Most variants of the Tang DM-i now offer a 175-km battery range, up from the previous 115 km.
The Tang family sold 103,447 units from January to August, accounting for 3.61 percent of BYD’s NEV sales during the same period.
BYD upgrades Tang DM-i hybrid SUV to boost appeal
Most variants of the Tang DM-i now offer a 175-km battery range, up from the previous 115 km.
The Tang family sold 103,447 units from January to August, accounting for 3.61 percent of BYD’s NEV sales during the same period.
Up to 1000 jobs at risk at Ford’s Cologne plant
Ford will cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne EV plant and switch to a single shift from January 2026. The site builds the Explorer and Capri on VW’s MEB platform. Ford cites weak demand for battery-electric vehicles as the reason for the changes. Read more…
Up to 1000 jobs at risk at Ford’s Cologne plant
Ford will cut up to 1,000 jobs at its Cologne EV plant and switch to a single shift from January 2026. The site builds the Explorer and Capri on VW’s MEB platform. Ford cites weak demand for battery-electric vehicles as the reason for the changes. Read more…
How Rivian Aims To Make Your Home EV Charging Cheaper
The maker of the R1S and R1T reckons its new smart charging feature could cut annual charging costs by at least 20%. Lire la suite…
Xpeng to bring in new battery supplier besides BYD for Mona lineup, report says
The move aims to reduce reliance on a single supplier and lower costs.
The Mona lineup will use Eve Energy batteries for the base versions, while the long-range versions will continue to use BYD batteries.
India: Tata Motors now offers 25,000 public chargers for small CVs
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has announced that it now offers an extensive network of over 25,000 public chargers to its electric small commercial vehicle (SCV) customers in India. The company is already working on an expansion plan, which would further accelerate the adoption of electric models in the SCV segment. Read more…
India: Eicher supplies electric buses for Bengaluru airport
India’s Eicher Trucks and Buses has delivered a small fleet of electric buses to IndiGo, the country’s largest airline. IndiGo plans to deploy it at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Read more…
VW eyes ID. Touareg as potential first SSP electric model
Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that VW planned to discontinue its flagship Touareg model next year. However, the SUV, currently available only with a combustion engine or as a plug-in hybrid, could soon return as an electric vehicle – and might even become the first car built on VW’s new SSP architecture. Read more…
Two Xpeng Aeroht eVTOLs reportedly collide and crash during air show
This is a rare occurrence in the flying car sector, highlighting potential safety risks.
At least one passenger was injured and transported to the hospital, with no life-threatening injuries reported, according to a report.
SWTCH and FLO launch charging roaming agreement in North America
The US-based SWTCH and the Canada-based FLO have just formalised a roaming agreement which gives their customers access to both networks via existing apps and payment systems. It provides seamless access to charge points on either network. Read more…
Shell develops EV thermal fluid enabling sub-10-minute charging
Shell has demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal fluid that allows 34 kWh battery packs to charge from 10% to 80% in under ten minutes. The electrically non-conductive fluid improves heat transfer, reduces thermal stress and enhances battery safety. Read more…
Tesla Wants To Build More EVs In Europe, Despite Slumping Sales
“We currently have very good sales figures,” the German factory manager said. Registration numbers show the exact opposite. Lire la suite…
Cadillac’s electric SUVs beat official estimates in real world range test
For anyone considering an electric car, one number often stands out above all others: range. How far an EV can travel on a single charge is a top concern for buyers, and automakers rely on official estimates from the EPA and WLTP to advertise these figures. Until now, we all knew that those estimates are usually optimistic and need to… Read more…
Waymo expands autonomous ride-hailing to Seattle, Denver and San Jose Airport
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service to the Seattle metropolitan area and Denver, and will soon operate fully autonomous rides at San José Airport. The rollout includes Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr EVs equipped with Waymo’s latest self-driving technology. Read more…
McGill’s expands UK electric bus fleet with new Yutong E12s
The Scottish public transport operator McGill’s has just put 30 new Yutong E12 single-decker electric buses into service under its Midland Bluebird brand. The £14m investment is set to help decarbonise transit across Scotland. Read more…
SK On opens pilot plant to fast-track solid-state batteries
SK On has completed its pilot plant for solid-state batteries in South Korea. The manufacturer aims to commercialise sulphide-based batteries by 2029 – one year earlier than originally planned. Read more…
Chery plans to open books for its Hong Kong IPO on Sept 17, targeting $18 billion valuation, report says
Chery passed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing hearing on September 7 and is expected to begin trading in Hong Kong later this month.
Chery plans to raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, potentially making it the largest auto IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this year.
Geely opens UK order books for the EX5
Geely will start deliveries of its EX5 all-electric SUV in the UK this October, marking the first appearance of the brand on the UK market. Pre-orders for the electric SUV have now started. Priced from £31,990, the model arrives with a 60.2kWh battery and a maximum WLTP range of up to 267 miles. Read more…
Jean-Philippe Parain named new CEO of Mini
BMW Group has announced a series of senior management changes that will take effect on 1 October 2025. Jean-Philippe Parain, currently Head of Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, will become the new CEO of the Mini brand. He succeeds Stefan Richmann, who will assume responsibility for BMW Group Treasury and Investor Relations. Read more…
