Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.
Australian energy software start-up lands ARENA grant for EV charger rollout
Orkestra secures ARENA funds to develop software to help fleet owners, energy companies and others assess feasibility and financial modelling” of EV charging stations to advance the deployment of commercial
Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will take a 25% stake in ChargeScape, a software company that connects electric utilities, automakers and drivers, and that it is deploying
LEM unveils new sensor for accurate state of charge estimation in EVs
Electrical measurement technology company LEM has introduced a new single monitoring unit (SMU) sensor range to provide accurate state of charge (SOC) estimation for electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.
Check out Jeep’s Wagoneer S EV driving undisguised on US streets [Video]
The first electric Jeep is about to hit US dealerships. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep’s electric Wagoneer S was caught driving undisguised on US streets, giving us a closer look at what to
Webinar: Increasing battery cooling system reliability and safety with engineered fluids and polymers – Charged EVs
How can science help OEMs to meet electric vehicle safety regulations and improve cooling system reliability? This webinar will look in detail at how engineered fluids and polymers can
2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update
- The 2025 Volvo XC90, EX90 and EX30 feature a new Google infotainment screen.
- You can now access the main functions with fewer taps.
- 2.5 million older Volvos will also get access to the new interface with an OTA update.
The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
- The current slowdown in electric car sales will last another 12-18 months, analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a new report.
- Starting around 2027, they expect EV sales to start accelerating again.
- Big automakers should team up
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America.
<spanThe Ultimate ‘Connected Car’ Nightmare Is Playing Out In China
- Car companies have big dreams for software features, connected services and more as they aim to make "smartphones on wheels."
- But the bankruptcy of one such automaker in China is showing what can go wrong when software support evaporates.