China’s NEV retail sales totaled 827,000 in September 1-27, accounting for 65.7% of passenger car sales. Read more…
Citroen starts teasing the fully electric 2CV concept
As per tradition, Citroen is taking part in this year’s Paris Motor Show, and it’s starting a new teaser campaign that will eventually lead to the announcement of the company’s new compact and affordable EV based on the legendary 2CV. The original Citroen 2CV Citroen calls it Time 2 Meet Again, and it starts today. It will continue until October… Read more…
Ultium Cells retrofits Tennessee plant for LMR cell production
Ultium Cells plans to convert its battery cell plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA, to produce prismatic LMR cells. The new cell chemistry is set to be used in future General Motors electric vehicles starting in 2028, offering approximately 33 per cent higher energy density than LFP at similar costs. Read more…
OMV opens first charging park in Kufstein with Siemens’ Sicharge Flex system
Siemens eMobility and OMV have deployed the new Sicharge Flex charging system in commercial operations for the first time. A site at the Brenner route in Kufstein will open with six DC charging points for cars and trucks, and will later expand with four MCS charging points offering up to 1.2 MW. Read more…
GM significantly scales back Chevrolet Bolt production
General Motors will produce significantly fewer units of the new Chevrolet Bolt than originally planned. According to a union representative, production is expected to reach only around 35,000 vehicles by the time the model is phased out in the first quarter of 2027 – down from the 50,000 or so originally planned. Read more…
Ionna Has Doubled Its Charging Network This Year. It’s Not Slowing Down
It now has over 180 charging sites in the U.S. More are coming online every week. Read More…
Battery shortage: Stellantis pauses EV production in France
Stellantis is halting production at its French plants in Sochaux, Rennes, and Mulhouse for at least one week. In two cases, this is due to shortages in the supply of EV batteries, as supplier ACC struggles to keep up with demand for its nickel-based long-range batteries. Read more…
Hyundai could introduce Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 ‘soon’
The South Korean automaker Hyundai reportedly plans to expand its Ioniq family with two additional electric models within the next 12 to 18 months: the Ioniq 4 and the Ioniq 7. According to a British media report, these are said to be two differently sized electric SUVs. Read more…
Gotion targets 400 Wh/kg solid-state batteries
Gotion High-tech has unveiled new targets for its solid-state batteries. The Chinese cell manufacturer, in which Volkswagen has a stake, is aiming for an energy density of 400 Wh/kg for its Jinshi cells and long-term costs of approximately US$150 per kWh. Read more…
Vianode and FAAM report successful graphite recycling from battery waste
Norwegian battery material specialist Vianode and Italian battery manufacturer FAAM have demonstrated how waste graphite from battery production can be recycled into high-performance anode material. Both parties now aim to scale their approach for industrial use. Read more…
BMW’s Cheaper i3 Has A Smaller Battery, But The Range Is Still Impressive
The new BMW i3 40 xDrive still comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive, but its battery has been downsized. Read More…
The Rivian R2’s New Pet Cam Lets Owners Check On Their Pets From Anywhere
The feature uses a hidden camera in the rearview mirror to stream a live feed directly to the owner’s smartphone. Read More…
BYD tests new ultra-luxury EV with coach doors and a solid-state battery
BYD said the flagship sedan will feature “unprecedented disruptive technology” and will reportedly be the first EV to use its solid-state batteries. Read more…
Tesla takes on $30 billion in credit as it approaches unprofitability
Tesla opened $30 billion in lines of credit according to a regulatory filing today. The loans come as company profits have dropped in recent years, and as Tesla guides for more spending in upcoming quarters. Read more…
Xiaomi look-alike Luxeed RX goes on sale
Things do change awfully quick in China. It wasn’t that long ago when domestic brands shamelessly copied the shapes of Land Rovers, pinched the quad headlamps of Mercedes sedans, and put Porsche Macan rear ends onto budget crossovers. They did it because everyone then agreed that Western engineering and design were the gold standard. How times have changed… Today, China’s… Read more…
Tesla Patents ‘Electric Fan Car’ Weeks Before Roadster Reveal
Coincidence? Maybe. The fan system could help the Roadster fulfill some of its wildest promises. Read More…
Connected Cars Share A Lot More Data With Companies Than Owners May Realize
A study of 21 connected vehicles found widespread communication with third-party advertising and analytic companies. Read More…
The Government Rolled Back Fuel Economy Standards. Here’s How Many Lives It Will Cost
The Trump administration says its updated emissions standards will cost lives, due to an increase in vehicle emissions. Read More…
The Range Rover Sport Electric Is Here To Take On The Lucid Gravity
The popular SUV is getting the same electric treatment as its bigger brother, with 350 kW charging and roughly 400 miles of range. Read More…
Scania to supply Core 800 battery packs for Prinoth’s electric snow groomers
Scania signs long-term deal to supply Core 800 battery packs for Prinoth’s electric snow groomers, powering models in harsh cold environments. Read more…
