Nio announced that its sub-brand Firefly is headed to Europe. The first markets will be Norway and the Netherlands, where the carmaker will open its order books in the third quarter of this year. First deliveries are scheduled for autumn. Read more…
Category: Electrive
Nissan announces $1.4bn Chinese investment, two new vehicles
The Japanese motor company has committed 10bn Yuan to its Chinese operation, stating at the Shanghai auto show that it sees the country as the ideal market in which it can develop EVs. The company also unveiled its electric N7 sedan as well as a hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro PHEV. Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
EVs with ‘Chinese technology’ banned from UK military site
The British military has banned EVs with ‘Chinese parts’ from a secretive site in Cambridge, amid long-standing surveillance concerns. This affects not only Chinese-manufactured BEVs, but those featuring components manufactured in China. Read more…
Hyundai delivers its first electric buses to Japan
The South Korean manufacturer has handed over five of its Elec City Town electric buses to the Iwasaki Group. It is the first time that Hyundai has sent electric buses to Japan. Read more…
Lion Smart begins delivery of NMC+ battery platform samples
Lion Smart, a subsidiary of the German company Lion E-Mobility, has announced that it has released samples of its NMC+ battery platform to selected customers. The company states this marks a major step towards series production. Read more…
Elecq brings its smart charging solutions to Germany
Chinese charging specialist Elecq is set to make its debut in the German market this May. Founded in 2023 and based in Shenzhen, the company offers a full portfolio of charging hardware – from wallboxes to high-power chargers – alongside dedicated software. Read more…
Oil giant Aramco enters partnership with BYD
Saudi oil company Aramco has signed a development agreement with BYD in the field of New Energy Vehicles – encompassing both battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. However, the partners are keeping details under wraps. Read more…
Honda unveils new EVs for China under Ye Series
Honda has presented two new additions to its Ye Series electric vehicle lineup at the Auto Shanghai. The Dongfeng Honda GT and the GAC Honda GT – one from each of Honda’s Chinese joint ventures – were designed as flagship EVs. Read more…
Terawatt opens first truck charging hub in California
Terawatt Infrastructure has announced its first medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub has opened in Rancho Dominguez, CA. It’s designed to support the electric truck fleets of companies active at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Initial customers include PepsiCo, Dreaded Trucking, Hight Logistics and others. Read more…
Cellcentric recruiting new MD
The fuel cell company, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has announced that its Managing Director Lars Johansson will be leaving his role. Cellcentric has now begun the recruitment process for Johansson’s replacement as MD, COO and CCO. Read more…
LG Electronics to dissolve EV charger division
LG Electronics is exiting the electric vehicle charger business. The company cites ongoing stagnation in global EV demand and intensifying price competition as the main reasons for the move. Read more…
ZF unveils new range extender system in Shanghai
At the Auto Shanghai, German supplier ZF presented its newly developed electric range extender system. The standout feature: it enables both generator and drive modes using a single electric drive unit. Read more…
Mercedes unveils long-wheelbase version of new CLA in China
Just about a month after the world premiere of the new CLA, Mercedes-Benz presented a long-wheelbase version of the electric saloon. The variant is specifically designed for the Chinese market. Read more…
Toyota and Lexus present new electric saloons
Toyota presented the bZ7, an all-electric saloon over five metres long, at Auto Shanghai. Meanwhile, the premium brand Lexus celebrated the premiere of the new edition of the ES saloon – either as an electric car or as a full hybrid. Read more…
Huawei introduces megawatt charging station
The newly introduced EV charging station, which was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto in China, offers 1.5 MW of charging power. Moreover, it is said to be fully liquid-cooled – a supposed first in the industry. Read more…
Mazda launches electric crossover SUV EZ-60 in China
Mazda has officially unveiled its EZ-60 at Auto Shanghai, which will hit the road in China later this year as an all-electric and partially electrified crossover SUV. The model is also set to come to Europe – as the Mazda CX6-e. Read more…
Q1/2025: Only $400 million separates Tesla from the red
Tesla built and handed over as few vehicles in the first quarter of 2025 as it did in the second quarter of 2022. That affects the balance sheet, and the US electric carmaker reported a drop in Q1 revenue. Even for the bottom line, we are talking about a profit of millions and no longer billions. Read more…
GM almost launched a miniature EV in 1969
General Motors recalls an electric concept car from 1969 that never went into series production: The XP 512E was a small electric city car with a removable top. Long forgotten in the graveyard of concepts, the manufacturer is bringing back memories of the runabout with lead-acid battery. The message: GM and electric drives have a long tradition. Read more…
Dubai Taxi Company orders 200 all-electric BYD Seal vehicles
The Dubai Taxi Company wants to further electrify its fleet and has ordered 200 all-electric BYD Seal vehicles. This is in line with the emirate’s plans to have only electrified taxis on its roads from 2027. Read more…
