This is to celebrate the third anniversary of the launch of the ID.4 Crozz, which has a discounted starting price as low as RMB 139,800, FAW-Volkswagen said. Read more…
Ikea plans to offer over 1,000 new fast chargers in Germany from 2025
Ikea is expanding its fast-charging infrastructure at all 54 stores and other locations in Germany. Technology partner Mer is installing a mix of Alpitronic devices with 50 to 400 kW DC power. In total, there will be more than 1,000 fast-charging points within three years. Read more…
Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?
Three Senate Democrats from car-manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs, bringing bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products to the U.S. In a letter first reported by Reuters, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Sherrod Brown of Ohio… Read more…
Huawei and BAIC’s first luxury EV coming in April
The anticipation is mounting as Huawei and BAIC’s new joint venture inches closer to launch. The duo aims to revolutionize China’s premium EV scene with the debut of a sleek executive sedan, set to be unveiled at the upcoming Beijing auto show in April. The biennial event marks a welcome return after it was canceled in 2022 due to the… Read more…
China adds 44,000 public charging piles in Feb
From March 2023 to February 2024, the average monthly number of newly added public charging piles were about 80,000 units. Read more…
StoreDot and Eve Energy sign production agreement
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot is expanding its partnership with the Chinese battery manufacturer EVE Energy. StoreDot has secured production capacity for its XFC cells from Eve Energy and will also license its technology to Eve. Read more…
Engwe L20 2.0 launched as super affordable folding electric bike
Engwe has recently updated its popular 20-inch e-bike, now launching as the Engwe L20 2.0. While it lacks some of the fancier features seen in many of today’s leading e-bikes, it still appears to pack in some solid performance at an incredibly low price. Read more…
Li Auto begins Li Mega deliveries, raises target for supercharging stations to 2,700 by year-end
Li Auto raised target number of supercharging stations from 2,000 to 2,700 by the end of this year and offers a five-year, worry-free car ownership benefit for the Li Mega to increase the model’s appeal. Read more…
Audi CEO Döllner also takes over Technical Development division
Audi has confirmed the almost-expected reorganisation of the Board of Management: The Chairman of the Board of Management, Gernot Döllner, is also taking over Technical Development at the German carmaker with immediate effect. The previous Board Member for Development, Oliver Hoffmann, has been transferred. Read more…
Panasonic could add 4680 production to new Kansas plant
Panasonic is reportedly considering an additional investment in its battery factory under construction in Kansas to produce 4680 cells for Tesla. A final investment decision has not yet been made, but is expected by the end of 2024. Read more…
Tesla plant in Grünheide will probably be back online sooner than expected
Tesla’s German factory will be back online at the beginning of this week – and may be able to ramp up production as early as this evening. Since it is possible that an extremist group was behind the arson attack last week, the German Federal Public Prosecutor General’s Office has taken over the case. Read more…
BYD to launch next-gen PHEV and BEV platforms to make further offensive against petrol cars, report says
BYD’s next-generation DM hybrid system is expected to give the vehicle a combined range of nearly 2,000 kilometers, while the new e-Platform 4.0 will have a higher level of integration and is expected to further reduce costs, according to local media. Read more…
ElringKlinger signs fuel cell stack supply deal with Hongqi
EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, the fuel cell joint venture between ElringKlinger and Plastic Omnium, and the Chinese FAW Group have signed a contract for the development and supply of fuel cell stack modules. Read more…
Geely Holding, Sinopec sign strategic cooperation deal
The two sides will deepen cooperation in areas including methanol. Read more…
German EV manufacturer e.Go slips into insolvency – again
German electric car manufacturer e.Go has filed for insolvency for the second time since 2020. The company cites the “unfavourable market environment” as the reason. What the future holds for the approximately 320 employees remains to be seen. Read more…
China sells 477,000 NEVs in Feb, down 34.6% from Jan, CAAM data show
Excluding exports, domestic NEV sales in February totaled 395,000 units, down 9.8 percent year-on-year and down 37.2 percent from January. Read more…
Nio starts recruiting beta testers for AI-powered voice assistant NOMI GPT
With large model technology, NOMI can be better integrated with the car experience, Nio said. Read more…
Viritech is ready to run with hydrogen powertrain
Viritech has launched the 60 kW VPT60N Ready to Run powertrain for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and research bodies, enabling the rapid deployment of hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles.
The complete powertrain includes the fuel cell, hydrogen storage, energy store, power electronics, e-machine and transmission. It is suitable for cars, light commercial vehicles and off-highway applications. Read more…
Huawei and BAIC’s joint brand expected to unveil 1st model at Beijing auto show, report says
The car is an executive sedan with a starting price of RMB 300,000 to RMB 500,000, according to local media. Read more…
BYD says Song L has sold 27,403 units in 3 months on market
BYD officially launched the Song L on December 15, 2023, with a starting price of RMB 189,800, or roughly $26,400. Read more…
