As promised, we are back with a full recap of the debuts during NIO Day 2024, which took place over the weekend. As anticipated, NIO officially launched its new Firefly sub-brand, unveiling its flagship BEV model that looks to take on super compacts like MINI and Smart. Additionally, NIO launched its ultra-luxe ET9 sedan, whose initial trim has already sold out in China. Read more…
Honda and Nissan confirm EV merger to survive the every ‘100 years’ industry shake-up
Honda and Nissan will team up to build EVs as they look to keep pace with Tesla and BYD. The Honda and Nissan EV merger will create one of the world’s largest auto groups as they look to pull a third Japanese automaker into the partnership. Here’s everything you need to know. Read more…
Tesla deploys a fleet of ‘Megapack Chargers’ to help with holiday travels
Tesla has deployed a small fleet of ‘Megapack Chargers,’ a Megapack powering several Supercharger stalls on a trailer, to help with holiday travels. Read more…
Toyota to build EV factory in China: report
Toyota has reportedly decided to build a new EV plant in China in hopes of clawing back business from BYD and other Chinese-owned rivals eating away at its market share. Read more…
Nissan-Honda Seek Merger Into ‘Global Mobility Company’ By 2026
It’s happening. Honda is riding to Nissan’s rescue as planned, and it has huge implications for EVs, motorcycles, software and more. Read more…
Nio Budget Brand Firefly Unveils First EV And It Looks Familiar
Nio wants Firefly to be a global brand selling cars in Europe and the Americas but not in the U.S. for now. Read more…
2024 Mini Aceman: Is This The Electric Mini We Actually Want?
Electric only, the Aceman fits neatly below the Countryman, and snugly above the Cooper. Read more…
Canoo reportedly places remaining employees on “mandatory unpaid break”
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees and what it calls a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, TechCrunch reports. The report cites an email sent to employees, which said they would be locked out of Canoo’s systems at the end of the day Friday, and that benefits would last through the end of… Read more…
Honda and Nissan merger planned by 2026 to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs
Merger talks have begun between Honda and Nissan The merger will put the automakers under a join holding company by August 2026 EVs, hybrids, platforms, and software will be at the core of overlap Honda and Nissan have begun talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, the automakers confirmed on Monday. The automakers signed a… Read more…
Nissan and Honda officially confirm merger talks, Mitsubishi might join
Last week sources left and right claimed Nissan and Honda had entered merger talks, and today the two companies have confirmed those reports. Nissan and Honda have started to discuss a merger, in a move to stave off the threat they both face from Chinese EV makers. Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the top shareholder, is also apparently “considering” joining.… Read more…
Nano One receives C$18 million to increase LFP cathode production in Canada
Canadian lithium-ion battery materials developer Nano One Materials has been granted C$18 million in financing from the Government of Québec to support the piloting of the company’s One-Pot process and increase production capacity at its Candiac plant. The financing includes a $15-million Canadian ($10.5-million US) loan from the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy… Read more…
Nio unveils Firefly compact electric car and launches ET9 flagship model
Nio has unveiled its new global EV brand, Firefly, and its first model with the same name. The compact electric car can be pre-ordered at prices starting at around 20,000 euros. The new Nio flagship ET9 has also officially launched – but is priced a few price categories above. Read more…
Xiaomi EV plugs into Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto’s charging networks
Xiaomi EV said it has entered into partnerships with Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto on charging network. This comes after 14 brands announced access to Nio’s charging network. Read more…
Polestar 2 After 100,000 Miles: Owner Reveals Battery Degradation, Maintenance Issues
He’s not selling it, that’s for sure. Read more…
Honda and Nissan examine car production at each other’s plants
Honda and Nissan are currently considering a merger that goes far beyond the agreed cooperation on software-defined electric cars. It would also involve a production partnership to build vehicles in each other’s plants. Read more…
Insolvent air taxi startup Lilium to be liquidated
Lilium urgently needs a buyer in the wake of its insolvency. Last week, there were reportedly still several interested parties. However, it has now emerged that the air taxi specialist has made almost all of its 1,000 employees redundant. Operations are to be discontinued. Read more…
The 2025 Subaru Solterra Got A Big Price Cut
Subaru’s only electric model in the United States will be up to $7,000 less expensive starting next year. Read more…
GAC Honda EV plant goes into production with annual capacity of 120,000 units
The GAC Honda EV plant is Honda’s second in China after the Dongfeng Honda EV plant. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery sees asset size exceed 20 GWh
Mirattery saw the size of its battery assets under management grow from 0 to 10 GWh in 44 months, and from 10 GWh to 20 GWh in just nine months, the company said. Read more…
Lynk & Co launches 2nd electric model Z20, with starting price of $19,040
The Z20, Lynk & Co’s second BEV model after the Z10, began deliveries on launch day. Read more…
