Autonomous driving technology is on the rise, but questions about liability go unresolved. Plus: BMW’s next seems promising. Lire la suite…
‘Open The Floodgates’: Why Tesla’s $243 Million Autopilot Crash Verdict Is Such A Big Deal
Critics Say EVs Are A Fire Hazard. Here’s What The Latest Data Shows
We’ve all heard the stories, and they’re scary. But electric-vehicle batteries themselves aren’t always to blame. Lire la suite…
Neta Auto to pick up production following pause
Neta Auto is set to resume production, which could signal a possible revival for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, which is currently undergoing bankruptcy restructuring. Read more…
Lucid partners with US battery mineral producers for EV manufacturing
US EV manufacturer Lucid Motors has joined with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals and RecycLiCo to launch the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC). The consortium aims to help accelerate the development of domestic critical mineral resources and the procurement of minerals for use in automotive manufacturing by US-based… Read more…
Nio Firefly to begin deliveries in Norway, Netherlands on Aug 14
Firefly is positioned by Nio as a premium small car brand, with its most direct competitors including the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz Smart.
By the end of this year, Firefly would enter about 20 overseas markets, with the right-hand drive version set to be ready by October at the latest.
Europe’s EV market shifts gears as Tesla loses grip
The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of the guard. The once unshakeable dominance of Tesla is facing serious challenges from legacy automakers, new Chinese brands, and a surprising comeback… Read more…
Yamaha completes acquisition of Brose’s e-bike drive business
German supplier Brose has successfully completed the transfer of its e-bike drive business to Yamaha. For the time being, the business will continue to operate under its current name, BAT GmbH. Read more…
HiQ-CARB research project presents improved carbon additives for lithium batteries
In the HiQ-CARB research project, a team of experts spent four years working on reducing and modifying the amount of conductive additives required in battery electrodes. In doing so, the researchers demonstrated that new additives with a lower carbon footprint can indeed be integrated into production. Read more…
Costco EV Marketplace celebrates six-month milestone with fresh deals
Costco’s EV Marketplace hopes to guide its members through every step of their electrification journey with helpful articles, insights, and resources. The online resource gas just hit its six-month milestone, and to celebrate, they’re rolling out fresh deals on three new Volvo EVs. Read more…
Mazda begins mass production of EZ-60 SUV as launch approaches
As of August 4, pre-orders for the EZ-60 in China have exceeded 38,000 units since April 23. Read more…
Baidu, Lyft partner to deploy robotaxis in Europe
The initial deployment is planned for 2026 in Germany and the UK, with the fleet size expanding to thousands of vehicles across Europe in the coming years.
Baidu and Uber announced a partnership last month to deploy robotaxis, initially in Asia and the Middle East.
Volvo gears up EX30 production in Belgium
Volvo has been producing the European version of the EX30 in Ghent since April. This is not only intended to circumvent customs duties on Chinese electric cars, but also to halve delivery times. Models for the US market will also come from the Belgian Volvo factory in future. Read more…
ABB E-Mobility’s ChargeDot faces majority stake purchase
Dongguan Mentech has signed an agreement to acquire a 60-per cent majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-Mobility’s home and workplace charging business. The transaction is pending regulatory approval and is set to close in Q4 of 2025. Read more…
EDF completes Pod Point acquisition
EDF has completed the acquisition of all remaining shares in Pod Point. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF, it will accelerate the rollout of its EV charging solutions across the UK, including the newly launched Pod Drive subscription offer. Read more…
The 2026 BMW iX3 Is An Efficiency Beast
Initial numbers say the upcoming electric crossover could outpace the Tesla Model Y. Lire la suite…
CPCA estimates China Jul NEV wholesale to grow 25% year-on-year to 1.18 million
In July, China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 1.18 million units, up 25 percent year-on-year, but down 4 percent from June.
From January to July, China’s NEV wholesale sales were estimated at 7.63 million units, up 35 percent year-on-year.
RWTH analysis proves bidirectional charging has little impact on battery life
The durability of electric car batteries is usually specified in terms of the number of charging cycles. If bidirectional charging adds additional charging cycles, this could affect durability; at least in theory. The Mobility House Energy and RWTH Aachen University examined the long-term effects of charging cycles, with a focus on V2G. Read more…
Hubject & SK Signet to partner on Plug & Charge
SK Signet, a manufacturer of charging solutions, will integrate Hubject Plug&Charge functionality across its DC charger portfolio. Deployment is expected to begin by September 2025. Read more…
Spy shots reveal the 1,300hp Yangwang U7 GT that might never be
Unfortunately, in the fast-moving world of electric cars, some exciting projects get axed as companies try to adapt to the changing market. This appears to be the story of the BYD Yangwang U7 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake that was recently spotted with very little camouflage. Based on photos leaked by an automotive blogger, the U7 GT looked ready… Read more…
Dozens of new electric bus routes for Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnamese city has gained 27 new electric bus routes this month as well as 443 new electric buses. City authorities have called it a major step towards improving public transport quality. Read more…
