Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging has signed a deal with Starbucks to set up 400 kW HPC chargers at 100 locations along the US West Coast. The two companies will focus on locations along Interstate 5, which passes through California and Oregon, connectig Canada and Mexico. Read more…
VW shows ID. UNYX for China
Volkswagen Anhui has presented the first model of the new ID. UNYX sub-brand for the Chinese market. The electric SUV coupé of the same name is basically a Cupra Tavascan with the VW logo and is available from 209,900 yuan (approx. 26,500 euros). Read more…
Citybus to replace 70% of its buses in Hong Kong with hydrogen models
Citybus, a public transport operator in Hong Kong, could replace 70% of its buses with hydrogen models. The company is testing a prototype of a hydrogen bus on public roads. Read more…
BYD launches 1st 3 BEV models in Vietnam
BYD will launch three additional new models in Vietnam in October and plans to expand its dealerships to 100 by 2026. Read more…
Charging app made by Nio sees registered users exceed 6 million
That’s just three months after the mobile app reached 5 million registered users on April 17. Read more…
Parker Hannifin expands GVM motor series
Parker Hannifin has expanded its Global Vehicle Motor (GVM) high-power, permanent magnet AC motor (PMAC) family – increasing the power range up to 351 kW (850 kW peak) for a limited weight of 230 kg. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Day 2 results
The second day of the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) at the NCM Motorsports Park was marked by intense competition for some and a struggle to get rolling for others.. Read more…
BYD launches new variant for compact SUV Yuan Up, brings longer range than base model
The new variant of the BYD Yuan Up is priced at RMB 3,000 more than the entry-level version, but the range has increased by 100 km to 401 km. Read more…
New Nio Phone appears in regulatory database as launch nears
The Nio IN 2024 event is expected to take place in a week’s time, when Nio may launch its second-generation Nio Phone. Read more…
Zeekr launches right-hand drive Zeekr X compact SUV in HK
Zeekr launched the right-hand drive Zeekr X SUV in Hong Kong on July 17 and gave the all-new Zeekr 009 an appearance, with the MPV set to be launched there on July 19. Read more…
Cybertruck’s redesigned wheel covers are ready to go, almost half a year later
After stopping shipment of Cybertruck’s original aerodynamic wheel covers due to unusual tire wear in early February, Tesla is finally starting to install redesigned wheel covers on Cybertrucks that were delivered without them in the interim, and we’re finally seeing pictures of what they’ll look like. Read more…
Honda believes it will outpace US rivals as its first electric SUV is available in all markets
Can Honda take a bigger piece of the US auto market in 2024? Honda and luxury brand Acura are banking on brand loyalty and new EVs, including the Prologue and ZDX, to help outpace US rivals. The Honda Prologue is now available at most dealers, spanning all US markets. Read more…
Aptera partner US Capital Global leads $60M investment round to reach low volume SEV production
Aptera’s new partner, financial group US Capital Global, is helping lead the solar EV startup’s latest investment round, which will offer up to $60 million in convertible notes. With this funding, Aptera hopes to complete production intent SEV builds for crash testing ahead of a (very) low-volume start of production in early 2025. Here’s the latest. Read more…
Diesel is down, restomods are fun (these are probably not related)
On this episode of Quick Charge, we explore the wide range of electric conversions and restomods out there bringing classic style to the ultra modern world of electric vehicles … even if there aren’t that many of them around. Read more…
Check out Volkswagen’s new ID.UNYX electric SUV, starting under $30,000 in China
Volkswagen launched its new ID.UNYX electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Starting under $30,000, VW’s new electric SUV is set to compete against top-selling EVs in an intensifying market. The electric SUV is the first to wear the golden logo from its new sub-brand as VW looks to take on BYD and Tesla in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
American Test Of BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Fighter: ‘It’s Way More Luxurious’
YouTube EV expert Kyle Conner says the BYD Seal needs some polish, but is incredible value for money. Maybe even better than a Model 3. Read more…
Volkswagen unveils ID. UNYX electric SUV coupe in China
Volkswagen is trying to shake things up a bit in China with the debut of its latest EV, the ID. UNYX. Designed exclusively for the local market, this SUV coupef features an interesting design and improved technology, per the company claims. The ID. UNYX is supposed to help Volkswagen refresh its “people’s car” image in China. That’s a big ask… Read more…
U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years
It might be enough to recycle a six-digit number of EV battery packs. Read more…
This Should Be BYD’s First U.S. Passenger Vehicle. Change My Mind
BYD has no official intention to sell the Shark plug-in hybrid pickup in the US, but it should. Read more…
Smart Mulls Electric Fortwo Replacement But Won’t Make It Alone
The Fortwo is being discontinued this year, but Smart is looking at ways to make a new generation happen. Read more…
