Lion Smart Production has entered into a partnership with Castrol to advance the development of a new battery module for high-performance EV applications. The aim is to combine the partners’ expertise in direct battery cooling. Read more…
China NEV retail growth slows in Oct as hybrids continue to decline
BEV retail sales came in at 812,000 units in October, up 20.4 percent year-on-year.
Hybrid vehicle retail sales were 469,000 units in October, down 9.96 percent year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year decline.
ZF unveils eTERRADRIVE for electric tractors
German supplier ZF presented the eTERRADRIVE, a fully electric transaxle solution, at Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover. It supports tractors and agricultural tractors in the 60 to 100 kW tractor class and is compatible with existing interfaces and standards. Read more…
Toyota again delays battery factory construction
Toyota is reportedly postponing its plan to build a battery factory in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture. According to media reports, the carmaker intends to reassess the project next year in light of weakening demand for electric vehicles and make adjustments if necessary. Read more…
The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The trusty pickup will also gain a hydrogen fuel cell version, as Toyota pushes forward its “multi-pathway approach.” Lire la suite…
China eases export ban on Nexperia chips
The Chinese government has approved the first exemptions in the dispute over the export ban on chips produced by manufacturer Nexperia. Semiconductors from Nexperia can once again be exported to Europe for civilian purposes – including for the automotive industry. Read more…
Tesla retail sales in China hit 3-year low in Oct
Tesla’s October retail sales in China came in at 26,006 units, the lowest figure since November 2022. Read more…
Li Auto’s EREVs reach 1.4 million cumulative deliveries amid declining sales
Cumulative deliveries for both the Li L6 and Li L7 have surpassed 330,000 units, while the Li L8 has exceeded 250,000 units and the Li L9 has surpassed 280,000 units.
All Li Auto L-series EREVs saw year-on-year delivery declines exceeding 50 percent in September.
NIU unveils bold new urban and off-road (but street legal!) electric motorbikes
NIU is back at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Show) with a fresh lineup of electric two-wheelers that push the boundaries of performance, design, and smart connectivity. The Chinese electric mobility giant, already known for selling over 5 million electric scooters and motorcycles across over 50 countries, used the Milan show to unveil its 2026 product range – and it’s clear NIU is looking to hang on to that leader status. Read more…
Firefly won’t integrate with CATL’s battery swap network, Nio’s William Li says
Firefly uses safer, higher-performance liquid-cooled battery packs, while CATL employs air-cooled packs primarily targeting the ride-hailing market, Li said.
Firefly will offer higher-capacity battery packs in the future, starting at least from 60 kWh.
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company
Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company. Read more…
Changan Nevo launches A06 sedan starting at $15,440
The Nevo A06 measures 4,885 mm in length and offers both BEV and EREV variants, with a starting price of RMB 109,900 ($15,440).
It will primarily compete in the Chinese market against models including the BYD Qin L and Geely Galaxy A7.
GAC Aion launches compact EV Aion UT Super based on CATL’s battery swap system
The Aion UT Super starts at RMB 89,900 ($12,630) including the battery pack, or RMB 49,900 under a battery rental plan.
The model features CATL’s standardized #25 battery pack, offering a range of 500 kilometers.
XPeng plans to unleash three different Robotaxi models next year
XPeng announced a bold plan to launch three mass-produced robotaxi models and begin trial operations as early as next year. XPeng is taking aim at the biggest headaches currently facing the robotaxi industry – high costs, small fleets, and limited operating areas. The company promises it will build its driverless vehicles from the ground up to be cost-effective and globally… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz tops 28,500 car hybrid battery test — THIS brand came in last
When it comes to battery longevity, it appears that brand matters. A recent study published by Germany’s ADAC revealed tangible, real-world differences in how the high-voltage batteries in PHEVs age across manufacturers. The results: Mercedes’ batteries came out on top, Mitsubishi trailed behind. Read more…
Quentin Willson, Top Gear Presenter And Electric-Vehicle Advocate, Dies At 68
Willson was a co-host on the famed BBC motoring program between 1991 and 2001, and a big believer in the potential of EVs. Lire la suite…
You’re Wrong About Electric Crossovers
Haters say they aren’t fun. They’re out of their minds. Lire la suite…
Tesla Roadster might become an April Fools’ joke
The Cybertruck was supposed to keep the Tesla hype train going for many years, but it failed at that rather miserably. Then came the Robotaxi – anything to keep the share price high. And while that one hasn’t necessarily failed yet, it’s also not a car intended for you to buy. So Tesla needed a new hype driver, and it’s… Read more…
First look at Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle
At EICMA 2025, Honda finally pulled back the curtain on its first full-size electric motorcycle with the first-ever public unveiling of the Honda WN7. As someone who’s followed the electric motorcycle space for over a decade, I’ve been waiting a long time to see Big Red bring some serious voltage – and it looks like that moment has arrived. Read more…
These Are The Best EV Chargers Of 2025
Our top picks after relentlessly testing, reviewing, and using dozens of chargers throughout the year. Lire la suite…
