Nio supplier WeLion plus CATL, BYD, Geely, SAIC and FAW reported to be getting R&D boost for solid-state battery development.
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Category: Electric cars
Art & Science? 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, vibes
A small electric SUV, the Optiq joins the Ultium family of GM EVs that includes the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Lyriq Prices start in the mid-$50,000s—and the Mexico-built Optiq should qualify for tax incentives Cadillac promises fully-charged driving range of about 300 miles Cadillac has revealed an entry EV for the GM luxury brand that... Geely and BYD argue over engines, plus other fallout from PHEV tech announcement
Geely and BYD argue over who has the most efficient engine plus other question marks over BYD's 5th generation PHEV technology.
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VW plans 2027 debut for $22,000 EV for Europe, beyond
Volkswagen on Tuesday announced a goal of launching an EV priced at 20,000 euros—equivalent to $22,000 at current exchange rates—in 2027. This affordable EV is aimed at the European market, with a high degree of manufacturing and supply-chain localization entailed in the project, VW said in a press release. This will allow for shorter... BYD Qin L launches in China, PHEV with 2,100 km range
BYD Qin L launches with BYD's fifth generation PHEV system. The new DM system has world beating range and fuel economy.
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2021-2023 VW ID.4 recalled for screen issues, software
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 80,000 of its ID.4 electric vehicles in the U.S.—plus more than 8,000 in Canada—due to gauge clusters and infotainment systems that either unexpectedly reset or don’t start up in the first place. The issue, which likely covers some or all of the many flickering screens and sudden reboots that owners... BYD Seal 06 DM-i with 5th gen PHEV technology launched in China
BYD Seal 06 DM-i launched today and uses BYD's new fifth generation PHEV system which promises world beating performance.
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BYD’s 5th generation DM technology for PHEVs debuts in China
BYD debuts its latest fifth generation PHEV technology which boasts three important world firsts for such technology.
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Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning
The Mach-E is Ford’s only dedicated electric vehicle, with no gasoline equivalent. Yet it won’t let you, or anyone driving near you, mistake it for anything but a member of the Mustang family. In the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the design cues and prancing-horse logos still deal out an overstated hand of pony-car attitude. I reach... Here’s how wireless charging could cut costs for commercial EVs
Two recent wireless charging pilot programs show the potential for the technology's use with commercial EV fleets. The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University are working to outfit a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 231 in West Lafayette, Indiana, for wireless charging of electric trucks. A test truck provided by Cummins... 