Incat Tasmania has been awarded the contract to build two new battery-powered catamarans for the Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The 129-meter-long vessels will be equipped with battery systems with a capacity of approximately 45,000 kWh and will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand. Read more…
Li Auto opens presales for i8 electric SUV in China
Li Auto has begun presales of its first fully electric SUV, the i8, in China. The six-seat crossover offers up to 720 km range and dual-motor all-wheel drive with a combined power output of 400 kW. Deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…
Chinese car brands double share in Europe in H1 2025 as strong growth continues
In the first half of 2025, Chinese car brands saw a year-on-year increase of 91 percent in sales in Europe, reaching a new high of 5.1 percent market share.
Five car brands — BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda, Leapmotor, and Xpeng — drove this rapid growth.
Tesla Diner in Shanghai may open in early 2026, report says
The first Tesla Diner in Shanghai may open around Chinese New Year in 2026, with prices likely to be 70 percent of those in the US, according to a local media report.
Tesla has reserved a 3,000-square-meter plot of land next to its Gigafactory in Pudong, Shanghai, for the facility.
U Power opens Southeast Asia’s first smart battery swapping station
Chinese battery swapping solutions provider U Power and Dutch company UNEX EV have opened Southeast Asia’s first smart battery swapping station in Phuket, Thailand. The duo have serious expansion plans using this facility as a pilot model. Read more…
This Genius Solved One Of The Volkswagen ID.4’s Biggest Annoyances With A DIY Fix
Volkswagen put capacitive buttons on the ID.4’s steering wheel, but not everybody loves them. Now, though, there’s a fix. Lire la suite…
Germany funds two lithium projects by Vulcan Energy
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), as well as the federal states Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, are funding two lithium projects by Vulcan Energy with a total of €103.6 million. The projects involve lithium chloride extraction in Landau and further processing in Frankfurt-Höchst. Read more…
Tozero expands at Gendorf Chemical Park
The German startup Tozero is building a pilot plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at Gendorf Chemical Park in Bavaria. The company recently signed a lease agreement for an existing building to establish the demonstration facility. Read more…
Tesla’s Reign As Europe’s Top-Selling EV Maker Is Over
Tesla is having a bad time in Europe. So bad, in fact, that a legacy automaker overtook it. Lire la suite…
MAN offers portable battery for electric truck and bus charging
MAN Truck & Bus now offers the Smart Charging Cube. The portable battery storage and charging solution offers up to four charging points and a charging capacity of up to 400 kW. It is available for purchase, lease or rental. Read more…
New York allocates $200 million for electric school bus rollout
New York State has announced an additional $200 million to support the deployment of zero-emission school buses and charging infrastructure, making clean buses more affordable for public schools under its Environmental Bond Act. Read more…
Lucid Air gains Tesla Supercharger access
From 31 July, all Lucid Air models will access over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers using an approved adapter. The carmaker also presented its 2026 lineup. It includes increased range on Touring, upgraded AC compressor, new Aeronaut wheels, and massaging seats on Grand Touring. Read more…
BMW and Ford EVs join AI-based grid relief programme in New York
ChargeScape has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enrol over 6,000 BMW and Ford EVs in its Peak Load Reduction programme. Using ChargeScape’s AI platform, the initiative manages EV charging to support grid stability and offers financial incentives to participating drivers. Read more…
Svolt Energy to begin trial production of semi-solid-state batteries in Q4
The semi-solid-state batteries will be supplied to BMW Mini’s next-generation models, with mass production planned for 2027.
Svolt’s first-generation semi-solid-state batteries have an energy density of 300 Wh/kg, with the second generation set to increase to 360 Wh/kg.
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX join the Supercharger party too
Earlier today, Lucid announced Tesla Supercharger support for the Air coming at the end of the month, but the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX get it today. Both cars need an approved adapter, which can be purchased from dealers in the US as well as the Honda DreamShop website for $225. You need to get one of these as Tesla… Read more…
After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life
The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years, this Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going strong with more than 90% of its original battery capacity. Read more…
Chinese smart driving startup Momenta invests in electric heavy truck startup Zeron
Zeron today announced that it has completed a Series A financing round worth RMB 500 million ($70 million), with Momenta as one of the three lead investors.
Zeron’s two electric heavy-duty trucks have cumulatively delivered nearly 700 units.
Onvo begins L90 test drives as optimism pushes Nio shares higher
Since the L90 began pre-sales on July 10, Nio shares have risen by 43 percent in Hong Kong.
Nearly 600 vehicles for test drives are now available at over 400 Onvo showrooms across 140 cities.
Great Wall Motor chairman teases Ferrari-rivaling supercar
Great Wall Motor’s chairman previewed a supercar in a photo, marking the Chinese automaker’s first glimpse of the model.
The company’s CTO mentioned in late April that Great Wall Motor had been working on a supercar project for the past five years.
GM’s sales success and new batteries are powering a comeback
General Motors is showing the automotive world that its electric vehicle ambitions are more than just talk. The company has powered its way to become the second-largest seller of electric cars in the United States, unseating rivals like Ford and Hyundai. The good news comes despite serious financial headwinds, proving that a a clear strategy focused on volume sales now,… Read more…
