In July, new energy vehicles accounted for more than half of all new registrations in China for the first time. A recent survey shows that this is not an outlier, but that the combustion engine is massively losing importance in China – with consequences for Western manufacturers in particular. Read more…
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First drive in the Nio EL8: The slightly different luxury SUV
Nio has added a new top-of-the-range model to its SUV range. The EL8 is only available as a six-seater and scores highly on the first drive with its comfort and spaciousness for passengers. There is also better DC charging technology than in previous Nios. Our driving report shows what the catch is.
Start of production at Nio’s subsidiary ‘Onvo’
Nio has started production of the first model of its Onvo sub-brand at its F2 plant in Hefei, China. This is a mid-range electric crossover SUV. Deliveries of the Onvo L60 are scheduled to begin at the end of September. Read more…
UK’s Gridserve looks to expand globally
British charge point operator Gridserve has founded Gridserve Global, looking to expand its business beyond the UK. But the company does not mention which market it is looking to enter next. Read more…
350 US mayors pledge to electrify 50 per cent of their fleets
The Climate Mayors initiative was founded ten years ago by US mayors who see climate change as a serious problem. Now, around 350 mayors from the initiative have formulated the joint goal of electrifying half of municipal vehicle fleets by 2030. Read more…
BMW invests in charging infrastructure in Mexico
The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with VEMO, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnership, BMW is investing in the construction of 144 new charging stations in the country. Read more…
CATL opens a different kind of EV museum
CATL is the world’s largest battery manufacturer for electric cars. The Chinese company is also making this clear in an ‘experience centre’ that it has now opened in Chengdu. Almost 100 models from around 50 car brands are on display there – all of which have CATL batteries installed. Read more…
Allison Transmission presents electric axle for commercial vehicles
The US transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission will be presenting the latest model in its eGen Power electric axle family for commercial vehicles at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover from 17 to 22 September. Read more…
Flixbus starts testing Yutong electric bus between London and Cambridge
Flixbus added another electric route to its UK service this week as a trial. For the next six weeks, a battery-electric coach will be travelling between London and Cambridge. The distance between the two bus stops is around 100 kilometres. Read more…
Gillig uses tanks from Hexagon Purus for H2 buses
Hexagon Purus has signed a multi-year contract with the North American bus manufacturer Gillig to supply hydrogen tanks for its new fuel cell buses. The first vehicles equipped in this way are due to hit the roads in two years’ time. Read more…
Archer Aviation wins major order for air taxis from FFG
Californian startup Archer Aviation has announced an order for up to 116 Midnight air taxis. The order comes from Future Flight Global and is valued at up to USD 580 million. Both companies are currently working to formalise the purchase agreements on and a potential strategic operating alliance. Read more…
Polestar starts manufacturing the Polestar 3 in the USA
Polestar has started production of the Polestar 3 at its US plant in South Carolina. This makes the electric SUV the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. However, the US production is not a departure from China: Polestar Technology has now opened its headquarters in Nanjing. Read more…
Lynk & Co kicks off pre-sales for electric sedan in China
The Geely brand Lynk & Co is launching the pre-sale of its first battery-electric model in China. The Z10 electric sedan will go on sale in China from the equivalent of 27,400 euros – on 5 September. Read more…
Dongfeng starts rolling out the Nammi Box in Europe
After Dongfeng launched sales of its all-electric Nammi 01 small car in China in January, the electric vehicle is now also coming to the first European countries under the name Nammi Box. Read more…
Fastned appoints Françoise Poggi as new COO
Fastned announced that Françoise Poggi will join the company as Chief Operating Officer (COO). She was previously responsible for Tesla’s European supply chain and will now join the Fastned board alongside CFO Victor van Dijk and CEO Michiel Langezaal. Read more…
Jaguar dealers face forced break in new car business
Jaguar’s strategic decision to become a luxury electric car brand from 2025 has enormous consequences for dealers. In some countries, including the British home market, Jaguar will not be able to sell new cars for about a year. Read more…
London’s Enfield Borough launches charging pilot project
London’s Enfield Borough is the first London district to install a pilot for the Kerbo Charge through-pavement EV charging channel pilot. This will allow residents to charge on-street with their home power supply. Read more…
Lithuania looks to electrify its public transport
The Lithuanian government is subsidising the procurement of 275 electric buses and the associated charging infrastructure with around 55 million euros from EU funds. The subsidised transport companies are currently starting the corresponding procurement procedures. From 2026, they will only be allowed to procure buses with alternative drive systems. Read more…
South Korea wants carmakers to disclose battery suppliers
Earlier this month, a fire broke out in the underground car park of an apartment complex in Incheon, South Korea. The fire was apparently caused by a Mercedes EQE. The South Korean Ministry of Transport asked Mercedes to look into the issue and ask for the names of carmakers’ battery suppliers. Read more…
Neta kicks off pre-sales for the Neta S EREV in China
Hozon subsidiary Neta has launched pre-sales of the estate version of its Neta S sedan in China. Three EREV variants will initially be offered at prices starting from 175,900 yuan, with the BEV versions starting later. Read more…
