According to the latest reports, Nissan, a pioneer in the EV sector with its Leaf model, is on the lookout for a new business partner, since its planned collaboration with Honda appears to have been dissolved. Nissan’s search for a new alliance reflects the intense competition and huge investments required to succeed in the EV market. Developing electric vehicles from… Read more…
BYD launches Yuan Up compact SUV in Europe
The Yuan Up, rebranded in Europe as the Atto 2, is the ninth model BYD has launched in Europe.
The Yuan Up is 4,310 mm long and has a WLTP range of 312 km.
VW teases sub-€20,000 EV ahead of 2027 debut
In a meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer revealed the company’s plans to introduce new entry-level, small-sized, all-electric models. These are said to be produced at the Wolfsburg plant after Golf production was relocated to Mexico. The automaker’s CEO promised to introduce its cheapest fully electric vehicle at the beginning of March. The goal is to achieve an… Read more…
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Is Cheaper, But There’s An In-App Purchase Involved
The new Limited trim joins the Launch Edition for the 2025 model year. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to be launched on Feb 27, report says
Xiaomi’s sales target for the SU7 Ultra in 2025 is 10,000 units.
The SU7 Ultra is priced at about four times the starting price of the regular SU7 sedan.
ChargeX Consortium identifies automated solution to EV charging failure
The ChargeX consortium has identified a new mechanism to automatically restart EV charging sessions that fail to initiate. Researchers participating in the ChargeX Consortium from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Idaho National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory, along with industry contributors, have identified the “seamless retry” mechanism to alleviate a common EV driver frustration… Read more…
Yokogawa releases high-voltage, wide-bandwidth differential probe
Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation has released its PBDH0400 series differential probe with a maximum input voltage of 2000 V and a frequency bandwidth of 400 MHz.
The probes can deliver the measurements required for developing the next generation of higher speed power devices. Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S EV just got a $5,000 price cut with a new Limited trim
Jeep’s first electric SUV in the US just got more affordable. On Thursday, Jeep launched a new Limited trim at the Chicago Auto Show. The new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited trim is $5,000 cheaper than the Launch Edition. And it also qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Here’s what the new model includes. Read more…
BYD to unveil vehicle intelligence strategy on Feb 10 in bet on next phase of growth
After a successful electrification transition, BYD is looking to vehicle intelligence as a new catalyst to drive sales growth.
BYD’s Shenzhen-traded shares jumped nearly 9 percent to a 3-month high in afternoon trading.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited expand EV lineup for $66,995
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV makes the transition to regular production after a truncated first model year. Unveiled Thursday at the 2025 Chicago auto show, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited grade joins the Launch Edition version that kicked off sales of Jeep’s first EV for North America late last year as a 2024 model. It’s priced at… Read more…
E3 Lithium advances battery-grade lithium testing methods
Canadian lithium development company E3 Lithium is participating in the ISO TC 333 lithium mirror committee through the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). ISO TC 333 is an international technical committee focused on developing standardized methods for the determination of lithium product quality. One of the issues that challenges the sales of lithium products is… Read more…
EST-Floattech powers Damen’s Multi Cat 1908 Electric work boat with Octopus battery system
Netherlands-based marine energy storage supplier EST-Floattech is providing its Octopus Series High Energy battery system to power the Dutch shipbuilder Damen’s Multi Cat (MuC) 1908 work boat’s fully electric propulsion and equipment. The Octopus battery system is designed for large-scale applications and heavy-duty operations that use systems up to 10 MWh. The Multi Cat’s battery… Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in Hungary
The Sealion 07 was renamed the Sealion 7 in Hungary and is BYD’s sixth model there.
The Sealion 07 has become one of BYD’s main models exported overseas, having already entered several markets in the past few months.
DS N°8 is ready for orders
DS N°8 is now available for order, promising the most exciting blend of luxury, performance, and range by the company yet. The DS N°8 draws inspiration from the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept. This dedication to “aero efficiency” has apparently resulted in a significant 60 km range increase (WLTP cycle). The front fascia features the innovative DS LUMINASCREEN grille, an… Read more…
Ford CEO: We Need EREVs Because Americans ‘Love Their Big Trucks’
Ford’s CEO says EREVs will help overcome the “unsolvable” problems with large battery-electric trucks and SUVs. Read more…
Ford beat Q4 2024 earnings expectations, but its EV losses continue to pile up
Ford (NYSE: F) released its fourth-quarter earnings report after the market closed on Wednesday, beating top and bottom line forecasts. Although its Model e electric vehicle business lost another $5.1 billion last year, CEO Jim Farley promises, “Ford is becoming a fundamentally stronger company.” Here’s a breakdown of Ford’s Q4 2024 earnings. Read more…
Audi quietly dropped an extreme overland Q6 e-tron — and we are here for it
The overlanding trend may be played out, but no one told Audi — and they absolutely knocked it out of the park with this extreme off-road Q6 e-tron concept featuring genuine, high-clearance portal axles. (!?. Read more…
Mercedes is already heavily discounting its 2025 EVs
Mercedes-Benz had a rough EV sales year in 2024 in the US, so it’s hitting the reset button this year. To lure buyers back in, the automaker is already rolling out sweet discounts on its 2025 EVs. Read more…
Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000
We are finally getting a look at Volkswagen’s answer to BYD and other low-cost Chinese electric cars. Volkswagen previewed its cheapest EV for the first time on Wednesday. It will kick off a new series of entry-level electric vehicles, with starting prices at €20,000, or just over $20,000. Read more…
Ford Says Large Electric Trucks And SUVs Have ‘Unresolvable’ Problems
The economics just don’t work right now, he said. Read more…
