The adjustment takes effect June 4, about seven months after the two companies made their Hong Kong market debuts. Read more…
XPeng expands European footprint as P7+ deliveries start in France
Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng officially started deliveries of its P7+ liftback model in France. The company chose its flagship showroom in Paris to mark the occasion, where XPeng Vice Chairman and President Brian Gu personally handed over the keys to the country’s first retail customer. Expanding into France is a strategic step for the brand. To bypass complex import dynamics,… Read more…
Palmer Energy Technology acquires Kleandrive
UK clean energy and battery technology company Palmer Energy Technology (PETL) has acquired the business and assets of UK electric bus repower specialist Kleandrive through administration. The deal is intended to preserve British engineering capabilities in heavy-duty vehicle electrification and retrofit solutions. Read more…
GaN4EmoBiL showcases 800-volt bidirectional DC charger
As part of the GaN4EmoBiL project, Fraunhofer IAF and Ambibox have developed a power electronic module based on gallium nitride for bidirectional DC charging systems with 800 volts. A demonstrator will be presented next week at the PCIM trade fair in Nuremberg. Read more…
Politicians turn Luxembourg charging hub into unexpected meeting point
Several EU commissioners have reportedly complained that their electric service cars cannot complete the regular trip between Brussels and Strasbourg without stopping to charge at a rest area in Luxembourg. Apparently, the rest area on the 440-kilometer route has now become a frequently used charging spot for politicians. Read more…
It’s Still Way More Expensive To Insure An EV. But That’s Changing
Newer EVs cost about 18% more to insure than gas vehicles. Here’s why. Read More…
BYD enters humanoid robot market, may sell through dealer network
A BYD executive confirmed the development of humanoid robots and is considering bringing them into household scenarios. Read more…
Hubject welcomes software Provider Road as a new partner
Berlin-based Hubject has added another partner to its Intercharge eRoaming platform. The new partner is Dutch software provider Road, which specialises in processing transactions in the electric vehicle charging sector. Read more…
Amphos delivers Scotland’s first megawatt charging hub
UK electrification specialist Amphos has commissioned Scotland’s first megawatt-scale charging hub for battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) for logistics provider Russell Group. Located in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, the project was designed for high-power charging for 42-tonne trucks. Read more…
India: Tata Motors to license Chery JLR’s Freelander platform
Tata Motors has confirmed plans to license Chery JLR (CJLR)’s new platform, primarily developed for the new Freelander brand. The Indian automaker will use the platform for EVs under its new Avinya brand. Read more…
AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center [update]
Windrose first published AI-generated drawings of its BESS-in-a-trailer and mobile AI data center concept back in February, but hand it to Windrose founder, Wen Han: he’s not leaving it at that – Han has signed a new strategic partnership with the mobile charging experts at LiFe-Younger to help turn his vision into reality. Read more…
Caterpillar BEPU makes going electric as easy as swapping an engine
The new Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) from Caterpillar is a plug-and-play solution that can directly replace a diesel CAT engine in existing machines – occupying the same space, and even using the same motor mounts to make the conversion from diesel to electric (almost) as easy as swapping an engine. Read more…
Tesla retroactively added ‘supervised’ to FSD contracts owners signed years ago
Tesla has retroactively modified “Full Self-Driving” purchase agreements to add “supervised” language that did not exist when owners originally bought the product. In some cases, the original documents have been made entirely inaccessible. Read more…
The Mercedes CLA EV Just Smashed Its EPA Range Rating In A Real-World Test
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic EV blew past its EPA estimate by 73 miles in Edmunds’ real-world range test. Read More…
China’s May NEV retail sales fall 5% year-on-year, CPCA preliminary data shows
A steeper decline in the broader passenger car market pushed the NEV retail penetration rate to a record 63% in May. Read more…
BYD’s new cast aluminum frame is lighter and tougher than existing steel frames
EV manufacturers across the globe are constantly looking to decrease the weight of electric vehicles without sacrificing safety. This is crucial for improving the range and speed of modern EVs, so BYD came up with a new aluminum cast that is lighter and tougher compared to similar steel frames. The new aluminum frame underpins the Yangwang U8L full-sized SUV, and… Read more…
ICCT study finds high CO₂ emissions from modern plug-in hybrids
A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that plug-in hybrids in Europe emit, on average, five times more CO₂ than official test values suggest. According to the study, the gap between real-world and certified emissions is particularly large for plug-in hybrids compared to other powertrain types — and continues to widen. Read more…
Uber and WeRide plan self-driving service in Madrid
Ride-hailing platform Uber and Chinese autonomous driving specialist WeRide plan to launch their first joint project in Europe, with robotaxis set to begin operating in Madrid later this year. Formally, the initiative will run as a pilot project in cooperation with the regional government of Madrid. Read more…
Rolls-Royce upgrades Spectre with more range and faster charging
Rolls-Royce has updated the Spectre, its first and currently only electric model. The Spectre Series II offers up to 18 per cent more range, reaching a maximum of 628 kilometres according to the WLTP standard. Rolls-Royce also says the electric coupé now supports faster charging. Read more…
Webinar: Improving EV safety with new active & passive battery isolation strategies
As EV battery systems evolve towards higher voltages, greater energy density, and more demanding safety requirements, traditional isolation approaches are increasingly challenged during severe fault events. When short circuits, crashes or control system failures occur, protection systems must respond in milliseconds to prevent escalating risks. In this webinar, Sensata will explore how active and passive… Read more » Read more…
