CATL filed an international patent, detailing how its solid-state battery cell and electrolyte material can help overcome one of the biggest challenges in bringing the new tech to market. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash, alleges ‘negligent’ retention of Musk
A Texas woman is suing Tesla for over $1 million after her Cybertruck, running on Autopilot, attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass and crashed into a concrete barrier. The lawsuit includes an unusually pointed allegation: that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO. Read more…
This Huawei-Backed EV Copies The Porsche Taycan. But Not Its Price
Just like the Porsche Taycan, the upcoming SAIC Z7 EV will come in both sedan and wagon body styles. Lire la suite…
China Feb NEV sales see 1st decline since Mar 2024, while exports double
Domestic NEV sales plunge over 36% year-on-year, dragged by the traditional low season and additional purchase tax costs.
NEV exports surge 115.3% year-on-year, serving as a key engine supporting the broader market.
Ballard receives large fuel cell follow-up order for New Flyer hydrogen buses
Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has received a new order for 500 fuel cell modules with a total capacity of 50 MW from North American bus manufacturer New Flyer. Read more…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 sales momentum continues with 80,000th delivery due in late Mar
After the Chinese New Year holiday ended in late February, new orders for the ES8 have recovered well, Nio president said.
Retail sales of the third-generation ES8 reached 11,260 units in February, ranking first in China’s large SUV market for the third consecutive month.
Li Auto CEO considers stock buyback as share price hovers near record lows
If executed, it would mark the first executive share buyback since the company’s secondary listing in Hong Kong in August 2021.
The potential capital market intervention follows a 19% decline in deliveries in 2025, as well as an ongoing exodus of senior management personnel.
Ford refreshes electric Explorer with extra range and smarter tech
The European electric car market is crowded, and standing out requires constant improvement. Ford revealed several updates for its electric Explorer, a crossover designed specifically for the European driver. The new version addresses previous complaints by adding a better battery, more power, and smarter technology. One of the biggest changes involves the Explorer Standard Range model. Ford swapped out the… Read more…
Raymond Wittmann succeeds Nedeljković as BMW production head
The BMW Supervisory Board has appointed current Strategy Chief Raymond Wittman as a new member of the Board of Management. At the Annual General Meeting in May, he will take over the Production division when current Production Board Member Milan Nedeljković assumes the position of Chairman of the Board. Read more…
New e-HYDRIVE hybrid drum drive system powers cement mixer operation without engine idling
Revolution Concrete Mixers and London Machinery have developed a hybrid drum drive system that’s designed to power cement mixer operation without engine idling. The new e-HYDRIVE system addresses “one of the ready-mix industry’s most persistent operational challenges”—unnecessary idling during loading, waiting and pouring—and also reduces fuel consumption and emissions. The e-HYDRIVE is designed to deliver… Read more…
Enel installs over 3,700 new charging points in Italy
Enel has installed 3,730 new charging stations in Italy, completed as part of the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Enel aims to increase this number to approximately 5,000 charging stations through two additional PNRR tenders in the future. Read more…
Bosch unveils new fuel cell power module FCPM C100 for buses
Bosch unveiled a new fuel cell system at the mobility move trade fair in Berlin that is particularly suitable for city buses. The hydrogen fuel cell system called FCPM C100 is designed for roof-mounted installation on 12- and 18-meter buses. Read more…
The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging
The cheapest Explorer EV now has a longer driving range, courtesy of a larger battery pack. Lire la suite…
Researchers develop improved NMC battery pack for electric buses
In the European research project SIERRA, participants are developing a battery pack specifically designed for buses based on nickel-rich NMC cells. The overall system is to be validated up to Technology Readiness Level 6 within the project, thus preparing it for future industrialisation. Read more…
More senior managers leave Tesla
Three long-standing top executives from Tesla have left the company in recent days: finance expert Sendil Palani, software specialist Thomas Dmytryk, and Cybercab program lead Victor Nechita. Palani had the longest tenure, having been with Tesla—with a brief interruption—since 2009. Read more…
Charing infrastructure expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Major roadways in Pennsylvania, USA, will be equipped with new electric vehicle charging stations through 12 projects funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This follows the Shapiro government’s legal challenges to the Trump administration, which were successful in reinstating the public infrastructure program. Read more…
Ford Explorer with LFP battery starts at €39,990
Ford Europe has now provided more details about the improved version of its electric SUV model, the Explorer, announced in January. At the same time, order books are opening, and the new variant with LFP battery is available in Germany from a list price of €39,990. Read more…
The Kia Niro EV Is Dead
The lovable crossover recently got a midlife refresh, but the all-electric version has been discontinued. Lire la suite…
Nio introduces Firefly EV in Thailand
Chinese automaker Nio has formally entered Thailand, announcing Firefly as its first brand in the market. The company recently held the local debut of the Firefly EV, conducted a media drive, and revealed its launch plans at a press conference in Bangkok.
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A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence
With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there. Read more…
