Despite being late out of the blocks for the EV race, Honda is preparing to launch a new all-electric vehicle lineup with some seriously ambitious goals. The “0 Series,” as it’s known, aims to redefine what an electric car can be, focusing on efficiency, technology, and a unique driving experience. With seven models planned for release by 2030, Honda is… Read more…
VW ID. Golf could start at 33,000 euros
The market launch of the next Golf generation is still around five years away. Nevertheless, there is already much speculation about the all-electric successor. Now, there are first details about the base price and the design, rumoured to be reminiscent of an earlier Golf generation. Read more…
First drive in the VW ID.7 GTX Tourer: Do we need an electric GTI?
The ID. 7 GTX Tourer is the sporty top-of-the-range model in the series and the most powerful estate Volkswagen has ever built. But is it worth the extra cost for the all-wheel drive model, which combines sportiness and practicality? Our driving report provides the answer.
VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, brand boss Thomas Schaefer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road at affordable prices,” Schaefer said in the interview. One of those affordable models will be… Read more…
Is The Tesla Robotaxi Coming To Europe?
Tesla hasn’t announced any plans to bring its driverless taxi to Europe, but it probably will. Read more…
Previous French Leapmotor importer takes Stellantis to court
Leapmotor is taking off in Europe through a joint venture with Stellantis. The order books have just been opened for the C10 and the T03 – with the latter starting at under 20,000 euros. But trouble is brewing in France. The previous importer is taking Stellantis to court. Read more…
Boliden set to trial battery electric surface drill rig concept from Sandvik
Hard rock mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik is working with Swedish mining company Boliden AB to test and develop a new, battery electric surface drill rig concept at Boliden’s Kevitsa mine. Read more…
BMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3
BMW’s electric vehicles are “winning over customers worldwide,” with sales rising by double-digits in the third quarter. With over 100,000 EVs sold over the last three months, BMW is taking market share from European rivals. Read more…
Ultra-affordable EV sub-brand codenamed ‘Firefly’ to launch at NIO Day 2024 on December 21
Chinese EV automaker NIO has been teasing its third marque, codenamed “Firefly,” for quite some time now. Recently, executives at NIO have confirmed when it will officially launch the new ultra-affordable sub-brand and pull the sheet of its flagship model – NIO Day 2024. Read more…
GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market. Read more…
Xing Mobility to show immersion-cooled Cell-to-Chassis battery
Xing Mobility, a Taiwanese developer of immersion cooling technology for batteries, is set to unveil a Cell-to-Chassis (CTC) battery prototype at the Paris Motor Show. This design aims to significantly enhance space utilisation and range by integrating battery cells directly into the vehicle chassis. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Still Faces The AI ‘Black Box Problem’
Plus, the industry is split on LIDAR, and BYD wants to sell 100,000 cars in Mexico next year. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Event Can Be A Win If It Brings Us What We Really Want
Here’s a hint: it’s not actually the Robotaxi. It’s what the EV market really wants. Read more…
BMW posts impressive EV sales growth amid unfavorable market conditions
The EV market has had a bumpier year than usual, but BMW continues to make gains in various markets around the world. The company showed strong EV growth in the first half of this year and even managed to edge out Tesla in Europe in July this year. And the latest sales report from BMW spanning between January and September… Read more…
India: Uttar Pradesh to procure 120 electric buses for public transport
The state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) in India’s northern region, plans to expand its EV fleet with 120 electric buses. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), its state and interstate bus service provider, will operate the new electric buses. Read more…
Terra Charge opens EV charging hub in India
Japanese EV charging solutions provider Terra Charge has set up the first public EV charging hub in Ghaziabad, a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The new site features 71 chargers. Read more…
Nissan Leaf recalled because battery could catch fire while fast charging
Nissan is recalling certain Leaf electric vehicles due to a risk of batteries overheating and catching fire while fast charging. Owners are advised not to fast charge their vehicles until recall work is completed. The recall includes 23,887 Leaf hatchbacks from model years 2019 and 2020, but just 1% are estimated to have the defect, according to… Read more…
Honda created a manual transmission for EVs
Most electric vehicles don’t have multi-speed transmissions—and don’t need them. Multi gears may even hurt efficiency, in fact. But that hasn’t stopped Honda from experimenting with a manual transmission for electric cars. The automaker is currently testing a manual gearbox—complete with a clutch pedal—for EVs, an engineer told… Read more…
China NEV retail at 1.12 million in Sept, up 9% from Aug, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s passenger NEV retail sales were 1.12 million units in September, surpassing the 1 million mark for the second consecutive month, preliminary data from the CPCA showed. Read more…
EVgo & Delta join forces on new charging architecture
The US fast-charging provider EVgo and Taiwanese charging station manufacturer Delta Electronics have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a ‘next-generation charging architecture’. The two companies are mainly focussing on making the new charging stations cheaper and more reliable. Read more…
