The ZF Group has officially presents its announced new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes at a trade show in Germany. The ‘ZF Bike Eco System’ includes all drive components such as motor, batteries, control units, app and a connection to the cloud. Read more…
DHL Express electrifies ground handling equipment at Brussels Airport
DHL Express will electrify a third of its loaders and tractors at Brussels Airport this summer. That is a total of 24 vehicles. The airport will set up the necessary charging infrastructure to keep time-critical shipments moving. Read more…
Connecticut makes a U-Turn on EV regulations
Connecticut is now the second US state to withdraw from the California electric vehicle mandate programme. The latter would have required all new cars from 2035 to be zero-emission or at least have a plug. Read more…
New electric cars coming in 2025-2026
We’ve already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We’ve driven them, but now it’s time to preview vehicles we know to be in the pipeline, but haven’t had hands-on time with just yet. These vehicles due in the next two model years represent the next wave: Those planned before $7,500 tax breaks and… Read more…
Engwe L20 2.0 review: A 52V electric bike that’s surprisingly good for $799!
As much as I love the nicer and more refined electric bikes that use higher quality parts and better construction for years of worry-free riding, I understand how important the entry-level market is for making electric bicycles as accessible as possible. And e-bikes like the $799 Engwe L20 2.0 are putting more butts on seats than ever before, combining low prices with performance that will likely surprise you. Read more…
Maserati honors one of Italy’s most influential red wines with a bespoke GranCabrio Folgore
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has created a bespoke version of its new, all-electric GranCabrio Folgore convertible to nod to its country’s expertise in quality wines. The one-of-a-kind Maserati BEV was designed in honor of Tignanello wine in collaboration with Marchesi Antinori, which makes it. Read more…
BYD just set a new sales record as aggressive price cuts take effect, is it enough to top Tesla
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, set a new monthly NEV sales record as it battles for market share in an increasingly competitive market. The growth after BYD slashed prices on some of its top-selling electric vehicles. Will it be enough to top Tesla in the second quarter. Read more…
BYD Jun sales breakdown: Song 70,219 units, Qin 68,450
The Song and Qin families continue to be BYD’s best-sellers. The Yuan family was the third best-selling BYD model in June, with 36,222 units sold. Read more…
This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes
The batteries in Nyobolt’s electric sports car can last over 600,000 miles with minimal degradation, the company said. Read more…
1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red
BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track. Read more…
BYD’s electric supercar Yangwang U9 takes on the Nurburgring
After unveiling its electric supercar at the start of this year, BYD has now unleashed the Yangwang U9 onto the iconic Nurburgring race track. The U9, a true powerhouse with over 1,200 horsepower, aims to challenge established supercar manufacturers, marking a significant milestone for the company. Under the Yangwang brand, BYD’s luxury division, the U9 made its debut alongside the… Read more…
Virta supports charging network expansion in Southeast Asia
Finnish charging infrastructure service provider Virta has partnered with Gentari, a subsidiary of the Malaysian Petronas Group. The goal is to expand the EV charging network in Southeast Asia. Read more…
BYD sells record 341,658 NEVs in Jun, PHEVs hit another record high
BYD’s passenger BEVs sold fewer units in June than in May, while sales of PHEVs hit their 4th consecutive record high. Read more…
Porsche’s da Costa takes both Formula E wins in the USA
Antonio Felix da Costa won both rounds of the Formula E race weekend in the USA in a Porsche. Championship leader Nick Cassidy (Jaguar) failed to score any points in either race – making the championship standings much tighter ahead of the final races in London. Read more…
Luxembourg CFL to electrify its bus fleet
The Luxembourg National Railway Company CFL is investing nearly 700 million euros to replace its diesel bus fleet with electric buses by 2030. The first electric buses will arrive this year. Read more…
Extreme H unveils Pioneer 25 hydrogen racing car
Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen off-road racing championship, introduced its driving machine in London last week – the Pioneer 25. It will put the hydrogen racing car through its paces at Extreme E’s Hydro X Prix in Scotland this month. Read more…
China tightens regulations on rare earth materials
The Chinese State Council has announced stricter controls on the mining, processing and trading of rare earths. The new rules will come into force on 1 October. Read more…
Nyobolt EV prototype takes ultra-fast charging onto the road
Nyobolt is taking its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab into the real world with its first EV prototype, a sportscar weighing just 1,250 kg, designed and engineered with Callum. Read more…
Nio delivers record 21,209 cars in Jun, Q2 deliveries exceed guidance
It was the second consecutive month of record monthly deliveries for Nio, sending quarterly deliveries to a rare beat of its guidance range. Read more…
Product ramp-ups and sluggish demand tear holes in Polestar’s balance sheet
Polestar recorded losses in 2023 that were more than twice as high as in the previous year, although vehicle deliveries increased by six per cent to 54,626 cars compared to 2022. The Swedish-Chinese brand cites high inventories and investments as one of the reasons for this. Read more…
