The Freelander 8 starts at 289,900 yuan ($42,750) after incentives and has a CLTC battery-only range of 310 km. Read more…
Skoda hypermiles the new Peaq to claim 936-km record-breaking range
Hypermiling is very much like competitive meditation – it demands a monk-like discipline, bordering on clinical obsession. Tires pumped to granite firmness, every comfort accessory banished, climate systems powered down, and a right foot operating with the featherlight delicacy of a watchmaker. Nobody actually drives like this in the real world, yet car companies simply cannot resist the siren song… Read more…
XPENG assumes control of UK operations
XPENG is set to take direct responsibility for its operations in Britain with the establishment of a national sales company. It marks a shift away from the initial distributor-led model the company used to enter the UK market. Read more…
China issues guidelines for automakers operating overseas
Chinese car brands have significantly increased their exports in recent months. National regulatory authorities are using this as an opportunity to impose stricter controls on the foreign business operations of Chinese automakers. The means: fresh regulations on marketing, pricing, and more. Read more…
XD Thermal develops new battery cooling system for electric buses
XD Thermal has developed a new cooling architecture for the batteries of a European electric bus platform. The integrated system is said to require fewer components and can be adapted to different battery sizes. Read more…
Cratering oil use in China shows the death spiral that could end oil
Chinese oil use dropped drastically in Q2 of this year, leading to an overall drop in emissions for the country. That alone is a big deal – but the potential effects of the world’s second-largest oil consumer rapidly passing peak oil could have massive effects on the world’s oil markets. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis electric drive plant enters operation in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has opened its first European plant for electric drive systems in Slovakia. Up to 280,000 units can be produced annually at the Nováky site. Read more…
$20,300 in EV purchase incentives for California rideshare drivers
California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a new incentive programme offering rideshare drivers up to $20,300 towards the purchase or lease of a new zero-emission vehicle. The Drivers Assistance Program is aimed at low- and middle-income drivers working for companies like Uber, Lyft, and HopSkipDrive. Read more…
Minnesota to invest $41.2m in EV charging network
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced plans to invest over $41 million in the state’s EV charging network. MnDOT’s third – and largest – round of grants will prioritise fast-charging infrastructure in Greater Minnesota. Read more…
Ontario International Airport secures largest-ever VALE grant
Ontario International Airport (ONT) has secured almost $4.15 million from the US Federal Aviation Administration to invest in its clean-energy infrastructure. The grant will cover 75 per cent of the cost of installing electric ground support equipment charging infrastructure at Terminals 2 and 4. Read more…
Bentley’s First EV Will Be Its Quickest Car. But It Doesn’t Matter
The Torcal will out-accelerate every Bentley before it, but Crewe says the numbers matter less than how effortlessly it delivers them. Read More…
China’s August NEV retail sales fall 4% to 1.07 million, preliminary CPCA data shows
NEV retail penetration rose to a record 65.7%. Read more…
Preview: Electric truck innovations at IAA Transportation
This year’s IAA Transportation conference is set to become a major hub for electric trucks. Established players are offering extensive showcases, but Chinese market newcomers are no less impressive. Tesla also manages to bring a European version of the Semi to the halls of Hanover. Read on for our preview of the most important innovations for electric XXL trucks at the trade fair. Read more…
Study: Battery-electric trucks becoming competitive on an increasing number of routes
Today, there are many use cases where battery-electric trucks outperform their diesel counterparts in terms of total cost of ownership. By 2030, this could apply to 70 to 90 per cent of road freight transport in Germany. That’s according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Read more…
Xpeng Iron reportedly shifts to semi-solid batteries as all-solid-state tech lags
Xpeng Iron will use high-energy solid-liquid hybrid batteries, reflecting delays in the commercialization of all-solid-state technology. Read more…
Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year
Ford has set a goal to sell 100,000 of its upcoming Fathom electric truck in the model’s first year of sales, which would put it among the best-selling EVs in America, and the best-selling non-Tesla EV. Read more…
This new anti-theft device can keep your e-bike protected for up to a year straight
E-bike theft is one of those problems where a good lock is only half the battle. Since no physical lock can ever give you a 100% guarantee of safety, if a thief actually gets away with your bike, knowing where it went can suddenly become a lot more important. Read more…
Uber And Wayve Beat Waymo To London With UK’s First Robotaxi Service
The first Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs fitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving tech can now be hailed in London on the Uber app. Read More…
New Jersey Passes Law Making Cheap Plug-In Balcony Solar Panels Legal
Under the new law, landlords and local governments can no longer block residents and tenants from installing plug-in solar panels. Read More…
Chery-JLR’s Freelander 8 limited edition sells out before September 3 launch
The limited edition is the most expensive Freelander 8 variant, with a pre-sales list price of 459,900 yuan ($67,820) and production limited to 1,000 units. Read more…
