Author: James Bryant

Tesla said its new six-seat Model Y L has arrived in showrooms across China, a day after launching the variant with a starting price of 339,000 yuan ($47,210). Deliveries are expected to begin in September. “Good news! The Model Y L is now available at all Tesla stores. We invite everyone to visit Tesla stores for more information and test drives!” the company wrote in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo. The Model Y L, fitted with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.5 seconds. Equipped with an 82.0-kWh…

Polestar Australia has confirmed pricing for the Model Year 2026 (MY26) Polestar 2, with the Standard range Single motor variant starting at AUD 62,400. The updated electric vehicle features a range of technological and performance enhancements, including a new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, upgraded battery, and improved charging capabilities. The MY26 Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor now uses a 70 kWh battery from CATL, an increase from the previous 69 kWh LG Chem unit, providing a maximum range of up to 554 km under the WLTP cycle, compared with 546 km previously. Charging performance has also improved, with a peak…

Austrian electric vehicle subscription provider Vibe Moves You said it will launch its services in Germany this year, with further details to be announced at the IAA Mobility show in Munich next month. The expansion marks the company’s first move beyond its home market, where it has secured more than 3,500 car subscriptions since its founding in 2019. The Vienna-based firm said it will initially enter southern Germany, with plans to gradually expand to other regions. Vibe Moves You offers monthly all-inclusive subscription packages designed to provide flexibility and planning security. It also runs a used car program, “Revibe,” which…

Tesla has introduced a new rental service at its Collision Centers in the United States, providing customers with access to electric vehicles while their cars undergo repairs, the company said. The program allows Tesla owners to rent a vehicle for US$45 per day, according to signage at a California Collision Center. The rate appears to apply to the Model 3, though the company said its full lineup is available depending on availability. https://twitter.com/BLKMDL3/status/1957530785663307882 Tesla’s rental offering includes benefits not typically included in standard rentals. Each vehicle comes with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) at no extra cost, free Supercharging, and free toll…

Karma Automotive introduced the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), at Monterey Car Week 2025, marking a significant evolution from the Karma Revero, the company said. Production of the Grande Coupé is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with pricing starting at approximately $165,000. The Gyesera delivers 566 horsepower and 546 lb/ft of torque, enabling acceleration from 0-60 mph in four seconds. The vehicle features a lightweight aluminum and carbon composite body with a Newport Grey Mist finish, complemented by exclusive design elements such as the “Backslash” fender signature, “Comet Line” hood vent, and 22-inch…

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) said on Friday it will provide a A$9 million ($5.9 million) grant to mining electrification firm BluVein to trial a dynamic charging system aimed at cutting emissions in one of the country’s most energy-intensive industries. The funding will support the development of BluVein’s “hammer and rail” technology, which allows heavy haulage battery-electric mining trucks to charge while in motion. BluVein plans to test a 40-60 tonne prototype truck using its BluVein1 system, capable of charging at up to 1 megawatt, before expanding to the BluVeinXL version for ultra-class surface haul trucks with charging capacity…

GO TO-U and Wallbox have partnered to advance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States, combining Wallbox’s high-performance Supernova DC fast chargers with GO TO-U’s intelligent operating system. The collaboration aims to deliver a seamless and scalable charging experience while providing operators with tools to efficiently manage and optimize networks. The integration brings together Wallbox’s 180 kW Supernova chargers and GO TO-U’s platform, enabling advanced features such as Advanced Reservation Technology (ART), remote access control, dynamic pricing, and real-time monitoring. Operators gain full visibility of charger status, smart load management, and flexible pricing tools, while drivers benefit from…

Hyundai Motor said it has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S.-based NVIDIA to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence technologies for autonomous driving, robotics, and manufacturing applications. The move is part of the South Korean automaker’s broader push to expand its AI capabilities across mobility and industrial operations, aiming to strengthen its position in the fast-evolving smart mobility sector. As part of the agreement, Hyundai Motor Group will leverage NVIDIA’s accelerated computing infrastructure and AI Enterprise software to process and analyze the vast datasets required to develop and train AI models for autonomous driving systems. The group will also…

Volkswagen said on Friday it has delivered the 1.5 millionth vehicle from its ID family of electric cars, five years after the line-up debuted, underscoring its ambition to expand its share in the global EV market. The milestone vehicle, an ID.7 Tourer Pro, was built at Volkswagen’s Emden plant in Germany, which now manufactures electric vehicles exclusively following a more than €1 billion ($1.09 billion) investment to convert it from internal combustion engine production. The car was handed over to a German customer in the presence of Volkswagen board members and Lower Saxony Minister President Olaf Lies. See also: Volkswagen…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said it will provide about $1 billion to advance mining, processing, and manufacturing technologies for critical minerals and materials, aiming to bolster domestic supply chains across all key stages. The DOE said that up to $500 million will be directed toward processing battery materials and supporting the manufacture and recycling of batteries. This will be split among several initiatives, including a forthcoming $50 million Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) under the Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator program, designed to promote technology maturation, attract capital investment, and enable commercialisation within the United States. The Office…

Lucid unveiled its Gravity X concept SUV on Thursday at Monterey Car Week, reimagining its Gravity Grand Touring platform for off-road capability. The vehicle will make its public debut at the Concept Lawn of the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 17. The Gravity X builds on the Gravity Grand Touring, which offers 450 miles of EPA-estimated range, 828 horsepower, and seating for up to seven passengers. The concept adds rugged features, including a slightly lifted suspension, wider track, custom knobby tires, and protective skid plates. See also: Lucid Lowers Annual Output Forecast, Misses Revenue Estimates Amid Tariff Concerns…

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer IOSB in Karlsruhe have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict the availability of shared transport vehicles, such as e-scooters and hire bikes, in urban areas. The project, called DAKIMO, seeks to make public transport and shared mobility more reliable and encourage people to leave their private cars at home. DAKIMO, which stands for ‘Data and AI as enablers for sustainable, intermodal mobility’, is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research with funding of 3.5 million euros. Fraunhofer IOSB is collaborating with Karlsruhe-based transport companies Raumobil GmbH, INIT GmbH, Inovaplan GmbH, as well…