Bosch starts silicon carbide chip sample production at its first US fab in Roseville, boosting local EV powertrain and semiconductor supply. Read more…
First Chinese province bans sales of combustion-engine vehicles
In debates about electric mobility, opponents of politically mandated phase-out dates for new registrations of combustion-engine vehicles often argue that e-mobility is gaining traction in China without the need for bans. However, the Chinese province of Hainan does not intend to leave the transition entirely to market forces. Read more…
Is Lucid Motors replaying a classic playbook as bankruptcy rumors spark a massive stock plunge?
The electric car industry is no stranger to dramatic financial swings, but Lucid Motors (ticker: LCID) took investors on an exceptionally wild ride yesterday. The trouble began when electric-vehicles.com, a highly regarded EV news blog, published an exclusive report claiming that restructuring adviser AlixPartners had delivered a stark warning to the Lucid board. According to the report, the adviser suggested… Read more…
Guatemala plans 300 electric buses from 2027
Guatemala plans to procure around 300 electric buses from 2027 as part of efforts to build an integrated public transport system. A state-backed guarantee fund is intended to support fleet financing and could unlock investments of more than €500 million. Read more…
The Chip Is A $15,000 25-MPH EV That Makes Driving Optional
Chip Motors is a new EV startup betting that Americans are willing to go smaller—and pay up to have someone else do the parking. Read More…
Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report
Volvo is reportedly considering bringing a sedan and wagon back to the U.S. as EVs, after discontinuing its gas-powered models. Read More…
Chengdu Auto Show to kick off Aug 21, featuring Xiaomi Sky Nomad N90, Freelander 8
This will mark the first auto-show appearance for Xiaomi’s Sky Nomad N90 and the Freelander 8. Read more…
Munich Electrification secures capital to expand its battery management systems
Munich Electrification secures Ardian capital to expand its battery management systems for EVs and stationary storage across new markets and applications. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new affordable electric SUV debuts with 265 miles of range [Images]
Volkswagen introduced its new affordable electric SUV, the ID. Cross, with an entry-level price starting at around $32,000. Read more…
GMC marks 25 years of Hummer with limited ‘ICON’ EV as sales sink 55%
GMC is marking 25 years of the Hummer nameplate with the Hummer EV ICON | 25, a limited-run edition of its all-electric supertruck that revives the yellow paint of the original H2. Read more…
Kia reveals another low-cost EV that we’ll sadly never get to see
The new Syros arrives as Kia’s most affordable EV in India, with a best-in-class charging time and a range of up to 326 miles (526 km). Read more…
Tesla’s LFP battery holds its charge better, study says
A new analysis of nearly 10,000 real-world EV battery tests found that the same Tesla Model 3 holds up very differently depending on which battery it was built with — and the cheaper LFP version comes out on top. Read more…
Recharging Your EV’s A/C? It’s Not Quite As Simple As You May Think
Understanding how your car works can save you from a costly repair. Read More…
India: Montra Electric delivers 65 electric heavy-duty trucks
Indian electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Montra Electric has delivered 65 electric heavy-duty trucks in a single batch to a customer. The company says these e-trucks form the first lot of a 260-unit order. Read more…
Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S’s Built. The Price Is… Ambitious
Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000? One enterprising dealer is trying to find out. Read More…
Xpeng aims to build over 1,000 robots a month ahead of 2027 global roll-out
Xpeng plans to lift monthly capacity for its Iron humanoid robot to more than 1,000 units by the end of this year, paving the way for a global roll-out in 2027. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.Cross debuts with a sub-€30,000 price tag and spacious interior
Today Volkswagen announced its fully electric, compact SUV, the ID.Cross. It shares many similarities with the ID.Polo from earlier this year, but this one feels a tad more premium in a way. Or at least that’s what Volkswagen was aiming for. VW ID.Cross Even though on paper the ID.Cross is compact, measuring 4,150 mm in length and having a 2,601… Read more…
ID. Cross to become Volkswagen’s electric SUV entry model
With the VW ID. Cross, the last of the four new all-electric compact cars from the Volkswagen Group is celebrating its world premiere: The new model aims to appeal to those looking for an unpretentious, spacious city car with SUV styling. For VW, the ID. Cross, alongside the ID. Polo, is the most important product launch of the year. Read more…
Clean Motion trials battery swapping for solar delivery vans
Swedish manufacturer Clean Motion has equipped its lightweight electric vehicle EVIG with a swappable battery and launched real-world trials in Stockholm. The vehicle uses GoCimo’s existing battery-swapping infrastructure and is being tested in urban operations, including Foodora’s delivery service. Read more…
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to UK fleet
Michelin has added 19 Ford electric vans to its UK Connected Solutions Division fleet, taking the share of battery-electric vehicles to almost two-thirds. The deployment includes three E-Transit Custom vans and 16 E-Transit Courier models, which replace diesel-powered vehicles. Read more…
