Cellforce, a subsidiary of Porsche, is joining mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr Systems and LiCAP Technologies to develop dry electrode battery technology as an alternative to the established wet coating process. Dürr has been working in partnership with US coating specialist LiCAP Technologies since last year, and started offering dry coating systems in 2024… Read more…
Exclusive: BMW iX3 spotted on the streets, launch is imminent
The 2025 BMW iX3 is one of the most hotly-anticipated upgrades this year as the original model dates back to 2021. The first rumors about the refreshed iX3 surfaced back in 2023 and the initial launch time frame was set for July 2025, but it may come slightly sooner. We spotted the alleged iX3 on the streets of Munich, Germany,… Read more…
Nio develops new aluminum alloy material and uses it in ET9 and Onvo L60
The alloy technology will be open to the entire industry to drive the adoption of high-pressure casting technology with better performance and cost-effectiveness, Nio said.
It is the first self-hardening aluminum alloy for structural large castings developed by a Chinese automotive brand, breaking the monopoly of C611.
Here’s why modern EVs are more prepared for extreme temps
Modern EVs don’t suffer the extreme-temp range loss—or degradation—that earlier models did Heat pumps and battery heaters have made a difference, as have new battery chemistries Automaker testing is part of it, as Nissan points to in Ariya EV Electric vehicle batteries perform best and last longest in a specific temperature window, but… Read more…
Honda, Mitsubishi and Nissan call off merger
Back in December, the automotive world was celebrating the news of a potential merger between Japanese giants Honda and Nissan. It was widely seen as a strategic effort to better compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle market. Unfortunately, the two companies have now officially announced that those merger talks are off. Honda and Nissan confirmed the termination of their memorandum… Read more…
China NEV retail at 95,000 in Feb 1-9, down 36% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail sales for February 1-9 were up 11 percent from a year ago, but down 36 percent from a month earlier.
The January 28-February 4 holiday, this year’s Chinese New Year holiday, created disruptions to production and consumption activities.
Zeekr enters Egypt as it expands into African auto market
Zeekr launched the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact SUV in Egypt.
Egypt is the second largest EV market in Africa and is Zeekr’s first stop in Africa.
Honda and Nissan end merger talks with no deal
Honda and Nissan on Thursday terminated a memorandum of understanding under which the two automakers had been discussing a merger, but plan to continue collaborating. The memorandum was signed by the two automakers in December as the first step toward a merger targeted for 2026. The decision to terminate it comes after discussions by each… Read more…
Kia teases triple EV reveal: EV2, EV4 and PV5
Kia is gearing up for a major electric vehicle showcase in Tarragona, Spain, on February 27. The automaker plans to unveil not one, but three new electric cars, a significant expansion of its EV lineup. The upcoming “EV Day” will feature the production-ready EV4 sedan and hatchback, the innovative PV5 electric van, and the EV2 concept, a compact electric crossover.… Read more…
Isuzu To Build New EV Truck Factory In The U.S.
The $280 million manufacturing facility will assemble the battery-powered N-Series ERR EV, as well as combustion models. Read more…
Xpeng launches its electric SUV G6 in the UK
Xpeng is ready to tackle the British market. The Xpeng G6 can now be pre-ordered in the UK as a right-hand drive model from £39,990. Deliveries are due to start in March. Read more…
Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs “Take A Bite” Out Of Profits
The Volvo EXx90 is made in America, but its batteries come from China and are subject to increased import tariffs. Read more…
Lynk & Co offers limited-time discounts on 2 models
Lynk & Co is offering limited-time discounts of up to RMB 17,000 on two hybrid models.
Lynk & Co delivered 30,077 vehicles in January, up 15.30 percent from December.
Littelfuse rolls out new series of dual-circuit tactile switches
Littelfuse has unveiled the C&K Switches KSC2 KSC Dual Circuit Technology (DCT) series.
The latest addition to its innovative tactile switch series offers a 3.5 mm actuator height, which is lower than the KSC4 DCT at 5.2 mm. This allows it to fit into tighter spaces, providing greater design flexibility. Read more…
2025 Ram ProMaster EV electric van costs $58,490
Stellantis is now taking orders for all three versions of the Ram ProMaster EV electric van family, with deliveries to begin in the second quarter of this year. When it announced the ProMaster EV just over a year ago, Ram said it would be offered in a delivery van configuration and two cargo van options. The delivery van went on sale as a 2024… Read more…
Arcfox cuts prices by up to 23% to boost sales
Arcfox has significantly lowered the official guide prices of 2 models and is offering a limited time offer for another model.
The price of Arcfox αT5 SUV has been reduced by 23.11 percent to RMB 119,800 ($16,440).
The 2025 Ram ProMaster EV Is A Lot Cheaper And Goes Further
Ram added a new 12 and 13-foot cargo van option, offering up to 180 miles of range. Read more…
Li Auto starts mass production of in-house developed SiC modules for more BEV launches
Li Auto’s in-house developed SiC power modules and next-generation electric drive assemblies have begun to roll off the production line for use in new BEV models.
These in-house developed products are expected to deliver more efficient energy performance, and stronger power output.
Nobody wants a Cybertruck – including Tesla! Plus: Nissan news, pricey solar
On today’s downright giddy episode of Quick Charge, at least one Cybertruck owner is sick of people making fun of his ride – but Tesla won’t let him trade it in. Plus, the Associated Press reports that Tesla is suing its own customers, and Nissan is adding AI to its EVs to its record time. Read more…
Xpeng officially enters UK with G6 SUV, deliveries to begin in Mar
Xpeng has launched the right-hand-drive version of the G6 in the UK with a starting price of £39,990 ($49,800).
Xpeng plans to open 20 stores in the UK in 2025 with dealer partner IML.
