The German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), together with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics (EMI), has investigated how safe sodium-ion batteries are, with clear results. Read more…
Umicore establishes joint venture for the industrialisation of silicon anode material
Umicore is bringing the Korean company HS Hyosung Advanced Materials on board for the commercialisation of its silicon anode material. To this end, all Umicore employees working in the field of anode materials are to transfer to a joint venture. Read more…
Royal Mail adds over 100 electric three-wheelers to UK delivery fleet
The UK-based postal service has acquired a number of micro electric vehicles (MEVs) from Norwegian company Paxster. Many of these will replace 52 larger vans in cities including London, Bristol, and Brighton. Read more…
Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, posts 1st quarterly profit
This could be seen as Xiaomi EV achieving its first quarterly profit, as the EV business contributed 97.6 percent of Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue.
In the third quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue reached a record high of RMB 29 billion.
Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, posts 1st quarterly profit
This could be seen as Xiaomi EV achieving its first quarterly profit, as the EV business contributed 97.6 percent of Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue.
In the third quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative business revenue reached a record high of RMB 29 billion.
Q3 sales boom: Xpeng approaches break-even point
Xpeng has presented its financial results for the third quarter. Thanks to a substantial 150 per cent increase in vehicle sales, the company is almost able to cover its expenses: its net loss shrank to the equivalent of 46 million euros. Read more…
Nio ES6 SUV reaches 300,000th delivery milestone
Nio president Qin Lihong delivered the first batch of new ES6 Milestone Edition vehicles to customers.
Yesterday, Nio launched the ES6 Milestone Edition, priced higher than the standard ES6 model.
Nio Firefly begins mass production of right-hand drive cars, 1st batch bound for Singapore
Nio announced in August that it had partnered with an automotive retailer in Singapore to launch Firefly there in 2026.
Deliveries have begun in the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium, while test drives and deliveries in Denmark, Greece, Austria, Portugal, and Luxembourg are set to begin soon.
Hyundai plans to massively increase electric vehicle exports from South Korea
The Hyundai Group has once again significantly increased its investment in domestic production of electric vehicles. The additional capacity will be used to increase exports and tap into new markets. Read more…
Hyundai’s Crater Concept Looks Like An Ioniq 5 XRT That Forgot To Leave The Gym
Hyundai says the Crater is an “extreme off-road” vehicle designed entirely in the United States. Lire la suite…
New study confirms your EV’s battery is not a ticking time bomb
The number one fear people have about electric cars is the battery. Will it die quickly? Will it stop holding a charge, like an old smartphone? Many people worry that their expensive new EV will be useless in just a few years. This fear might be common, but a new study shows it is mostly wrong. A company called Recurrent… Read more…
Xiaomi EV to release enhanced driver-assist features at 2025 Guangzhou auto show
The enhanced version of Xiaomi HAD will be released at the upcoming Guangzhou auto show, with a presentation starting at 9:00 am Beijing time on November 21.
In late July, the Xiaomi HAD system was upgraded to a version trained on 10 million clips, delivering a significant boost to its assisted driving capabilities.
Nio Onvo to debut L90 special edition at 2025 Guangzhou auto show
The 2025 Guangzhou auto show will begin on November 21, with Onvo’s booth located opposite Xiaomi EV.
The Nio main brand and Firefly brand share a booth in Hall 20.2 of Zone D, located opposite SAIC Audi.
Volvo Bet Big On A Lidar Company. Why Is It Backing Off?
Volvo said it would make lidar standard on the EX90 and ES90—now its reversal could bury Luminar. Lire la suite…
Electric big rigs get a new fast-charge pit stop in California
Terawatt Infrastructure has switched on its newest commercial EV charging hub in Rialto, California, giving electric truck fleets a new high-speed charging stop along one of the US’s busiest freight routes. Read more…
Hyundai is cooking up a new off-road SUV, and it sure looks electric
Hyundai is bringing “something big” to the LA Auto Show this week, and the teaser points to a slick new off-road electric SUV. Here’s our first look. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total
Tesla reported three more crashes involving its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas – now bringing the total to 7 incidents despite low mileage and in-car supervisors preventing more accidents. Read more…
Wisconsin gets 26 new fast-charging stations with $14M of grants
Wisconsin is getting another boost in DC fast charging thanks to $14 million in recovered federal grants for 26 sites statewide. The funding comes through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, part of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read more…
Karlsruhe waste disposal agency deploys 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric trucks
Residents of the German city of Karlsruhe are enjoying quieter mornings these days. Waste collection agency Team Sauberes Karlsruhe (Clean Karlsruhe Team) recently added seven new Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric waste collection vehicles to its fleet. TSK used a test vehicle for over a year to gather experience and test the practicality of the electric drive… Read more…
Tesla settles another lawsuit over Autopilot crash, 4th since losing first trial
Tesla has settled another lawsuit involving its Autopilot driver-assist system, which is alleged to have caused a crash. This time, a 2020 Model Y on Autopilot crashed into a stationary police vehicle in Texas. Read more…
