Counterpoint highlighted BYD’s tech leadership, vertically integrated production model, and the fact that Tesla is facing multiple challenges.
BYD’s passenger BEV sales have outpaced Tesla’s for two consecutive quarters.
Having a whale of a time in an offshore vessel
Corvus Energy is to supply a 25 MWh battery system for the world’s first fully-electric offshore sea vessel, writes Nick Flaherty.
The vessel is an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) that will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine.
Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 25 MWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Read more…
Having a whale of a time in an offshore vessel
Corvus Energy is to supply a 25 MWh battery system for the world’s first fully-electric offshore sea vessel, writes Nick Flaherty.
The vessel is an electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) that will be constructed by Armon shipyard in Spain for UK-based shipowner Bibby Marine.
Corvus Energy will supply its Blue Whale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 25 MWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Read more…
BYD Xi’an, BYD’s newest car carrier, launched
BYD Xi’an, BYD’s sixth car carrier, was officially launched on April 2.
BYD Shenzhen, which can carry 9,200 cars, will soon make its maiden voyage.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6: This Is It
The Ioniq 6 always had polarizing looks. That won’t change with a sleek update, but Hyundai promises more comfort and better tech. Read more…
Onvo L90 completes winter testing as debut nears
A video and some pictures show more details of the L90 — the second model of Nio’s sub-brand Onvo.
The Onvo L90 will make its debut at the Shanghai auto show later this month, targeting large families.
Lotus refreshes its electric lineup with clearer choices and powerful performance
Lotus has dusted off its electric vehicle portfolio, simplifying choices for buyers of the Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT. The company now highlights the power of its electric cars with new model names, “600” and “900,” which directly reflect the vehicles’ power output. The Eletre and Emeya are now available in a range of trims, each with specific features. The… Read more…
Ford is preparing for an all-new EV at its Louisville assembly plant, but which one?
The Louisville assembly plant is scheduled for an extensive retooling starting later this year to produce a new Ford EV model. After the Escape is phased out, Ford will upgrade the facility to introduce an all-new EV. Read more…
Rivian stock price slips after expectedly lower sales in Q1 2025
Rivian published its production and delivery numbers for the first three months of 2025, and while they are expectedly weaker compared to the previous quarters, the company still managed to beat expectations. The US carmaker produced 14,611 vehicles, which is more than usual, but managed to sell only 8,640 of those. For context, Q3 and Q4 sales in 2024 were… Read more…
Trump announces sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49%, will increase cost of everything
President Trump has announced new sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49% on virtually every trade partner, which will increase the cost of almost everything in the US. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) set another EV delivery record and the Gravity SUV is just getting started
Lucid Motors (LCID) has now had six straight quarters with higher deliveries. The delivery record comes just as Lucid prepares to begin delivering its first electric SUV, the Gravity, to customers by the end of this month. Read more…
Polestar 2 removed from Polestar’s US website alongside tariff announcement
Polestar has removed the Polestar 2 from its US website header in an early sign of how new tariffs will restrict choice and competition for American consumers, thus increasing prices. Read more…
1,500 new Colorado homes will come with geothermal heat pumps
Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is outfitting more than 1,500 new Colorado homes with Dandelion Energy’s geothermal systems in one of the largest residential geothermal rollouts in the US. Read more…
Accelera to unveil battery-electric powertrain for Isuzu F-Series medium-duty truck
Accelera, the EV-oriented business segment of venerable motor-maker Cummins, will show off a new battery-electric powertrain for the Isuzu F-series medium-duty truck at the upcoming ACT Expo in California. Scheduled for production in 2027, the fully integrated powertrain will feature Accelera’s next-generation battery, eAxle, accessories and controls. Accelera partnered with Isuzu to develop the powertrain… Read more…
BMW Sold Even More Electric Cars In The U.S. In Q1 2025
The i4 electric fastback saw a sizable increase, but some models sold less than last year. Read more…
ENC to include InductEV’s wireless charging system on its electric buses
California-based bus manufacturer ENC plans to begin offering wireless inductive charging hardware from InductEV on its electric buses. ENC will initially offer InductEV’s wireless charging system on its battery-electric Axess EVO-BE bus, which is offered in 32- 35- and 40-foot lengths, and features Proterra Powered battery packs with up to 738 kWh of energy storage,… Read more…
Rivian’s Q1 Sales Fell 36% Amid L.A. Wildfire Fallout
The American EV startup said it delivered 8,640 vehicles from January through March, a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter drop. Read more…
Rideshare/EV charging provider Revel expands to the West Coast, opens first Bay Area charging station
Revel operates an EV taxi service and a network of high-speed charging stations in New York (see our 2023 feature article). Now the company has begun the first phase of its long-planned West Coast expansion, opening its first EV fast charging station in the Bay Area. Located in San Francisco’s Mission District at 199 Erie… Read more…
Ford’s EV, Hybrid Sales Surge In Q1 Ahead Of Tariff Chaos
It was a record start to the year for electrified vehicles, mainly led by the Mustang Mach-E. But that could get pricier soon. Read more…
Polestar 2 gets tech and audio boost for 2026 model year
Polestar is giving its Polestar 2 electric car a significant upgrade for the 2026 model year, focusing on technology and audio enhancements. The Swedish automaker wants to keep its popular EV competitive with new features that improve the overall driving and entertainment experience. A key update is the integration of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip. Although Polestar did not specify… Read more…
