The Denza Z9GT brings flash charging and BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery to Thailand for the first time. Read more…
Xpeng to offer its technology to additional manufacturers beyond Volkswagen
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng reportedly plans to offer its platforms and software solutions to other foreign automotive groups in the future. In addition to its existing cooperation with Volkswagen, the company aims to tap into new revenue streams. Read more…
Quantron and HyperView establish joint venture in China
Quantron and Chinese technology company HyperView have agreed to establish a new joint venture. Quantron China will develop a platform for battery-electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, with Foxconn joining as an industrial manufacturing partner. Read more…
Solid-state batteries: Factorial leverages Japanese electrolyte expertise
Battery developer Factorial Energy has formed a strategic partnership with Japanese company Mitsui Kinzoku to accelerate the industrialization of one of its solid-state battery platforms. Mitsui Kinzoku is a manufacturer of solid sulfphide-based electrolytes. Read more…
BMW’s New iX3 Factory Is Now Running Non-Stop As Orders Top 100,000
It’s the fastest production ramp-up of any BMW plant to date. Read More…
The Mercedes GLC Electric Drove 393 Miles Mostly On Highways With One Quick Charge
Its calculated range was only 273 miles of mostly highway driving. A single lunch charging stop helped it cover nearly 400. Read More…
CATL, DHL sign new pact to advance road freight electrification in Europe
The cooperation covers electric trucks, charging infrastructure and battery swapping pilots to help cut emissions from European road freight. Read more…
BMW intensifies production in Hungary amid high iX3 demand
BMW has increased production of the iX3 at its Debrecen plant from two to three shifts this month -effectively moving to round-the-clock manufacturing. The reason is high demand: BMW has stated that 100,000 orders for the iX3 have already been placed in Europe alone. Read more…
Lies, Özdemir and Söder demand greater support for the automotive industry
In a joint position paper, the state premiers of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Lower Saxony are calling on the federal government and the EU to take concrete measures to secure the competitiveness of the German automotive industry. Read more…
EV Charging Just Got Easier On One Of The Fastest-Growing Networks In The U.S.
After a quick initial setup, Red E Charge customers can ditch the smartphone app and leave the credit card at home. Read More…
Li Auto reportedly joins Nio and Xpeng in pursuing revenue from technology sales
Li Auto is moving to operate its chip and silicon carbide businesses independently and seek external customers, with some units planning to bring in outside capital. Read more…
Brussels wants China to lower PHEV exports or face tariffs
History very rarely repeats itself with the exact same script, but sometimes it does rent the same house. Back in the eighties, European and American markets were sweating over Japanese manufacturing, leading to export limits that dictated how many cars could cross oceans. Today, global trade is at it once more – this time the epicenter is Beijing, and the… Read more…
The Best Rivian R2 Colors Are Now Up For Grabs In The Configurator
Two new exterior shades and a new, lighter interior are now available for the mid-size electric SUV. Read More…
The Bronx will be breathing a little easier with new Volvo VNR Electric [update]
New York City’s largest food rescue organization is helping Bronx residents breathe a little bit easier with the recent acquisition and upcoming deployment of three brand-new, zero emission Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks. Read more…
Li Auto i9 is a living room that knows how to sprint
Building a battery-electric vehicle that weighs close to three metric tons, stretches longer than a London townhouse, and can carve up corners like a hot hatchback has become the norm. Manufacturers desperately try to convince us that a living room on wheels can also be a Nürburgring weapon. Sometimes, a car shows up that leans so hard into this madness,… Read more…
Kempower and JET Charge power up a large electric bus depot in Western Australia
Kempower and JET Charge upgrade Western Australia’s Karrinyup bus depot with 112 CCS2 chargers powering 71 electric buses for Transperth’s fleet. Read more…
Lucid partners up with Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous vehicles in Europe
Lucid just announced a partnership with Bolt, the European ride-sharing service. Together they plan to deploy at least 25,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles across major European cities. The strategic partnership would combine Lucid’s software-defined vehicle platform with insights from Bolt’s European data, operating infrastructure, and mobility expertise. The 25,000 Lucid vehicles Bolt plans to deploy in Europe represent a quarter of… Read more…
How Hankook Made Long-Lasting, Long-Range EV Tires
The company’s iON lineup of EV tires are designed specifically for the unique demands of electric cars. Read More…
BYD upgrades top-selling small electric SUV with more range, now starting at about $11,000
BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. Read more…
Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers. Read more…
