Ascend Elements says it will begin production of high-purity lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) recovered from used lithium-ion batteries at its Covington, Georgia, facility in 2025. The company plans to produce up to 3,000 tonnes of Li2CO3 per year. Read more…
Stanford study predicts 40% longer EV battery life
US scientists at Stanford University have discovered that the batteries of electric vehicles could last up to 40 per cent longer than previously assumed. The reason: driving and charging habits in the real world are said to put less strain on batteries than laboratory tests suggest. Read more…
Over 1.5 million electric vehicles made in China sold in November
China has recorded its third record month in a row for sales of NEV cars, which includes both purely electric and plug-in hybrid cars. In November, around 1.51 million NEV cars were sold. Purely battery electric cars, in particular, saw a significant increase. Read more…
Tesla completes energy consumption filing for Cybertruck in China, reigniting market entry speculation
Tesla has completed an energy consumption filing for the Cybertruck in China and received an energy consumption label, reigniting speculation that the model could be introduced to the country. Read more…
Costco partners with Electrify America for fast-charging stations
Electrify American on Tuesday announced that it would install DC fast-charging stations at five Costco locations as part of the retailer’s return to electric vehicle charging. The rollout includes Costco stores in Clermont, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, which will each get six chargers, plus three California locations, according to a press… Read more…
BYD revamps the Dolphin
The first images and information on the facelift of the BYD Dolphin have emerged in China. According to the information from the registration application, there are only minor changes to the design – and a new drive option. Read more…
Refreshed BYD Dolphin revealed by MIIT filing
The BYD Dolphin is getting a refresh for 2025. Revealed on December 9th by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the updated Dolphin sports subtle exterior design tweaks and a new, more powerful electric motor option. While the Dolphin’s overall silhouette stays unchanged, keen eyes will notice updates to the front and rear fascias. The headlights are… Read more…
EV batteries now cost 115 USD per kWh on average
According to a recent analysis, the average price of lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles fell by 20 per cent to USD 115 per kilowatt hour in 2024 – the sharpest price drop since 2017. The USD 100/kWh mark could therefore fall as early as 2026. Read more…
GM backs out from autonomous taxi business Cruise
The US automotive group General Motors is giving up its autonomous robotaxi business, which was bundled in the Cruise division, after investing billions. Cruise was never able to recover from the accident involving one of its autonomous vehicles and a pedestrian in San Francisco. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Nov: CATL share at 42.71%, BYD 25.11%
China’s EV battery installations were 67.2 GWh in November, up 49.7 percent year-on-year and up 13.5 percent from October. Read more…
China NEV retail at 255,000 in Dec 1-8, up 3% from same period last month
China’s retail sales of all passenger vehicles in December 1-8 were 502,000 units, up 11 percent from the same period last month. Read more…
Watch now: EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference continues today
Don’t miss today’s webinars at the Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcasting December 10 – 12, 2024, and will feature live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the… Read more…
Costco Is Adding More EV Fast Chargers At Its Stores
The wholesale giant partnered with Electrify America to install DC chargers capable of up to 350 kW in three states. Read more…
Xpeng Nov deliveries breakdown: Mona M03 at 11,962, P7+ at 6,950
Mona M03 deliveries exceeded 10,000 for the third consecutive month, contributing 38.72 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries in November. Read more…
Jiyue reshuffles team as operation faces difficulties
Jiyue CEO unveiled 4 priorities, including merging positions and cutting projects that won’t improve financial performance in the short term. Read more…
China NEV sales at 1.51 million in Nov, 3rd consecutive record month, CAAM data show
Domestic NEV sales in November reached a record high for the third consecutive month at 1,429,000 units, according to data from the CAAM. Read more…
Pope Francis goes electric with a custom Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Pope Francis has received a new ride: a one-of-a-kind, all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, specially designed and handcrafted for his use. This bespoke “Popemobile” was presented to the pontiff by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius and a team of dedicated employees from the company’s facilities in Graz, Sindelfingen, and Rome. This electric vehicle is a significant departure from the traditional Popemobiles. The vehicle’s… Read more…
Xpeng P7+ reaches 10,000th delivery
The P7+ delivered 6,950 units in November, contributing 22.5 percent of Xpeng’s deliveries for the month. Read more…
Tesla sells 44,576 Model Ys, 28,914 Model 3s in China in Nov
Model Y retail sales in China were up 23.12 percent in November from October, Model 3 sales were the highest since September 2022. Read more…
Nio Nov deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 5,942, ET5T at 4,142
Sequential decreases in deliveries of Nio’s main-selling models weighed on its performance in November. Read more…
