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Toyota is reportedly preparing to launch an electric version of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car. The move would put the company's best-known nameplate into its battery-electric lineup, a notable shift for a manufacturer that has so far favored hybrids. Readers are debating whether an electric Corolla signals a real change in Toyota's EV strategy or a cautious branding move.
- 2CATL Unveils EV Battery With Six-Minute Charge and 1,000-km RangeβTECHNOLOGY: Chinaβs CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that can recharge in about six minutes and deliver a range of roughly 1,000 kilometres on a single charge. The debut highlights CATL's push to lead the global EV battery market by easing drivers' concerns over charging times and long-distance travel.
- 3BYD says its solid-state EV battery is nearly road-readyβBYD Says Its New Solid-State EV Battery Tech Is Nearly Ready For The Open Road
Chinese EV maker BYD says its new solid-state battery technology is nearly ready for real-world use, a step that could mean longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion packs. Automakers worldwide are racing to commercialize solid-state cells, and BYD's claim puts it among the frontrunners.
- 4EV Sales Soar in Europe as Fuel Prices Hit RecordsβEV Sales Are Booming in Europe with Gasoline at $10 a Gallon
Electric car sales in Europe have jumped 52%, with record-high gasoline prices β around $10 a gallon β pushing drivers to switch to battery-powered vehicles. Bloomberg reports the surge as a turning point for the region's auto market, with fuel costs making electric models increasingly attractive despite higher upfront prices.
- 5Chinese automakers unveil 5-minute ultrafast EV chargingβChinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging
Chinese auto companies are racing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging systems that can replenish a battery in about five minutes, comparable to a petrol stop. The development, reported widely in US regional press, highlights how far Chinese manufacturers have pulled ahead in charging speed, intensifying concerns about competition with Western and Japanese automakers in the global EV market.
- 6High-mileage electric cars beat petrol rivals on reliability, study findsβ"High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds" # Cars # Vehicles # EV # ElectricVehicles h
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out faster. The findings are being widely shared among drivers and environmental commentators, with many saying they strengthen the case for buying second-hand electric cars over combustion-engine models.
- 7New Electric Car Charges Battery in Under 9 MinutesβThis New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
A newly unveiled electric car can recharge nearly all of its battery in under nine minutes, according to InsideEVs. The ultra-fast charging capability, if confirmed in real-world conditions, would dramatically cut the time drivers spend at charging stations and could ease one of the biggest concerns about switching to electric vehicles.
- 8High-mileage electric cars beat petrol cars on reliability, study findsβHigh-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reports that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EVs wear out faster. The findings are being shared widely on discussion forums, with readers debating battery longevity, repair costs and what the results mean for the second-hand car market.
- 9Executive Says Most Companies Struggle With Solid-State EV Batteriesβ'Most Companies Are Struggling': Executive Shares An Uncomfortable Truth About Solid-State EV Batteries
An auto industry executive has publicly admitted that most companies are struggling to develop solid-state EV batteries, calling out an uncomfortable truth in the race to commercialize the technology. Solid-state batteries promise greater range, faster charging and improved safety, but mass production has proven difficult, and the comments suggest timelines may slip further than many manufacturers have publicly acknowledged.