For anyone considering an electric car, one number often stands out above all others: range. How far an EV can travel on a single charge is a top concern for buyers, and automakers rely on official estimates from the EPA and WLTP to advertise these figures. Until now, we all knew that those estimates are usually optimistic and need to… Read more…
Waymo expands autonomous ride-hailing to Seattle, Denver and San Jose Airport
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to the Seattle metropolitan area and Denver, and will soon operate fully autonomous rides at San José Airport. The rollout includes Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr EVs equipped with Waymo’s latest self-driving technology. Read more…
McGill’s expands UK electric bus fleet with new Yutong E12s
The Scottish public transport operator McGill’s has just put 30 new Yutong E12 single-decker electric buses into service under its Midland Bluebird brand. The £14m investment is set to help decarbonise transit across Scotland. Read more…
SK On opens pilot plant to fast-track solid-state batteries
SK On has completed its pilot plant for solid-state batteries in South Korea. The manufacturer aims to commercialise sulphide-based batteries by 2029 – one year earlier than originally planned. Read more…
Chery plans to open books for its Hong Kong IPO on Sept 17, targeting $18 billion valuation, report says
Chery passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing hearing on September 7 and is expected to begin trading in Hong Kong later this month.
Chery plans to raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, potentially making it the largest auto IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this year.
Geely opens UK order books for the EX5
Geely will start deliveries of its EX5 all-electric SUV in the UK this October, marking the first appearance of the brand on the UK market. Pre-orders for the electric SUV have now started. Priced from £31,990, the model arrives with a 60.2kWh battery and a maximum WLTP range of up to 267 miles. Read more…
Jean-Philippe Parain named new CEO of Mini
BMW Group has announced a series of senior management changes that will take effect on 1 October 2025. Jean-Philippe Parain, currently Head of Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, will become the new CEO of the Mini brand. He succeeds Stefan Richmann, who will assume responsibility for BMW Group Treasury and Investor Relations. Read more…
Jean-Philippe Parain named new CEO of Mini
BMW Group has announced a series of senior management changes that will take effect on 1 October 2025. Jean-Philippe Parain, currently Head of Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, will become the new CEO of the Mini brand. He succeeds Stefan Richmann, who will assume responsibility for BMW Group Treasury and Investor Relations. Read more…
BYD unveils e-bus platform with 1,000 volts and chassis battery
BYD has unveiled the latest generation of its e-bus platform in China, featuring a 1,000-volt system architecture and batteries integrated using a cell-to-chassis design. The company also presented the first series model based on the new platform: the eleven-metre BYD C11, which can accommodate almost 600 kWh of batteries. Read more…
BYD unveils e-bus platform with 1,000 volts and chassis battery
BYD has unveiled the latest generation of its e-bus platform in China, featuring a 1,000-volt system architecture and batteries integrated using a cell-to-chassis design. The company also presented the first series model based on the new platform: the eleven-metre BYD C11, which can accommodate almost 600 kWh of batteries. Read more…
AMG Isn’t Sure If It Wants Another Electric Coupe
Electric two-door sports cars are a rare breed, but AMG might make one (again). Lire la suite…
BYD’s New Electric Bus Can Keep Things In Check During A Tire Blowout
The new e-Bus Platform 3.0 is much more impressive than that, though, with a 1,000-volt battery and trick suspension. Lire la suite…
LiDAR maker Hesai surges on Hong Kong stock market debut
As of this writing, Hesai rose 11 percent to HK$236.2 per share in Hong Kong, with a market capitalization of HK$36 billion.
Hesai raised HK$4.16 billion ($535 million) through the listing, the largest listing in the global LiDAR industry to date.
Voyah’s updated Dream MPV secures over 10,000 orders within 18 hours of launch
Over 50 percent of these orders are for the two highest-priced Ultra variants of the model. Read more…
Voyah’s updated Dream MPV secures over 10,000 orders within 18 hours of launch
Over 50 percent of these orders are for the two highest-priced Ultra variants of the model. Read more…
Download the guide to moisture control in battery dry rooms
Sponsored by Munters. For lithium battery manufacturers, proper moisture control is a critical variable for safety, yield, and cost. And while desiccant dehumidification is the proven way to reach ultra‑low dew points, performance and operating expense also depend on how you design the dry room, and which dehumidifier you select. For success, manufacturers and labs… Read more…
Download the guide to moisture control in battery dry rooms
Sponsored by Munters. For lithium battery manufacturers, proper moisture control is a critical variable for safety, yield, and cost. And while desiccant dehumidification is the proven way to reach ultra‑low dew points, performance and operating expense also depend on how you design the dry room, and which dehumidifier you select. For success, manufacturers and labs… Read more…
Today’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule: September 16, 2025
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Tuesday, September 16th Webinar Topics:… Read more…
Today’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule: September 16, 2025
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Tuesday, September 16th Webinar Topics:… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 14: Nio Inc 6,170, Tesla 15,350, Xiaomi 9,790
The Nio main brand recorded 2,425 insurance registrations last week, Onvo 2,620, and Firefly 1,125.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week increased by 7.34 percent compared to the previous week’s 14,300 units.
