Xpeng has rolled out the X9 610 Max, which supports the XNGP assisted driving feature by adding two LiDARs compared to the entry-level variant. Read more…
BMW expands the i5 lineup and upgrades tech across the fleet
BMW is gearing up for a productive fall season with a series of exciting updates across its model range. The spotlight shines brightly on the new BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring, the third drivetrain for the wagon. This all-wheel-drive outputs 394 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a swift 5.5 seconds. It offers range of up to… Read more…
Rivian starts delivering next-gen R1 models
Despite declining figures, Rivian has been sticking to its production target of 57,000 vehicles. Now, it is picking up the pace and has started delivering the next generation of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup.Riv Read more…
The Netherlands subsidise EV charging stations for commercial vehicles
Companies in the Netherlands can now apply for funding to set up charging stations for battery-electric commercial vehicles. Two funding programmes make 57 million euros available. Read more…
BYD sees 9 millionth NEV roll off line
BYD today saw its 9 millionth NEV, a Yangwang U9 electric supercar, roll off the assembly line, as it produced its latest 1 million vehicles in less than 3 months. Read more…
Hyundai reportedly plan battery cell pilot production
The Hyundai Group is considering producing its own battery cells for its electric cars starting in 2027. It will initially be a pilot production, but there is potential for more. Read more…
Ford starts series production of the Capri
Ford has started series production of the new all-electric Capri in Cologne. Along with the Explorer, two electric models are now rolling off the production line in Germany -and they urgently need to be a success. Read more…
Leapmotor International announces prices for Europe
The joint venture between the Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor and the global automotive group Stellantis is picking up speed. The German prices for the C10 and T03 have been finalised – and the order books will open in a few days. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving ‘Occasionally Dangerously Inept’ In 1,000-Mile Independent Test
“Getting close to foolproof, yet falling short, creates an insidious and unsafe operator complacency issue.” Read more…
BYD delivers 100 electric buses to Uruguayan bus operator Cutcsa
Cutcsa is the largest electric bus operator in Uruguay, which plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2040. Read more…
Leapmotor teases new model B10, to debut at Paris auto show in Oct
The B10 SUV, the first global model of Leapmotor’s new B platform, will make its official debut at the Paris auto show, which opens on October 14. Read more…
Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report
A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report roadmaps how it’s feasible to triple renewables and double energy efficiency globally by 2030 “with the right enabling conditions.”. Read more…
Xpeng to unveil P7+ sedan in Oct, CEO hints
Xpeng CEO hinted at unveiling P7+ sedan in October. The EV maker will hold a new product launch about the X9 MPV later today. Read more…
Nio enters charging partnership with China’s oil giant Sinopec
Nio and Sinopec have entered into a charging services partnership agreement, after jointly building 279 charging and battery swap stations over the past three years. Read more…
Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD dangerous, and Model Y goes for the gold
On today’s energizing episode of Quick Charge, Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor’s chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly. Read more…
Group14 receives $200-million DOE grant to build US silane plant for silicon-based battery materials
US-based silicon battery materials manufacturer Group14 Technologies has received a $200-million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) through the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to build a silane plant in the US to diversify and strengthen the US battery supply chain. Silane is a key component in the materials for lithium-ion… Read more…
Asahi Kasei launches new flame-retardant nonwoven fabric for EV battery safety
Japanese chemical company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new flame-resistant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN, for thermal runaway protection in top covers, busbar protection sleeves and other applications within an EV battery pack. Mineral-based materials are typically used for thermal runaway protection, but they tend to be heavy and brittle, making them difficult to… Read more…
Terawatt joins shipper-carrier coalition to pilot heavy-duty EV charging
US-based Terawatt Infrastructure will provide charging infrastructure, including software, operations and maintenance support, at six of its charging hubs along the I-10 corridor to a shipper-carrier coalition that aims to accelerate heavy-duty EV deployment. The coalition, under the Netherlands-based Smart Freight Center, a global non-profit organization focused on climate action in the freight sector, includes… Read more…
Rivian R1S now available for rent in the UK ahead of planned overseas expansion
Rivian’s electric SUV is headed overseas. The Rivian R1S electric SUV is now available to rent in the UK. Although Rivian does not sell vehicles in Europe (not yet, anyway), the brand already has a growing presence overseas. Read more…
Kia is recalling 12,400 EV9 SUVs over faulty remote parking assist that may not stop
Kia issued a recall for 12,400 EV9 models due to a software glitch that could cause the remote smart parking feature to fail to stop as intended. Read more…
