Li Auto delivered 41,053 vehicles in March, a 12% increase year-on-year and a 55.38% increase from February. Read more…
CEFC commits $100m for VW-backed EV loan discounts
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing AUD 100 million (about 60 million euros) to accelerate EV adoption among Australian households and small-to-medium-sized enterprises, in partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services Australia (VWFS). The programme provides discounted finance for new and used eligible EVs across multiple brands. Read more…
LR backs electric ferry rollout on Perth’s Swan River
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has secured a contract with Echo Marine Group to support the delivery of Western Australia’s first fully electric passenger ferries. The project is part of the Perth Transport Authority’s METRONET Swan River Ferry Service Expansion and will introduce five battery-electric vessels into operation in Perth. Read more…
JLR and Chery present concept study for first Freelander model
The new Freelander brand, a joint venture between JLR and Chery, has unveiled a new concept vehicle called Concept 97 in Shanghai. It is intended to serve as a blueprint for Freelander’s first production model, which is set to enter production as early as late 2026. Read more…
The Tesla Model S And Model X Are Officially Dead
It’s the end of the road for the cars that set the standards for truly modern EVs, with plenty of range, comfort, and performance. Lire la suite…
WeRide, Grab launch Singapore’s first public robotaxi service
WeRide and Grab have commenced public robotaxi operations in Singapore’s Punggol district.
WeRide’s global autonomous driving footprint has expanded to 12 countries.
Nio shares surge ahead of Mar delivery data and new model launches
Nio’s Hong Kong-traded shares jumped about 10% as of press time.
Nio is set to report its March delivery figures and prepare to update four models on Thursday.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand, plan 6 new models
Freelander upgraded to standalone brand, to release six EV models over next five years.
Global headquarters established in Shanghai, with deep partnerships forged with Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm.
Nio to launch 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Apr 2
These four updated models will feature design upgrades, enhanced configurations, and improved smart driving experiences.
The latest schedule underscores Nio’s tight product launch schedule this year.
NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them
New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most. Read more…
Volvo will be the exclusive importer for Lynk & Co in Europe
Volvo and Geely announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to establish a commercial partnership for Lynk & Co distribution in Europe. Volvo will assume responsibility for Lynk & Co’s commercial operations and brand management across Europe, and will become the exclusive importer and distributor of Lynk & Co vehicles in Europe. Lynk & Co 02 This will… Read more…
Land Rover’s China-Market ‘Freelander’ Is The Rivian R2 Competitor You Can’t Have
Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery resurrected the Freelander name for a new premium global EV brand. Lire la suite…
Inlyte Energy taps Ervin Industries for domestic iron battery supply chain
Energy Dept. extends order to keep dead Colo. coal plant online, costing millions
The Department of Energy has extended its previous 90-day order to a broken Colorado coal plant, forcing it to stay online further despite generating no electricity, and costing ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. Read more…
This $8,500 EV in China racked up nearly 57,000 orders
BYD’s top-selling Seagull EV has a new rival after Chery Automotive’s new QQ3 secured close to 57,000 orders. Chery launched the new EV in China, starting at about $8,500. Read more…
Tesla expands unsupervised ‘Robotaxi’ area in Austin with only a handful of cars
Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, growing the area where vehicles can operate without a safety monitor inside the car. Read more…
bp pulse is building Australia’s first airport-scale EV charging hub
bp pulse has broken ground on its first large-scale EV charging hub in Australia – and it’s landing in a high-traffic spot: Melbourne Airport. Read more…
Rivian’s E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes
Also, the micromobility company that spun out of Rivian last year, struck a deal with DoorDash to develop self-driving vehicles. Lire la suite…
The Cheaper BMW iX3 Has A Smaller Battery. But The Range Is Still Huge
BMW’s new rear-drive iX3 40 cuts battery size and price, yet still delivers 395 miles of WLTP range. Lire la suite…
The World’s First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says
The Verge TS Pro would also be the world’s first production vehicle with solid-state batteries, if the big claims pan out. Lire la suite…
