Earlier this month, a fire broke out in the underground car park of an apartment complex in Incheon, South Korea. The fire was apparently caused by a Mercedes EQE. The South Korean Ministry of Transport asked Mercedes to look into the issue and ask for the names of carmakers’ battery suppliers. Read more…
Neta kicks off pre-sales for the Neta S EREV in China
Hozon subsidiary Neta has launched pre-sales of the estate version of its Neta S sedan in China. Three EREV variants will initially be offered at prices starting from 175,900 yuan, with the BEV versions starting later. Read more…
Mazda Says Its New EV Is ‘Truly Global.’ But There’s One Problem
Mazda finally has a proper electric sedan in the pipeline. It sucks that U.S. launch isn’t on the cards. Read more…
Xpeng Mona M03 to start at no more than $19,030
The Xpeng Mona M03 will have a starting price of no more than RMB 135,900 ($19,030), and its official launch will take place on August 27, a poster shows. Read more…
Goodyear invests in electric vehicle tyre production in Canada
Goodyear is investing over 575 million Canadian dollars (over €380 million) to modernise and expand its Ontario plant. The focus will be on the production of tyres for electric vehicles. Read more…
Swedish researchers to improve fuel cell lifespan
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to study and understand how fuel cell parts wear out over time. Based on the results, fuel cells should become more durable and commercially more lucrative. Read more…
Volkswagen Trinity hits a roadblock, but electric Golf speeds ahead
The electric vehicle landscape is undergoing a major shakeup at Volkswagen Group, with the flagship Trinity EV reportedly facing significant delays and the iconic Golf preparing for a surprisingly swift electric debut. Sources speaking to Handelsblatt have revealed that the Trinity, envisioned as Volkswagen’s answer to Tesla with advanced self-driving capabilities, won’t roll off production lines until the end of… Read more…
Hyundai develops new range extender electric drive
According to insiders, Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group may be developing a range-extension powertrain for pickups and SUVs. The combustion engine would only charge the battery, while propulsion would be purely electric. Read more…
Zeekr launches new 007 model year this month with 5.5C battery
Geely’s premium electric brand Zeekr is introducing improved electric car batteries with a charging rate of 5.5C. The first vehicle with this battery will be the 2025 model year of the Zeekr 007 electric saloon, deliveries of which will start in China next week. Read more…
Nikola posts a quarterly loss of over $133 million
The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola remains in the red. Although the company significantly increased turnover in the second quarter, this still only accounts for a small part of the loss reported on the balance sheet. Read more…
China NEV retail at 274,000 in Aug 1-11, up 25% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 52.59 percent in August 1-11, and 36.29 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Cadillac Recalls Over 20,000 Lyriq EVs Because The Brakes Might Malfunction
2023 and 2024 models with all-wheel drive are affected. Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 coming to Europe in autumn
Mazda will launch its EZ-6 electric saloon in Europe. The EZ-6, built by Changan Mazda in China, was initially intended for the local market – from autumn, it will also be sold as a global model in Europe. Read more…
Solaris to deliver eight hydrogen buses to France
The city of Belfort, located in eastern France, has ordered eight articulated H2 buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris. The Urbino 18 hydrogen will be delivered in the second half of 2025. Read more…
New EV Prices Continue To Fall, Despite Teslas Being More Expensive
EV incentives were 73% higher than the industry average last month. Read more…
Audi reportedly to equip China models with Huawei smart driving solution
The next-generation A5 will be the first Audi model to feature Huawei’s smart driving solution, which is expected to be unveiled at the Guangzhou auto show in November, according to local media. Read more…
Parker Hannifin unveils thermally conductive gap-filler pads
Parker Hannifin Corporation, a manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has introduced its THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 for EV battery packs. Read more…
Chinese startup WeRide gets nod to test robotaxis with passengers in California
WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas. Read more…
Xpeng to launch Mona M03 on Aug 27
Xpeng will launch the first model of its Mona lineup, the M03, on August 27, after already starting to take pre-orders earlier this month. Read more…
BMW iX Owner Review: Summertime Brings Big Electric Range
Sure enough, we made it home without issue, a 351.5-mile round trip on a single charge with room to spare. Read more…
