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BYD’s Five-Minute EV Chargers Are Going To Europe To Take On Ionity
China’s BYD wants to start installing its latest Flash Chargers in Europe in the following weeks. The stalls can deliver up to 1.5 megawatts of power to a single EV. For now, the only cars compatible with the new chargers…
EV Sales Crashed 41% In January–But These Brands Still Grew
U.S. EV registrations collapsed by 41% in January. As a result, electric cars now have a 5.1% market share, down from 8.3% in January of last year. EV registrations have fallen year over year in every month since the $7,500…
BMW’s iX3 Defies Expectations, Racks Up 50,000 Orders Without Test Drives
Over 50,000 people have ordered the new BMW iX3 without even sitting in it. The Neue Klasse-based SUV went on sale in Europe in early September. BMW recently added a second shift at its Hungarian plant to meet demand. The…
The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets A New Name, But Don’t Call It A Golf Yet
Volkswagen’s cheapest EV is getting a big facelift next month. The ID.3 electric hatchback will be called ID.3 Neo. VW is giving its compact EV Vehicle-to-Load functionality and more physical buttons. The Volkswagen ID.3 is in for a big facelift…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Robotaxi Could Be Your Next Uber In Las Vegas
Hyundai’s Motional autonomous vehicle subsidiary has deployed its first robotaxis in Las Vegas. The cars, Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs built in the U.S., are available in the Uber app. Motional’s Ioniq 5 robotaxi was custom-designed for ride-hail and is one…
Europe’s EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell
China's EV manufacturers have a new target market in mind: commercial trucks. Europe's legacy heavy-duty trucking segment could soon face some serious competition. Trucks built by Chinese automakers could beat out current battery-electric truck prices by 30%. If you're looking…
Google Maps Is Getting A Huge Update With Immersive 3D Maps And AI
Google Maps is getting a huge update. The new “Immersive Navigation” mode brings a real 3D map with buildings, crosswalks, and stop lights. Google’s Gemini AI is also being integrated into Maps, enabling drivers to ask questions about their trip.…