BYD Has Hit A Rough Patch. It Still Plans To Sell 1.5 Million Cars Outside Of China This Year
China’s BYD believes that over half of its total business could eventually come from sales outside of China. Lire la suite…
WhatsApp is testing a new dedicated CarPlay app
WhatsApp is finally testing a standalone app for CarPlay users. The messaging service is now in its beta testing phase and is available via the TestFlight platform. Users with the new WhatsApp for CarPlay will be able to view chat lists, contact info, profile pictures, and call history. WhatsApp for CarPlay app beta Users can also start calls directly from… Read more…
Semi-solid-state EV batteries are now powering up trucks and flying cars
Semi-solid-state batteries are already expanding from the first passenger EVs to new segments, including flying cars and light trucks. Read more…
This 400 kW EV charger packs more power into half the space
SK Signet just unveiled a new 400 kW ultra-fast EV charger aimed squarely at the next wave of high-voltage EVs – and it’s built to take up a lot less space. Read more…
Tesla’s head of customer experience leaves for Coinbase as talent exodus grows
Tesla (TSLA) has lost another senior leader as Jose del Corral, the automaker’s head of product for customer experience, announced today that he is leaving after almost eight years to join Coinbase. Read more…
The certified BMS trap: why it might not actually protect your battery
The Skoda Peaq is a huge new electric SUV for big families
Skoda showed off a new car that looks like it ate a whole lot of its vitamins. It’s called the Skoda Peaq and it is a giant, fully electric SUV that can carry a lot of people and a lot of gear. Skoda used to make sensible cars that shared parts with Volkswagen, but now, it is making something even… Read more…
Toyota’s new luxury EV in China receives over 3,000 orders in 1 hour after launching for $22,000
The bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV in China, may be its most advanced vehicle yet. After launching for under $22,000, the luxury electric sedan secured 3,100 orders within its first hour. Read more…
Another Tesla Cybercab production leader leaves as exodus continues
Mark Lupkey, the manufacturing operations leader who oversaw Cybercab assembly and end-of-line ramp at Giga Texas, has announced his departure from Tesla. He is the third senior leader directly involved in bringing the Cybercab to production to leave the company in just over a month. Read more…
Kia’s most affordable EV launches with big ambitions
The EV2 is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders last week at lower prices than expected. Read more…
BYD’s new EV is luring in buyers with 5 minute charging and prices starting at $22,000
BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. Read more…
ChargeUp’s 2026 cohort adds 10 battery and energy storage startups to New Energy New York accelerator
Zenobē set to double the number of Australian electric trucks
The UK-based electric fleet leasing company Zenobē has announced a $100 million AUD investment in Australia. It hopes to more than double the current number of 1000 electric trucks in Australia by the end of 2026. Read more…
Verne robotaxi service partners with Uber and Pony.ai for launch
Rimac-owned Verne is set to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe with Uber and Pony.ai. This will launch in the Croatian capital of Zagreb, where road tests by Pony.ai partner Arcfox are underway. Read more…
EU Council adopts relaxed CO₂ targets for HGV manufacturers
The relaxation of CO2 requirements for truck manufacturers, previously approved by the EU Parliament, has now also been adopted by the Council. The regulation will be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will come into force 20 days later. Read more…
Google Maps Is Bringing EV Route Planning To Android Auto
The feature will take the guesswork out of planning an EV road trip for over 350 models across at least 15 brands. Lire la suite…
VW begins pre-sales in China for ID. ERA 9X SUV, its first extended-range model
The ID. ERA 9X marks Volkswagen’s shift toward a technology it once deemed outdated, in response to Chinese consumer preferences.
The large SUV features an 800-volt architecture and a 65.2-kWh battery, delivering a pure electric range of over 400 kilometers.
BMW reveals a longer and smarter iX3 for the Chinese market
Europe and the rest of the world are getting excited by the new iX3, but BMW shared the first look at its iX3 Long Wheelbase version. This vehicle is unique because BMW only plans to sell it in China. Drivers in Europe and the United States get a standard iX3, but the Chinese version is built to be bigger and… Read more…
Dobbe Transport receives eActros 600 delivery
Dutch logistics company Dobbe Transport is now using a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for general cargo transport in the Benelux region. This vehicle joins a first-generation eActros 300, which the company has been using for some time. Read more…
