Zeekr launched the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact SUV in Egypt.
Egypt is the second largest EV market in Africa and is Zeekr’s first stop in Africa.
Honda and Nissan end merger talks with no deal
Honda and Nissan on Thursday terminated a memorandum of understanding under which the two automakers had been discussing a merger, but plan to continue collaborating. The memorandum was signed by the two automakers in December as the first step toward a merger targeted for 2026. The decision to terminate it comes after discussions by each… Read more…
Kia teases triple EV reveal: EV2, EV4 and PV5
Kia is gearing up for a major electric vehicle showcase in Tarragona, Spain, on February 27. The automaker plans to unveil not one, but three new electric cars, a significant expansion of its EV lineup. The upcoming “EV Day” will feature the production-ready EV4 sedan and hatchback, the innovative PV5 electric van, and the EV2 concept, a compact electric crossover.… Read more…
Isuzu To Build New EV Truck Factory In The U.S.
The $280 million manufacturing facility will assemble the battery-powered N-Series ERR EV, as well as combustion models. Read more…
Xpeng launches its electric SUV G6 in the UK
Xpeng is ready to tackle the British market. The Xpeng G6 can now be pre-ordered in the UK as a right-hand drive model from £39,990. Deliveries are due to start in March. Read more…
Volvo Wants U.S. Batteries For The EX90 As Tariffs “Take A Bite” Out Of Profits
The Volvo EXx90 is made in America, but its batteries come from China and are subject to increased import tariffs. Read more…
Lynk & Co offers limited-time discounts on 2 models
Lynk & Co is offering limited-time discounts of up to RMB 17,000 on two hybrid models.
Lynk & Co delivered 30,077 vehicles in January, up 15.30 percent from December.
Littelfuse rolls out new series of dual-circuit tactile switches
Littelfuse has unveiled the C&K Switches KSC2 KSC Dual Circuit Technology (DCT) series.
The latest addition to its innovative tactile switch series offers a 3.5 mm actuator height, which is lower than the KSC4 DCT at 5.2 mm. This allows it to fit into tighter spaces, providing greater design flexibility. Read more…
2025 Ram ProMaster EV electric van costs $58,490
Stellantis is now taking orders for all three versions of the Ram ProMaster EV electric van family, with deliveries to begin in the second quarter of this year. When it announced the ProMaster EV just over a year ago, Ram said it would be offered in a delivery van configuration and two cargo van options. The delivery van went on sale as a 2024… Read more…
Arcfox cuts prices by up to 23% to boost sales
Arcfox has significantly lowered the official guide prices of 2 models and is offering a limited time offer for another model.
The price of Arcfox αT5 SUV has been reduced by 23.11 percent to RMB 119,800 ($16,440).
The 2025 Ram ProMaster EV Is A Lot Cheaper And Goes Further
Ram added a new 12 and 13-foot cargo van option, offering up to 180 miles of range. Read more…
Li Auto starts mass production of in-house developed SiC modules for more BEV launches
Li Auto’s in-house developed SiC power modules and next-generation electric drive assemblies have begun to roll off the production line for use in new BEV models.
These in-house developed products are expected to deliver more efficient energy performance, and stronger power output.
Nobody wants a Cybertruck – including Tesla! Plus: Nissan news, pricey solar
On today’s downright giddy episode of Quick Charge, at least one Cybertruck owner is sick of people making fun of his ride – but Tesla won’t let him trade it in. Plus, the Associated Press reports that Tesla is suing its own customers, and Nissan is adding AI to its EVs to its record time. Read more…
Xpeng officially enters UK with G6 SUV, deliveries to begin in Mar
Xpeng has launched the right-hand-drive version of the G6 in the UK with a starting price of £39,990 ($49,800).
Xpeng plans to open 20 stores in the UK in 2025 with dealer partner IML.
Huawei HIMA to hold tech event on Maextro brand on Feb 20
Maextro’s first model, the Maextro S800, began pre-sales in November 2024 and is expected to be priced between RMB 1 million ($137,000) and RMB 1.5 million.
The Maextro S800 is expected to be available in BEV and EREV variants, as well as 4- and 5-seat versions.
Trump’s tariffs could inflate onshore wind costs by up to 7%
Trump’s new trade tariffs and more import restrictions could drive up costs for US onshore wind power, potentially slowing down the industry’s momentum, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million
The US State Department’s procurement forecast for the 2025 budget includes an item called “Armored Teslas” worth $400 million. Read more…
17 clean energy projects will be built on former Appalachian coal mines
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership are turning former Appalachian coal mines into clean energy hubs. They just announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to build 14 solar farms and three battery storage systems across 360 acres in Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.. Read more…
Jeep’s new Recon EV made a surprise Super Bowl cameo [Video]
Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired electric SUV made a surprise appearance during the big game on Sunday. Jeep previewed the Recon EV during a Super Bowl ad, in which it took a shot at Ford. In the commercial, you can see Jeep’s new electric SUV looks ready to challenge the Ford Bronco. Read more…
Volvo’s new EX90 uses CATL batteries in the US, but that may change soon
Although the EX90 is built in South Carolina, Volvo sources its batteries from China’s CATL. After raising EX90 prices due to extra tariffs, Volvo is now looking for US suppliers to cut costs. Read more…
