Pre-sales for the new GWM Tank 300 series start at 259,800 yuan ($38,320), with the official launch set for July 19. Read more…
Fiat UK opens electric Topolino order books
First unveiled for mainland European markets in 2023, Fiat’s fully electric quadricycle is now available to order in the UK for the first time. Pricing starts at £8,995 OTR. Read more…
‘Constant’ physical pressure could ‘double’ battery lifespan, new study finds
A research team led by the University of Cambridge has investigated the impact of physical pressure on the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries – and found that “keeping batteries under constant pressure could double their lifespan”. Read more…
Battery-electric container trucks enter service in Port of Vancouver pilot programme
A new pilot scheme at the Port of Vancouver has seen a number of battery-electric container trucks enter port freight operations. The initiative is designed to test how zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles perform in real-world drayage conditions. Read more…
Lawsuit claims Boeing-backed Wisk rushed eVTOL software testing
Boeing-backed eVTOL startup Wisk Aero is being sued by a former employee who claims they were fired for reporting that the software behind the autonomous air taxi service had failed to meet basic aviation software testing requirements. Read more…
Tesla driver caught asleep at 100 km/h — how monitoring failed
A Tesla driver was filmed apparently fast asleep behind the wheel at about 100 km/h on British Columbia’s Trans-Canada Highway on Sunday, with two sleeping children in the car. Read more…
BYD’s flagship electric sedan receives 65,000 locked-in orders
The Seal 08 boasts “the power of a million-dollar vehicle,” but can be bought for under $30,000 in China. After it went on sale last week, locked-in orders for BYD’s new flagship electric sedan reached around 65,000 in its first 30 hours. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUVs are winning over buyers, and it’s easy to see why
The IONIQ 5 is one of the most popular EVs right now outside of Tesla, and now Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV is finding its niche. Read more…
CATL unveils new light commercial vehicle battery that charges to 80% in under 7 minutes
The battery can be charged to 80% SOC in 6 minutes and 48 seconds, roughly matching the refueling time of gasoline vehicles. Read more…
AZL launches project to scale composite battery casings for electric trucks and buses
AZL launches project to scale composite battery casings for electric trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles, improving weight, cost, and fire safety. Read more…
Leapmotor enters North America with B10 launch in Mexico
The North American automotive market welcomed a new competitor from China as Leapmotor officially introduced its B10 electric crossover in Mexico. This is a big step for the brand as it expands its footprint outside of Asia and Europe. Backed heavily by the global automotive giant Stellantis, the newcomer will try to capture a share of the growing demand for… Read more…
UK government eyes £190m motorway grid upgrade scheme
The UK government has announced a consultation on a proposed £190m scheme which aims to upgrade electrical grid capacity at motorway service areas. It would target a small number of motorway service areas where high connection costs have made private investment in grid upgrades commercially unviable. Read more…
Brussels to fine EV charging point blockers
From October 1, the Belgian capital will introduce a rotation fee for EVs that remain connected to public charging stations for too long. This aims to improve the availability of charging infrastructure by penalising offenders for blocking stations. Read more…
After EV Batteries, China Wants To Dominate Car Brains Too
Several Chinese carmakers are developing their own smart-driving chips, aiming to cut costs, move faster, and rely less on third parties. Read More…
Geely unveils Galaxy TT electric sports sedan with up to 725-km range
Geely Galaxy TT adopts a fastback design, primarily targeting young consumers. Read more…
BRAVE10k project aims for 10,000 autonomous vehicles in public transport
The BRAVE10k research project aims to accelerate the introduction of autonomous vehicles for public transport in Germany. Led by telematics specialist INIT, the consortium aims to prepare for the integration of more than 10,000 autonomous vehicles in public transportation by 2030. Read more…
Ireland’s EV scrappage pilot fully subscribed ‘within one hour’ of launch
Earlier this month, Ireland’s new ICE2EV scrappage pilot was fully subscribed within an hour of launch, with 2000 applicants securing up to €5000 in grants towards a new BEV. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said the government will now assess the ‘results’ of the pilot before moving forward. Read more…
Cadillac Recalls 14,000 Vistiq EVs Over Child-Trapping Risk
GM halted shipments of the 2027 Vistiq last month, but the part that fixes the issue is not yet available. Read More…
Spain invests €100m euros in national rapid charging network
Spain’s government has confirmed more than €100 million will be allocated to eMobility projects – with a focus on the construction and modernisation of charging stations along key transport corridors. Nearly 2,700 fast-charging points are set to be established under the ‘Moves Corredores de Recarga’ initiative Read more…
Thailand: Hyundai launches local assembly of Ioniq 5
Hyundai has started assembling the Ioniq 5 in Thailand to reduce its price and make it more competitive. The company has launched the locally built model at a price of 1.699 million baht (~€44,713 euros). Read more…
