Yangwang shared two images of the U8L and hinted that the new model will be longer than the U8.
The U8 is Yangwang’s first model and has a starting price of RMB 1,098,000 yuan.
Honda’s electric vehicle face-off in China – P7 arrives, S7 prices drop
The electric car market in China is not showing any signs of cooling off anytime soon, and Honda is finding itself in an unusual position: competing with itself. The recent launch of the GAC Honda P7, an all-electric crossover, has stirred the pot by undercutting the price of its sibling model, the Dongfeng Honda S7. This price difference has forced… Read more…
Firefly show cars arrive at over 300 Nio stores, official launch 1 day away
Firefly will hold an all-day event for its first model on April 19, with the official product launch starting at 8 pm Beijing time.
The model went on pre-sales in China last December for RMB 148,800 yuan ($20,390).
Mizzou researchers explore protective coatings for solid-state batteries
Using a combination of advanced imagery and ultra-thin coatings, University of Missouri (Mizzou) researchers are looking to develop protective coatings for solid electrolytes to make safer batteries. Using four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D STEM), the researchers examined the atomic structure of a battery without taking it apart to gain an understanding of the chemical… Read more…
Terawatt opens its first electric charging truck stop in California
Terawatt Infrastructure‘s first medium- and heavy-duty electric charging truck stop in California is now online, in Rancho Dominguez.. Read more…
400 kW DC fast charging On The Run arrives in Canada – and it’s FREE!
British Columbia got its first 400 kW DC fast charger last week at Canadian C-store chain On The Run, but that’s not the good part. As part of a limited time offer, these chargers are FREE. Read more…
Chevy, Cadillac and GMC EVs Are Getting In-Car Video Streaming
The feature is already available on cars like the Chevy Blazer EV SS and Cadillac Optiq, but it’s coming to more cars via an update. Read more…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Problem Keeps Getting Worse
With inventory piling up, Tesla has started putting up to $10,000 on the hood of Cybertrucks. Read more…
China cracks down on automated driving features after Tesla’s FSD launch
Just after Tesla launched its ‘Full Self-Driving’ package, in China, the country announced that it cracking down on automated driving features with new limitations. Read more…
Jackery Earth Day Sale takes up to 50% off units with bonus savings, G-Force moto-style ZM e-bike at $800 off, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s Earth Day Sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations, with many of them being marked down from the brand’s short-term Easter savings, complete with bonus savings. Among the lineup, we spotted the expandable Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with a 500W solar panel at its $1,614 low. Coming up right behind it is G-Force Bikes’ Spring Sale with up to $800 in e-bike savings, the largest of which is on the moto-styled ZM All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike that starts at $1,199 for an 80-mile trekking single-battery setup, with a double battery option not much higher. Lastly, we have a one-day-only new low price on the Greenworks 1,900 PSI Steel-Framed Electric Pressure Washer at $118, as well as a bonus cleaner attachment deal. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Earth Day savings on both Bluetti power stations and Lectric’s e-bike bundles, and more. Read more…
China Is Cracking Down On Misleading Driver Assistance Marketing
Yep, that includes Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” branding. Read more…
Scania to acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s off-highway and heavy industry battery systems division
Scania, a major Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer and a unit of Volkswagen, has announced that it will acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s Industrial Division, which manufactures battery systems for off-highway and heavy industrial vehicles. The acquisition will include production capabilities, a research and development center and approximately 260 employees, with operations in two locations, namely a leased… Read more…
Emporia’s new Pro Level 2 EV charger features built-in load management
Emporia Energy has launched the new Emporia Pro, “a meticulously engineered Level 2 EV charger.” The Emporia Pro’s intelligent system is designed to optimize the use of a building’s available electrical power, reducing the need for panel upgrades. According to Emporia, nearly 50% of all US households face expensive electrical panel upgrades—often costing thousands of… Read more…
Tesla’s Brand Loyalty Is Crashing Harder Than Its Stock
Tesla’s brand loyalty is slipping in the U.S. as owner trade-ins are up 250% year-over-year. Read more…
China is tightening regulations over autonomous driving systems
According to people familiar with the matter and some transcripts obtained by Reuters, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has met with 60 representatives from the biggest automakers in the industry to discuss some new rules regarding ADAS. Firstly, the Chinese authorities are banning the use of “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” phrases when car manufacturers are advertising… Read more…
Page Trucking becomes first fleet customer for ReVolt’s hybrid truck
Page Trucking, a specialty hauler that operates a fleet of some 500 trucks, has signed on as the first fleet customer for ReVolt Motors’ hybrid truck. ReVolt will initially deliver five Peterbilt 579 trucks equipped with ReVolt’s hybrid powertrain, and an additional 15 units are set to follow. Page has also “invested significantly” in the… Read more…
Dana introduces electrified drivetrains for compact wheel loaders
Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, a designer and manufacturer of propulsion and energy management systems, has announced various new products intended to enhance efficiency and sustainability across its Spicer drivetrain solutions during the bauma 2025 trade fair in Munich. The company is now offering fully electrified drivetrains alongside its hybrid and internal combustion models…. Read more…
Trump admin halts $5 billion NY offshore wind project mid-build
In its most aggressive attack against offshore wind yet, the Trump administration halted the $5 billion Empire Wind 1, already under construction off New York’s coast. Read more…
I Drove A Cupra In The U.S. It’s More Interesting Than Any Audi
The premium, VW-owned Spanish brand wants to come to America within the next decade with EVs and hybrids. Early signs are promising. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y spotted testing in India
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market has taken another step forward, as the new Model Y has been spotted testing on Indian streets. The new Tesla Model Y is being tested in 🇮🇳 India ahead of launch.We are getting closer to the unveil!Spotted by @ashishpol86 on Mumbai-Pune expressway. pic.twitter.com/DOTo7BEEmR— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) April 16, 2025 Hilariously, the car is wearing… Read more…
