Dutch public transport operator EBS has ordered 73 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD, which are expected to enter service in the province of Zeeland from December 2026. The first vehicles are scheduled to arrive as early as next summer. Read more…
Toyota launches Urban Cruiser, assembles bZ4X in Indonesia
Toyota has introduced the Urban Cruiser and begun local assembly of the updated bZ4X in Indonesia. Both models arrive in single configurations aimed at the local market, with final assembly of the bZ4X now taking place in Karawang and the Urban Cruiser imported from India. Read more…
Longbow’s Speedster EV is light and speedy, and so is the company’s development process
Could EV startup Longbow be the company that brings the British auto industry back to life? The company impressed the autorati by bringing its first model, the Speedster, from a design sketch to a functioning demonstrator in a mere six months, about a third of the time automakers typically take for such a development phase…. Read more…
Panasonic Energy to work with Brown University on battery diagnostics analysis
Japan’s Panasonic Energy has formed a joint development initiative with Brown University School of Engineering to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries by analyzing and addressing materials degradation mechanisms. The partnership will advance analytical methods to pinpoint how materials degrade during battery charge and discharge cycles and apply these insights to accelerate the development of… Read more…
China’s GAC Group starts solid-state battery mass production
China has reached a major milestone in the race for better batteries for electric cars. The country’s state media confirmed that the GAC Group has finished building the nation’s first production line for large, high-capacity all-solid-state batteries. Right now, this factory is only making small batches of vehicle-grade cells, but the numbers attached to this new technology are attracting attention… Read more…
Polestar and Volvo introduce bi-directional charging in the US
Polestar and Volvo are rolling out new bi-directional charging options in the US. Both brands now offer vehicle-to-home capability using dcbel’s Ara system, giving drivers backup power and potential savings while supporting smarter home energy use. Read more…
This Chinese EV Maker Is Stepping In Where Fisker Faltered
Following Xpeng’s lead, China’s GAC is taking advantage of the manufacturing void left by Fisker’s collapse. And Magna is all for it. Lire la suite…
GAC builds solid-state battery cells with 60 Ah for small-series tests
The GAC Group has commissioned a facility for the production of solid-state batteries. According to Chairman Feng Xingya, it is currently producing small batches of “automotive-grade solid-state cells with capacities above 60 Ah”. The company plans mass production for 2027-2030. Read more…
SAIC partner Qingtao produces solid-state batteries in Anting
SAIC partner Qingtao Power has reportedly brought its new production line for pure solid-state batteries in Anting, China, into operation. SAIC expects to receive regular series deliveries of batteries from Qingtao’s production from 2027 onwards. Read more…
VW chief strategist Weckbach set to leave the company
Volkswagen is apparently losing its chief strategist Stefan Weckbach. Apparently, the manager is set to move to a competitor, which is now causing some discord in Wolfsburg. Read more…
UK moves to secure critical minerals
The UK government has released a new “Critical Minerals Strategy” aimed at cutting dependence on foreign suppliers and securing materials essential for, for example, electric vehicles. The plan includes producing 10% of national mineral demand domestically and at least 50,000 tonnes of lithium by 2035. Read more…
Nissan announces UK prices for the new Leaf
With the introduction of Nissan’s newest Leaf generation, prices for the UK have been announced. The base price for the Leaf now starts from £32,249, and qualifies for the £3,750 discount under the Electric Car Grant. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito plans to launch new SUV model M6 in Q2 2026
The Aito M6 is expected to target the RMB 250,000 ($35,180) segment family SUV market, according to a local media report.
Aito will launch a facelifted M9 next year and introduce a longer-wheelbase M9L variant.
AUDI, Not Audi, Wants To Make An EV SUV
Times are tough in China, so the German automaker is trying everything it can to boost sales. Lire la suite…
Xpeng asks suppliers to increase materials for X9 EREV as orders strong, report says
Xpeng has sent a memo to its suppliers requesting materials for an additional 5,000 X9 EREVs by year-end, according to a local media report.
The move aims to address robust order demand following the X9 EREV’s launch and ensure uninterrupted delivery schedules, a supply chain source said.
BYD leads the global EV race as Tesla slips away
The world’s shift to battery power is accelerating, and the fight for supremacy in the EV market is tighter than ever. New figures show global sales of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), which include all battery-powered and plug-in hybrid models, hit 5.39 million units in the third quarter of this year. This is an impressive 31% increase from the same time… Read more…
Changan takes over former Hyundai factory in China
Changan has taken over a Beijing Hyundai factory in Chongqing and will use it to produce vehicles for its Deepal brand in future. The main aim is to increase production capacity, as Changan is reaching its limits. Read more…
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IM Motors launches LS6 SUV in New Zealand
The right-hand-drive LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in New Zealand, with deliveries set to begin in December.
The model starts at NZ$66,900 ($37,490) in New Zealand.
UK weighs higher EV incentives while considering new road-usage tax
The British government will likely increase subsidies for electric vehicles and secure them until 2030. And it could introduce a new per-mile tax on EVs at the same time – a levy that is meant to mirror the fuel duty on petrol and diesel cars. Read more…
