The Voyah Dream 9 starts at 419,900 yuan ($62,250) in China and will enter overseas right-hand-drive markets in November. Read more…
ACEA calls for delay to stricter EU-UK battery rules
From 2027, stricter rules of origin for batteries will apply to electric cars traded between the EU and the UK. The manufacturers’ association ACEA is calling for a postponement until the end of 2029 – and warns that tariffs of €1.47 billion could be incurred in 2027 alone. Read more…
Tesla FSD (Supervised) approved in Czechia
Czechia has formally recognised the provisional approval for FSD (Supervised) granted in the Netherlands. This means Tesla’s driver assistance system can now be used in seven EU member states – with a vote on EU-wide approval imminent. Read more…
Osprey launches UK-wide Autocharge service
Osprey Charging network has launched what it calls the UK’s largest Autocharge service. It provides a similar experience to Plug & Charge, whereby drivers can start charging without using a payment card or app – although it uses different technology. Read more…
Iveco Bus introduces electric minibus named eFlexy
Iveco Bus is entering the electric compact minibus segment with a new six-meter-long series. The 5-tonne vehicle will be available in two versions – the eFlexy City for urban use and the eFlexy Line for scheduled, shuttle, and intercity services. Read more…
Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Expanding, With Free Top-Ups In Brooklyn
More than a dozen new lamppost-mounted EV charging ports are now live across the state of New York. Read More…
Massive UK study finds high-mileage electric cars more durable than petrol
A study of millions of UK vehicles shows that electric cars stay on the road longer than petrol cars, and the gap widens as mileage increases. Read more…
Zeekr begins volume shipments of 9X SUV to UAE in global push
The Zeekr 9X starts at 369,900 dirhams ($100,720) in the UAE. Read more…
Saudi Arabia’s new EV brand Ceer unveils debut model
Saudi Arabian EV brand Ceer, a joint venture between Foxconn and the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund PIF, has unveiled its first model. Its flagship Exobot will be available in two body variants – as an electric sedan and as an eSUV. Read more…
Cummins to manufacture LFP batteries for commercial vehicles in Spain
US motor specialist Cummins announces the construction of a battery factory in Spain. Under its Accelera by Cummins brand, LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles will be manufactured there. The plan includes a modular 102-kWh system with a voltage of up to 840 volts for buses and trucks. Read more…
Einride and Nvidia announce autonomous electric truck collaboration
Swedish logistics technology company Einride is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia. It plans to further develop its solution for autonomous electric trucks on the Nvidia Hyperion platform. Read more…
Fraunhofer automates x-ray analysis of EV batteries
The Fraunhofer IIS has developed software that automatically examines X-ray images of complete EV batteries for mechanical irregularities. The method, developed in the AIR research project, is intended to complement classical battery diagnostics and provide additional information for accident-damaged vehicles and before potential second-life use. Read more…
The Tesla Semi Had This Reviewer Skeptical. Now He Thinks It’s A Game Changer
Top Gear’s Jack Scarlett thought the electric truck had missed its moment. A factory tour and a passenger ride changed his mind. Read More…
CATL begins trial cell production at planned 100 GWh Hungary plant
The Hungarian plant will become CATL’s largest production base outside China once all facilities are ready. Read more…
Volkswagen shifts EV production away from Wolfsburg
According to Sales Board Member Martin Sander, the VW group is adjusting its production planning. As a result, fewer combustion engine vehicles will be built in Wolfsburg this year – and conversely, more electric cars will roll off the production lines in Emden and Zwickau. Read more…
Rolls-Royce’s Latest Problem: Keeping Its New EV’s Cashmere Roof Intact At 176°F
The British marque will also slam Project Nightingale’s unique side-opening trunk 15,000 times as part of its testing process. Read More…
This 1970 Scout Sat In A Field For Years. Now It’s An EV With Its Original 4-Speed Manual
Canada’s Beachman says EV conversions start at $25,000. Read More…
China state media rebuts ‘de-CATLization,’ warns of battery supply chain price competition
A media outlet under MIIT says supply chain diversification should not be portrayed as a confrontation between automakers and battery producers. Read more…
Nio Onvo to launch new design package for L90 on September 23 as low-cost marketing push continues
Display cars of the L90 with the new package will be available at Onvo showrooms from September 23. Read more…
Nio launches purple-themed EC6 Aura Edition to boost slow-selling coupe SUV
The special edition starts at 369,800 yuan ($54,820) for the full vehicle purchase, 10,000 yuan, or 2.78%, higher than the base EC6. Read more…
