Shen joined Nio in 2015 and is one of the company’s earliest core management members.
Both the L60 and the soon-to-be-unveiled L90 are some of the most desirable cars of this era, Shen said.
BYD’s global EV takeover is far from over as overseas sales double to start 2025
After its meteoric rise in the global auto industry last year, the Chinese EV giant is off to a hot start in 2025. BYD sold over one million EVs and plug-in hybrids in the first three months of the year. Even more impressive, BYD’s overseas sales doubled to start the year as it expands into new markets. With new EVs arriving, some predict BYD could see even more growth this year. Read more…
SunZia Wind’s massive 2.4 GW project hits a big milestone
GE Vernova has produced over half the turbines needed for SunZia Wind, which will be the largest wind farm in the Western Hemisphere when it comes online in 2026. Read more…
Quick Charge | the terrifying Trump tariffs are finally upon us!
On today’s tariff-tastic episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got tariffs! Big ones, small ones, crazy ones, and fake ones – but whether or not you agree with the Trump tariffs coming into effect tomorrow, one thing is absolutely certain: they are going to change the price you pay for your next car … and that price won’t be going down. Read more…
Economists, experts call for governments to ditch hydrogen, go fully electric
In a joint statement, French and German economists have called on governments to adopt “a common approach” to decarbonize European trucking fleets – and they’re calling for a focus on fully electric trucks, not hydrogen. Read more…
Alan Ai steps down as Onvo president
Shen Fei, Head of Nio Power, succeeds Ai as president of Onvo and reports to Nio co-founder and president, Qin Lihong. Read more…
JackRabbit XG Pro review: A faster, more powerful micro e-bike built for off-roading
We recently covered the launch of the JackRabbit OG2 Pro and XG Pro electric bikes, which added more range and power to the existing micro e-bike lineup from JackRabbit. Having spent a few weeks testing the XG Pro myself, I can attest to just what that means from the perspective of someone with saddle time doing things you wouldn’t have thought possible on a micro e-bike. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E is off to a hot start in 2025: Here’s how it stacks up against other top EVs
The electric SUV is off to a record start in 2025, but was it enough to outsell GM’s Chevy Equinox EV or the Honda Prologue? Here’s how Ford Mustang Mach-E sales stacked up against other top-selling EVs in the first quarter. Read more…
Is your state at risk? These 15 states face huge job losses if the IRA is repealed
The repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would wipe out thousands of US jobs, especially in the booming EV and battery manufacturing sectors, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Read more…
IEVs E-Bike Reviews: Ask Us About Riese & Müller’s $14,000 Load4 75
We’re testing more e-bikes and urban mobility vehicles, starting with this peanut-colored cargo hauler. Ask us anything. Read more…
Chevy Sold 13 Bolt EVs Last Quarter
Production ended in 2023, but then some Bolt EVs and EUVs are just now leaving dealer lots. Read more…
OPS Controls releases tool to configure on- and off-road equipment control systems
US-based hydraulic equipment maker OPS Controls has introduced its S.C.O.P.E. Kit, a tool that enables manufacturers to create custom control systems for on- and off-road equipment. The plug-and-play kit gives users a simple configuration for setting up their own systems and radio remotes so anyone can create a new control system. The kit includes two… Read more…
Singer Electric partners with AMPECO to expand New Zealand’s EV charging network
Singer Electric, a full-service electrical contractor headquartered in New Zealand, has collaborated with Bulgaria-based EV charging management software provider AMPECO to integrate AMPECO’s platform into Singer’s Apollo ecosystem. The partnership aims to establish the largest managed EV charging network in New Zealand by the end of June 2025. Singer Electric has already installed more than 2,000… Read more…
Hyundai Just Had Its Second-Highest Sales Month On Record
Hyundai’s EV sales continued to grow in the first quarter, whereas Kia witnessed a small drop. Read more…
No Anode, No Problem: The Battery Breakthrough That May Enable 500-Mile EVs
Battery start-up QuantumScape believes ditching the anode can unlock big improvements in EVs, but challenges persist. Read more…
GM EV Sales Exploded In Q1 2025. But There’s A Big Cliff Ahead
The company’s affordable EV bet is paying off, but the good times might not last long. Read more…
Elgo-Plus introduces new compact electric mini-digger
Elgo-Plus, a manufacturer of mini-excavators, has introduced the Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric mini-digger. The compact, battery-powered unit can work in confined spaces, is capable of fast recharging and complies with the sort of carbon and noise emissions restrictions typically found in urban environments. A notable feature is its ability to rotate 360°. The Springer Max-EB… Read more…
Tradelink Transport buys 14 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for drayage operations at California ports
Drayage company Tradelink Transport has acquired 14 new Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 semis for its operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The company currently operates a fleet of 48 trucks, of which 21 run on compressed natural gas (CNG) and 12 on diesel. The company’s new battery-electric semis will operate… Read more…
Toyota’s Hybrids Are In High Demand. Too Bad Nobody Can Get One.
Some markets have a nine-month wait for Toyota hybrids. Here’s why. Read more…
Tesla’s Android app now lets you view dashcam recordings
One of Tesla’s iconic features, called Sentry Mode, is getting a big upgrade for Android users. Up until now, recordings from the dashcam were available only to iOS users of the Tesla app, but with the latest 4.43.5 version, the Android app finally gains access to the dashcam recordings. Screenshots from the updated Android Tesla app If you’ve already updated… Read more…
