The Canadian city of Winnipeg is set to deploy its first battery-electric bus next week. It’s the first of several zero-emission buses that will be deployed this year, including both battery and fuel cell electric buses. Read more…
GM’s new Chevy Bolt EV will have a Chinese heartbeat, for now
General Motors has confirmed it will import batteries from the Chinese battery giant, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), to power the next generation of its most affordable electric car. This decision might not be popular with the crowd, but it exposes the complex balancing act facing American automakers as they race to produce cost-effective electric vehicles for the masses.… Read more…
Electra lowers DC charging price to 39 cents – temporarily
Fast-charging provider Electra is expanding its summer vacation offer to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. After Italy, Electra offers fast charging in the German-speaking region from 13 August for just €0.39 or CHF per kilowatt hour. Read more…
Tesla reveals Model 3+ with a range of 830 kilometres for China
Two new Tesla variants are about to be approved in China, which are expected to score points above all with their range. The Model 3+ is expected to have a range of up to 830 kilometres, while the Model Y L with six seats has a range of 751 kilometres. Read more…
China Jul NEV retail falls below 1 million, with hybrids seeing first-ever year-on-year decline
BEV retail sales in July totaled 607,000 units, up 24.5 percent year-on-year; PHEVs, including EREVs, totaled 380,000 units, down 4.04 percent year-on-year.
EREV retail sales in July came in at 102,000 units, down 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Leapmotor now has its own car carrier, set to ship over 2,500 EVs to Europe on maiden voyage
The car carrier, chartered from Grimaldi Group, will carry over 2,500 Leapmotor EVs to Europe on its maiden voyage.
Leapmotor will launch its B10 compact electric SUV in overseas markets in September.
Leapmotor now has its own car carrier, set to ship over 2,500 EVs to Europe on maiden voyage
The car carrier, chartered from Grimaldi Group, will carry over 2,500 Leapmotor EVs to Europe on its maiden voyage.
Leapmotor will launch its B10 compact electric SUV in overseas markets in September.
Monolith & CamMotive to improve battery testing with AI
Monolith, a UK-based AI software provider, has announced a cooperation with electric powertrain development and testing services provider CamMotive to provide engineers with the tools to run more efficient, insightful, and scalable battery tests through applied AI. Read more…
Tiny motor, massive power. New e-bike drive triples the torque
Small package, big impact: that’s the story behind Maxon’s new Air S mid‑drive motor. On the surface, it looks almost identical to the original Air: sleek, nearly invisible, and designed to disappear into your bike’s frame. But beneath this minimalist exterior is a dramatic leap in capability. Read more…
Wait, is JackRabbit about to unveil a two-person e-bike?
Guys, I think JackRabbit has a two-person e-bike coming, errr… electric scooter? I’m not really sure what you call this thing, but it looks wild. Read more…
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Xpeng files for hybrid variant of X9 MPV, set to be launched in Q4
Xpeng chairman hinted that X9 EREV is a global model, saying that testing had covered 20 countries and 330 cities.
Xpeng has deployed over 1,000 test vehicles for the X9 EREV, with testing lasting over 800 days.
Shell to dismantle Volta Charging sites in the US
Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…
Shell to dismantle Volta Charging sites in the US
Shell will wind down Volta Charging and its associated Volta Media division, dismantling a network of more than 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2025. The decision follows the company’s shift towards high-speed public charging at Shell-branded sites. Read more…
GM to temporarily source CATL batteries for new Chevy Bolt – despite tariffs
General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…
GM to temporarily source CATL batteries for new Chevy Bolt – despite tariffs
General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘Dojo’ Supercomputer For FSD Is Dead
The data center was built to analyze video footage from cars running FSD and learn from it for future decisions. Lire la suite…
Tesla sells 40,617 cars in China in Jul, down 12% year-on-year
This marks the fifth year-on-year decline in Tesla’s retail sales in China in the first seven months of this year. Read more…
Ford delays launch of electric pickup – shifting focus to cheaper EVs?
US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…
Ford delays launch of electric pickup – shifting focus to cheaper EVs?
US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…
