Rivian plans a second shift at its Normal plant to ramp R2 production, aiming for 65,000-70,000 deliveries and expanding with a new Georgia facility. Read more…
Buick launches Electra L7 BEV in China, starting at $25,000 with 702-km range
The Buick Electra L7 BEV is built on an 800-volt platform and can add 450 km of range with a 10-minute charge. Read more…
Sharing Is Caring: See How A Lucid Gravity Can Charge A Tesla Model 3
Charging a Tesla with its biggest competitors might seem like blasphemy but it actually works pretty damn well. Read More…
Seres swings to H1 loss on parts price hikes, asset impairment
The average daily price of battery-grade lithium carbonate jumped 132.2% in H1, while chips saw structural shortages and sharp price increases. Read more…
Octillion opens third Indian battery plant in Gujarat, adding 3 GWh of capacity per year
Octillion Power Systems opens third battery plant in Gujarat, India, adding 3 GWh annual capacity with advanced thermal and BMS tech. Read more…
From promise to reality: the state of bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging represents a bold promise: enabling private and commercial EV owners to participate in the electricity market and earn money. Thanks to V2G technology, EVs can become an element of sector coupling and thus of the energy transition. However, problems remain when it comes to actual implementation – such as standardisation. Read more…
Lucid unveils its 2027 Air EV lineup with a new Stealth package
Lucid unveiled its 2027 Air lineup, streamlining the options across its electric sedan range and adding a new Stealth & Sound Package for the entry-level Air Pure. Read more…
Surprise! London’s tax on polluting cars made everyone much healthier (updated)
The city of London has released a report showing drastic drops in air pollution since it expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, an area within the city where polluting vehicles must pay a fee to visit. Read more…
Facelifted Nio ET5 Touring spotted in road tests, Nio Day may be debut stage
The Nio Day event to be held in Wuhan, Hubei province, in December could serve as the stage for the updated ET5 Touring. Read more…
Webinar: DC infrastructure and intelligent energy management
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 interior revealed: Here is how we liked it in person
Some time ago, we were invited to preview Xiaomi’s new SkyNomad N70 and N90, and we can now finally share everything we learned. Until now, the interior of the smaller N70 had remained under wraps, but after spending some time inside, we can reveal how it compares with its larger sibling. We have already covered the exterior of the SkyNomad… Read more…
Voltempo unveils ‘cabless, driverless’ electric truck
Voltempo is developing a 15.6-meter-long cabless electric truck. The autonomous vehicle aims to offer increased loading volume and payload capacity. An initial prototype is planned for 2027. Read more…
Einride procures 500 Tesla Semi trucks
Einride, a provider specialising in electric and autonomous freight transport, wants to expand its electric fleet in the USA with 500 Tesla Semi trucks. The battery-powered trucks are to be used, among other things, for Amazon’s logistics operations. Read more…
Chery to open UK R&D centre
Chinese carmaker Chery is set to establish a new research and development centre in the UK as it grows its presence in the country. The facility will be based at the UTAC Millbrook vehicle testing site in Bedfordshire and is due to open in late Autumn. Read more…
Ex-Tesla president: Roadster delay is about getting closer to SpaceX ahead of merger
A former Tesla president says the endlessly delayed next-generation Roadster is being held up by SpaceX “hovering” technology — and that the project is really about pulling Tesla and SpaceX closer together. Read more…
VMAX VX2 Lite review: Power and full suspension fun without the heavyweight price
Electric scooters have long demonstrated an interesting dichotomy. On one end of the spectrum, you’ve got cheap commuter scooters that feel like they’re one pothole away from shaking themselves apart. On the other end are increasingly large, dual-motor monsters that weigh 80 or 100 pounds (45 kg) and blur the line between scooter and motorcycle. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the new Hyundai Tucson inside and out [Images]
Hyundai revealed the exterior and interior design of the all-new Tucson for the first time, and it already looks like a big upgrade. Read more…
Chery’s robot unit Aimoga prepares for IPO, targets 10,000 deliveries next year
Aimoga is in talks with several potential listing venues, without disclosing a timetable. Read more…
LG Energy Solution launches battery production in Lansing
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has launched production at its new battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, USA. Originally a joint venture with GM, the factory now belongs entirely to the Korean cell manufacturer. LGES is expanding the site’s focus: In addition to LFP cells for Tesla’s stationary storage systems, NMC cells for Toyota EVs will also be produced there in the future. Read more…
Cooling technology expert EBM-Papst sold to US group Madison Air
Fan and drive specialist EBM-Papst is set to be acquired by US-based Madison Air for nearly €4.8 billion. With the takeover, the company aims to expand its North American business, among other goals. EBM-Papst supplies components for AI data center cooling, as well as fans and pump drives for high-powered charging stations. Read more…
