Xiaomi’s new initiatives, which include EV and AI, posted a loss from operations of 2.6 billion yuan ($383 million) in the second quarter. Read more…
Webinar: Battery thermal management by design
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Volvo’s production lines are gearing up to build China’s luxury fleet
When Zhejiang Geely scooped up Volvo from Ford’s bargain basement back in 2010, the automotive establishment assumed the Chinese industrial giant would simply siphon off Swedish safety patents and leave Gothenburg to build sensible estate cars. Sixteen years later, the ultimate irony of that acquisition is coming into sharp, electrifying focus. Far from being a passive custodian, Geely is preparing… Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao launches Tai 7 DM long-range version with over 300 km EV range
The Tai 7 DM long-range version starts at 195,800 yuan ($28,830), with battery capacity increased to 50 kWh from 35.6 kWh. Read more…
Ferrari’s debut EV breaks auction records
Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a Monterey auction, more than 36 times its original estimate. – despite facing considerable ridicule upon its debut. Read more…
GM to switch to native NACS charging ports for the 2027 model year
GM is set to switch all its EVs across its Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands to Tesla’s NACS charging standard. From the 2027 model year onwards, all GM models will be able to charge at NACS charging points without an adapter. Read more…
City of Nuremberg deploys electric construction machinery for demolition
Nuremberg is demolishing a former nursery using electric construction machines and electric trucks. The city already stipulated emissions-free operation in the tender. The project follows the example of a demolition project by Siemens in neighboring Erlangen. Read more…
One Owner Just Did What Tesla Couldn’t: Upgrade An Older Car To HW4
Tesla has been kicking the HW3 can down the road for nearly two years. One owner got tired of waiting around. Read More…
IM Motors starts pre-sales of revamped L6 sedan, touting Jimmy Choo tie-up
The new-generation IM L6 comes in three regular variants and two Prof. Jimmy Choo bespoke limited editions, with a maximum all-electric range of 850 kilometers. Read more…
Denver Public Schools adds 25 electric school buses to its fleet
Denver Public Schools expands its electric school bus fleet by 25, boosting clean transit and cutting fuel costs with grant-funded charging infrastructure. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5’s base price goes up $250 for 2027, but it still starts at just $35,250
With prices starting at $35,250, the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the most affordable EVs on the market. Read more…
Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semis in biggest electric truck order yet
Einride is putting 500 Tesla Semis on US roads, the largest commitment to Tesla’s electric truck that anyone has made public. Read more…
Ride1Up unveils new and improved $895 Portola 02 folding e-bike – and I tested it
Ride1Up’s Portola has been one of those e-bikes that make a lot of sense on paper: a compact folding design, useful cargo capability, and the kind of pricing that helped Ride1Up build its reputation for high-value e-bikes in the first place. Read more…
Volkswagen EV drivers gain Digital Key access through Samsung Wallet
Volkswagen electric vehicle drivers will finally have access to Samsung Wallet with Digital Key, hands-free entry, and more. The service is initially rolling out to select VW ID vehicles in Europe. Read more…
Tesla’s New Three-Row EV Is The Longest-Range Model Y Tested By Edmunds
The newly introduced electric crossover beat its range estimate by more than 30 miles. Read More…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to debut Tai 9 SUV at Chengdu Auto Show
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, making it Fang Cheng Bao’s largest model. Read more…
E.ON and Clever to split up Scandinavian charging network
The Powered by E.ON Drive & Clever joint venture is set to dissolve after eight years in business. The network’s existing 157 fast-charging stations will now be divided up between the joint venture partners and an external third party. Read more…
Lucid Gravity: new trim logic with a €94,900 price tag
Lucid has introduced new equipment variants for its electric SUV Gravity in Europe and reduced its base price by €5,000 – to €94,900, in the case of the Gravity Touring. Four equipment lines are now available, with two motorisations still on offer. Read more…
BYD signs MOU with Malaysia’s Bus Cap to localize electric bus production
The two sides will explore establishing electric bus assembly and manufacturing facilities in Perak. Read more…
Tesla says it’s about to launch its driver-less Cybercab service, but it doesn’t look ready
According to a report from The Information, Tesla is getting ready to launch its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, Texas, by the end of this month. However, this is an internal target, and there are indications Tesla might miss it. The interesting bit about Tesla’s Cybercab service is that the vehicles don’t have any pedals or a steering wheel, which… Read more…
