At Auto China in Beijing, CATL has presented its new Shenxing Plus LFP battery designed to give electric cars a range of more than 1,000 kilometres. The battery with durable lithium iron phosphate cells is also said to be very quick to charge. Read more…
Vitesco and Sanden to develop thermal management system for EVs
Powertrain supplier Vitesco Technologies and Sanden, a provider of thermal management technologies for the automotive industry, have joined forces to develop an integrated thermal management system for battery electric vehicles. Read more…
Zeekr unveils SEA-M architecture that delivers ‘ultimate space’, Zeekr Mix makes debut
Washington State announces new EV rebate programme
The US State of Washington has announced a new rebate program to help more consumers choose electric vehicles. The $45-million state programme will offer rebates to residents purchasing or leasing an EV from August. Read more…
Phoenix Contact presents charging socket for continuous charging with 375 kW
The Charx Connect Universal CCS vehicle charging sockets from Phoenix Contact will now also enable high-power charging with 375 kW continuously. According to the electrical engineering specialist, this applies to both the European and North American versions. Read more…
Daimler Buses switches battery partner to BMZ Poland
Daimler Buses is changing its battery supplier to battery system manufacturer BMZ Poland. The two companies have agreed on a strategic partnership for the development and supply of the next generation of electric bus batteries. Daimler Buses customers can expect the new “NMC4” batteries from the “middle of the decade”. Read more…
Tesla Battery Energy Storage Deployment Hit 4 GWh In Q1 2024
At the same time, solar deployment decreased so much that the company stopped reporting it. Read more…
The 2025 Polestar 4 Goes On Sale In The U.S. Starting At $56,300
Yes, it’s the one without a rear window. Oh, and the top trim with all the bells and whistles goes for $74,300. Tempted? Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U8 gets off-road ready Master Edition
BYD, China’s leading electric car behemoth, continues expanding its automotive scene coverage with an off-road-focused version of its most opulent EV yet. The Yangwang U8, from BYD’s premium Yangwang brand, has already turned heads with its rugged looks and six-figure price. Now, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Master Edition now arrives at the Beijing Auto Show, promising thrills for even wealthier… Read more…
Mazda announces electric EZ-6 sedan and ARATA crossover SUV concept
Today Mazda unveiled two new EV models – the EZ-6 and the ARATA. The EZ-6 is an electric sedan, while the ARATA is a crossover SUV concept, scheduled to debut by the end of 2025. Mazda EZ-6 The EZ-6’s official name is Changan Mazda EZ-6 since it’s co-developed with Chongqing Changan Automobile – a Chinese automaker working with Mazda in… Read more…
US funding for electric heavy-duty vehicles and buses
The US government has launched a grant scheme called the ‘Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program’, amounting to almost one billion dollars for the transition off polluting fuels for heavy-duty vehicles and school buses. The new grant program will support the procurement and operation of these vehicles, as well as the necessary charging infrastructure and operator training. Read more…
Asahi Kasei to build battery separator plant in Canada
The Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei has unveiled plans to build a plant for lithium-ion battery separators in Canada. The plant is to be built in Ontario and start production in 2027. Japanese car manufacturer Honda is to become an important partner for the plant. Read more…
Tibber to launch new eMobility product in three markets
The Norwegian electricity provider Tibber is launching a new energy product called Grid Rewards in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Grid Rewards is designed to enable customers to earn money by connecting their electric cars when they reduce the load on the grids through their controllable electricity consumption. Read more…
Huawei-BAIC joint brand Stelato unveils 1st model S9 at Beijing auto show
The Stelato S9 will be another Huawei-backed flagship model after the Aito-built Aito M9, which is expected to go on sale in July-August. Read more…
CPCA expects China’s NEV retail sales at 720,000 in Apr, flat from Mar
Price wars intensified in China’s auto market in April, with overall discounts slightly higher than in March, the CPCA said. Read more…
Gogoro’s new lower-cost electric scooter breaks sales records, begins shipping
After recently launching its newest electric scooter, the Gogoro JEGO Smartscooter, deliveries of the hot-selling electric scooters are ready to begin. This marks a new page for Gogoro, the world’s largest battery-swapping network operator, and makes swappable battery electric scooters more affordable than ever. Read more…
Nissan unveils electric saloon and electric SUV concepts for China
Together with joint venture partner Dongfeng, Nissan is presenting four vehicle concepts tailored to the Chinese market at the Beijing Motor Show, including two purely electric and two plug-in hybrids. They should soon lead to series production versions: The first new electric Nissan has been announced in China for the second half of 2024. Read more…
Siemens reveals megawatt charging system prototype
Siemens has revealed a functional and tested prototype for megawatt charging (MCS) for trucks called the Sicharge megawatt charging system. Read more…
VW aims to reach cost parity with Chinese EV manufacturers by 2026
At its China Capital Markets Day in Beijing, the German company presented its strategy update for the Chinese market. The Wolfsburg-based company’s main aim is to strengthen its technological expertise and reduce costs in the rapidly growing market. Read more…
BYD Denza unveils Z9 GT at Beijing auto show
The Z9 GT is based on BYD’s e3 technology, with power up to nearly 1,000 hp. Denza will hold a technology launch event about the Z9 GT in May, and the model’s official launch will be at the end of the year. Read more…
