Inside EVs

1. Mercedes Reinvents Brakes For EVs, Puts Them Inside The Drive Unit

   The manufacturer says in-drive brakes could provide a lifetime braking solution for electric vehicles with multiple advantages.

2. Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells

   This was made possible by an innovative new power converter that can be integrated into the battery pack at a cell level.

3. Over 40% Of Tesla's Profit Comes From Selling Regulatory Credits

   If a new administration delivers more lax environmental rules for automakers, one of Tesla's key profit-drivers could go away.

4. Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200,000 EVs Because They Might Lose Power While Driving

   An issue with the 12-volt battery charging system can cause certain Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to suddenly lose power.

5. Rivian CEO On Dealer Laws: 'As Close As You Can Get To Corruption'

   RJ Scaringe says that dealers essentially paid for laws that protect their business.

6. Auto Industry Urges Trump: 'Preserve The Tax Credits'

   U.S. automakers wrote a letter to Trump pleading for regulations that are "predictable" and "stable."

7. Northvolt, Hailed As Europe’s Future EV Battery Champion, Files For Bankruptcy

   "Northvolt's liquidity picture has become dire," the company said in its Chapter 11 petition.

8. 'It Would Just Be Dumb': Kia Exec On Plan To Kill EV Tax Credit

   “You’re pulling the rug out from under the whole industry,” Kia America COO Steve Center told InsideEVs on Thursday. 

9. Citroen’s DS Teases Slippery 466-Mile Electric Crossover

   Even though the information came to us in a partly redacted form, we’re excited about the fancy new tall fastback from DS.

10. The Rivian R2 And R3 Probably Won't Be 800-Volt

    Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told reporters that the company can deliver competitive charge times on a 400-volt system.