The Smart #6 EHD is a hybrid sedan and the largest model in Smart’s lineup to date.
It will be Smart’s second hybrid model following the Smart #5 EHD.
Battery developer StoreDot plans to go public via SPAC merger
The Israeli battery startup StoreDot, which has developed technology for exceptionally fast-charging electric vehicle batteries, aims to go public on the US Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company Andretti Acquisition. This move is expected to secure StoreDot over 200 million US dollars in fresh capital. Read more…
Allego installs fast chargers at nearly 50 Hofer stores in Slovenia
Hofer, the discount retailer owned by Aldi Süd, has commissioned Allego to build a fast-charging network at nearly 50 Hofer locations across Slovenia by the end of 2026. The charging stations, where possible, will offer charging capacities of up to 200 kW or up to 400 kW. Read more…
LG Just Landed A Billion-Dollar EV Battery Order From Mercedes-Benz
Korea’s LG Energy Solution will supply high-voltage batteries for the German automaker’s future EVs. Lire la suite…
Changan confirms it is coming to Europe
The European auto market is about to face yet another powerful challenge from the East. China’s Changan Auto is no longer just looking at Europe – it is moving in, ready to flood the continent with new electric cars over the next two years. The strategy, confirmed by Klaus Zyciora, Changan’s global design chief, involves a multi-brand approach. Many automakers… Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
GAC orders LFP Batteries from Farasis for European vehicle models
Farasis Energy will supply batteries for the GAC Aion V and Aion UT in Europe. The total volume of the order is expected to exceed 10 GWh. GAC is relying on Farasis’ SPS (Super Pouch Solution), which involves batteries with large-format pouch cells. Read more…
As states push DER initiatives, $4,500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way
Rather than straining the grid, the batteries in EVs can actually help to stabilize the energy grid under heavy loads. PG&E gets that, and to encourage participation in its growing V2G programs, the utility is offering GM Energy customers in its territory up to $4,500 toward qualifying home battery systems. Read more…
As states push DER initiatives, $4,500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way
Rather than straining the grid, the batteries in EVs can actually help to stabilize the energy grid under heavy loads. PG&E gets that, and to encourage participation in its growing V2G programs, the utility is offering GM Energy customers in its territory up to $4,500 toward qualifying home battery systems. Read more…
Tesla’s Holiday Update Brings A Bunch Of Genuinely Useful Features—And Shows Tesla’s Still Got It
Snapshots of your dog, a fully-featured dashcam and cool 3D Supercharger maps–they’re all included in the latest big software update. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV delivers 46,249 cars in Nov, with YU7 hitting new high while SU7 declines
Xiaomi EV’s November deliveries saw their first month-on-month decline since July, driven by a significant drop in SU7 series sedan deliveries.
From January to November, Xiaomi EV delivered 361,625 vehicles.
Xiaomi EV delivers 46,249 cars in Nov, with YU7 hitting new high while SU7 declines
Xiaomi EV’s November deliveries saw their first month-on-month decline since July, driven by a significant drop in SU7 series sedan deliveries.
From January to November, Xiaomi EV delivered 361,625 vehicles.
DSV launches its first 8-ton electric truck with Volvo in South Africa
DSV has deployed its first 8-ton electric truck in South Africa in partnership with Volvo Trucks. Three vehicles will join the company’s Air & Sea fleet following operational trials, supported by on-site solar generation and battery storage infrastructure. Read more…
DSV launches its first 8-ton electric truck with Volvo in South Africa
DSV has deployed its first 8-ton electric truck in South Africa in partnership with Volvo Trucks. Three vehicles will join the company’s Air & Sea fleet following operational trials, supported by on-site solar generation and battery storage infrastructure. Read more…
Australia: JET Charge completes nationwide EV charging rollout for IKEA
JET Charge has completed a nationwide charging infrastructure project for IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers across seven sites. The network supports more than 100 electric delivery vehicles and forms part of IKEA’s strategy to transition to zero-emission deliveries across the country. Read more…
Australia: JET Charge completes nationwide EV charging rollout for IKEA
JET Charge has completed a nationwide charging infrastructure project for IKEA Australia, installing 59 chargers across seven sites. The network supports more than 100 electric delivery vehicles and forms part of IKEA’s strategy to transition to zero-emission deliveries across the country. Read more…
Xpeng exports record 5,057 cars in Nov
This marks the second month Xpeng’s exports exceeded 5,000 vehicles, representing a 40.39 percent year-on-year increase.
Xpeng ranked ninth among Chinese automakers in terms of vehicle exports in November.
Nio exports 419 cars in Nov, slightly below Oct’s 431 units
Nio’s November exports declined 2.78 percent from October but still marked the second-highest volume this year.
In the domestic Chinese market, Nio’s November retail sales totaled 35,856 units, down 10.28 percent from October’s 39,966 units.
LGES and Mercedes sign another major battery deal
LG Energy Solution has secured its third battery supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz in less than a year and a half. The latest contract between the two companies involves electric vehicle batteries worth approximately two trillion won, equivalent to around 1.17 billion euros. Read more…
China’s Nov NEV retail sales hit record high despite slower growth
BEV retail sales hit a record high in November, while hybrid models declined year-on-year for the fifth consecutive month.
China’s passenger NEV retail sales rose 4.2 percent to 1.321 million units in November.
