It may have taken a while, but the fleet of electric cars for €25,000 is slowly growing. The only thing that has fallen by the wayside in the price war is the fun factor. Renault now wants to change that with a new edition of the R5.
Delta supplies 800 HPC chargers for McDonald’s in France
Delta Electronics is supplying around 800 of its UFC 200 fast-charging stations for the expansion of Izivia’s charging infrastructure at McDonald’s shops in France, which began at the end of last year. By 2025, a charging network of over 2,000 charging points is to be created at more than 700 locations. Read more…
Delaware receives funds to grow EV charging network
The US state of Delaware will invest state and federal funds in electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the state’s major highways. The first two locations will be petrol stations in Camden and Harrington, with the chargers scheduled to go live in 2025. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG announces large E-SUV based on AMG.EA platform
Mercedes-AMG wants to develop a full-size electric SUV from the ground up. The model will be the second vehicle based on the all-electric AMG.EA platform. Development vehicles are due to start their first test drives this winter. Read more…
New EU Climate Commissioner also wants to enforce ICE phase-out
The EU is sticking to its current plan to decarbonise the transport sector. After the new Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikosta, designated Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also said he favours the agreed timetable for phasing out combustion engines in the European Union. Read more…
The New Ford Explorer May Be The Best Volkswagen EV Yet
The electric European Ford Explorer uses Volkswagen’s MEB platform, like an ID.4. But it creates its own identity too. Read more…
Volvo to start deliveries of the EX30 in the US in 2024
Volvo says it will start delivering the EX30 to US customers before the end of the year. The first units will not come from Europe, but will be manfactured in China. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz AMG developing standalone electric full-size SUV
A three-row electric AMG-badged Mercedes-Benz SUV is in the works The EV will ride on a new AMG.EA dedicated EV platform Prototypes are expected to start road testing this winter Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division is working on an all-electric full-size SUV that will be distinct from anything sold by the main Mercedes brand. AMG has produced… Read more…
Mercedes-AMG is building its first super electric SUV from scratch: Here’s a sneak peek
A new full-size off-road luxury electric SUV is poised to shake up the market. Mercedes-AMG just previewed its first standalone super electric SUV, which will take its first test drive this summer. Read more…
BYD puts the brakes on its Canada launch – for now
BYD has decided to stall its plans to enter Canada, deterred by the country’s 100% federal tariffs on EVs imported from China. But here’s how BYD will likely make the move to enter the US or Canada anyway. Read more…
Mexico wants to know if Tesla still plans to build its Gigafactory there after Trump’s win
Mexico wants to ask Elon Musk if Tesla still plans to build its ‘Gigafactory Mexico’ now that Trump has won the elections. Read more…
Kia’s 2025 Niro EV remains one of the most affordable electric vehicles at under $40,000
Kia revealed prices for the all-electric 2025 Niro EV crossover SUV on Thursday. Starting at under $40,000, the 2025 Kia Niro remains among the most affordable electric vehicles — even cheaper than most gas-powered cars. Read more…
Nissan Enters ‘Emergency Recovery Mode’
Plus, Rivian pooh-poohs full self-driving dreams and the “re-buttoning” is on the horizon. Read more…
EV Startup Canoo Is In Trouble
Canoo’s furloughing of nearly a quarter of its workers feels more like moving the chairs around on the deck of the Titanic than a fix. Read more…
CATL accelerates development of next-generation solid-state EV batteries
New reports confirm CATL has entered the trial production phase for its new solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries offer several advantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries. They promise higher energy density, improved safety, and faster charging times. They could mean longer driving ranges, reduced charging times, and even enhanced performance for electric cars. CATL’s all-solid-state battery technology can apparently deliver an energy… Read more…
Xpeng launches P7+, aiming for another blockbuster model after Mona M03
The P7+ starts at RMB 186,800 ($26,100), 11 percent below the pre-sale price. It received more than 10,000 firm orders in the first 12 minutes. Read more…
Be.EV installs charging hub in Sheffield
A new charging bay containing nine ultra-rapid EV charging stations has been installed in Sheffield by national charging network Be.EV. It is located on a key trunk-road between Sheffield city centre and the M1. Read more…
Onboard chargers
Nick Flaherty examines how designers are making OBCs more powerful, faster and lighter.
The onboard charger (OBC) market is changing with increasing power levels for faster operation and the need for lighter systems that can be integrated with the other vehicle components. Read more…
Oxa launches new autonomous vehicles in UK and US
Autonomous vehicle company Oxa has fitted the Ford E-Transit with its driverless software, bringing a self-driving van and minibus to the US and the UK. The vehicle can be used for logistics and passenger transportation. Read more…
Reversing course, Volvo EX30 coming to US in 2024
The Volvo EX30’s U.S. arrival was delayed due to tariffs Volvo’s now said the EX30 will arrive before the end of the year The first EX30s to arrive in the U.S. will be $46,195 dual-motor models After being delayed in the wake of increased tariffs, the Volvo EX30 small electric crossover will reach the U.S. by the end of this year. First shown in… Read more…
