When the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit expired September 30th, a number of carmakers leaped into action, offering rebates, price cuts, and promos of their own in a bid to keep the good times rolling. Now, it seems like even Rolls-Royce is getting in on the act with a fresh $5,000 rebate of its own for November. Read more…
Ford can’t afford to walk away from EVs if it wants to keep up with Tesla and China
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up. Read more…
Aptera is building an assembly line for validation solar EVs en route to scaled manufacturing
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continues to inch closer to scaled manufacturing of its flagship vehicle, with a new validation assembly line being installed at its headquarters.. Read more…
Hyundai gave its new fuel cell EV some serious upgrades, but is it enough?
The new Nexo is a significant upgrade over the first model, but will Hyundai’s fuel cell EV make an impression in the US. Read more…
‘New Normal’: Tariffs Cost Japan’s Auto Companies Nearly $10 Billion So Far
Plus, Subaru is dialing back its EV plans and China’s zero-mile “used” EVs are threatening its industry. Lire la suite…
Toyota’s legendary Hilux pick-up goes electric
The Toyota Hilux, a global symbol of toughness and reliability, is finally plugging in. The Hilux name has been forever synonymous with diesel engines and go-anywhere durability. Now, Toyota has unveiled its all-new, ninth-generation pick-up, and the biggest news is a model that runs on batteries. The new electric Hilux BEV is part of Toyota’s “multipath” strategy. Unlike some companies… Read more…
MEVCO: Specialist in electric mining pickups goes bankrupt
From rising star to insolvency case: Australian startup MEVCO set out to electrify the mining sector. Three years after its founding, and about a year after announcing a partnership with Rivian, the company has already ceased operations. Read more…
Vishay Intertechnology unveils automotive power resistor
Discrete semiconductor and passive electronic components supplier Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified, 50 W thick film power resistor in a compact TO-220 package for direct mounting on a heat sink. The Vishay Sfernice LTA 50 is engineered to deliver reliability and durability in extreme automotive environments. It withstands high humidity conditions and… Read more…
ZF unveils electric transaxle system for tractors with integrated power electronics
ZF has announced its eTERRADRIVE, a modular and highly integrated electric transaxle system designed for battery-electric vehicle architectures in agricultural tractors ranging from 60 to 100 kW. This system combines traction, mechanical power take-offs, working hydraulics and rear lift within a single compact unit, aiming to facilitate integration and flexibility across a variety of tractor… Read more…
Monta enters fleet charging partnership with Octopus
Monta’s charge point management software (CPMS) platform, Monta Hub, will be integrated into the Octopus Electroverse charging network. The two companies say they aim to streamline fleet and workplace charging. Read more…
Peugeot opens UK orders for new 308 and 308 SW
Peugeot has opened UK orders for the refreshed 308 and 308 SW, featuring upgraded all-electric variants with improved range and updated styling. The new E-308 and E-308 SW deliver up to 279 and 275 miles of range, respectively.
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CATL, GAC ink 10-year deal to advance battery swap business
CATL and GAC will deepen long-term cooperation in battery rental and joint station construction to fully advance CATL’s Choco-Swap ecosystem.
Two days ago, GAC Aion launched the Aion UT Super compact hatchback, built on CATL’s Choco-SEB battery swap technology.
Nio’s swap stations in Sweden approved to join local grid frequency regulation
This marks another overseas market where Nio’s battery swap stations have achieved similar progress following Denmark.
These stations can function as energy storage facilities, helping balance electricity demand during peak periods.
Harley subsidiary LiveWire unveils new electric models
LiveWire presented new electric motorcycles, such as the S4 Honcho and the S2 Alpinista Corsa, at the EICMA show in Milan. The latter can charge from 20 to 80 per cent in just ten minutes. A maxi-scooter developed together with Kymco is set to hit the road in 2026. Read more…
UK: Citroën opens orders for ë-C5 Aircross Long Range
Citroën has opened UK orders for the ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, offering up to 421 miles on a single charge. The model is the first of its kind to receive the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant in the UK, bringing the entry price down to £32,935. Read more…
CircuBAT: Project team presents solutions for a circular battery economy
Four years ago, stakeholders from science and industry joined forces in the Swiss CircuBAT project to create a circular economy model for electric vehicle batteries. They now presented their results, which range from automated disassembly to a volume estimation model for the second-life battery market. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 sedan sees sudden significant drop in delivery wait times
Delivery wait times for the SU7 Pro and SU7 Max have been reduced to 6-9 weeks, significantly lower than the previous estimate of about 30 weeks.
Earlier today, rumors circulated on Chinese social media suggesting that the Xiaomi SU7 is poised for a facelift, with prices potentially increasing.
BYD aims for up to 1.6 million overseas sales in 2026, Citi says
BYD’s overseas sales target for 2026 is 1.5-1.6 million vehicles, with growth primarily driven by new model launches, Citi said.
Europe, North America, and ASEAN are each expected to account for one-third of BYD’s total overseas sales in 2025.
Stellantis cancels several raw material contracts
Under Carlos Tavares, Stellantis had planned a tight schedule for the complete switch to electric drives for its brands. In the meantime, these plans have been significantly scaled back, with Stellantis now planning fewer electric cars. As a result, the group has terminated three supply agreements with different partners for battery materials. Read more…
BasiGo expands Kenyan bus charging network
BasiGo, which offers electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, is set to expand its charging network with the launch of three new electric bus depots in Nairobi. These will encompass both DC fast charging as well as maintenance, servicing and technical support. Read more…
