XPeng Motors celebrated its annual Tech Day event in China earlier today, which was renamed “AI Day” for good reason. The topic of artificial intelligence dominated the Chinese mobility company’s incoming technologies, which were abundant. We got updates on a new in-house AI computing chip, a new Xpeng platform to support Level 4 autonomous robotaxis, flying cars, and eVTOLs, a new humanoid robot called “Iron,” complete with an existential launch video, and a surprising adoption of combustion-powered extenders that deliver up to 970 miles of additional range. Read more…
The Mobility House and Monta team up on fleet charging
The Mobility House and Monta are entering into a partnership to promote smart charging solutions for electric vehicles in both fleets and the private sector. As part of the partnership, The Mobility House Solutions is adding Monta’s billing software to its service portfolio. Read more…
BP sells off Dutch petrol stations
BP plans to sell all of its 310 petrol stations in the Netherlands by the end of 2025. Investments required for growth in the relatively small Dutch market would be too high. Read more…
Does Neta have financial problems?
The electric car brand Neta from Hozon Auto is apparently experiencing financial difficulties. Neta is said to have stopped production at its main plant and cut the salaries of its employees. Read more…
California sees motorcycle sales skyrocketing under electric mandate
California is considering an electric-motorcycle mandate that could lead to an eight-fold growth in sales, CalMatters reports. The proposed rules, which the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the powerful regulator that sets the state’s emissions standards, is set to vote on Nov. 7, would impose a credit system leading to 10% zero-emission… Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV teased with focus on efficiency
A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact sedan arrives next year, with an all-electric variant as part of the lineup. Mercedes first showed a camouflaged prototype of the CLA-Class EV in October, and on Wednesday it released a further tease in the form of a video of CEO Ola Källenius driving one of the prototypes. Underneath… Read more…
Rio Tinto tests battery swap technology for electric dump trucks
Mining group Rio Tinto and the Chinese State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) will be trialling battery swap technology for electric dump trucks from Chinese manufacturer Tonly in Mongolia. Read more…
ACEA: Market share of electric vans declines slightly
Numerous manufacturers offer light commercial vehicles with electric drives – whether as a small panel van or a full-size sprinter. However, the latest ACEA figures do not reflect this. In the first nine months, electric vans have lost market share. Read more…
America’s EV Revolution Collides With A Second Trump Era
Trump has vowed to cancel the Biden administration policies that were driving an electric transition. What now? Read more…
MojaEV supplies electric cars to taxi drivers
With the growing mass adoption of electric vehicles in Kenya, MojaEV will supply 100 NETA V electric cars to taxi drivers in Nairobi. To contribute to economic sustainability, the company hopes to provide an additional 500 electric vehicles by the middle of next year. Read more…
Kia PV5 WKNDR concept readies the electric van for adventures
Kia unveiled an electric camper van at SEMA Based on the PV5, the WKNDR previews the potential for a recreational EV Production of the PV5 and its variants is slated for 2025 The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is typically a showcase for modified production vehicles and aftermarket parts, but this year Kia brought an adventure-ready electric… Read more…
Kia unveils two adventurous EV concepts for the
Kia got plenty of attention at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. The company showed up with two innovative electric vehicle concepts designed to take adventure to new heights. Kia’s EV9 received a bold makeover for SEMA. Dubbed the ADVNTR, this concept looks ready to tackle any terrain. It comes with a three-inch lift compared to the standard EV9,… Read more…
CATL ups bet on all-solid-state batteries, begins sample validation, report says
CATL has recently entered the trial production stage of 20 Ah samples, meaning the battery solution is initially finalized and it is starting to enter the production technology exploration stage, according to local media. Read more…
Argonne National Laboratory researchers announce new cathode material
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new cathode design that could significantly improve the performance and reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Kigali phases out petrol-powered motorcycles
By ceasing to register new petrol-powered motorcycles for public transport in Kigali, the Ministry of Infrastructure in Rwanda aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb air pollution. It is the end of an era. Read more…
Six Fuso eCanters for DHL routes in Malmö
Swedish logistics company Falkenklev has added six eCanters from the Daimler Truck brand Fuso to its fleet. The light commercial vehicles are used exclusively by DHL for distribution transport in Malmö and the surrounding area. Read more…
KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle to be built on LiveWire’s platform
KYMCO, a leading Taiwanese scooter maker, has just announced the next step in its growing partnership with US-based electric motorcycle company LiveWire. The long-awaited KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will now be built on the Arrow S2 platform developed by LiveWire. Read more…
This Brand-New Nissan Leaf Has Been Bricked For Months. Now, Nissan Is Buying It Back
Nissan stepped up and did the right thing. Read more…
China NEV retail at 1.28 million in Oct, up 14% from Sept, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s NEV penetration at retail stood at 54.38 percent in October and 46.92 percent year-to-date, according to preliminary CPCA data. Read more…
Honda takes battery-swapping beyond Asia, eyes delivery services
Honda is looking to expand a battery-swapping service from Asia to Europe, but the focus will remain on two-wheeled vehicles like mopeds and scooters. The automaker currently offers battery-swapping in Japan, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, but in a Tuesday press release said it’s now working with Swedish scooter rental startup GoCimo on testing… Read more…
