Audi is expanding the line-up of its upcoming A6 electric sedan by introducing new entry-level versions. Read more…
BYD to launch its smallest EV in Australia, hinting at low-cost Seagull arrival
Is BYD bringing its cheapest EV to another overseas market? BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV. Read more…
Tesla is doubling the size of Gigafactory Texas
Tesla has applied for permits to double the size of Gigafactory Texas in Austin as it adds new vehicle production. Read more…
Christian Sulser from Iveco: How the manufacturer is getting ready for its electric push
At the IAA Transportation 2024, Christian Sulser, Iveco’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, shared insights on the company’s electric future, including the launch of the S-eWay. With new models and collaborations in the pipeline, Iveco is on a mission to electrify its portfolio. But is the market ready for electric heavy-duty vehicles? Read more…
Xiaomi breaks ‘Nordschleife’ record with the SU7 Ultra
Xiaomi claims to have broken the world record for the fastest four-door car on the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany with a prototype of the SU7 Ultra. Read more…
Audi to close Brussels plant in February 2025
What had already become apparent with the unsuccessful search for an investor is becoming reality: the Audi plant in Brussels will cease production at the end of February 2025. This makes the factory the first production facility that the Volkswagen Group has closed in Europe for decades. Read more…
British postal service to stock up on electric Peugeots
Peugeot is to equip the Royal Mail fleet with over 2,000 additional electric vans. The British postal service initially publicised the expansion of its fleet by 2,100 electric vans at the end of July. Read more…
Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230
Polestar and Volvo on Tuesday confirmed details of its rollout of Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption, which the automakers claim will give customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Current Polestar owners can now order a $230 NACS adapter through their local service center, with… Read more…
Stripped-Out Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Takes Nurburgring Four-Door Record
The most extreme SU7 is quicker than a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, but the latter attacked the Ring with no modifications. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra starts pre-sales at $114,200, official launch set for Mar 2025
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra received 3,680 pre-orders 10 minutes after pre-sales began, as the company begins to show off its technological muscle in the EV space. Read more…
Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium in $6.7-billion deal
British-Australian multinational mining and metals company Rio Tinto and global lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, headquartered in Ireland, have made an agreement under which Rio Tinto will acquire Arcadium in an all-cash transaction for $5.85 per share. The deal will bring Arcadium’s lithium business into Rio Tinto’s portfolio of commodities that include aluminum, copper, high-grade iron… Read more…
Eaton collaborates with Munich Electrification on advanced battery configuration switch for EVs
Eaton, a multinational power-management manufacturer, has partnered with German electronics manufacturer Munich Electrification to develop and market a battery configuration switch (BCS) for 400-volt/800-volt dual-string battery packs in EVs. This allows 800 V vehicles to effectively charge via a 400 V charger. Eaton says the new switch simplifies the system and streamlines packaging and assembly… Read more…
Ford Is Now Waging A War On Two Fronts
Plus, Xiaomi just clobbered Porsche and Tesla at the Nurburgring, and Mexico issues warning to the U.S. over Chinese software ban, Read more…
BYD teases the luxurious interior of Denza Z9
The Z9, a sleek electric sedan brought to you by BYD’s premium brand Denza, is creating a lot of interest thanks to its impressive specs and fairly sophisticated design. With a rumored release date sometime next month, the Z9 is yet another EV promising to redefine what we expect from an electric car. We’ve heard that before. Denza has been… Read more…
Audi launches two new variants of the A6 e-tron
Audi is launching an entry-level version of the A6 e-tron with a smaller battery and rear-wheel drive as well as a more affordable variant with all-wheel drive. The new drive variants are now available to order. With the new base motorisation, the electric saloon is available in Germany from 62,800 euros. Read more…
Moment Energy to construct EV battery reuse Gigafactory in Texas
Moment Energy will utilize a US$20.3 million fund to establish the first UL1974 certified manufacturing facility for EV battery reuse as part of a bid to expand the United States economic sector. Read more…
Daimler Truck builds ‘front box’ for eActros 600 electric truck in series production
Ahead of the start of series production of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 planned for November, a central component of the electric long-haul truck, the ‘front box’, is going into production at the Mannheim engine plant. It is located in the former installation space of the combustion engine – and comprises more than 1,000 individual parts. Read more…
Volvo, Polestar Owners Get Tesla Supercharger Access
Great news for fans of Swedish EVs: more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada open up for Volvo and Polestar. Read more…
Used Chevrolet Bolt EVs Are Somehow Even Cheaper Than You Think
Chevy’s everyperson EV has always been a bargain. These days, you might even be able to score one for under $20,000. Read more…
Xpeng enters Ireland by partnering with local distributor
By the end of 2025, Xpeng aims to enter more than 60 global markets and hopes to achieve half of its total sales coming from international markets. Read more…
