The German recycling company Accurec has inaugurated a new facility at its headquarters for recovering lithium from batteries. According to Accurec, the proprietary recycling process, named ‘CLIMA’, achieves high yields and qualities exceeding 99 per cent. Read more…
CPCA estimates China Nov NEV wholesale sales hit record 1.72 million units
The CPCA said that trade-in subsidies adjustments in most Chinese provinces intensified consumer wait-and-see sentiment, impacting the auto market.
From January to November, China’s NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 13.78 million units, representing a 29 percent year-on-year increase.
Volkswagen’s strategic planning round unlikely to conclude before 2026
Typically, the Volkswagen Group decides in its strategic planning round in November, deciding which models will be built at which plants over the next five years. However, the current planning round is unlikely to be completed even this year, because key model decisions have yet to be made. Read more…
Fastned to deliver France’s first electric-only motorway services
The EV charging firm has secured a tender to deliver France’s first ‘exclusively electric’ motorway service station. The new charging hub is set to open in 2026 in St Yvi, Brittany. Read more…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 SUV delivers record 10,677 units in Nov
The ES8 accounted for 29.43 percent of Nio Inc’s November deliveries, marking its highest share since October 2020.
From January to November, cumulative ES8 deliveries reached 24,459 units, representing a 198.75 percent year-on-year increase.
Xiaomi EV hits half а million deliveries before anyone saw it coming
Just three years after announcing its entry into the automotive ring, Xiaomi EV is celebrating a massive milestone: 500,000 cumulative deliveries. Reaching the half-million vehicle on November 20 is a powerful statement, especially since the company was considered a latecomer to the complex, capital-intensive world of EVs. The company’s delivery targets for 2025 were smashed with impressive speed. At the… Read more…
New South Wales opens Round 4 of fast charging grants scheme
The government of New South Wales, Australia, is now accepting applications for its $39 million AUD EV fast charging grants program. It will see the state government co-fund fast charging hubs across the region. Read more…
Seres & Tsinghua University open battery research centre
Seres Auto, the Chinese EV company, has inaugurated a new research centre for battery technology in collaboration with Tsinghua University. The Tsinghua-Seres Battery Innovation Technology Joint Research Centre will focus on battery and safety technology research as well as safety standards and production methods. Read more…
LG Energy Solution and GO Enerji to build battery factory in Ankara
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution and Turkish energy company GO Enerji have agreed to jointly establish a production facility for battery packs in the Turkish capital, Ankara. These battery packs will be used in electric vehicles and stationary applications. Read more…
The Cayenne EV Is ‘Much Better’ Off-Road Than The Gas Version: Porsche
The German automaker was impressed with the Cayenne EV’s performance in the dirt. Lire la suite…
Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta files for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Momenta has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, abandoning plans for a New York listing, according to Reuters.
Momenta’s clients include international automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Toyota, and Nissan.
Tesla China’s Nov wholesale sales rise 10% to 86,700 units
This represents a 9.95 percent increase from 78,856 units sold in the same period last year and a 40.98 percent jump from October’s 61,497 units.
From January to November, Tesla China’s wholesale sales totaled 754,561 units, marking an 8.30 percent year-on-year decline.
BYD extends traction battery warranty in Norway to 250,000 kilometres
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is improving the warranty for traction batteries in Norway. Effective immediately, the warranty covers eight years or 250,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. The enhanced warranty benefits not only new car buyers but also existing customers. Read more…
Zeekr signs dealer deals to enter South Korea
Zeekr will establish its first showroom in Seoul as early as the first quarter of next year and begin sales, with the Zeekr 7X SUV likely to be its first model there.
Zeekr established its South Korean subsidiary in February to prepare for market entry.
EU considers future for combustion engines beyond 2035
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has spoken positively about softening the EU’s CO2 targets and allowing new combustion engines after 2035. The media is already talking about a “Christmas present for the industry.” But there is a crucial catch to the EU Commissioner’s statements – fuel. Additionally, the new ‘EU car package’ could be delayed. Read more…
Toll exemption for battery-electric trucks now in effect in Germany
The extension of the toll exemption for emission-free trucks, approved by the German Bundestag in mid-November until June 30, 2031, has now been officially announced in the Federal Law. This means the regulation can enter into force in the coming year. Read more…
Ford boosts E-Transit Custom battery capacity up to 70 kWh
Ford’s E-Transit Custom and its passenger variant, the E-Tourneo Custom, are receiving a battery update: they will now feature a usable battery capacity of 70 kWh, which is expected to deliver a WLTP range of up to 370 kilometers. At the same time, Ford is also increasing the charging speed. Read more…
This New EV Is Less Than $20,000, But It Leaves Out The Most Expensive Part
Owners will need to pay extra to use the LFP battery that powers the electric crossover. Lire la suite…
Chinese lithium producers raise prices amid supply tightening
Several LFP manufacturers in China have raised prices or plan to do so as rising demand leads to supply constraints.
Benefiting from growing demand for EVs and energy storage, the effective capacity utilization rate of LFP producers has now risen above 95 percent.
DS launches limited edition race-inspired DS 3, N°4 and DS 7
Luxury French car maker DS Automobiles is bringing the thrilling look of its Formula E race car right to its showrooms. Starting December 1, 2025, the company is opening orders for a special Limited Edition DS PERFORMANCE Line across three of its most popular models: the DS 3, N°4, and the DS 7. The limited-edition vehicles stand out with a… Read more…
