The current N7 went on sale in late April 2025 with a starting price of 119,900 yuan ($17,760). Read more…
Thailand: Isuzu begins new battery-swapping trial for electric trucks
Isuzu has launched a new battery-swapping trial for electric trucks in Thailand’s logistics sector. It has partnered with two local companies for this initiative: V. Cargo, a comprehensive logistics service provider, and Home Product Center (HomePro), a major retailer of home improvement products and services. Read more…
Onsemi aims to quadruple power density of EV inverters
Onsemi has introduced the Embedded Power Platform (EPP), a new architecture for power electronics. According to the semiconductor manufacturer, it enables up to four times higher power density and 15 per cent lower power losses in traction inverters for electric vehicles. Read more…
Volvo unveils new plug-in hybrid with 200 km electric range
The new Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid will in the future offer a purely electric range of up to 200 km. Meanwhile, the larger and heavier Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid can travel up to 163 km purely electrically per battery charge. Read more…
Delivan targets over 100 UK dealers in electric van push
Chinese commercial vehicle brand Delivan is targeting a network of more than 100 UK dealerships as it looks to establish itself in the European electric light commercial vehicle market. The Chery-owned brand is currently exhibiting its first production models at IAA Transportation in Hanover. Read more…
144 Tesla Megapacks power Australia’s first 8-hour grid battery
Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks. Read more…
Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Record
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries. Read more…
XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers
XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report. Read more…
BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges
BMW can’t build the new iX3 fast enough, with over 100,000 orders and production now running around the clock. Some in the US may get a chance to get theirs early. Read more…
Sunwoda joins China’s flash charging race with battery system promising 10%-97% in 9 minutes
Sunwoda said its new system can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes at room temperature. Read more…
ProLogium starts mass production of its Gen 3.5 all-solid-state lithium ceramic cell
ProLogium Technology begins mass production of its Gen 3.5 lithium ceramic battery with high energy density and automotive-grade quality certification. Read more…
Congress Advances Bill That Would Force Your EV To Have AM Radio
A bill just passed the House that would force automakers to put AM radio in every car sold in America—including EVs. Read More…
China opposes curbs on hybrid exports to EU, citing WTO rules
China’s commerce ministry rejected voluntary export restrictions on hybrids, saying any solution between China and the EU must comply with WTO rules. Read more…
BMW iX3 production goes non-stop as it received 100,000 orders already
BMW has announced that it’s added a third shift to its plant in Debrecen, Hungary, for the production of the iX3. This comes after the second shift was added in February. So now, the factory is churning out iX3s left and right on a non-stop 24/7 schedule. This represents the fastest production ramp-up for any new BMW Group plant. And… Read more…
Grab to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet in Singapore to 50 units
Singapore-based Grab, best known for its ride-hailing and food-delivery ‘super app’ in Southeast Asia, has announced plans to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet in its home market to 50 units. By 2030, the company aims to deploy thousands of AVs across Southeast Asia. Read more…
Helsinki expands EV mandate to vans and minibuses
Helsinki is gradually phasing out combustion engines in its municipal fleet – and, following passenger cars, the Finnish capital will now focus on pure EVs where procurement of its transporters and minibuses are concerned. Stricter requirements will also apply to companies that transport people or goods on behalf of the city. Read more…
DERA LIVES! House votes to fund Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029
This week, the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote to renew funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), passing the measure 343-79 and extending federal funding for cleaner medium- and heavy-duty vehicles through 2029. Read more…
Same Battery Size, Different Range: VW ID. Polo Takes On Renault 5
On a highway-heavy European road trip, the electric Polo used less energy per mile and needed less time to charge. Read More…
BYD launches Denza Z9GT in Thailand, bringing flash charging to local market
The Denza Z9GT brings flash charging and BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery to Thailand for the first time. Read more…
Xpeng to offer its technology to additional manufacturers beyond Volkswagen
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng reportedly plans to offer its platforms and software solutions to other foreign automotive groups in the future. In addition to its existing cooperation with Volkswagen, the company aims to tap into new revenue streams. Read more…
