Firefly, Nio’s first right-hand drive model, was showcased at the ongoing Hong Kong Auto Show. Read more…
Ford to produce first LFP cells this year – thanks to CATL
Ford is reportedly on schedule to begin series production of LFP battery cells for use in electric vehicles this year. The US battery plant in Marshall is currently ramping up production of ‘D-Sample’ cells. The technology license comes from CATL. Read more…
The Mobility House, EcoG and EV-Tech unveil BiDi Wallbox
In order to adapt bidirectional charging for a mass market, German companies The Mobility House and EcoG have joined forces with Chinese manufacturer EV-Tech. Together, the partners have developed a DC wallbox that supports Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home. Read more…
Electric Ferrari Luce paves way for collectors to access coveted Ferraris
Ferrari is reportedly integrating the Luce into its allocation system for loyal customers: According to media reports, the electric car is intended to serve as a loyalty entry level for wealthy customers. Insiders suggest that purchasing this model could secure access to more desirable vehicles from the manufacturer. Read more…
Char.gy to deliver 1000 new EV chargepoints in Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield is set to gain 1000 new charging points, which will be delivered in partnership with Char.gy. These will primarily be retrofitted to lampposts, although several new standalone EV chargers will also be installed at five sites across the borough. Read more…
China’s June NEV retail seen at 1.05 million units, CPCA says
CPCA expects China’s June passenger NEV retail sales to rise 10.5% from May, with penetration likely climbing to about 63.6%. Read more…
Forsee Power and Wabtec to integrate lithium titanate batteries for electric locomotives
Forsee Power and Wabtec partner to integrate lithium titanate battery systems into battery-electric locomotives with advanced thermal management. Read more…
Germany: World’s oldest brewery launches charging hub for electric trucks
The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan and charging infrastructure specialist Delta Charge have inaugurated a fully electrified charging and energy depot for battery-electric trucks at the brewery’s logistics centre in Freising, Germany. The system combines fast charging, battery storage and solar power to reduce energy costs and support fleet electrification. Read more…
Self-driving firm Momenta moves closer to Hong Kong IPO with regulatory go-ahead
China’s securities regulator approved Momenta’s plan to issue overseas shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read more…
Electrify America’s Next-Gen EV Charging Stations Are Bigger And Better
A huge battery energy storage system backs the American company’s newest large-format station in California. Read More…
The Rivian R2 Matches The Tesla Model Y On Efficiency, Despite Weighing More
Rivian’s R2 Performance is roughly 500 pounds heavier than Tesla’s go-fast crossover, yet the energy consumption is identical. Read More…
Skipping The Ferrari Luce Could Cost Collectors The Cars They Really Want
Ferrari’s first EV may be controversial, but for loyal collectors, saying no could make the next dream allocation more difficult. Read More…
Volvo’s EX30 battery woes spread to China with new recall
Volvo is recalling 2,501 China-built EX30 electric SUVs over a potential thermal runaway risk in the battery. Read more…
BMW to phase out CLAR-based eectric models in China
BMW is apparently currently overhauling its electric vehicle lineup in China. According to an insider report, local production of all electric models based on the mixed CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform will soon be discontinued. This paves the way for local production of the “New Class.” Read more…
China’s sodium-ion push reaches heavy trucks with FAW Jiefang trial
FAW Jiefang and Hina Battery completed nearly 7 months of road tests on a sodium-ion battery heavy truck, with cumulative mileage surpassing 15,000 km. Read more…
The 2026 Jeep Recon’s EPA Rating Confirms It’s An Energy Guzzler
Jeep expected the off-road EV’s range to be 230 miles, but the official estimate makes the Rivian R2 look better than ever. Read More…
Huawei’s premium driver-assist package to cost more on chip prices
The actual purchase cost of Huawei’s Qiankun ADS advanced feature package will rise by 3,000 yuan ($440). Read more…
Huawei-SAIC brand Shangjie launches refreshed H5 SUV with upgraded Huawei smart driving system
Updated Shangjie H5 starts at 159,800 yuan ($23,510), unchanged from its predecessor. Read more…
Nio rolls out major driver-assist software update to over 700,000 users
Nio said the update covers more than 700,000 users, with even those who bought their cars up to four years ago gaining access to the latest technology. Read more…
BLUETTI’s $2.2M-crowdfunded FridgePower dedicated fridge backup arrives at retail
Summer storms and tornadoes are increasing outage risks across the US, leaving households vulnerable to massive food spoilage, compromised essential medications, and the loss of expensive premium meats. But earlier this spring, BLUETTI introduced the ultimate answer to grid vulnerability – the FridgePower, a dedicated refrigerator battery backup. After crushing its crowdfunding phase with $2.2 million in backing, this highly anticipated hero has officially hit retail on the BLUETTI Official Store and Amazon. Read more…
