Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as industry noobs. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, down payment requirements, and interest rate objections so you can drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…
Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
President Trump announced that he will buy a new Tesla vehicle this morning to support Elon Musk amid Tesla’s stock crashing and protests against the company. Read more…
CLIP Unveils BOLT, a $250 e-bike conversion system aimed at expanding access to cycling
Brooklyn-based e-bike conversion kit maker CLIP has launched BOLT, a front-mounted electric motor designed to transform standard bicycles into e-bikes. The company is marketing the device as the world’s most affordable quick-install e-bike upgrade, with a focus on making electrified transportation accessible in low-to-moderate income communities and emerging markets. Read more…
India’s Ultraviolette unveils electric motorcycle and scooter
Ultraviolette, an Indian performance-oriented electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is stepping into mass-market segments to become a mainstream brand. The company recently launched two new models—Tesseract and Shockwave—and will introduce ten more products by 2028. Read more…
Tesla Used Car Prices Have Fallen Off A Cliff
Used Teslas are plummeting in value, which means they would be a great used value if anyone actually wanted to buy them. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Feb: BYD tops with 29.2%, Tesla 7th with 3.8%
Xiaomi EV entered CPCA’s monthly leaderboard for the first time, coming in at No. 9 in the NEV market with 23,728 sales and a 3.4 percent share.
Xpeng came in at 6th place with a 4.0 percent share of the Chinese NEV market in February, and Li Auto at 8th place with 3.7 percent.
ROHM launches 650 V GaN high-electron-mobility transistors for automotive applications
Japanese electronic parts manufacturer ROHM Semiconductor has released GNP2070TD-Z 650 V GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) in the TO-Leadless (TOLL) package. The TOLL package, which features a compact design with high heat dissipation, current capacity and switching performance, is increasingly being adopted in applications that require high power handling, particularly inside industrial equipment and automotive systems. ROHM has… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz bundles charging services under MB.CHARGE
From now on, MB.CHARGE will be the umbrella for Mercedes-Benz digital charging solutions. The first step is the integrated charging service MB.CHARGE Public, which replaces the previous Mercedes me Charge service. Charging prices and tariffs will remain unchanged under MB.CHARGE Public. Read more…
Daimler Buses introduces digital service package
Daimler Buses is now temporarily offering a digital service package as a free option for all newly delivered buses and coaches. Read more…
2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled third time for power loss issues
Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contractors can overheat after DC fast charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to “arcing and deformation of the… Read more…
Ford EVs Can Now Navigate To Tesla Superchargers Via Apple Maps On CarPlay
Apple Maps will show drivers the estimated state of charge on arrival, but there’s a huge caveat. Read more…
Hyundai to manufacture fuel cells in South Korea
The South Korean carmaker Hyundai wants to set up a fuel cell production facility at its existing plant in Ulsan. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with production set to start in 2028. So far, Hyundai has manufactured fuel cells in China. Read more…
BMW announces the Superbrains computer system for its Neue Klasse models
BMW announced its new electronic system with four high-performance Superbrains computers that will power all upcoming vehicles on the Neue Klasse platform, regardless of the powertrain. BMW says the new system is more powerful and efficient, and will have a sense of continuity, meaning all vehicles running on the Superbrains system will receive updates and features from future platforms succeeding… Read more…
UK to update electric vehicle tax exemption for luxury EVs
The UK is updating its electric vehicle tax exemption, to eliminate tax exemptions for luxury vehicles. Specifically, electric cars with a list price of £40,000 or above will no longer be exempt from the UK’s car supplement road tax. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Feb: CATL share at 44.45%, BYD 23.62%
BYD’s share grew in February as its NEV sales rebounded, while CATL saw a small decline.
In the LFP battery market, CATL, BYD, and Gotion had the highest installed base in February with shares of 38.41 percent, 28.82 percent, and 6.34 percent, respectively.
China: New Energy Vehicles achieve 42% market share in February
In February, NEV sales in China totalled 892,000 units. It means the market has grown significantly compared to the previous year. However, compared to January, the Chinese New Year has had a noticeable impact. Read more…
Nio to report Q4 2024 earnings on Mar 21
Nio Inc delivered a record 72,689 vehicles in the fourth quarter, within its guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000 vehicles.
Nio had previously guided fourth-quarter revenue to be in the range of RMB 19.68 billion ($2.7 billion) to RMB 20.38 billion.
Northvolt partner Scania likely to bring second cell supplier on board
Swedish truckmaker Scania, a shareholder and customer of beleaguered battery maker Northvolt, is said to have secured an additional supplier of battery cells – but is not naming any names for the time being. Read more…
Workhorse allowed to sell its step vans to Canada
Workhorse announced that its W56 and W750 step van have received the green light from the Canadian government. The electric vehicles can now be imported and sold there. Read more…
Li Auto says Li i8 electric SUV has completed over 8 million km of road tests
Li Auto said the Li i8 has completed two winters and two summers of durability and performance validation in 300 Chinese cities.
Starting March 10, Li i8 test cars wrapped in light camouflage will begin nationwide testing.
