Both the Onvo L90 and the new Nio ES8 are high-priced products with solid gross margins, Li said.
Nio had initially hoped the new ES8 would achieve pre-order levels comparable to the Onvo L90, but current results appear even stronger.
Polestar adds in-car gaming and lets you win actual prizes
Waiting for an EV to charge can seriously test anyone’s patience. Sure, the public chargers keep getting faster, but the question of what to do for those 20 or 30 minutes is on everyone’s mind. Some people scroll through their phones, some go through emails, and some catch up on that well-deserved nap. Polestar claims to have found a solution… Read more…
Luxeed launches updated versions of the R7 and S7 on the market
The Luxeed brand, founded by electronics group Huawei and car manufacturer Chery, is launching updated versions of the S7 electric sedan and the R7 electric SUV coupé on the market. These start in China at the equivalent of around 27,500 euros and 29,900 euros respectively. Read more…
Kim Long Motors orders cells from LG Energy Solution
The Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer Kim Long Motor is setting up its own battery assembly facility in its home country and intends to assemble cells from LG Energy Solution into packs there in future. The cells are to be cylindrical units with NMC chemistry. Read more…
OVO adds Source ultra-rapid chargers to network
Source has joined OVO’s charging network, giving OVO Charge customers direct access to Source’s ultra-rapid hubs across the UK. The roaming deal adds 150 kW chargers to OVO’s platform of more than 50,000 public charge points, supporting both private drivers and fleets with faster, more reliable charging. Read more…
John Deere joins the robot revolution with GUSS acquisition
The autonomous ag equipment experts behind the GUSS robotic sprayers have been developing their AI tech as part of a JV with John Deere for years — and now, that marriage is official. John Deere has acquired 100% of GUSS, and has big plans to pick up that tech and run with it like a … well, you know. Read more…
China installs the world’s most powerful wind turbine
China’s Dongfang Electric has installed a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine, snatching the title of world’s most powerful from Siemens Gamesa’s 21.5 turbine in Denmark. Read more…
Rivian Is Gearing Up To Activate Apple Car Key For R1T And R1S

Rivian will reportedly flip the switch to activate Apple Car Key for Gen 2 R1T and R1S owners “soon.” Lire la suite…
Blink Charging and Imperial Center expand EV fast charging access near US-Mexico border
EV charging provider Blink Charging will install 10 new 180 kW dual-port DC fast chargers at a key transportation junction along State Route 111, just north of the US-Mexico border in Imperial County, California. The chargers will be installed at Imperial Center, a commercial and retail hub that serves thousands of daily drivers along SR-111—an… Read more…
Blink Charging and Imperial Center expand EV fast charging access near US-Mexico border
EV charging provider Blink Charging will install 10 new 180 kW dual-port DC fast chargers at a key transportation junction along State Route 111, just north of the US-Mexico border in Imperial County, California. The chargers will be installed at Imperial Center, a commercial and retail hub that serves thousands of daily drivers along SR-111—an… Read more…
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more…
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more…
Honda is offering big discounts on EVs for labor day
The Honda Prologue is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US. For Labor Day, Honda is offering generous discounts on EVs, including the Prologue and Acura ZDX. Read more…
Save $500 on Luckeep’s C23 two-seater e-bike at new $499 low, Aventon Aventure 2 e-bike at $1,499 annual low, LG, Schumacher, more
We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition filled with some great savings opportunities through Labor Day weekend. Our headliner is Luckeep’s C23 Folding Step-Through Two-Seater e-bike that has fallen to a new $499 low, with it followed by Aventon’s Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike hitting the best price of 2025 at $1,499. There’s also the possible $1,685 savings you can score on LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer starting from $2,000, as well as Schumacher’s new portable EV charger at a new low, one of the largest bundles on Lectric’s XPeak2 e-bikes, two DJI power station discounts, EGO’s multi-head combo kit, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Aventon Soltera 2.5 e-bike discount, the returning low on Autel’s new 80A level 2 EV charging station, and more.. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 looks like a radical new EV
Is it the IONIQ 2 or 3? We are finally getting our first official look at the new Hyundai EV that will debut at next month’s Munich Motor Show. Read more…
Tesla asks court to throw out $243 million verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case
Lawyers for Tesla filed a motion asking a court to throw out a recent $243 million verdict against the company related to a fatal crash in Florida in 2019. The case is the first instance of Tesla being ruled against by a court in an Autopilot liability case – previous cases had ended up settled out of court. Read more…
I’ve Driven My 2024 Kia EV6 For A Year. Here’s The Honest Truth

After a year and 15,000 miles of driving, Kia’s electric crossover has taught me a lot about EV ownership. Here are the highs and lows. Lire la suite…
Expert Says Teslas Are Selling Out Nationwide. Are They Really Harder To Buy?

Prospective EV buyers may be concerned about the end of the federal tax credit. Lire la suite…
‘Unacceptable For Customers’: Volvo Is Racing To Fix Software Issues

Volvo’s CEO says it’s racing to fix the software issues in its cars as owners revolt. Lire la suite…
Saltworks deploys two FusionRO plants for lithium and water reuse applications
Canada-based Saltworks Technologies, which supplies systems for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining, has deployed two FusionRO plants to international clients. FusionRO, a form of low-salinity rejection reverse osmosis (LSRRO), achieves a brine concentration of sodium chloride exceeding 220,000 mg/L at 50% lower capital expenditure and operating expenditure than evaporators, according to the company. One… Read more…