GAC Aion launched the Aion Y Plus and Aion ES in Vietnam on October 15 and delivered the vehicles to the first local owners. Read more…
Hongqi to bring two new electric cars to Europe
The Chinese car brand Hongqi, which belongs to the state-owned FAW Group, has unveiled two electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show that are to be sold in Europe later this year. Read more…
CAM: China consolidates its position as EV market leader
China is unsurprisingly the big winner in the latest analysis of eMobility sales trends by the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM). That will have consequences for the global manufacturer ranking, where a change in leadership is imminent. And Germany could also lose its top position in Europe in the near future. Read more…
Infineon presents power module with silicon and silicon carbide technologies
Infineon has unveiled the HybridPack Drive G2 Fusion, a power module for traction inverters in electric mobility. The module combines Infineon’s silicon and silicon carbide technologies and is intended to enable a combination of high performance and efficiency at “a lower system cost.” Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Xpeng P7+ sales to average 6,000 units per month
Deutsche Bank also expects Xpeng to launch six products in 2025 and an additional four new products in 2026. Read more…
Lucid sells off common stock to raise capital
US carmaker Lucid Motors is looking to offer 262.4 shares of common stock, hoping to raise up to 860 million dollars in capital. This comes as the company’s losses in the third quarter may be larger than expected. Read more…
Apple reportedly worked with China’s BYD on batteries for its car project
The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly… Read more…
Molex report explores potential of 48 V systems
Molex has issued a report, Rewiring the Road: Harnessing the Power of 48 V, on the growing traction of 48 V electrical system technology, which is poised to fuel major improvements in vehicle performance, efficiency, functionality and comfort. Read more…
Leapmotor reaches milestone of 500,000th production car off line
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor saw its 500,000th production vehicle roll off the assembly line, as its growth accelerated significantly this year. Read more…
Apple secretly worked with BYD on EV battery before dropping car project, report says
Apple and BYD worked together around 2017 to develop a battery system using LFP cells, a technology designed to last longer and be safer than typical EV batteries at the time, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Ford is paying dealers up to $22,500 to sell F-150 Lightning models through a new program
Ford dealers just got a significant new incentive to move F-150 Lighting inventory. Through a new pilot program, Ford will pay dealers up to $22,500 for every F-150 Lightning model restocked from a Retail Replenishment Center. Read more…
This Cheap TV Manufacturer Wants To Sell You A Car
And no, it won’t cure your diabetes or high blood pressure. Read more…
GM Ventures invests $10M in Forge Nano’s game-changing EV battery technology
GM Ventures has invested $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano, which makes Atomic Armor, an innovative EV battery technology. Read more…
Ford’s reborn Capri EV now en route to first customers in Europe
The legend is back for the first time in nearly four decades. Ford’s new Capri EV is headed to the first customers across Europe. Following the electric Explorer, the new Capri is Ford’s second EV based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. Read more…
London’s electric last-mile delivery provider Fin to expand to the US
Sustainable logistics and deliveries provider Fin announced $7 million in seed funding and is expanding its operations to the US. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Interior And Tech Review: Needs More Gimmicks
Volkswagen’s electric reincarnation of the iconic Microbus looks special on the outside, but it needs a bit more flare inside. Read more…
SAE International releases J3400 EV coupler recommended practice
SAE International, a US-headquartered global standards organization and association of mobility professionals, has released a new report: SAE J3400TM: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP). It establishes a framework for EV charging in North America that includes physical, electrical, functional, safety and performance requirements for the rollout of the standard later this year…. Read more…
Nearly 80% Of New EVs Are Leased: Dealer Data
Tax credit rules heavily incentivize leasing for many models, leading to absurdly high leasing rates for EVs sold by traditional brands. Read more…
Tesla gives an update on Powershare: Cybertruck powering your house
Tesla has given an update on its Powershare product, which allows Cybertrucks to power homes, as some owners have been experiencing significant delays. Read more…
BYD unveils new Sealion 7 electric SUV in Europe to drive rapid expansion plans
BYD’s new electric mid-size SUV stole the spotlight after making its European debut at the Paris Motor Show this week. BYD vows the Sealion 7 will extend its reach in Europe as a true challenger to top-selling EVs like Tesla’s Model Y. Read more…
