The Canadian-built electric van may also be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. Read more…
Nio signs new deal to build 100 swap stations in Changsha with partner
This is the second such partnership Nio has entered into in the past few days as it continues to push forward with the construction of battery swap stations.
Nio signed a similar deal in Beijing on March 26 to build 100 battery swap stations together.
Xiaomi in spotlight after SU7 accident kills 3, shares fall
A Xiaomi SU7 caught fire after crashing into a highway guardrail in an accident that killed the three people in the car.
Xiaomi’s shares trade in Hong Kong fell by about 5 percent as of press time.
Emulator charges big trucks and aircraft
Researchers in the US have developed an emulator for a 20 MW charging system for heavy-duty electric trucks and aircraft, writes Nick Flaherty.
In 2024, US companies deployed more than 15,000 medium- and heavy-duty EVs, including battery-electric semi-trucks, passenger buses and delivery vans. Read more…
Nio reaches 70 millionth battery swap service milestone
Nio saw its cumulative battery swap service exceed 70 million, less than four months after the 60 millionth milestone.
Nio completed its first million battery swaps in 29 months.
Xiaomi EV delivers over 29,000 cars in Mar
This is the sixth consecutive month that Xiaomi EV has seen monthly deliveries exceed 20,000 units.
Xiaomi EV said it is confident of reaching its annual delivery target of 350,000 units.
Leapmotor delivers 37,095 cars in Mar, up 46.7% from Feb
In the first quarter, Leapmotor delivered 87,552 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 162.05 percent.
Leapmotor will officially launch the B10 on April 10. The SUV model is the first global model in its B series.
Leapmotor delivers 37,095 cars in Mar, up 46.7% from Feb
In the first quarter, Leapmotor delivered 87,552 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 162.05 percent.
Leapmotor will officially launch the B10 on April 10. The SUV model is the first global model in its B series.
Xpeng delivers 33,205 cars in Mar, exceeding 30,000 for 5th consecutive month
In the first quarter, Xpeng delivered 94,008 vehicles, up 330.81 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Hyundai to expand production capacity at its Georgia EV plant to 500,000 vehicles per year
Hyundai has announced plans to expand production capacity at its new $7.6-billion EV factory in Georgia by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year. Hyundai broke ground at the Metaplant America in Bryan County, Georgia in the fall of 2022, and began producing EVs less than two years later. The company received some… Read more…
Another day, another BYD – e7 electric sedan shown for the first time
BYD has just teased its latest model – a mid-size electric sedan called the e7. This new vehicle adds to BYD’s already extensive portfolio of EVs, in a sign that the company has no intention of slowing down its aggressive push to maintain leadership in China. The e7’s reveal follows a series of new model releases and previews from BYD… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck split in half in crash with G Wagon
A Tesla Cybertruck was split in half after another vehicle crashed into it in Frisco, Texas, a few days ago. Images of the aftermath are impressive. Read more…
Juiced Bikes brand to be revived after surprise purchase by pair of e-bike icons
Last year we reported on the storied e-bike brand Juiced Bikes falling on hard financial times and eventually closing down. Now, in a video announcement just posted to the seemingly defunct Juiced Bikes YouTube channel, the charismatic young founders of Lectric Ebikes have announced their purchase of Juiced Bikes along with their intention to revive the brand to its former glory. Read more…
Costco members get a sweet deal on GM PowerShift chargers
Costco members already enjoy solid discounts on GM EVs – and now there’s an attractive deal on the GM Energy PowerShift Charger as well.. Read more…
Rivian’s CEO explains why China is leading the EV shift and how the US can catch up
China is dominating the global EV market, and according to Rivian’s (RIVN) CEO RJ Scaringe, this didn’t happen by accident. After squeezing global automakers out of their home market, Chinese EV makers are quickly expanding overseas. Scaringe explained why China is leading the shift and what the US can do to keep pace. Read more…
Hyundai’s U.S. EV Factory Is Revolutionary. Can It Also Be Tariff Armor?
A new Georgia Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 factory is solar-powered and full of robots. It will protect Hyundai from a tariff nightmare—but not completely. Read more…
‘We’re Not Quick Enough’: What Nissan Learned From China
Nissan is finally addressing its biggest problem: It takes way too long to design cars. Read more…
Electrovaya receives $51-million EXIM loan to expand battery manufacturing in the US
Lithium-ion battery systems manufacturer Electrovaya has closed a loan of $50.8 million with the Export-Import Bank of the United States announced last November to expand its battery-manufacturing capabilities. The company plans to expand its facility in Jamestown, New York, using the funds. Jamestown’s history as a thriving industrial area in the 20th century is well… Read more…
Virgin Atlantic and Joby plan to launch UK air taxi service
Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have signed an agreement to create an eVTOL service that the two said will pave the way towards launching an air taxi service across the UK. An air taxi is an off-highway transportation service that bypasses the traffic and delays… Read more…
Everrati unveils EverDrive EV powertrain platform
UK EV manufacturer Everrati has launched EverDrive, a modular EV powertrain platform engineered to reduce complexity and accelerate the development of high-performance, next-generation vehicles. EverDrive offers a complete EV powertrain system, from pedals to powertrain, dials to drivetrain and supports integration with iconic, modern or concept vehicles. The platform includes customizable battery packaging options tailored… Read more…
