determine if the Autopilot system was used. This incident adds to concerns about the safety of the ADAS system.
Amazon is bringing the first 300 Rivian electric vans to European roads in the next few weeks. It said that it has adapted them to be thinner and shorter so they fit better in European cities.
China will bring in export controls on gallium and germanium from August 1. These metals are used by the semiconductor, telecoms, and electric vehicle industries and consumers could see higher prices.
The wait for Tesla Cybertruck could finally be over as Elon Musk has given a possible delivery timeline. The electric pickup is expected to arrive sometime later this year during a delivery event.
New drone video footage shows the massive windshield wiper fitted on the Tesla Cybertruck. The vehicle was spotted during some ongoing internal testing at the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas.
Waze users will soon be able to find charging stations that support their specific car and plug type. Users will add their car details in the app and Waze will filter compatible charging stations.
Tesla has slashed the prices of its more expensive vehicles by up to 9%. The move is a bit unusual given the backdrop of widespread inflation. The company provided no comment on the adjustment.
Elon Musk has said that the Full Self-Driving Capability Beta is available to all customers in North America that bought the package. It includes Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot features and more.
Amazon is putting €1 billion into its European operations to help it reach its net-zero goal by 2040. This plan will see it switch to using electric vans and HGVs and expand low-emission package hubs.
Foxconn, best known for assembling Apple's iPhone, has partnered up with US's NXP Semiconductors for developing platforms for EVs. The companies also aim to significantly lower manufacturing costs.
Xiaomi is going to build a car factory in Beijing. It will output 300,000 electric vehicles per year when running at capacity and should begin operations in 2024, based on previous comments.
Christopher Moore, former Tesla Autopilot software director, has been hired by Apple in order to accelerate efforts of Apple's not-so-secret self-driving car plans codenamed Project Titan.
Tesla has passed a market cap of $1 trillion putting it in an exclusive club of companies. Other companies that have passed this market cap are Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft.
The French automobile company has introduced Megane E-Tech Electric car at an event in Germany. The vehicles comes with up to 215 horsepower and 470 km range on a single charge in test conditions.
Inventor of the graphite anode, Dr. Rachid Yazami, says he's designed a new car battery charging technique that makes your car battery "happy" which then leads to super-fast charging times.
Apple today confirmed that it has hired Ulrich Kranz, former co-founder and CEO of EV firm Canoo and a former senior executive at BMW AG's electric car division. He'll help lead Apple's car project.
Israel-based StoreDot has announced the production of engineering samples for a car battery that can charge up in just 5 minutes. The batteries were produced in existing production lines.
LG is forming a joint venture with Magna to advance both firms' positions in the electric powertrain market which is expected to grow dramatically in the coming decade. The deal will be done by July.
Although Tesla has increased the price of Full Self-Driving for most customers, those who purchased Enhanced Autopilot will now be able to upgrade for $5,000. The reason for the change is not known.
Citing challenges in commercial viability, Dyson has pivoted away from manufacturing its own electric vehicles to instead focus on the manufacture of batteries and other fundamental technologies.
The feature is another step towards cutting down repair times at the company—something Tesla owners have consistently complained of—by allowing technicians to prepare in advance for the repair work.
Today Ford confirmed that it will be bringing a fully electric edition of its popular F-150 pickup line to the market. A prototype of the electric truck was also teased in a promotional video.
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, a new company has come forth with a new take on the concept with the Lightyear One, an efficiency-focused electric car that can be charged by sunlight.
Starting today, Google Maps will provide real-time information about the availability of charging stations for electric vehicles in the U.S. and UK six months after announcing the feature.
Tesla will be releasing a new upgrade for its Enhanced Summon parking assist capability next week in the U.S. for vehicles equipped with either the Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-Driving option.
Whill announced its latest personal EV at CES 2019. The Model Ci is the smallest out of its lineup but offers plenty of features and power. The unit can be controlled via its iOS and Android apps.
If you were eager to get your pre-order in for a Telsa Semi, the website is now open and ready to take your order. Those interested will at minimum be required to put down at least $20,000.
Yesterday Tesla announced its Semi and Roadster vehicles. Today, it looks like some companies are seeing the benefits of the new Semi, with Walmart being one who has now pre-ordered 15 to test out.
Panasonic's CEO has confirmed that the reason for the Model 3 bottleneck at Gigafactory 1 is due to a lack of batteries being produced. He said the problem has been identified, so a fix is due.
Tesla has secured a deal to build a new factory in Shanghai's free-trade zone. The deal is unique because Tesla will be the first car maker to own their factory without having a local partner.
Elon Musk promised 1,500 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of September. That time has come and gone as the company has fallen short of their output expectations, leaving them with a steep hill to climb.
A significant number of people has cancelled pre-orders for Tesla's Model 3 EV. However, that's a small drop in the bucket, according to the company's CEO, as demand is still outstripping supply.
The car manufacturer together with the US' second largest ride sharing service are looking to get an edge over rivals by testing out the biggest fleet of autonomous vehicles ever, starting next year.