Mercedes-Benz has apparently started testing a solid-state battery from partner Factorial Energy in a modified EQS this month. In the coming weeks, the Stuttgart-based company wants to collect data on the battery’s efficiency, durability and performance. Read more…
BMW introduces sixth drive generation
At the Tech Days in Landshut, the BMW Group provided initial insights into the development and production of the 6th generation high-voltage battery and electric drive for the Neue Klasse. Series production of the Gen6 e-drives will start at the Steyr plant in Upper Austria in summer 2025. Read more…
Nio Onvo’s 2nd model named L90, to be unveiled in Q2
The L90 will be Onvo’s flagship product and is scheduled to debut in the second quarter and hit the market in the third quarter.
The L90 will feature a three-row seating layout and is a large SUV aimed at large families.
Li Auto reportedly to make LiDAR standard on all new models as smart driving race heats up
Li Auto will make LiDAR standard on all new models this year, bringing enhanced smart driving capabilities, according to local media.
BYD’s vehicle intelligence strategy has made both traditional car companies and new car-making forces feel threatened.
Additional Tesla Model Y Juniper variants available to order
Following the ‘Launch Series,’ Tesla now offers regular versions of the facelifted Model Y in Europe, except for the Performance model. The predecessor has disappeared from the configurators. Read more…
SAIC announces deal with Huawei to jointly make NEVs
SAIC and Huawei have signed an agreement to collaborate in the areas of product definition, production, supply chain management, and sales and services.
Previous reports said the two would create a new brand with the Chinese name Shangjie, targeting a younger demographic.
Alpine teases the A390 ahead of its official presentation in May
The A390 will be Alpine’s second EV, following the A290 which launched back in 2024. The A390 will be its first “100% electric sport fastback”, Alpine says. It will feature “a concentration of technology that reinvents the legendary sportiness of the A110 in a five-seater vehicle”. The A390 will be officially presented on May 27 in Dieppe, France, which is… Read more…
BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs Will Have Up To 560 Miles Of Range
Thanks to the 800V battery system with cylindrical cells, charging times are expected to be 30% shorter than today. Read more…
BYD Denza starts N9 SUV pre-sales from $62,100
The Denza N9 is a six-seat hybrid SUV that will compete with Li Auto’s Li L9 and Aito’s M9.
It features BYD’s e3 technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.
Rising demand for mechanical insulation stripping of busbars
Busbars can be found in a wide range of electric vehicles, from small passenger cars to large trucks. Different requirements, dimensions and geometries have to be considered in the manufacturing process of these vehicles. Busbar machines from WAFIOS cover a broad product range. Read more…
CATL, VW sign MOU to deepen partnership
CATL and Volkswagen will jointly develop cost-competitive battery products and cooperate in areas including battery recycling and battery swap. Read more…
The upcoming Volvo ES90 will be a supercomputer on wheels
Volvo teased its upcoming ES90 sedan, revealing an interesting feature. The ES90 gets the powerful Nvidia Drive AGX Orin system, making it the most computationally powerful car Volvo has ever created. This advanced technology is part of Volvo’s new “Superset” tech stack, a modular platform designed to underpin all future Volvo vehicles. At the heart of the ES90’s intelligence, we… Read more…
Webinar: Revolutionary xEV power conversion saving cost and space
In the pursuit of efficient and cost-effective power conversion, the industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards the adoption of new technologies and innovative topologies. The increasing pressure to reduce system costs has led to the emergence of game-changing solutions, such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices. These wide-bandgap semiconductors offer… Read more…
Chargepoly provides electric truck charging infrastructure for a major logistics firm in Québec
Canadian logistics and parcel delivery firm Nationex worked with electrical system installer Fize Électrique and EV charging solution provider Chargepoly to build charging infrastructure for a fleet of heavy-duty electric delivery vehicles. Nationex operates what it describes as one of the largest electric fleets in Québec —the company recently celebrated the milestone of one million… Read more…
Nio to start ET9 deliveries at end of Mar as CEO shares more detailed timeline
William Li said deliveries of the Nio ET9 will begin at the end of March, and invited Huawei’s Richard Yu to experience the model at that time.
Li and Yu had several interactions about the safety features of the ET9.
[Video] Nio shows off ET9’s safety in extreme scenarios as Chinese EV makers race for better tech
Nio showed how the ET9 performs when both the front and rear tires on one side blow out at high speeds in a new video as a response to praise from Huawei’s Richard Yu.
Yu yesterday demonstrated the safety of the Maextro S800 when the front tire blew out at high speed.
The Rivian R2 Is ‘On Track’ To Launch In First Half Of 2026, CEO Confirms
Rivian’s more affordable crossover will also be a lot easier for the company to build, CEO RJ Scaringe said in an earnings call. Read more…
Rivian CEO Says Hands-Free Driving Is Coming In ‘Weeks’
After that, a hands-off, eyes-off highway driving system is coming to Rivians next year, CEO R.J. Scaringe said on Thursday. Read more…
Rivian’s $170 Million Quarterly Profit Marks A Turning Point
Rivian’s first quarter of positive gross profit is a major milestone. But the company warns of a tougher year yet ahead. Read more…
Dacia Is Working On An $19,000 Electric Renault Twingo Twin
Work on the new affordable EV has already started, and it will take just 16 months, a lot less than usual. Read more…
