Avatr just introduced its newest star – the Avatr 07. Unveiled at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, this midsize SUV is now available for pre-orders now open with deliveries expected sometime this month. The Avatr 07 offers fully electric and range-extended powertrain options. The fully electric model, available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, promises a CLTC range of 650… Read more…
Porsche manager Schubert to take over as Audi Board Member for Sales
Audi has appointed Marco Schubert, previously Head of Porsche Europe, as the brand’s new Head of Sales. Schubert succeeded Hildegard Wortmann, who left the Audi Board of Management after more than five years, on 1 September. Read more…
US researchers develop thin solid electrolyte
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible solid electrolyte. This should be able to double the energy density of next-generation batteries. Read more…
USA funds 20 H2 projects for refuelling and safety infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has just announced nearly $62 million for 20 projects across 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. Read more…
Mahindra and Indian VW subsidiary negotiate joint venture
Car manufacturer Mahindra and the Indian Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India are said to be planning a joint venture focussing on electric SUVs. The jointly produced vehicles are probably not only intended for India, but also for international markets. Read more…
Northvolt factory in Canada could be delayed until 2028
The construction of Northvolt’s Canadian battery cell factory could take up to 18 months longer than originally planned, according to the Quebec provincial government. This could be due to the ongoing review of expansion plans. Read more…
US special tariffs on electric cars from China still behind schedule
The US special tariffs on electric cars from China did not come into force in the course of August as announced. However, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, a decision will be announced “in the coming days.” Read more…
The 2025 Lucid Air GT Was Driven At 70 MPH Until It Died. The Result Is Impressive
As a reminder, the updated Lucid Air Grand Touring is the longest-range EV on the market, with an EPA rating of 512 miles. Read more…
Rare Arrival Electric Van Prototype Pops Up For Sale On eBay
This is your chance to own an EV from a failed startup–several pallets of spare parts included. Read more…
Nio’s 2,500th swap station in China goes live
Nio’s 2,500th battery swap station in China went live today. It has 54 stations in Europe, with Germany and Norway having 18 stations each. Read more…
eVTOL with CATL batteries to make maiden flight by end of 2024
By the end of this year, an eVTOL powered by CATL batteries is expected to make its maiden flight, the battery maker’s chairman said. Read more…
CATL aims to have 10,000 battery swap stations
In the short term, CATL aims to have more than 500 battery swap stations by 2025 and 3,000 by 2027. Read more…
Colorado announces $31.7 million in grants for electric buses
Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation recently announced $31.7 million in grant funding to local governments, transit agencies and nonprofits for the purchase of 28 new electric transit vehicles. The Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise (CTE) will provide $15 million for the initiative, and the remaining $16.7 million will come from the Volkswagen… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper May Debut In Q1 2025 With 7 Seats In China, Europe
Elon Musk said Tesla had no plans to reveal the updated Model Y this year, so the time frame fits. Read more…
Axim Mica offers advanced mica composites for enhanced EV Safety
Axim Mica, a US-based manufacturer and supplier of mica-based insulating materials, has announced that its advanced mica composites are designed to enhance EV safety. Axim Mica has produced more than 150 million mica parts for the EV market since 2011. The company says its composite products address growing concerns surrounding thermal runaway in EV batteries…. Read more…
Samsung Electro-Mechanics expands range of multilayer ceramic capacitors for high-voltage EV applications
South Korean electronic component company Samsung Electro-Mechanics has expanded its range of automotive high-voltage multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) products to support larger sizes. The trend towards using higher voltages in EV power electronic components, including onboard chargers, motor drive inverters, DC-DC converters, wireless power transfer systems, battery management systems, compressors and pumps is increasing demand… Read more…
Family Shares 3 Years of Electric Vehicle Insights for Newcomers
Thinking about taking your family electric? Listen to this dad weigh the pros and cons—but mostly the pros. Read more…
To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking
A Toyota-funded research project found a charging practice that extends battery lifespan by up to 70%. Read more…
BYD Aug sales breakdown: Song 76,793 units, Qin 70,457
The Song and Qin families remain the best-selling BYD models, both selling more than 70,000 units in August. Read more…
BYD sells record 373,083 cars in August, PHEVs make 6th consecutive month of record sales
BYD sold 148,470 passenger BEVs in August, up 1.95 percent year-on-year. It sold 222,384 PHEVs, the sixth consecutive record high since March, up 73.12 percent year-on-year. Read more…
