Nio announced today that Nio Day 2025 will be held in the fall and the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
Since 2017, every Nio Day has featured major product and technology launches.
Xiaomi goes on a hiring spree to catch up with YU7 demand
Xiaomi launched its second EV, the YU7, just a few days ago, and the HR team is now scrambling to find new workers to expand its operation. Currently, the company relies on a still-expanding factory near Beijing, and it appears that phase two is nearing completion. And since the expansion is almost over, it’s time to hire new workers. According… Read more…
BYD suspends plans to build major car plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions, report says
Due to geopolitical tensions and uncertainties stemming from Trump’s trade policies, BYD has put on hold its plans to build a major factory in Mexico, according to Bloomberg.
BYD remains interested in expanding in the Americas, but there is no timeline to make a new investment, a senior executive said.
Nio Day 2025 to be moved to fall instead of year-end
Nio Day 2025 will be moved up to this fall, during which the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
This marks the first major adjustment to the timing of Nio Day in eight years, with the company stating that the change will enhance the cost-effectiveness of hosting the event.
Accuenergy launches AcuDC 300 EV charging meter for high-precision DC energy measurement
Accuenergy has introduced the AcuDC 300 EV Charging Meter, a revenue-grade DC energy meter designed specifically to serve the expanding electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure market. The device provides 0.1 percent measurement accuracy across an input voltage range from 60 to 1000 VDC and it is MID-certified, meeting IEC 62053-41:2021 Class 0.5 and EN 50470-4 Class… Read more…
Cenntro ventures into car market with new Avantier Commuter EV
Best known for its electric workhorses like the Metro and Logistar series, Cenntro is now targeting the daily urban grind. The company has introduced the Avantier Commuter, a five-door, four-seat electric vehicle designed for navigating tight European city streets and simplifying neighborhood travel. With this launch, Cenntro is making a clear play for a slice of the growing personal mobility… Read more…
Troubling times for Tesla, Nissan, and Dodge – plus some fun yellow stuff!
Tesla’s Q2 results are in, and they are way, way down from Q2 of 2024. At the same time, Nissan seems to be in serious trouble and the first-ever all-electric Dodge muscle car is getting recalled because its dumb engine noises are the wrong kind of dumb engine noises. All this and more on today’s deeply troubled episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Renesas introduces high-efficiency 650 V GaN FETs targeting EV charging and power electronics
Renesas Electronics has announced three new 650 V high-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistors (FETs) developed specifically for e-mobility charging stations, AI data center and server power supplies (including 800 V HVDC architectures) and battery energy storage. The fourth-generation plus (Gen IV Plus) devices—named TP65H030G4PRS, TP65H030G4PWS, and TP65H030G4PQS—are based on the proven SuperGaN platform acquired… Read more…
Faraday Future’s new EV has a face and an AI brain
Faraday Future has pulled the curtain back on its latest creation: an AI-powered multi-purpose vehicle aimed at the US market. Called the FX Super One EAI-MPV, this new EV is – according to the company – not just another electric car; it’s an intelligent companion on wheels, complete with a digital “face” and an advanced AI brain. As far as… Read more…
Rivian Just Got Another $1 Billion From Volkswagen
Rivian capped off a sluggish sales quarter with a fat check from its new partner. Lire la suite…
Dahon launches first super-lightweight e-bike that is actually affordable
Every year, it seems like there’s a new headline about the world’s lightest electric bike. Each year, engineers manage to shave a few more grams off of an exotically designed frame built with even more exotic materials. And each year, the continuously lower weight is balanced by continuously higher prices – often exorbitantly high. But now Dahon has bucked that trend, offering us an incredibly lightweight electric bike at a price that normal e-bike riders can afford. Meet the Dahon K-Feather. Read more…
BYD launches new discounts, offering +50% off smart driving tech
Despite the warnings, BYD continues introducing new discounts. On Wednesday, BYD’s luxury off-road brand began offering over 50% Huawei’s smart driving tech. Read more…
First-ever savings on Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes from $3,500, Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus units at new lows from $2,659, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the first-ever savings we’ve spotted on Ford’s Mustang and Bronco e-bikes starting from $3,500, when using the provided promo code. We also spotted Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundle options hitting their lowest prices yet in early Prime Day savings, starting from $2,659. Among our tool discounts today, you can bundle the commercial-grade Greenworks 82V 24-inch Cordless Short Pole Hedge Trimmer or its Fixed Mid Pole counterpart with two batteries and a dual-port rapid charger at new low prices starting from $250. You can also pick up EGO’s 56V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for all your wood-cutting needs at $349. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like the expanded Anker SOLIX F3000 bundles, and much more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are cutting prices with nearly $17,000 in discounts in some markets
Are the Korean auto giants facing slowing sales? Hyundai and Kia are offering generous incentives globally, resulting in price cuts worldwide. In some markets, discounts can reach nearly $17,000. Read more…
Titan builds graphite processing facility in New York
Titan Mining, which produces zinc concentrate at its Empire State Mine located in New York state, has started construction of its fully permitted commercial demonstration facility to produce natural flake graphite at the site. The fully permitted facility leverages the site’s zinc mill and infrastructure. Engineering work is complete, and procurement is underway. The facility… Read more…
Staad introduces its 17W 16-ton electric excavator
Earth-moving equipment importer and dealer The Staad Group has announced the Staad 17W electric mobile excavator, saying it is “making a go” at producing zero-emission large equipment. The self-designed and -built “unique scoop” is a 16-ton excavator. Staad worked with the ELM Group to convert the machine from diesel to electric power and integrate an… Read more…
The Mercedes EQS Is Struggling—And Its Radical Design Might Be Why
Mercedes-Benz’s design boss says the car was introduced “probably 10 years too early” because of its polarizing styling. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s growth hits a snag as deliveries tumble 13% in second quarter
Tesla, the long-reigning king of the electric car world, has finally admitted it is navigating some choppy waters. The company announced its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a big drop in vehicle deliveries and raising new questions about its path forward. The results show that the challenges faced in the first three months of… Read more…
‘No Sign Of Recovery’: New Tesla Brand Report Is Full Of Bad News
A new survey reveals Musk’s time in government caused great harm to Tesla, alienating consumers across party lines. Lire la suite…
Go-Ahead Group implements BetterFleet’s EV charge management system at UK bus depots
Public transport operator Go-Ahead Group is rolling out BetterFleet’s EV fleet charge management and operations platform across its national electric bus fleet in the UK. Go-Ahead will implement BetterFleet’s SaaS platform for over 1,000 EVs in operation at 20 bus depots, and has contracted to expand to more than 1,500 units at 30 depots by… Read more…
