The Österreichische Post (Austrian Post) has implemented its ‘Green Salzburg’ project and introduced CO2-free delivery of parcels, letters, print media and advertising mail on the last mile. To this end, the CEP provider has 193 electric vehicles on the road. Read more…
Hongqi presents electric cars and plans to launch in Germany
Can a Chinese state car become a global brand? Chinese brand Hongqi presented several appealing electric cars at the Auto China in Beijing. These will be exported to numerous world markets in a few years – including Germany. Hongqi wants to compete with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes in the premium segment. However, some questions remained unanswered in Beijing. Read more…
China introduces scrappage scheme to promote electric cars
In time for the motor show in Beijing, the Chinese government launched a new subsidy programme. Under the programme, drivers who want to replace their old car with a modern electric or a plug-in hybrid model will receive financial support. Read more…
CATL expects to produce its own solid-state batteries in small series by 2027
CATL is aiming to produce pure solid-state batteries in small quantities for the first time in 2027. A company representative describes large-scale production as “still challenging”. This is the first time ever that the world’s largest manufacturer of electric car batteries has outlined a timetable for the introduction of solid-state batteries. Read more…
Italdesign Quintessenza is an electric GT concept thst redefines ‘multi-purpose’
Italdesign, the renowned Italian design studio, has unveiled its bold new all-electric concept: the Italdesign Quintessenza. This radical EV defies existing conventions, blending a high-performance GT’s dynamic power with a pickup truck’s adventurous practicality. It is an audacious concept, but the Quintessenza points to a future of versatile, high-performance electric vehicles. The Quintessenza’s bold, futuristic design isn’t merely for looks.… Read more…
HiPhi reportedly to resume production soon after securing new financing
HiPhi has recently received a strategic investment from a Hong Kong-based organization that will help it resume operations and production, which could happen in late April or early May, according to local media. Read more…
Jaguar celebrates double victory at Formula E races in Monaco
Jaguar driver Mitch Evans has won the Formula E race in Monaco ahead of his team-mate Nick Cassidy and Stoffel Vandoorne (DS Penske). Prior to the race, the British manufacturer had already confirmed that it would continue to take part in the Formula E Gen4 era (from 2026/2027). Read more…
BMW makes China site fit for the Neue Klasse
BMW will invest 2.8 billion dollars in its plant in Shenyang, China, to prepare for the production of electric cars from its Neue Klasse (New Class) model family. BMW and the province of Liaoning, where the BMW plants are located, have signed a letter of intent to this effect. Read more…
Nio starts trial run of 150-kWh semi-solid battery packs, official operation to begin on Jun 1
Customers who rent a Nio vehicle for three or more days between May 1-31 will have the chance to experience the 150-kWh battery pack. Read more…
Xpeng CEO says he welcomes Tesla to bring FSD to China
Tesla has great autonomous driving technology and brand, and only with the entry of more good products and technology can the whole market and customers have a better experience, Xpeng CEO said. Read more…
Wevo-Chemie prevents leakage during immersion cooling
Immersion cooling is an innovative technology being researched as a solution for cooling electric vehicle batteries, but one challenge is the need to prevent leakage. With this in mind, Wevo-Chemie has developed polyurethane-based products especially optimised with respect to their thixotropy. Read more…
Tesla clears key hurdle for assisted driving in China with Baidu deal, report says
Tesla is set to clear a key hurdle to launching advanced assisted driving features in China by partnering with Baidu on mapping and navigation features, Bloomberg reported. Read more…
CATL aims to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027
CATL aims to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027, but high-volume production will still face challenges including cost, an executive said. Read more…
Tesla passes data security requirements in China amid Elon Musk visit
This is expected to pave the way for the lifting of access restrictions on Tesla vehicles in some areas and the launch of the US EV maker’s FSD in China. Read more…
Xiaomi EV sees 10,000th mass-produced SU7 roll off line
Xiaomi EV has seen the 10,000th mass-produced SU7 roll off the production line, 32 days after the model was launched. Read more…
RIZON class 4 and 5 electric MD trucks arrive in Canada
Daimler’s new, all-electric truck brand made its Canadian debut this week with the official market launch of its battery electric class 4 and 5 medium duty work trucks. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro review
Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…
777 hp electric overland concept from Italdesign bows in Beijing [video]
The all-new, all-electric Italdesign Quintessenza concept is a high-tech Italian take on the Porsche Dakar concept that’s just begging to be put into production. Read more…
Watch Porsche’s Portable DCFC Charger Juice Up The Macan Electric
This portable charging trailer has 2.1 MWh of capacity and can charge at up to 320 kW. Read more…
Kia EV9 GT is coming in January 2025
The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…
