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Inside BYD’s ‘Bold’ Plans For Europe
Germany's election this past weekend was a referendum on the country's current economic state of affairs, which are, to put it simply, not great. And I haven't read a single article about the state of affairs there that hasn't mentioned the…
Mercedes’ Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial announced a prototype EQS equipped with a solid-state battery. Road testing has already started. Solid-state batteries promise more range, faster charging times and better fire safety at similar or reduced weight compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The…
The U.S. Is About To Nearly Double Its Battery Production Capacity
Ten new battery plants are set to go online this year, giving the U.S. EV industry a shot in the arm and the infrastructure needed to move supply chains away from China. LG Energy Solution, SK On and Panasonic are…
Future Mini EVs May Switch To Rear-Wheel Drive
Future Mini EVs will switch to the BMW Neue Klasse platform. BMW created the Neue Klasse architecture with either rear- or all-wheel drive in mind. No cheaper front-wheel-drive version of the platform is planned. Minis have traditionally been small and…
The Dongfeng Nammi 06 Is The Cutest Cheap EV Crossover I’ve Seen
The Dongfeng Nammi 06 is a new electric crossover that slots above the Nammi 01 hatchback. This small SUV is 169 inches long (4,300mm), or about the same size as the Nissan Kicks. It's currently only announced for China, but…
The Chevrolet Equinox EV Peaks At 150 KW. It’s Still Faster On A 250 KW Charger
Does it make sense to go for a 350 kW DC fast charger when the Chevy Equinox EV can only accept 150 kW? Tom Moloughney tried three different fast chargers to see if it made a difference. Surprisingly, the 250…
This 250,000-Mile Tesla Model S Took Nearly 3 Hours To Fully ‘Fast’ Charge
I'm becoming more optimistic about EV battery longevity. Research shows batteries rarely fail, and most of what I've seen has convinced me that battery degradation is not a major concern over the typical lifespan of a vehicle. But Out Of…