Dreame Technology wasn’t joking when it said its first electric car will be inspired by Bugatti. The company best known for its high-tech robot vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, clearly envied Xiaomi and announced its own ambitious plans to enter the electric car market. Dreame’s new EV division wasted no time in sharing a digital rendering of its very first… Read more…
Here’s Why The Nissan Ariya Had To Die In The U.S.
There won’t be a 2026 Ariya, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone for good. It’s messy. Lire la suite…
Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?
The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut the Ariya from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV. Read more…
Kia’s Making More Affordable EVs. It Won’t Make Dirt-Cheap Ones
“To sell an EV even at €22,000, you have to make compromises on content, which is not something Kia is interested in doing.” Lire la suite…
Test drive in the Renault 4: Retro charm with real usability
Instead of confusing customers with futuristic electric cars, some manufacturers take the retro route – Renault among them. Often, lifestyle design comes at the cost of practicality. The Renault 4 E-Tech Electric does things differently – and better.
Hyundai EVs Are Already Great. These New Batteries Will Make Them Better
Faster charging times, longer driving range and vastly improved battery software are soon coming to Hyundai EVs. Lire la suite…
Renault introduces the 4 E-Tech Societe” a master of disguise electric van
For businesses needing a small electric van, the image that comes to mind is often a boxy, windowless vehicle designed purely for function. Renault has decided that small business owners deserve a better solution. The French automaker has introduced a commercial version of its new Renault 4 E-Tech crossover, but you would be hard-pressed to identify it as a work… Read more…
Einride completes autonomous truck test on public road in Belgium
Swedish service provider Einride has deployed a fully autonomous heavy goods vehicle on a public road in Belgium for the first time. The safety-tested demonstration took place in the port of Antwerp-Bruges and was approved in accordance with Belgian legislation. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht: E-VTOLs collide during flight show rehearsal in China
During a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin, northeast China, two Xpeng Aeroht electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft collided and crashed. At least one person was reportedly injured, though no life-threatening conditions have been reported. The incident occurred during a formation flight. Read more…
Scania introduces plug-in hybrid drive for buses
The Swedish Traton subsidiary Scania is launching a new plug-in hybrid drive for the bus sector. It is based on the ‘Scania Super’ powertrain, which is already used in various truck models from the brand. Read more…
Why Hyundai Is Pouring Another $2.7 Billion Into Georgia
Plus, European auto industry jobs could fall to Chinese EVs and Slate points out one positive of the EV tax credit disappearing. Lire la suite…
Changan Deepal S07 launches in UK from £39,990
Changan is bringing its electric SUV, the Deepal S07, to the UK. Prices there start at £39,990. The EV offers up to 295 miles (475 km) of WLTP range. Read more…
CPCA estimates China Sept NEV retail to rise to 1.25 million units
In September, China’s passenger NEV retail penetration rate is expected to reach a record high of 58.1 percent.
China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for September are projected to be about 2.15 million units, a 2.0 percent year-on-year increase.
Be.EV opens first ultra-fast charging hub in London
The UK-based electric vehicle charging network Be.EV has announced that it is launching in London with four new ultra-rapid charging hubs. These will be home to a total of 30 ultra-fast charging bays. Read more…
HighMag: Magnesium batteries target sustainable energy future
The EU-funded HighMag project, coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, has launched a Europe-wide effort to develop a new generation of magnesium-based batteries. The initiative aims to meet the rising demand for high-performance, safe and sustainable energy storage as transport and renewable energy systems electrify. Read more…
Tesla is replacing its flush door handles for the Chinese market
Tesla’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is redesigning its iconic flush door handles to meet the upcoming safety standards in China. However, it seems that Chinese regulators are not the only ones looking into the safety of such handles, and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating more than… Read more…
Vishay launches automotive-grade Y1 SMD ceramic capacitors for EMI suppression in EVs
Vishay Intertechnology has released what it claims is the industry’s first series of automotive grade ceramic disc capacitors with a Y1 rating available in a surface-mount casing. The SMDY1 Automotive Series consists of AC line-rated safety capacitors rated for 500 VAC and 1500 VDC, with capacitance up to 4.7 nanofarads, specifically aimed at demanding environments… Read more…
Plasmatreat shares battery manufacturing technology breakthroughs
Germany-based Plasmatreat is showcasing its Openair-Plasma and PlasmaPlus technologies, designed to help manufacturers overcome EV battery production challenges including adhesion, corrosion, contact reliability and insulation. Openair-Plasma enables dry, inline plasma treatment to prepare metals, foils and polymers for high-strength bonding and sealing without primers or wet chemicals. The result is uniform surface energy and robust… Read more…
New Jersey nnounces $20 million in funds for electric buses and charging infrastructure
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced funding worth $20 million in grants, which will go to two grant programs to acquire electric school buses and install public charging infrastructure. Read more…
The Polestar 4’s Most Controversial Feature Is Actually A Hit Among Customers
Polestar’s boss said that “everybody has a kind of alright car,” so people are looking for polarizing features. Lire la suite…
