The updated G6 is a model developed for the global markets and will be offered in left- and right-hand drive versions.
The new G6 will be officially launched in early March, when pricing will be announced.
Li Auto ramps up promotions after revealing upgraded models coming in May
Li Auto began offering final payment reductions and 3-year 0-interest financing on L-series models, allowing buyers to save up to RMB 38,000 ($5,210).
It will launch the smart driving edition of the L-series models in May, focusing on smart driving hardware upgrades.
China Feb EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 13,000, Tesla 30,000, BYD 340,000
Deutsche Bank expects the Nio main brand to deliver around 8,000 units in February, and the Onvo sub-brand around 5,000 units.
Tesla is at its lowest in almost 24 months as it clears out older Model Y inventory.
UBE starts construction of Louisiana plant to produce lithium-ion battery electrolyte materials
UBE C1 Chemical America, a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE, has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year. The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026,… Read more…
Li Auto to update existing models in May, bringing smart driving hardware upgrades
Li Auto will upgrade the smart driving chips in updated models, and start using the Nvidia Thor-U chip.
It will add LiDARs to less expensive variants, making the component standard all models.
Felten introduces Charge Qube mobile EV charging solution for remote, temporary or semi-permanent site
Battery pack maker Felten has announced the debut of its new mobile energy storage product, the Charge Qube. The Charge Qube is a rapidly-deployable, modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) that repurposes second-life batteries and ISO containers. “The Charge Qube delivers immediate energy solutions for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and remote… Read more…
Safely measuring voltage and current in EV systems with evolutionary breakout modules (Webinar)
Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will provide practical insights to help you improve your testing strategies, accelerate compliance, and deliver more robust products to market. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other sessions at our next Virtual Conference include: Testing EV Motor Control Units (MCU): How… Read more…
Chery files for HK listing to fund further expansion
In the first three quarters of 2024, Chery realized a net income of RMB 11.3 billion, up 58.5 percent year-on-year.
Chery sold 2.6 million vehicles in the year 2024, up 38 percent year-on-year.
Volkswagen cuts ID.4 prices to under $20,000 in China as the ‘fierce’ EV price war heats up
After recent price cuts, Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 now starts at under $20,000 in China. Volkswagen looks to keep up in China’s “fierce price war,” but will it be enough? BYD and other Chinese EV makers are moving quickly. Read more…
Austin’s main public bus depot just got 48 new EV charging ports
Camber has delivered an EV fast charging system to CapMetro, Austin’s public transit agency, for its main bus depot – here’s why that’s a big milestone. Read more…
Renewables generated 24.2% of US electricity in 2024 – EIA data
Renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided nearly a quarter of US electrical generation in 2024, according to newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits annual sales target of 10,000 units in 2 hours of availability
The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 ($72,930), which is 34.97 percent lower than Xiaomi’s previously marketed pre-sale price.
The first vehicle deliveries of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra are expected to begin in March.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially launches – configurator now open
Xiaomi is almost ready to ship its flagship SU7 Ultra model – touted as the fastest four-door sedan and shattering a Nurburgring race track record. The model went into pre-sale last October and now gets an official configurator. Check the source link below if you want to play around. The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (around $73,000) for the… Read more…
EV Range-Enhancing Speakers Sound Too Good To Be True
The speakers can apparently boost EV range and provide “personal bubbles” for each passenger with “virtual headphones.” Read more…
Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started
Waymo runs driverless taxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Tesla isn’t anywhere yet. Read more…
Rad Power takes $699 off e-bikes with RadCity 5 Plus free extra battery bundle at $1,499, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus flash sale, more
It’s another day of new and returning lows on Green Deals, led by the latest changeup from Rad Power that is seeing the three new RadRunner series e-bike lows continue, along with a rare price cut on the brand’s RadTrike and a free extra battery promotion hitting the RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike (100-mile travel) at $1,499. We also have the last flash sale from EcoFlow’s Monthly Madness sale (running through Feb. 28) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger back at its $849 low. Next, there’s the flash sale on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike that has returned things to the $899 low, while the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 6.0Ah batteries is hitting a new $700 low, among other tools. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon e-bike clearance sale, the direct Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 preorder deal, and more. Read more…
Nissan gifts a free LEAF after an oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again
After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. A Nissan dealer nearly 900 miles away is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so the shocking incident doesn’t happen again. Read more…
Tesla drivers are racking up fines using FSD in China
Tesla drivers in China are using the new Full Self-Driving update and are racking up fines as the system drives in bike lanes and makes illegal turns. Read more…
Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers
Tesla has applied for a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in California, but it will be using human drivers rather than the promised robotaxi. Read more…
Austria’s Kreisel Electric to partner with Germany’s CustomCells on battery design
CustomCells, a German battery cell manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Kreisel Electric, an Austrian company specializing in the development of battery systems. The two plan to develop two new cell designs as part of the partnership. Kreisel has been majority-owned by John Deere since 2021, and is based in Rainbach, Austria. It develops battery-integrated… Read more…
