Last week sources left and right claimed Nissan and Honda had entered merger talks, and today the two companies have confirmed those reports. Nissan and Honda have started to discuss a merger, in a move to stave off the threat they both face from Chinese EV makers. Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the top shareholder, is also apparently “considering” joining.… Read more…
Nano One receives C$18 million to increase LFP cathode production in Canada
Canadian lithium-ion battery materials developer Nano One Materials has been granted C$18 million in financing from the Government of Québec to support the piloting of the company’s One-Pot process and increase production capacity at its Candiac plant. The financing includes a $15-million Canadian ($10.5-million US) loan from the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy… Read more…
Nio unveils Firefly compact electric car and launches ET9 flagship model
Nio has unveiled its new global EV brand, Firefly, and its first model with the same name. The compact electric car can be pre-ordered at prices starting at around 20,000 euros. The new Nio flagship ET9 has also officially launched – but is priced a few price categories above. Read more…
Xiaomi EV plugs into Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto’s charging networks
Xiaomi EV said it has entered into partnerships with Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto on charging network. This comes after 14 brands announced access to Nio’s charging network. Read more…
Polestar 2 After 100,000 Miles: Owner Reveals Battery Degradation, Maintenance Issues
He’s not selling it, that’s for sure. Read more…
Honda and Nissan examine car production at each other’s plants
Honda and Nissan are currently considering a merger that goes far beyond the agreed cooperation on software-defined electric cars. It would also involve a production partnership to build vehicles in each other’s plants. Read more…
Insolvent air taxi startup Lilium to be liquidated
Lilium urgently needs a buyer in the wake of its insolvency. Last week, there were reportedly still several interested parties. However, it has now emerged that the air taxi specialist has made almost all of its 1,000 employees redundant. Operations are to be discontinued. Read more…
The 2025 Subaru Solterra Got A Big Price Cut
Subaru’s only electric model in the United States will be up to $7,000 less expensive starting next year. Read more…
GAC Honda EV plant goes into production with annual capacity of 120,000 units
The GAC Honda EV plant is Honda’s second in China after the Dongfeng Honda EV plant. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery sees asset size exceed 20 GWh
Mirattery saw the size of its battery assets under management grow from 0 to 10 GWh in 44 months, and from 10 GWh to 20 GWh in just nine months, the company said. Read more…
Lynk & Co launches 2nd electric model Z20, with starting price of $19,040
The Z20, Lynk & Co’s second BEV model after the Z10, began deliveries on launch day. Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Nio ET9 sales to be 1,500 units per month
Deutsche Bank analysts expect monthly sales of the Nio ET9 to be 1,500 units, saying they appreciate the sedan’s elegant design and advanced technologies. They expect Firefly’s monthly sales to be 1,500 units as well. Read more…
Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties
Multi-trade contractor Power Design has selected US-based EV charger supplier Blink Charging to provide EV chargers and charging services at select locations. The agreement includes the provision of 429 Blink chargers, with a total of 723 plugs for use by residents at Power Design projects throughout the US. The charging stations will be installed across… Read more…
ChargePoint and GM to install hundreds of new EV fast charging stations with the latest bells and whistles
ChargePoint and GM have announced a collaborative effort to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports at strategic locations across the US under the GM Energy brand. The new EV charging stations will feature ChargePoint’s latest innovations. Many will support the new Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to seamlessly… Read more…
DELO’s new retraction valve bridges the gap between high-end and entry-level direct dispensing
German adhesives and equipment manufacturer DELO Industrial Adhesives has added a new retraction valve to its lineup of adhesive dispensing systems. DELO-DOT RE offers the repeatability and control of higher-end systems like jetting or volumetric needle dispensing and the simplicity of direct dispensing from cartridges. Enabled by compressed air, the pneumatic retraction valve features properties… Read more…
Mining firm Fortescue orders $400 million worth of electric mining equipment from China’s XCMG
Australian mining company Fortescue has placed a $400-million order with Chinese heavy equipment maker XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The sale, which includes over 100 pieces of electric equipment, is the largest single export deal in XCMG’s history. The massive contract includes a wide range of battery-electric heavy equipment, including electric wheel loaders, dozers, semi-trucks… Read more…
This Tesla Plaid-Powered Cobra Absurdly Quick
With over 1,000 horsepower, all-wheel drive and about 1,450 fewer pounds to lug around, this thing is a rocket. Read more…
Electric Rolls-Royce conversions make classic luxury silent
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric powertrain would seem like a good fit. U.K.-based Evice certainly thinks so. It’s the latest in a crop of companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project is a… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Winter Road Trip: ‘A Total Train Wreck’
It’s not necessarily the car’s fault, though. Here’s why. Read more…
Nio says ET9 orders exceeded expectations, 999 limited edition units sold out
Nio said the 999 units of the ET9’s limited edition were sold out on the morning of December 22 Beijing time, with only the standard version now available. Read more…
