Fifty years ago, Pininfarina designed a rakish fastback sedan called the Lancia Gamma, dropped a flat-four boxer engine in, and created one of the most brilliant heartbreaks in Italian motoring history. It had the poise of a movie star, and the temperament of a wet firecracker – mainly because running the power steering pump off the left camshaft belt meant… Read more…
Back in the real world: electric equipment is saving job sites BIG MONEY
For a lot of fleet managers, whether or not electrified equipment assets will lead to real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs might feel theoretical, but early adopters Groupe Bellemare have been operating battery-powered heavy equipment for years – and their real-world results are real impressive. Read more…
459 hp, 0-60 in 3.9 sec, and AWD – meet Mitsubishi’s new-age electric EVO [video]
Mitusbishi’s North American dealers have been trudging along with an aging, badge-engineered model line for years – but overseas? It’s a different story, and the 459 hp all-wheel drive ASX VR-e electric hot hatch shown here is plug-in proof. Read more…
As electric semi truck race heats up, SoCal is getting another charging hub
As record-breaking diesel prices drive demand for electric big rigs, so, too is the demand for commercial truck charging climbing. To meet that demand, EV Realty as announced a new, Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub. Read more…
Nio reaches 500 swap stations in Guangdong, with over 17 million swaps completed
Guangdong accounts for about 13% of Nio’s cumulative battery swaps in China. Read more…
China agrees to limit hybrid exports to the EU
The current trade and investment consultations between China and the EU have led to a kind of brake being introduced for the import of Chinese hybrids and plug-in hybrids into the EU. These had recently flooded the European market. However, the specific rules for this are still unknown. Read more…
CATL signs long-term strategic deal with Seres to expand Aito battery capacity
Aito will continue using CATL batteries across its lineup, with total annual capacity set to exceed 20 GWh after a joint project is completed. Read more…
China’s September NEV retail sales fall 12% as month-end surge narrows decline, preliminary CPCA data shows
A sales surge in the final 3 days narrowed the year-on-year decline in NEV retail sales from 20% in the first 27 days. Read more…
Geely Galaxy launches Cruiser 700 to take on BYD, GWM in off-road SUV market
The limited-time price of the Cruiser 700, including a trade-in subsidy, is 169,800 yuan ($25,220), and firm orders exceeded 10,000 units within the first 12 minutes. Read more…
China proposes tighter vehicle design rules, reiterates concealed-handle ban and targets foldable screens
A mandatory national standard already bans fully concealed door handles. The new draft would further link design safety assessments to vehicle approvals. Read more…
‘It is easier to come down’: Ultraviolette Automotive’s Vinayak Bhat makes the case for a top-down strategy
Ultraviolette Automotive has taken an unusual route in India’s electric two-wheeler market, starting with high-performance models rather than mass-market products. In our interview, Chief Product Officer Vinayak Bhat explains why the company believes it is easier to “come down” from premium performance, and discusses its 100-volt architecture, upcoming models and lessons from expanding into Europe. Read more…
Battery swap works: Nio completes 1.2 million swaps in a SINGLE WEEK
While oil prices and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China keeps reaching new milestones that prove the technology can rival a traditional refueling infrastructure at scale, performing 1.2 million battery swaps over the holiday. Read more…
BYD builds 150,000th commercial NEV – an 800 hp Q3 electric semi truck
The BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck shown here marked a major production milestone this week, becoming the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line at BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province. Read more…
Xpeng completes G9L trial production in Austria ahead of Paris global premiere
The G9L becomes Xpeng’s fourth model to be assembled locally in Europe. Read more…
Bucharest secures €87 million for new battery-electric buses and trolleys
Bucharest is receiving €87.44 million from the Modernisation Fund to renew its public transport fleet. According to Mayor Ciprian Ciucu, this will include the procurement of 40 electric buses and 45 new trolleybuses. Read more…
EV4EU project advances bidirectional charging
The EU bidirectional charging project EV4EU has concluded its work after four years. The partners developed a bidirectional CCS charging prototype and open-source software for charging point operators, among other things. Four demonstration projects show how electric cars can contribute to the adaptability of the power system. Read more…
BYD reaches 150,000 commercial NEV production milestone as growth focus shifts to trucks
A Q3 electric semi-truck marked the milestone as BYD accelerates its expansion into long-haul freight transport. Read more…
Wow! A huge order for Tesla Semis. But who’s behind it?
A coalition led by Catalyst Mobility and Smart Freight Centre orders 2,500 Tesla Semis, marking the largest US electric truck fleet purchase to date. Read more…
Tesla’s next big clean energy source is rising in the Arizona desert
A 450-megawatt (MW) solar farm with a massive battery system is now under construction in Arizona – and Tesla has already lined up about 90% of its expected electricity output. Read more…
Li-S Energy’s lithium-sulfur battery powers Pegasus drone through a near two-hour flight
Li-S Energy’s lithium-sulfur battery powers Pegasus drone through nearly two-hour flight, showcasing superior endurance and lightweight design. Read more…
