Leapmotor’s first MPV, the D99, goes on sale starting at 249,800 yuan ($36,790). Read more…
Mercedes VLE first drive: Luxury electric travel with 800-volt technology and open windows
Mercedes is shedding its van image. The VLE takes centre stage as an all-electric luxury people mover with seating for up to eight passengers. Our first drive through the mountains around Bilbao and the narrow streets of the northern Spanish industrial and port city revealed whether the concept delivers. Along the way, we experienced several technical highlights – and even developed a fondness for the rear-axle steering.
Teslas Will Now Deploy Their Airbags Before Crashes Happen Thanks To Cameras
The manufacturer says its cameras can now help the restraint system react sooner when a collision becomes unavoidable. Read More…
Huawei-backed Maextro launches S800 Grand Design, deepening push into ultra-luxury market
The Maextro S800 Grand Design starts at 1.388 million yuan ($204,400), taking aim at Mercedes-Benz Maybach. Read more…
Pionix Cloud provides a turnkey device backend for EV charger manufacturers
Pionix launches Pionix Cloud, a turnkey device backend for EV charger manufacturers to manage firmware, diagnostics, and remote support. Read more…
Tesla taken to court again, this time it’s about the recent fatal Texas home crash
The family of the 76-year-old woman who passed away in her house after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into the front room at 117 km/h is now suing Tesla and the driver. The suit is filed by the woman’s daughter and son-in-law and argues that the reason for the June 19 crash is the defectively designed FSD and also accuses… Read more…
Avinox shows off wild new gearbox motor concept as it expands across the e-bike industry
Avinox may still be one of the newest names in the e-bike drive system industry, but the company isn’t wasting any time pushing the envelope. Read more…
CATL chief: solid-state batteries at ‘level 4 of 9,’ no leap until 2030
Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery hype, saying the much-anticipated technology is only at “level four” of a nine-step readiness scale. Read more…
Europe and North Africa are getting their first undersea power link
Italy and Tunisia have taken a major step toward building the first DC power link between Europe and North Africa. Read more…
The Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals
The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals. Read more…
How Hankook Is Making EV Tires Better
The company’s line of iON tires is designed to maximize durability and range. You can experience them yourself at Electrify Expo Demo Days. Read More…
Nissan launches intelligent charging and V2G research project
Nissan is participating in a new research project exploring intelligent energy and charging solutions for EVs. The project aims to test Vehicle-to-Grid technologies, solar modules, and AI-based energy management systems. Read more…
Hyundai refines its virtual gearshift for electric vehicles
Hyundai is working on an evolution of the virtual gearshift for its electric N models. In the future, the vehicles will offer simulated idle noises, vibrations, and exhaust pops, among other features. Read more…
Rock Tech struggles with financing for lithium converter in Guben
The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium is failing to make progress with its planned lithium converter in Guben (Brandenburg). As company representatives explained at a city council meeting, there are currently financing issues. Read more…
Maextro unveils two ultra-luxury MPVs, expanding premium lineup
Maextro V800 carries a pre-sales price starting at 800,000 yuan ($117,810), while the V680 starts at 650,000 yuan. Read more…
Nissan pauses electric Qashqai plans to focus on corporate restructuring
Nissan quietly stopped the development of an electric version of its most popular European crossover, the Qashqai. This is a big surprise because Nissan originally announced plans for the vehicle back in 2023. Unfortunately, the ongoing corporate restructuring forced the company to re-evaluate the future EV lineup – and Qashqai simply lost out. The choice to freeze this specific vehicle… Read more…
Green SM launches Kazakh ride-hailing service
The Vietnamese electric ride-hailing service Green SM has expanded to its sixth international market: Kazakhstan. It marks the company’s commercial entry into Central Asia. Read more…
The U.S. Strongarms Polestar Out Of The American EV Market
The Swedish automaker, owned by the Chinese parent Geely, will not be allowed to sell EVs in the U.S. model year 2027 onward. Read More…
Amble unveils fun-looking, street-legal 40 MPH ‘electric buggy’
The electric vehicle industry has spent the last decade chasing bigger batteries, longer ranges, and faster acceleration. A new company called Amble thinks that approach may have missed the point for a large number of everyday trips. Read more…
The Production McMurtry Speirling Will Not Look Like The Prototypes
The company has shown prototypes with incremental changes but now says the final series Speirling features 95% new components. Read More…
