That was quick: barely 24 hours after rumours emerged that Nio could take over the Audi factory in Brussels, the Chinese electric car manufacturer has denied the possibility. Meanwhile, the new Nio sub-brand Onvo is celebrating the market debut of its first vehicle. Read more…
Volvo revises its product roadmap
Volvo Cars has presented its revised product plans to its North American dealers after the brand recently dropped its goal of becoming an all-electric car manufacturer by 2030. Accordingly, Volvo plans to launch ten new or updated models within two years. Read more…
Volkswagen reconsiders revamping the MEB
Volkswagen’s Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz could significantly reduce the Group’s investments. For example, he may overturn the planned billion-euro revamp of the MEB electric modular system, with which Volkswagen wanted to keep the ageing ID.3 and ID.4 models fresh. Read more…
EV Registrations Dropped Again In The EU In August, But There’s More To The Story
Just one powertrain type saw a modest increase in registrations last month. Read more…
Xpeng sees 500,000th production car roll off line
Xpeng saw the 500,000th production vehicle roll off the line, which was the 10,000th production car of the Mona M03 launched on August 27. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 starts deliveries at lower price than Tesla Model Y
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo’s inaugural model, the L60, has officially gone on sale. This mid-size SUV comes at an attractive price point, positioning itselft as a formidable contender against the Tesla Model Y. Nio’s CEO, William Li, envisioned Onvo as a disruptor in the mass market segment. The L60’s starting price of RMB 206,900 (approximately €26,370) significantly undercuts the Tesla Model… Read more…
Nio denies it has plans to take over Audi Brussels car plant
Nio has no plans to take over the Audi plant, and the company is cautious about investing in fixed assets, the EV maker’s CEO William Li said. Read more…
Onvo L60 success paves way for Nio brand revival, says Deutsche Bank
That’s because all upcoming Nio-branded products will come from NT 3.0 technology, which not only offers superior performance but also outstanding cost savings, Deutsche Bank said. Read more…
Here’s how the Fed’s rate cut helps homeowners go solar
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates yesterday, and while it’s meant to support the broader economy, here’s how it helps homeowners go solar.. Read more…
Nio eyes Audi’s Brussels plant in what would be a landmark deal
Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is reportedly considering acquiring the Audi Brussels car plant in the city of Vorst. This news, first reported by Belgian media outlet De Tijd, has sent ripples through the automotive industry, hinting at both Nio’s European ambitions and the challenges Audi faces. The Audi Brussels plant, which currently manufactures the Q8 e-tron electric SUV, is slated… Read more…
Latest Android Auto update adds support for EVs that use Tesla’s NACS charger
Google is rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds improved support for electric vehicles that use the NACS charging standard found at Tesla charging stations. Read more…
Electric flying car maker Alef secures mass manufacturing deal as pre-orders top 3,200
Flying cars are no longer just from sci-fi movies. Electric flying car maker Alef Aeronautics is one step closer to launching the new tech after signing a mass manufacturing deal this week for aviation-grade parts. Read more…
BMW of North America partners with Redwood Materials to handle its EV battery recycling
Battery recycling specialist Redwood Materials has just gained another major automaker as a client, signing a partnership with BMW of North America. Redwood will help recover and recycle end of life lithium-ion cells and their rare materials from BMW Group marques like MINI and Rolls-Royce. Read more…
Europe’s first AWD electric pickup is here: It’s from China and it gets +250 miles range
Chinese automaker Maxus launched Europe’s first AWD electric pickup, beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than a Ford Ranger and has up to 267 miles (430 km) range. Read more…
EV Shoppers May Feel Some Relief After Fed Cuts Interest Rates
It’s not going to make EVs cheaper overnight. But those on the fence may now feel encouraged to get a new set of wheels. Read more…
New EV Supply Is Not Keeping Up With EV Demand: Report
The supply of new EVs outnumbers used EVs at a 3-to-1-ratio. So what’s really going on here? Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Highland aftermarket stalks look solid
Are you thinking of getting the new Tesla Model 3 facelift, codenamed Highland, or do you already own one, but you absolutely hate the button blinkers on the steering wheel? Well, there’s an aftermarket solution that may give you the best of both worlds. You can find them at Bilkomponenter.no for NOK 7,000 (€600). This particular aftermarket solution looks pretty… Read more…
Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
A new study of 10,000 electric cars shows that their battery packs should outlast the vehicles themselves. Read more…
Global solar growth is on track for another record-breaking year
Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember.. Read more…
Genesis Electrified G80 gets a stylish facelift as updated model hits the US for testing
The first all-electric Genesis is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its US launch, the Genesis Electrified G80 facelift was spotted with a sleek facelift up front. Check out the new US-spec model below. Read more…