News

The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) is a collaboration among DOE national labs, EV charging industry players and consumer advocates. Its mission is to gauge and improve the customer experience with public EV charging infrastructure in the US. Now the consortium has released a report that recommends 26 common EV charging error codes to enable

Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2024 finalists were announced, Ken Block’s final Gymkhana video debuted, and Porsche set a new world record. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. We revealed the five finalists for the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2024 award. Ranging from an American supercar and iconic

Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), an Indian battery materials manufacturer, will build a $650-million graphite anode manufacturing plant in Brunswick County in North Carolina. The company will start construction in 2024 and begin manufacturing in 2026, achieving full capacity by 2031. The plant will make high-capacity EV battery anodes using green technology. EAM is in talks

Welding technology multinational Lincoln Electric has introduced its Velion DC Fast Charger for EVs.  The Level 3 charger has been designed with industrial-grade components, provides output power of up to 150 kW, and has a charging efficiency of 95%, according to the company. The charger is manufactured with more than 75% domestic component content, according

The Michael Mann-directed “Ferrari” isn’t the only movie about historic racing hitting theaters soon. Just two weeks after the Ferrari movie opens on Dec. 25, racing fans will be able to watch “Race For Glory,” a movie that details the epic battle between Audi and Lancia in the 1983 World Rally Championship, which was the

In today’s fast-paced battery production landscape, where ambitious goals for scalability and data ownership are at the forefront, understanding the critical role of testing and data analytics is paramount. Discover the challenges faced in achieving ambitious battery pack and module production goals and how to overcome them. Learn how to harness the power of the

Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV infrastructure that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the

Morgan came close to launching an electric version of its previous-generation three-wheeler, but the company canned the project at the last minute. That was in 2020, and now Morgan has revealed an electric version of its latest three-wheeler, the Super 3, though there aren’t plans to put this one into production either. Revealed on Wednesday,

Pickering Electronics, a manufacturer of reed relays, has introduced new high-voltage surface-mount reed relays for semiconductor testers, medical equipment testing, EV charge point testing and monitoring solar cell PV efficiency. The new Series 219 high-voltage surface-mount device (SMD) reed relay can switch up to 1 kV and is the only surface-mount high-voltage relay available on

EV drivers shouldn’t have to understand kilowatts—or drive up to a dead charger. Chargeway has an answer for all that. The Chargeway EV charging app may still be the best electric-car idea you’ve never heard of. Not as well-known or as widely distributed as Plugshare or A Better Route Planner (ABRP), it remains among the

I walk into the stark Caja Granada Cultural Center in Granada, Spain, and company public relations folks shuttle me over to get a glimpse of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53. I don’t even really like the AMG C-Class or AMG E-Class coupes, the two discontinued cars that this one is supposed to replace. They

German adhesives and sealants producer Wevo-Chemie has developed thermally conductive potting compounds and gap fillers that target heat removal and ensure component mechanical stability in EV power electronics. The epoxy resin- and silicone-based materials protect against electrochemical corrosion and provide reliable electrical insulation due to their low ion content. Wevo has optimized the flow properties

There’s no question that the transition to EVs will result in big changes to the auto dealership industry. We often hear that auto dealers are afraid that EVs’ lower maintenance requirements will deprive them of a major source of income. That remains to be seen, but it’s worth asking how dealerships that are currently selling

Toyota has provided new photos and details for its FT-Se concept that debuted in October at the 2023 Tokyo auto show. The concept represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s development of an electric sports car, which the automaker is still considering for production. The concept, whose name stands for “Future Toyota Sports electric,” is a

New York State is now taking applications for grant funding for electric school buses under the $4.2-billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. $100 million will be disbursed in this first tranche of a total $500 million authorized by the Bond Act. New York’s 2022 State of the State

The Buy American provisions of the  Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have been the topic of much speculation and more than a little controversy. Now the Biden Administration has issued a set of rules for determining which foreign entities of concern (FEOC) are not eligible for EV-related tax credits and other subsidies. The

Ferrari has filed a patent application for in-wheel electric motors. While such technology isn’t knew, Ferrari in its patent claims to have a more simplified design. The patent application was first spotted by CarBuzz and filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Apr. 21, and published on Nov. 2. In it,

The Buy American provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have proven controversial in some quarters, but they are integral and necessary components of both programs. EVs require raw materials, many of which are disproportionately extracted and processed in countries that we don’t want to rely on. Thus, any comprehensive program to

Delivering Innovtion, Expertise and Reliability For Battery Manufacturers Globally After decades building a reputation for performance and reliability among global OEMs and component suppliers, Henkel has expanded its broad portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings to serve EV manufacturers with innovative solutions across the EV segment. When it comes to ensuring the safety and

Abt, a motorsports and tuning company with close ties to Audi, rolled out an Audi R8 road car modeled on the R8 LMS GT2 race car that competes in DTM. It’s called the XGT, and it’s possibly the last version of the R8 we see. Scene from “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” A prequel to

A team including University of Tokyo researchers has presented a viable alternative to cobalt metal that it says can outperform current lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. The researchers claim that the new electrodes and electrolyte are cobalt-free, improve battery chemistry, and last for many recharge cycles. The new LIBs can deliver 4.4 V, compared to the

Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Federal Trade Commission established the Alternative Fuels Rule, which includes uniform labeling requirements for EV charging stations. The labels must provide ‘‘appropriate information with respect to costs and benefits, so as to reasonably enable the consumer to make choices and comparisons.’’ The required labels must be ‘‘simple.”

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries began, an updated 2025 Kia EV6 GT got caught testing, and the 2024 Acura TLX debuted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. Deliveries of the electric Tesla Cybertruck began and many details were revealed, but questions still remain. The base price crept up to $60,990, which is about

There are just two days left to reserve your spot at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, which starts on Monday. The free-to-attend conference will be broadcast December 4 – 6, 2023, featuring live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on-demand after

EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has unveiled a new generation of its Raption Series EV chargers. At the Power2Drive event in Munich in June, the company presented its new Raption Compact 160, which offers 160 kW of DC charging power. The Raption Compact 240 (with 240 kW) has now been added to the lineup. Circontrol plans

It took four years, which is two years late, but the Tesla Cybertruck has finally arrived with a higher price and less range than originally promised. On Thursday, Tesla held a delivery event where it outlined some details surrounding the Tesla Cybertruck and handed over the first trucks to customers. Some details are now confirmed,

Carmaker Renault and equipment manufacturer Valeo in France are collaborating to create a new electric motor generation. E7A, the third generation of this motor, is in the prototype stage and will debut in 2027. Renault is contributing the rotor and Valeo the stator, and both companies are providing technology development and production expertise. Renault plans

The e-mobility revolution is not just about driving fun with great electric vehicles. Just as important are the technology and software that make charging fun. The dilemma with charging and the charging infrastructure can be summarized briefly and concisely: There are too many obstacles caused by a lack of compatibility between the various providers and

Chevrolet on Wednesday revealed updated versions of its Tahoe and Suburban SUVs. The full-size duo are due to start sales late next year as 2025 models, and pricing information will be announced closer to the on-sale date. The update includes revised styling and a more powerful diesel engine, but the biggest change is added technology

As part of EPRI’s EVS2Scale2030, eRoadMAP, is a first-of-its-kind interactive online resource intended to help effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs. With data contributed from initiative collaborators such as Daimler Truck North America, Amazon and Volvo Group North America, the eRoadMAP tool offers fleet operators, auto