Buick is offering the Electra L7 EV in three versions, with pre-sales starting price matching that of the extended-range version. Read more…
SAIC and GM extend Chinese joint venture to 2047
Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor and US automotive group General Motors have extended the term of their Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM, by 20 years to 2047. As part of the renewed agreement, the partners plan to introduce new electric models in China while expanding exports to international markets. Read more…
Kia recalls first-generation e-Niro over fire risk
Kia has launched a global recall for the first-generation e-Niro. The workshop campaign affects the all-electric version of the model and addresses insufficient battery monitoring, which could increase the risk of fire. Only units from the first generation of the model are affected. Read more…
New Brunswick invests CA$6 million in EV charging infrastructure
The Canadian province of New Brunswick is set to invest over CA$6 million in three projects focused on expanding its public charging network and electrify the government’s vehicle fleet. The funding will cover 16 new fast chargers, including in provincial parks. Read more…
Xiaomi SkyNomad unveils range extender SUVs for China
Xiaomi now has Range Extender vehicles (EREVs) in its portfolio. On July 30, the company unveiled its second vehicle series, SkyNomad, in Beijing. Two large SUVs are now available for pre-order. According to estimates by Chinese media, the number of reservations has already surpassed100,000. Read more…
CALB responds to ‘banana battery’ fallout with quality overhaul
China’s third-largest battery maker has tightened manufacturing tolerances and given its quality team veto power over batch releases. Read more…
EVgo to deploy Tesla Superchargers across the US
EVgo will install hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers at its own charging locations in the United States. The EVgo-branded stations will support both NACS and CCS vehicles and appear directly in Tesla’s navigation system. Read more…
Royal Mail expands electric delivery fleet to 9,000 vans
Royal Mail has placed its 9,000th electric delivery van into service, less than eight months after reaching the 8,000-vehicle milestone. The postal operator says almost one-third of its delivery routes are now served by zero-emission vehicles. Read more…
The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 EV Trades Power For Over 500 Miles Of Range
The entry-level AMG four-door EV uses one fewer motor than the GT 63, yet still makes 536 hp and hits 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Read More…
New York City Is Finally Making EV Charging Easier With 600 New Curbside Chargers
The city is also installing 92 new fast charging points and nearly 200 Level 2 plugs at its parking fields and garages. Read More…
BYD Yangwang launches 4-seat version of flagship U8L SUV at about $215,000
The full-size executive flagship SUV starts at 1,458,000 yuan ($214,740). Read more…
Vauxhall prices electric Corsa GSE from £32,995 in the UK
Vauxhall has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the electric Corsa GSE ahead of order books opening in September. The 207 kW hot hatch starts at £32,995 including the UK Electric Car Grant and will reach customers from winter. Read more…
Lucid Cosmos Mid-Size SUV: Here’s A First Look At The Tesla Model Y Rival
The company’s smallest EV to date is expected to cost around $50,000, opening up a much more lucrative market for the startup. Read More…
Freelander 8 pre-sales event rescheduled as strong typhoon approaches east China
The pre-sales event for the Freelander 8 has been rescheduled from the originally planned August 10 to August 14, out of consideration for safety. Read more…
Skyfly opens its electric aircraft propulsion system to other OEMs
Skyfly Technologies opens its electric aircraft propulsion system to OEMs, offering a direct swap for 100 hp engines in light sport aircraft. Read more…
Li Auto launches cheaper entry version of i8 in bid to revive electric SUV sales
The Li i8 Rear-Drive Long Range starts at 309,800 yuan ($45,630), 30,000 yuan below the all-wheel-drive version. Read more…
TDK releases 125 V axial aluminum electrolytic capacitors for DC-link banks
TDK launches 125 V axial aluminum electrolytic capacitors for DC-link banks, enhancing thermal efficiency and simplifying capacitor-bank design. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EREV gamble pays off with 100,000 N70 and N90 reservations
It has only been five years since Xiaomi decided to go into the auto business, and when a smartphone titan said it wanted to build cars, legacy carmakers offered a patronizing smile. But when Xiaomi rolled out the SU7 sedan and followed it up with the YU7 crossover, those smiles faded fast. Now, the tech giant is pulling off its… Read more…
Tesla Megapacks power Ørsted’s big new Texas grid battery
Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project. Read more…
Global Battery Materials to buy graphite developer Lomiko Metals in a C$11 million deal
Global Battery Materials acquires Lomiko Metals for C$11M to expand graphite supply chain and advance anode processing technology for lithium-ion cells. Read more…
