JPMorgan believes that BYD will probably become the “Toyota” of the global EV market.
The bank’s analysts expect BYD’s sales in 2025 to grow about 30 percent from 2024 to 5.5 million units.
Because of US tariffs: Hyundai considers expansion of US electric car plant
The threat of potential US tariffs is showing an effect. The Korean Hyundai Group apparently wants to increase the production capacity of its electric car plant Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in the US state of Georgia from 300,000 to 500,000 units per year. Read more…
Coreless technology shrinks current sensor
Melexis has used a digitally controlled, coreless technology that shrinks the size of a current sensor, writes Nick Flaherty.
The MLX91235 sensor eliminates the need for a ferromagnetic core, enabling the measurement of larger currents flowing through external primary conductors, including busbars. Read more…
Volvo ES90 tech stack to set future for automaker
ES90 electric sedan will debut the most powerful computing capacity ever in a Volvo EX90 electric SUV will gain the same processing upgrade, be upgraded to it as a retrofit Will support AI-based features, more efficient battery management Volvo’s next electric vehicle will build on the automaker’s recently-introduced tech stack with even more… Read more…
Nio exec named 1st chair of new working group to promote China-EU auto cooperation
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU has set up an automotive working group, and Nio’s vice president for Europe, Zhang Hui, has been appointed as the group’s first chairman.
Companies in the automotive supply chain have been calling for such a group since the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs.
GAF Energy’s nailable solar shingle is now 23% more powerful
GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Huawei-backed Aito files for M9 SUV
Aito has filed for one BEV variant and two EREV variants for the M9, all of which are powered by CATL batteries.
The Aito M9 got more than 200,000 orders after 11 months on the market and delivered 12,483 units in January.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to launch new variants for Bao 5 on Feb 21, expected to feature Huawei smart driving software
Fang Cheng Bao will launch Smart Driving editions of the Bao 5, which are expected to use Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 software after the Bao 8.
The Bao 5 entered a regulatory catalog yesterday that shows it will come with LiDAR.
Heliene and Origami Solar team up to take on Trump tariffs
Solar panel maker Heliene and steel solar panel frame maker Origami Solar have partnered to offer US-made, steel-framed solar panels in North America.. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) eyes first positive gross profit in Q4: Here’s what to expect from its earnings
Rivian (RIVN) will report fourth-quarter earnings Thursday after the market closes. Although the EV maker aggressively cut costs last year, a supply shortage derailed some momentum. Rivian still stands by its goal of achieving its first positive gross profit in Q4. Here’s what to expect from the report. Read more…
CAA tested 14 EVs in the frigid Canadian winter. Here’s what their experts discovered.
The Canadian Automobile Association, inspired by the Norwegian El Prix winter EV range test series, recently tested 14 EVs under typical winter conditions in the Great White North. The 14 EVs were driven from Ottawa to Mont Tremblant in sub-zero temperatures varying from -7° C (19.4° F) to -15° C (5° F). Out of the… Read more…
Video: TDK’s innovations in EV sensors and passive components
In a recent interview with Charged, TDK’s Eduardo Drehmer and Jason Blume discussed the company’s advancements in EV technology, focusing on capacitors and sensors. TDK has been actively expanding its capacity and global footprint to meet the growing demands of EVs. The company offers a wide range of passive components, including film capacitors and sensors,… Read more…
Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LG
Toyota plans to shift a $1.5 billion order to an LG Energy Solution battery factory in Michigan to help keep it afloat after General Motors backed out of the project, Automotive News reported Wednesday. Located in the state capital of Lansing, the plant started out as a joint venture between GM and LG. But in December GM said it was selling its… Read more…
Rad Power takes $500 off e-bikes with several new lows from $999, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and Pro Ultra flash sale from $849, more
We’ve got huge savings with plenty of new and returning low prices in today’s Green Deals, starting with the changeup pricing from Rad Power’s ongoing sale that is taking up to $500 off six e-bikes, as well as the continuing 50% discount on four accessories accompanying the brand’s newest models. The big shake up though is Rad Power dropping all three RadRunner e-bikes (RadRunner 2, RadRunner Plus, and RadRunner 3 Plus) to new all-time low prices starting from $999. Right behind this sale is EcoFlow’s latest Valentine’s flash sale (today only) that is offering the DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with an 800W alternator charger at its $849 low alongside two DELTA Pro Ultra expansion batteries (adding 12KWh to your setup) at $4,999. Lastly, we spotted Aiper’s latest Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer dropping to a new $320 low after only a month past its release. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike, NIU’s 40% off KQi e-scooter sale, and more. Read more…
Rivian announces new offroad-focused ‘California Dune Edition’ R1
Rivian has announced a new “California Dune Edition” version of its new Tri-Motor R1, in a special color and with an options package focused on off-road performance. Read more…
FREYR rebrands after killing its $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans
After scrapping plans to build a $2.6 billion battery energy storage system factory in Georgia, FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) has rebranded itself as T1 Energy (NYSE: TE). Read more…
2025 Rivian California Dune Editions are ready to storm the desert
Rivian on Wednesday unveiled new limited editions of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV inspired by California’s desert dunes. Available on Tri-motor versions of the 2025 R1T and R1S, the California Dune Edition treatment cloaks the updated electric vehicles in a Desert Storm color palette and adds off-road accessories. Production… Read more…
The Leapmotor C10 Proves Not All Chinese EVs Are Good
Leapmotor is Stellantis’ big hope for working with Chinese EV makers. Unfortunately, not all of its products have the juice. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck goes through NCAP’s crash tests
Tesla’s Cybertruck has finally gone through NCAP’s extensive testing protocol and scored the highest possible rating of five stars. Historically, Tesla cars have always scored five stars for safety, so it’s no surprise. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) used several Cybertrucks to test the safety of the vehicle, and even though the testing was carried out in… Read more…
The Rivian R1T And R1S Just Got Their First Limited Edition
The California Dune Edition brings new wheels, dark crossbars and a new exterior color for less money than a fully loaded R1S or R1T. Read more…
