According to the latest reports, Chinese automaker BYD is preparing to launch its own smart driving system. This would be a significant step for the company, which has so far relied on third-party solutions for its advanced driver-assistance systems. Slated for release as early as November, BYD’s own algorithms will power the company’s DiPilot smart driving platform. DiPilot, BYD’s proprietary… Read more…
The EU spends billions subsidizing ICE company cars
As Europe pushes to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU is pouring billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE company cars – to the tune of $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. How is this even legal. Read more…
BYD launches Seal 06 GT on the Chinese market
BYD is launching the all-electric Seal 06 GT in China, the series version of the Ocean M concept presented in April. Prices for the compact electric car start at 136,800 yuan. It is still unknown whether the model will also come to Europe. Read more…
Zeekr sees Mix’s 1st production cars roll off line ahead of Oct 23 launch
Zeekr has seen the first production vehicles of the new Zeekr Mix roll off the assembly line, as the MPV model is 2 days away from its launch. Read more…
French government plans to reduce EV subsidies in 2025
According to its draft budget for 2025, the French government is planning to cut support for the purchase of electric vehicles by a third next year. At the same time, penalties for vehicles with high CO2 emissions are to increase. Read more…
Volkswagen Group cans MEB platform for India in favour of CMP
Volkswagen Group’s Indian arm may not utilise the MEB platform for locally built EVs. The company will likely leverage the low-cost China Main Platform (CMP) instead for its electric cars.
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Toyota’s Portable Hydrogen Cartridges Could Make Owning An FCEV A Lot Easier
No more waiting in line to refuel your Mirai–just order a fresh batch of cartridges and top up at home. That’s the idea, at least. Read more…
BYD launches 2 new models in Vietnam, bringing its local offerings to 5
BYD has launched the Han EV and M6 MPV in Vietnam, following the launch of the Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 in July. Read more…
Deepal launches sales of the S05 compact SUV
The Changan brand Deepal, which plans to launch in Europe later this year, has started selling its new S05 model in China. The compact SUV is available as a fully electric version and as a vehicle with a range extender. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q3 2024 earnings on Oct 31
Li Auto achieved a record 152,831 deliveries in the third quarter, within the guidance range of 145,000 to 155,000 units. Read more…
Ford Is Paying Its Dealers To Order F-150 Lightning EVs. Here’s Why
Dealers can score up to $22,500. Read more…
BYD to put in-house developed smart driving algorithms to use as soon as Nov, report says
BYD is aiming to make its in-house developed smart driving algorithms mass-produced as soon as November, and to start equipping models in the RMB 100,000 class with high-level smart driving capabilities by 2025, according to local media. Read more…
Charging forward with polyphase
A polyphase wireless power transfer system has achieved a record 270 kW charging rate, writes Nick Flaherty. Researchers in the Power Electronics and Electric Machinery Lab at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the US successfully demonstrated the first 270 kW wireless power transfer to a Porsche Taycan at the end of a three year project with Volkswagen. Read more…
Changan Deepal launches S05 SUV at starting price of $16,880
Deepal has launched the S05 compact SUV, its latest model after launching the S07 SUV on July 25, available in BEV and EREV variants. Read more…
BYD partners with ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ producer in increased marketing efforts
BYD has entered into a global strategic partnership with Game Science to become the exclusive automotive brand partner of the hit Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong. Read more…
Tesla Model Y refresh starts production Oct 22, says Chinese social media
Tesla is preparing to enter limited trial production of the new Model Y “Juniper” refresh in its Shanghai factory on October 22nd, according to a Chinese car blogger. Read more…
This Why You Don’t Actually Shoot Your Tesla Cybertruck
Actions, unfortunately, do have their consequences, as one Cybertruck owner apparently discovered in a now-viral video. Read more…
Plug-In Hybrids Are Here. But Buyers Aren’t Yet Convinced
Buyers think PHEVs don’t have enough electric range and cost too much. Most get a regular hybrid or a full EV. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Milwaukee M18 FUEL dual battery electric chainsaw
Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-battery electric chainsaw makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting, fewer stalls, and a more balanced weight distribution for better control. Read more…
The Peugeot 3008 Is The World’s Cheapest EV With A 100 kWh battery
With a range of 435 miles and a price tag of $59,400, the French SUV from Stellantis beats the competition. Read more…
