Nissan launches the 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-Power, a series hybrid SUV delivering an EV-like drive without a plug, priced from $37K to $45K. Read more…
Klaus Zellmer moves from Škoda to Volvo
Current Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer (59) will become the new President and CEO of Volvo Cars by October 2027 at the latest. He will succeed Håkan Samuelsson, who at 75 has already announced that he will no longer work full-time after his contract ends in April 2027. Read more…
Dongfeng unveils H2 truck with 1,700 km range
Dongfeng has just presented three truck models at the IAA Transportation in Germany, all based on its new hydrogen-electric platform T1. The highlight is a 400-kW fuel cell system that, according to Dongfeng, is set to deliver a “realistic range of 1,700 kilometers”. Read more…
Sunwoda to integrate 15C battery into megawatt charging ecosystem
Sunwoda is advancing its plans for extremely fast charging with megawatt charging systems (MCS). The Chinese battery manufacturer wants to build a charging ecosystem around its 15C battery, introduced in spring, which will include a total of 10,000 MCS charging stations with adjacent renewable energy infrastructure by the end of 2027. Read more…
European AUDI dealers could be facing a lawsuit from … Audi
A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance, reasonable prices and plenty of chunky Teutonic style. Now, AUDI cars are turning up in Europe — and Audi is pissed. Read more…
Tesla and Sunrun’s virtual power plant dispatch record 580 MW to California grid
Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded. Read more…
Nissan Reveals Pricing For Its New Hybrid That Drives Like An EV
The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid gets a unique hybrid powertrain that’s different from its rivals. Read More…
CATL’s New Batteries Target American Pickups. They Could Made In The U.S.
The Chinese company sees an opportunity in America despite trade barriers, with local production through licensing as a possibility. Read More…
Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 9 EV Because Rear Seats Could Trap Children
The carmaker has received five consumer complaints, including two about alleged minor injuries. Read More…
Li Auto chip unit said to pursue first funding round at $2.2 billion pre-money valuation
Li Auto plans to raise several billion yuan for its chip business at a pre-money valuation of about 15 billion yuan ($2.22 billion). Read more…
California pushes for greater energy security with electric vehicles
Gavin Newsom has just signed a package of legislation that the California governor says will make electric vehicles and charging infrastructure more affordable, accessible, and easier to build across the state. The new laws aim to cut red tape and accelerate charging infrastructure. Read more…
Geely enters Switzerland with 2 BEVs and 1 plug-in hybrid SUV
Geely introduced the E5, E2, and Starray EM-i in Switzerland, covering both battery electric and plug-in hybrid segments. Read more…
Series production of the VW ID. Cross has begun in Spain
Volkswagen has begun production of the ID. Cross at its plant in Navarra, Spain, near Pamplona – initially in the higher equipment variants. The production kickoff of the ID. Cross means the German carmaking giant is now mass producing of all four new smaller electric car models. Read more…
High demand prompts BMW to accelerate iX3 deliveries in the USA
BMW North America is accelerating the market launch of the electric SUV iX3 faster than expected because of strong customer demand. Deliveries are reported to have begun ahead of schedule. In the USA, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive can be ordered at prices starting from $61,500. Read more…
BYD recalls 183,000 cars in China over brake pedal issue
BYD is recalling 183,211 electric cars of the Qin and Tang series in China because of a potentially faulty component in the brake pedal. In worst case scenarios, this could cause the brake lights to remain permanently activated. Nio has also been hit with recalls, and has to retrofit several hundred Firefly models due to a problem with the power steering. Read more…
This VW ID. Buzz Finished A 62,000-Mile World Trip With Nearly 96% Battery Health
The electric van visited 92 countries in 445 days, and Volkswagen says it completed the entire trip without a single technical breakdown. Read More…
Scania’s New EV Truck Has 447 Miles Of Range
A new battery system and an aerodynamically optimized cab give Scania’s electric big rig an edge over the Tesla Semi. Read More…
VW Anhui sets September 24 debut for ID. UNYX 09 sedan
The Volkswagen ID. UNYX 09 is the second model jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng. Read more…
Tesla audits China suppliers to push Optimus into mass production, report says
Several Chinese suppliers have already secured Optimus orders and will start production soon after passing the audits. Read more…
Volvo’s CEO Is Out. Again.
Håkan Samuelsson came out of retirement less than two years ago to steer the brand in the right direction. Read More…
