Unfortunately, in the fast-moving world of electric cars, some exciting projects get axed as companies try to adapt to the changing market. This appears to be the story of the BYD Yangwang U7 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake that was recently spotted with very little camouflage. Based on photos leaked by an automotive blogger, the U7 GT looked ready… Read more…
Dozens of new electric bus routes for Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnamese city has gained 27 new electric bus routes this month as well as 443 new electric buses. City authorities have called it a major step towards improving public transport quality. Read more…
VinFast starts EV production at its first overseas plant in India
VinFast today began commercial operations at its first plant in India, also its first overseas factory. With this, the company now produces electric cars at three plants, including two domestic sites in Vietnam. Read more…
Stelato S9T show cars to hit stores by end of this month, launch set for Sept
Huawei and BAIC’s joint brand Stelato will make the S9T station wagon available in showrooms by the end of this month. Read more…
Tesla China sells 67,886 cars in Jul, down 8.41% year-on-year
Tesla China sold 67,886 vehicles in July, down 8.41 percent year-on-year and down 5.19 percent from June. Read more…
Fraunhofer enables real-time EV battery monitoring
Fraunhofer IFAM has introduced a real-time impedance spectroscopy method for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The technology enables dynamic monitoring of the battery’s state, increasing operational safety and extending service life, while supporting next-generation applications. Read more…
CATL wins CAR Inc as a partner for its battery swapping system
Chinese battery giant CATL is making good progress with the rollout of its Evogo battery swapping system. A new partnership with China’s largest car rental company, CAR Inc., is set to ensure that the system spreads even faster. Read more…
Neta reportedly set to resume production
Employees at Neta’s factory in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, have received their full July salaries, indicating that the company is set to resume production, according to a local media report.
Forty-seven potential investors are willing to provide financial support for Neta’s resumption of production, the report said.
Neta reportedly set to resume production
Employees at Neta’s factory in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, have received their full July salaries, indicating that the company is set to resume production, according to a local media report.
Forty-seven potential investors are willing to provide financial support for Neta’s resumption of production, the report said.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV’s Grille Has 942 Illuminated Pixels
The new GLC electric crossover will be the first Mercedes-Benz to get the “face of the future.” Lire la suite…
BYD passenger car sales in Japan exceed 5,000 units
The Sealion 07 EV, locally renamed Sealion 7, is the 5,000th passenger car sold by BYD in Japan. Read more…
Polestar’s China business hangs in the balance
Polestar’s sales operations in China have nearly ground to a halt. According to multiple media reports, the brand has ceased online sales and is now operating only a single direct-sales outlet across the entire country. The Geely-backed brand reportedly sold no vehicles locally in April and May. Read more…
Portugal ends EV charging contract requirement
Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for electric mobility, eliminating the requirement for users to hold contracts with energy suppliers. The reform introduces ad hoc payment, greater price transparency, and promotes market liberalisation. Read more…
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan surpasses 10,000 orders 67 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is one of the most expensive models launched by a domestic automaker, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600). Read more…
Faw Hongqi aims to launch its first flying car by 2029
Hongqi plans to commercialize manned flight by 2035.
Hongqi plans to build a flying car production plant in Shenzhen.
Ford secures £1 billion UK guarantee to expand EV exports
British government agency UK Export Finance has approved a £1 billion export development guarantee to Ford UK, supporting the manufacturer’s shift toward EV production. The facility aims to bolster Ford’s electrification plans, expand export operations, and secure thousands of jobs. Read more…
CATL signs deal to bring over 100,000 battery-swappable cars to Car Inc’s fleet
CATL and Car Inc will launch a pilot program this year and gradually deploy over 100,000 battery-swappable vehicles.
These vehicles will use CATL’s standardized #20 and #25 battery swap blocks, with a vehicle range of 400-600 km.
Arcfox sees first production cars of T1 SUV roll off line, pre-sales to begin in late Aug
Arcfox today saw the first production cars of its T1 compact electric SUV roll off the line, with pre-sales set to begin in late August. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in H1 2025: CATL 37.9%, BYD 17.8%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in the first half of 2025 stood at 280.8 GWh, accounting for 55.7 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share in January-June saw a slight decline compared to January-May, while BYD’s share saw a slight increase.
Li Auto tries to downplay controversy after i8 crash test embroiled itself and a truck maker
This is the second time Li Auto has been embroiled in a tricky public opinion controversy after the Li Mega MPV’s launch.
Li Auto said that this was an unintended action and that it has no direct competition with the truck manufacturer.
