Tesla deploys V4 cabinet Superchargers with innovations for Semi On September 29, Tesla’s North American Charging Director, Max de Zegher, shared details about the company’s new V4 cabinet Superchargers, which are now being deployed. These next-gen chargers mark a significant leap in charging technology by offering:•    0.5 MW charging for consumer vehicles•    3X power density, higher efficiency, and lower cost•    Faster and mor...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

The early deliveries target Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Pune, with Tesla providing free Wall Connectors for home charging. The Model Y arrives as a fully built import from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, with pricing shaped by current tariffs.  Tesla’s infrastructure in India now includes rapid V4 Superchargers, delivering up to 267 km of range in just 15 minutes at prime city locations. Over 600 bookings have been logged so far, and deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

Chery Jetour starts accepting pre-orders for Zongheng G700 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 20, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, started accepting pre-orders for the Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 349,900 to CNY 429,900. Positioned as an all-domain luxury plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 draws exterior design insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

ers at your business,” Tesla writes on its website for the new program. The program offers business owners a new way to enable fast-charging for Tesla vehicles and other EVs with stalls that are owned by them but managed by Tesla. With a minimum purchase requirement of four charging posts (V3 and V4 Superchargers), Tesla will support both small and large projects.  Business owners then monitor their site’s utilization, and adjust pricing and...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

365, developed with Altium to streamline software-defined product development, as well as university projects using Renesas design kits. Additionally, Renesas and Quest Global will offer on-site demonstrations of autonomous driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) powered by the R-Car V4H SoC, giving visitors hands-on experience with current automotive technologies. Based on Renesas Electronics' press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

V4Smart, Germany introduces Generation 2 cells On August 12, V4Smart GmbH & Co. KG, formerly known as V4Drive Battery GmbH, announced its latest innovation, the Generation 2 High Power and energy cell. It is a new cylindrical cell. It is building on the success of its ultra-high-power V21700 UHP-26 cell. It is verified by BATEMO in 18650 format, delivering almost 3.7 Ah capacity with an energy density of 277 Wh/kg (757 Wh/l) while maintaining a p...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

ange, a group return on sales of 7% and a net cashflow margin of 5% are expected. The upper end remains in line with the original forecast from the end of April. The outlook also includes around EUR 1.3 billion in expected special costs tied to Porsche's strategic realignment.Porsche’s subsidiary V4Smart GmbH has started its second production line in Nördlingen, Bavaria along with the Ellwangen line, it is currently the only production facilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

TVS Motor, India to launch Norton motorcycles in FY 2025-26 On July 28, TVS Motor Company announced in its annual report for FY 2024-25 that Norton Motorcycles will launch towards the end of FY 2025-26 in the UK, India, and key European markets. The launch will include four new models, featuring the Norton Commando 961 and Norton V4SV, with availability planned for the summer of 2026. Additionally, TVS Motor will enter the adventure tourer segmen...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Tesla opens retro-themed diner in Los Angeles, California On July 21, Tesla opened its first retro-themed diner at 7001 West Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, to the public.  The diner location includes 80 V4 Superchargers, a drive-in movie theater with two 45-foot LED screens, the audio of which can be synced inside the Tesla vehicle, and Tesla owners can order food from their cars. It had done a soft opening event with first respo...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Tesla China puts first V4 superchargers into operation On June 30, Tesla China put the first V4 superchargers into operation in regions such as Shanghai, Gansu, Zhejiang, and Chongqing. The V4 supercharger comes with an upgraded 3m-long charging cable with overheat, overcharge, and lightning protection features and is available to non-Tesla models. As of June 2025, Tesla has deployed over 70,000 superchargers around the globe and over 2,100 super...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Iran Khodro introduces turbocharging technology in Tara V4 automatic car On June 10, multiple sources reported that Iran Khodro Industrial Group has launched the Tara V4 automatic car with a turbocharger. It now features an EF7 Plus turbo engine. This model will enter the market in the second half of 2025. The engine produces 160 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

ng network interconnectivity. Via the Zeekr mobile application or the Zeekr Power WeChat Mini Program, Zeekr Power users can check information concerning GAC Energy charging stands in real time, such as locations, tariffs, and status. Furthermore, Zeekr Technology Group held the global debut of the V4 megawatt charging stand with a single-charging-connector peak power and peak current of 1,300kW and 1,300A, respectively. To date, Zeekr Power has ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Auto Shanghai 2025: Chery’s Jetour brand unveils Zongheng luxury off-road product range On April 23, Jetour Zongheng, a luxury off-road brand under Chery, announced that it made its global debut with its entire product range including the Zongheng G700, Zongheng G900, Zongheng F700 and Zongheng G600. Positioned as an all-terrain luxury plug-in hybrid off-road SUV, the Zongheng G700 has a sturdy look which bears a resemblance to a square box. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Auto Shanghai 2025: Geely presents Zeekr’s first hybrid model Zeekr 9X and Lynk&Co 900 On April 23, Zeekr, at Auto Shanghai 2025, announced the global debut of its flagship luxury SUV, the 9X. The Zeekr 9X is set for a global launch in Q3 2025, accompanied by the operation of a V4 Ultra-Fast charging pile, capable of 1.3 MW peak charging speed. Its powertrain system combines BEV and PHEV technologies. Featuring CATL’s Xiaoyao battery with a 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

ving features and automated parking and all major models with advanced intelligent driving features. Furthermore, GAC Group will launch 5 intelligent driving platforms with computing power from 70 TOPS to 2,000 TOPS, sensor configurations from 3R7V (3 millimeter-wave radars and 7 HD cameras) to 5R12V4L (5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 HD cameras, and 4 LiDARs), and chips from top Chinese and foreign brands such as Nvidia, Horizon Robotics, and Qualc...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Porsche acquires V4Drive business unit from Varta, Germany On March 4, Porsche AG announced that it has acquired V4Drive GmbH from the VARTA AG Group, becoming the majority shareholder. VARTA AG will keep a minority stake but without operational influence. Both companies are joining forces to develop high-performance cylindrical cells. V4Drive is being renamed to V4Smart, highlighting the realignment of the company and emphasizing its broader app...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

sto, California. The new location is expected to include a 1,600-square-foot building, featuring a lounge, vending machine, restrooms and more, as well as a parking area for staff.  Tesla’s Senior Manager of the Semi program Dan Priestley has confirmed that the site would utilize the company’s V4 Supercharging cabinets, which will be deployed across the U.S. sometime later in Q1. The improved cabinets will enable charging speeds of up to 500...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Mahindra, India launches Veero CNG for INR 899 thousand On January 28, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. announced the CNG variant of its Veero light commercial vehicle (LCV). The Veero CNG will be available in two trims, starting at INR 899 thousand for the base 1.4 XXL SD V2 CNG option and the 1.4 XXL SD V4 (A) CNG trim at INR 939 thousand. First showcased in September 2024, the Veero CNG sales commence today. The Veero CNG is based on Mahindra’s modu...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

tradVision’s SVNet software AI-based vision software. That made offering a pre-validated, market-ready ADAS solution as part of Renesas Open Access (RoX) SDV development platform possible. Through this strengthened partnership, StradVision’s SVNet software provides a synergy with Renesas' R-Car V4H/V4M and R-Car Gen 5 series and improves the safety and reliability of autonomous driving systems. (From a press release on December 19, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/25

Tesla to offer 500 kW charging with V4 Supercharger cabinets in U.S. in 2025 On November 14, Tesla Charging officially announced its “V4 Cabinet”, which the company claims will enable of “delivering up to 500 kW for cars and 1.2 MW for Semi, will be opening in 2025, with permitting now underway. Supercharger stations are made of two main parts: the stalls, which are where the charging cable is located, and the cabinets, which are generally ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16