Swiss legacy battery maker Leclanché has developed XN50, the world’s first lithium-ion battery cell equipped with Echion Technologies’ XNO, a niobium-based active anode material. Read more…
Faraday Future launches new brand and previews new models
Faraday Future has founded Faraday X (FX), a new brand that will specialise in ‘Artificial Intelligence Electric Vehicle’ products – or AIEVs. The first two models have also been announced. Read more…
Georgia Tech reveals iron-chloride cathode for solid-state batteries
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA, see massive potential reductions in both cost and use of critical raw materials by using ferric chloride (FeCl3) as a new cathode material for solid-state batteries. Read more…
Samsung unveils the first automotive SSD with PCIe 4.0, promises top speeds
Samsung has announced the industry’s first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD, which is based on eighth generation V-NAND flash. It’s dubbed the AM9C1 and replaces the AM991 that came before it. The key upgrades this generation are much improved power efficiency – by around 50% – and higher data transfer speeds. In a 256GB configuration, the new SSD can deliver sequential… Read more…
New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging
Which would you rather have, a fast-charging e-bike or one with 217 miles (350 km) of range? With the new Engwe LE20 electric cargo bike, apparently you can have both. Read more…
Industry body submits ‘urgent report’ to Chinese authorities as price wars leave dealers in peril
CADA has called on Chinese authorities to introduce financial relief for the dealership sector, saying that price wars have led to a cumulative loss of RMB 138 billion yuan ($19.6 billion) in new car retail sales in the January-August period. Read more…
BAIC massively reduces capacities of its EV subsidiary BJEV
BJEV, founded by car manufacturer BAIC, was once one of the pioneers of electric cars in China and was also the market leader for a while after its launch in 2013. However, BYD and other players have long since overtaken BJEV. As a result, the latter is now reducing its production capacities. Read more…
Xiaomi to launch three new models by 2026
According to a leaked document from supplier Bosch, Xiaomi is planning a total of three new models between 2025 and 2026. One of the vehicles is already known. With the other models, Xiaomi may venture into the SUV segment – and away from the purely electric drive. Read more…
USA wants to ban connected cars from China
The US Department of Commerce has proposed banning important Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on US roads for national security reasons. It would effectively exclude Chinese cars and trucks from the US market and possibly other vehicles. Read more…
Kia EV9 Recalled For Faulty Remote Parking Assist That May Not Brake Properly
Over 12,000 EV9 SUVs will need a visit to the dealer to fix the issue. Read more…
Geely to set up JV in Vietnam to assemble cars locally
Geely Auto will form a joint venture with Vietnam’s Tasco to build a $168 million plant with a design capacity of 75,000 vehicles per year in the first phase. Read more…
Testing distributed electric propulsion
Tyto Robotics has developed a test system for the next generation of electric aircraft that are using distributed electric propulsion (DEP), writes Nick Flaherty. DEP describes a propulsion system whereby the thrust generation is distributed across three or more electrically-powered propulsors. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Sept 22: Nio 3,700, Tesla 13,800, Xiaomi 2,900, BYD 80,600
Li Auto had 12,000 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 3,500, Zeekr 3,800, Leapmotor 6,300 and Aito 7,300. Read more…
US plans to ban connected cars with Chinese software and hardware
The software ban would go into effect for Model Year 2027, and the hardware ban would take effect for Model Year 2030, or January 1, 2029 for units without a model year. Read more…
Jeep, Ram owner begins search for a new CEO as US sales crash
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and several others is searching for a new CEO to replace Carlos Tavares. The company is considering a leadership change after Taveres’ contract expires in 2026. The move comes as Stellantis looks to revamp brand sales in the US, its biggest profit market, as it falls behind rivals. Read more…
Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he’s got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. Read more…
Clever and APCOA to provide EV charging for parking spaces in Denmark
Danish charging operator Clever is working with parking operator APCOA to convert parking spaces into EV charging hubs. APCOA Denmark will advise site owners on integrating charging with parking, while Clever will handle the installation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of their charging stations at the sites. “Our ambition is to establish more than 5,000 public… Read more…
Why did European EV sales take a tumble in August?
European registrations of new battery EVs dropped sharply in August. According to JATO Dynamics, monthly sales fell by 36% compared to 2023, the largest drop recorded since January 2017. BEV market share fell from 21.8% in August 2023 to 16.6% in August 2024. Time to close up shop here at Charged, and go back to… Read more…
U.S. Chinese Car Tech Ban Will Hit General Motors And Ford Too
A Biden Administration official said the rules proposed on Monday will amount to a total ban on vehicles made in China. Read more…
A $1 Billion Fund Aims To Revitalize America’s EV Suppliers
A government-backed $1 billion fund hopes to help small auto suppliers embrace EVs. Read more…
