Li Auto’s product lead for models including the Li i8 will soon depart, likely due to the Li i8’s underwhelming sales performance, according to a local media report.
He oversaw models including the Li i8, Li L7, and Li L8 at Li Auto.
China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-21 rise 1% year-on-year to 788,000 units
From December 1 to 21, China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 1.3 million units, down 19 percent year-on-year.
Year-to-date, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales reached 12.26 million units, up 18 percent year-on-year.
GWM to adopt Momenta’s driver assist solution, report says
Momenta will provide smart driving solutions for two new GWM models, expected to be launched early next year.
These vehicles will feature Momenta’s latest one-stage end-to-end solution, the R6 Flywheel large language model.
Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage
The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened. Lire la suite…
Sony Honda Afeela will be the first car with PS Remote Play streaming
Sony and Honda’s car joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), has announced that the Afeela will be the world’s first car to feature PS Remote Play. This is a feature that lets players remotely stream PlayStation games from their PS5 or PS4 consoles as an in-car entertainment feature. You will be able to access and control your PS5 or PS4… Read more…
BYD Yangwang launches special green exterior edition for U9 electric supercar
The green exterior edition commemorates the U9 Xtreme’s achievements at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit.
The U9 starts at RMB 1.8 million, with customers opting for this green special edition incurring additional costs.
Leapmotor expects profitable year with nearly 600,000 units sold in 2025
Leapmotor is on track to achieve annual profitability in 2025 with full-year sales approaching 600,000 units, its CEO said while celebrating its 10th anniversary.
It will accelerate overseas market expansion as part of its efforts to reach 1 million annual sales in 2026.
This solid-state EV battery maker is going public after a real-world test clears 745+ miles
Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the promising new battery tech to market as soon as 2027. Read more…
GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature. Read more…
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing shares 1st glimpse of debut model as road testing begins
Qijing shared a video revealing its first model’s appearance, though heavily camouflaged.
The vehicle will utilize the latest technologies from Huawei Qiankun, supporting Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities.
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing shares 1st glimpse of debut model as road testing begins
Qijing shared a video revealing its first model’s appearance, though heavily camouflaged.
The vehicle will utilize the latest technologies from Huawei Qiankun, supporting Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities.
Here’s when Nissan is releasing the refreshed Ariya and Ariya Nismo
Back in October, Nissan unveiled a minor refresh for the Ariya and Ariya Nismo. The company is now sharing when these will become available in Japan. The new Ariya will be out on February 20, while its Nismo variant will be released on March 19. The new Ariya comes with a redesigned front, with a grille that’s the same color… Read more…
MOD Christmas Sale offers rare 10% sitewide e-bike savings from $1,799, Anker SOLIX final Xmas flash sale, Segway F3 e-scooter $750, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals are being led by the rare 10% savings from MOD Bikes’ Christmas Sale, which includes the second-ever discount on the new MOD Groove SideCar 3 e-bike at $3,149, among others. From there, we also have Anker’s final SOLIX 48-hour Christmas flash sale that is taking up to $5,299 off six varying offers that start from $699, as well as Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $750, a rare Greenworks 40V power station deal, a DEWALT wet/dry shop vacuum discount, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Christmas Member Day Sale, or EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that ends tonight, and more.. Read more…
We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
If you’ve covered e-bikes as long as I have, you’ll know two things about them: they’re an awesome way to get around, and the basic technology behind an e-bike motor hasn’t radically changed in a long, long time. However, based on the new e-bike motor design I just tested from a powertrain technology company called CHARGE, the e-bike world may be about to get turned on its head. These guys discovered that nearly any e-bike hub motor can perform regenerative braking, but everyone has just been building them wrong this whole time. Read more…
Tesla driver crashes during livestream desmonstrating ‘Full Self-Driving’ features
A Tesla drove in the wrong direction, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle, during a livestream, demonstrating Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ features. Read more…
Watch BYD’s insanely fast EV charger add nearly 250 miles range in 5 minutes [Video]
BYD is closing the gap between gas pumps and EV chargers. A new video shows one of its EVs gaining nearly 250 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes. Read more…
CATL’s marine battery system receives Italian approval
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL‘s marine battery system has obtained the type approval certificate issued by the Italian Classification Society (RINA). The approval follows certifications from classification societies in France, the US and Norway, adding another crucial “passport” for CATL’s entry into the global market, the company said. The Jining 6006 electric cargo ship, developed by… Read more…
Kia’s PV5 Makes the VW ID. Buzz Look Excessive
Kia’s new van-based electric people carrier might have just the right blend of style, practicality and pricing to become a winner. Lire la suite…
Android Auto will support casting soon, redesigned music player coming too
According to a new report, Google is working on bringing support for casting to Android Auto. Once this is live, you will be able to cast from a phone or tablet to your car. Android Automotive does have casting support built-in, so it’s good to see this also heading to Android Auto (Android Automotive is the OS that some car… Read more…
Volvo’s Smallest EV Struggled in America. These Two New EX30 Versions Might Change That
The Volvo EX30 is a hard sell for many Americans, but these two new variants could make more buyers choose this compact electric. Lire la suite…
