Spanish commercial vehicle manufacturer Irizar has announced plans for a new UK headquarters near Blyth at the Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. The site in North Nottinghamshire is due to open by the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
Lyten acquires facilities from Northvolt subsidiary Cuberg
US battery developer Lyten is acquiring the Californian battery production facilities of Northvolt subsidiary Cuberg. The Swedes, who are currently in financial difficulties, closed their Silicon Valley branch in the summer in order to concentrate battery development in Sweden. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s rocky start continues with sixth recall
Tesla Cybertruck has been turning heads with its futuristic design, but now it is making headlines for another reason: recalls. Despite beginning deliveries just under a year ago, the Cybertruck has already been recalled six times, the latest involving a potential failure in a component of the drive inverter. This potentially is a serious issue, and in the worst-case scenario,… Read more…
Most of Nio swap stations in Shanghai deliver over 100 services per day, says CFO
A battery swap station can break even if it serves 60 to 70 times a day, Nio’s CFO said. Read more…
Zeekr acquires majority stake in Lynk & Co
The Chinese car manufacturer Geely is reorganising its eMobility brands. Zeekr is taking control of Lynk & Co. This could also influence model planning among the brands. Read more…
Cadillac presents Vistiq, an electric SUV with three rows of seats
The US car brand Cadillac from General Motors has unveiled a new electric SUV that sits between the huge Escalade IQ and the more compact Lyriq. The Vistiq will be available worldwide, with production starting soon. Read more…
BYD launches Song Pro in Chile, Shark pickup makes local debut
The Song Pro DM-i is the 10th model BYD has launched in Chile. The BYD Shark will be launched in Chile in the first quarter of 2025. Read more…
Zeekr unveils series of deals that will see it acquire 51% of Lynk & Co
Zeekr expects to use its own cash reserves and external financing to fund the acquisition. Read more…
‘He Doesn’t Know How To Make A Battery’: China’s CATL Chief Blasts Elon Musk
CATL is the largest battery manufacturer in the world. Its founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, disagrees with Musk on several topics. Read more…
NXP unveils industry-first ultra-wideband wireless BMS
NXP Semiconductors’ Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless battery management system (BMS) simplifies EV assembly, enables higher energy density, and decouples mechanical and electrical development for faster time to market. Read more…
Gotion’s battery project in Morocco gets $280 million investment from local firm CDG
CDG plans to invest 300 million euros ($280 million) in the first phase of Gotion’s Moroccan project and support its operations. Read more…
Zeekr sees slight revenue decline in Q3, net loss narrows significantly
Zeekr saw an 8.4 percent decline in revenue and a 37.0 percent decrease in net loss in the third quarter compared to the second quarter. Read more…
Ehang completes 1st ever flight test of eVTOL powered by solid-state batteries
Ehang aims to achieve certification and mass production use of solid-state batteries in the EH216-S eVTOL by the end of 2025. Read more…
Loren McDonald stops by Quick Charge to discuss EV charging, Paren, and more
Leading electric vehicle analyst, author, and industry thought leaders Loren McDonald and Bill Ferro stop by Quick Charge to discuss EV Adoption’s acquisition by Paren, the “crisis” of EV charging reliability, and the real state of the EV market. Read more…
Volkswagen pledges even more money to its joint venture with Rivian
During the summer, Volkswagen and Rivian struck a deal to form a joint venture to work on software and the development of electrical architecture for EVs. The initial VW investment was planned to be $5 billion, but VW has now adjusted it up to $5.8 billion. The funding will come through in the next few years. About $1.3 billion will… Read more…
Geely reportedly to integrate Lynk & Co into Zeekr brand
Zeekr and Lynk & Co will undergo a strategic integration with the goal of achieving Zeekr’s controlling stake in Lynk & Co, according to a Chinese state-run media report. Read more…
China’s year-to-date NEV production surpasses 10 million mark
China’s NEV production for the full year 2024 is expected to exceed 12 million units. Read more…
The UK steps up with an 81% emissions cut by 2035 target at COP29 following Trump win
Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Read more…
Polestar’s new luxury electric SUV just got cheaper with up to 350 miles range
Polestar’s (PSNY) new luxury electric SUV just gained a cheaper, longer-range variant. The new 2025 Long Range Polestar 3 RWD trim is now available with up to 350 miles of range, starting under $70,000. Read more…
Texas to get 1 GW AI-powered virtual power plant, enough to power 200,000 homes
Texas is about to get a major power boost – a new AI-powered virtual power plant (VPP) delivering capacity equivalent to 200,000 homes during peak demand.. Read more…
