NEV retail penetration reached 61.2% during the period as traditional combustion-engine cars fared worse. Read more…
Tesla to launch FSD V14 Lite for HW3 vehicles after international backlash
The other day Elon Musk officially acknowledged that HW3 is just not enough to support the Full Self-Driving feature that many Tesla owners bought years ago, which caused severe backlash. More than 3,000 European owners are now looking to take legal action against Tesla since the company promised that HW3-equipped cars will run FSD eventually. In response, Tesla announced that… Read more…
Geely’s Uber rival Caocao plans robotaxi initiative
Caocao, the ride-hailing service from the Chinese automotive group Geely, plans to build a robotaxi fleet comprising 100,000 vehicles by 2030. The centrepiece of this initiative is the newly unveiled Eva Cab, a robotaxi designed for Level 4 autonomous operation from the ground-up that is set to enter serial production next year. Read more…
Oslo implements new AC charging pricing model
The Norwegian capital Oslo has the highest proportion of electric cars worldwide. Until now, residents paid for public AC charging. On April 22, the city began introducing a new pricing model based on kWh, altough time still plays a (minor) role in the new pricing structure. Read more…
World premiere of the VW ID. Polo: Wolfsburg’s battery-electric compact car arrives
After years of SUV dominance, the range of electric compact cars is now expanding. Volkswagen is entering the segment with the ID. Polo – a name steeped in tradition – positioning the new model as an entry point into its electric lineup, with prices starting at €24,995. We had the opportunity to experience the ID. Polo firsthand and outline the key details. Read more…
Dreame adopts Huawei-style approach to build premium EVs without owning factories
Dreame has adopted a “Huawei-like model” to build cars, co-creating new auto brands with partners. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It
The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price. Read More…
A first for South Korea: Hyundai trials battery subscription model
Hyundai is launching a pilot project in South Korea where electric vehicle batteries can be used on a subscription basis when buying an electric car. Currently, this is only possible in the country with a special dispensation. The pilot project will initially start with taxis but is planned for expansion to other consumers later. Read more…
Walmart invests in ABB high-power chargers
US retail chain Walmart and ABB E-mobility have commissioned their first fast-charging locations at seven Walmart stores in the greater Phoenix area. These locations, equipped with ABB’s A400 charging stations, are among the first in a planned nationwide rollout across the US. Read more…
VW Group reportedly developing new strategy for 2030
It has long been known that Volkswagen needs to cut costs. Intensified austerity measures are now likely to culminate in a new strategy for 2030, as both the executive board and the supervisory board have apparently concluded that the group’s current business model is no longer viable for the future. Read more…
BEVs now make up nearly 5 per cent of UK cars
In the United Kingdom, the stock of electric cars grew by 34.7 per cent last year to 1,797,809 vehicles. This corresponds to a share of 4.9 per cent of the total passenger car stock. When examined alongside vans, buses, and trucks, a similar proportion of electric vehicles is evident. Read more…
EU Project team aims to significantly reduce onboard charger size using GaN chips
An European consortium is working on a compact 22-kW onboard charger that occupies just four liters instead of the currently standard twelve liters in a project called HiPower 5.0. Key to this advancement are bidirectional gallium nitride semiconductors, provided by project partner Infineon. Read more…
Rox Motor pivots to China EV market after overseas expansion
Rox Motor is accelerating its domestic market expansion in China through a new dealership model following initial success overseas. Read more…
Geely teases pure electric version of Starship 7 SUV with 605-km range
Geely Galaxy teased the new Starship 7 EV, a sister model to the currently available Starship 7 EM-i hybrid SUV. Read more…
Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens
The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitornic dispensers that are already operational. Read More…
BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut
The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number. Read More…
China suspends new robotaxi permits after Baidu’s Wuhan outage, report says
The suspension will prevent companies from adding new robotaxis, starting new test projects, or expanding to new cities, Bloomberg reported. Read more…
GM brings Gemini to over four million Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles
Today, GM has announced that it’s bringing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles in the US “with Google built-in”, which means running Android Automotive. GM says approximately four million vehicles are eligible for this update, which makes it “one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry”. As you’d… Read more…
Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions
Tesla posted on X that it plans to expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles in international markets — but only after the US rollout is complete and with no timeline attached. Read more…
Geely Q1 profit falls 27% as currency fluctuations weigh on results
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, Geely’s core profit grew 31%, contrasting with the broader weakness in China’s auto market. Read more…
