The new BMW plant in Debrecen is nearing completion. The first phase at the new production site in Hungary is now the paint shop. Pre-series production of BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ electric cars is due to start in Debrecen at the end of this year. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Review: ‘They Nailed It Completely. Almost’
GM is no stranger to electric vehicles, but none are as good out of the box as the new electric Equinox. Still, it has some flaws. Read more…
China Aug NEV wholesale at 1.05 million, up 11% from Jul, CPCA estimates show
China’s wholesale sales of passenger NEVs are expected to come in at 1.05 million units in August, which would be the first time this year that they have exceeded 1 million units. Read more…
Tesla China sells 86,697 cars in Aug, up 17% from Jul
Tesla China sold 86,697 vehicles in August, including those sold in China and those exported to overseas markets, up 16.97 percent from July and up 3.02 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Kempower delivers fast chargers in Hyderabad
In India, Finnish EV charging technology company Kempower has just delivered fast charging solutions to a public charging hub in the megacity of Hyderabad. The charging hub is operated by Glida and covers 3,700 square metres in Shamshabad near Hyderabad airport. Read more…
CATL announces battery swap network details for China
Chinese battery giant CATL has announced plans to grow its battery swapping network in China over the next three years. By 2027, CATL aims to have built 3,000 battery swapping stations, and is gearing up to grow to 10,000 stations. Read more…
BMW’s Best-Selling EV Recalled Because Chassis Beam May Crack
If an affected vehicle is involved in a crash, the high-voltage battery pack may be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more…
The Zeekr 7X Has The Range And Performance To Make It In Europe
This new midsize electric crossover from Geely ‘s premium sub-brand sprints to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and has up to 485 miles of range. Read more…
Avatr 07 debuts at Chengdu Auto Show
Avatr just introduced its newest star – the Avatr 07. Unveiled at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, this midsize SUV is now available for pre-orders now open with deliveries expected sometime this month. The Avatr 07 offers fully electric and range-extended powertrain options. The fully electric model, available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, promises a CLTC range of 650… Read more…
Porsche manager Schubert to take over as Audi Board Member for Sales
Audi has appointed Marco Schubert, previously Head of Porsche Europe, as the brand’s new Head of Sales. Schubert succeeded Hildegard Wortmann, who left the Audi Board of Management after more than five years, on 1 September. Read more…
US researchers develop thin solid electrolyte
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible solid electrolyte. This should be able to double the energy density of next-generation batteries. Read more…
USA funds 20 H2 projects for refuelling and safety infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has just announced nearly $62 million for 20 projects across 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. Read more…
Mahindra and Indian VW subsidiary negotiate joint venture
Car manufacturer Mahindra and the Indian Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India are said to be planning a joint venture focussing on electric SUVs. The jointly produced vehicles are probably not only intended for India, but also for international markets. Read more…
Northvolt factory in Canada could be delayed until 2028
The construction of Northvolt’s Canadian battery cell factory could take up to 18 months longer than originally planned, according to the Quebec provincial government. This could be due to the ongoing review of expansion plans. Read more…
US special tariffs on electric cars from China still behind schedule
The US special tariffs on electric cars from China did not come into force in the course of August as announced. However, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, a decision will be announced “in the coming days.” Read more…
The 2025 Lucid Air GT Was Driven At 70 MPH Until It Died. The Result Is Impressive
As a reminder, the updated Lucid Air Grand Touring is the longest-range EV on the market, with an EPA rating of 512 miles. Read more…
Rare Arrival Electric Van Prototype Pops Up For Sale On eBay
This is your chance to own an EV from a failed startup–several pallets of spare parts included. Read more…
Nio’s 2,500th swap station in China goes live
Nio’s 2,500th battery swap station in China went live today. It has 54 stations in Europe, with Germany and Norway having 18 stations each. Read more…
eVTOL with CATL batteries to make maiden flight by end of 2024
By the end of this year, an eVTOL powered by CATL batteries is expected to make its maiden flight, the battery maker’s chairman said. Read more…
CATL aims to have 10,000 battery swap stations
In the short term, CATL aims to have more than 500 battery swap stations by 2025 and 3,000 by 2027. Read more…
