This marks Hesai’s second LiDAR order announcement from a US company this month.
Hesai will serve as the company’s sole LiDAR supplier, providing both long-range and short-range LiDAR products.
Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai announces $40 million order from unnamed US robotaxi firm
This marks Hesai’s second LiDAR order announcement from a US company this month.
Hesai will serve as the company’s sole LiDAR supplier, providing both long-range and short-range LiDAR products.
China’s Xpeng Is Now Building EVs In Europe
The up-and-coming EV company tapped one of the biggest names in the industry to kick-start its European ambitions. Lire la suite…
Xpeng to debut extended-range X9 MPV in Oct, kicking off its EREV lineup
The extended-range X9 will kick off Xpeng’s EREV product cycle, followed by extended-range G7 and G6 SUVs, and extended-range P7+ sedan.
The X9 EREV will offer a 450-km battery range, with a combined range of up to 1,600 km when fully fueled and charged.
CATL shares surge as China’s energy storage push fuels optimism
China aims to install over 180 million kW of new energy storage capacity by 2027, driving about RMB 250 billion ($35 billion) in direct project investment.
CATL shares in Hong Kong surged as much as 10 percent to HK$476.8, hitting a record high since its May 20 listing there.
Nio starts shipping all-new ES8 to stores in preparation for rapid delivery
Nio has begun shipping the third-generation ES8 to stores as part of preparations for its rapid delivery, with the official launch set for this Saturday.
Nio commenced test drives for the new ES8 in China on September 10, with stores extending operating hours due to high demand.
E-quipment highlight: Greenworks 60V cordless electric chainsaw
Greenworks’ latest 60V cordless chainsaw delivers performance that rivals many gas models, but without the harmful emissions or annoying pull cord. Whether dropping saplings, pruning thick limbs, or clearing up trails after a storm, this battery-powered tool is ready to work. Read more…
Xpeng begins local production in Europe
Xpeng’s first European production facility is in Austria, where the first batch of Xpeng G6 and G9 SUVs have rolled off the line.
The plant will expand production to include more Xpeng models in the future.
The Cheapest Tesla Cybertruck Is Dead
Tesla has removed the ability to order the stripped-down RWD model of the Cybertruck. Lire la suite…
Europe rebuffs automakers’ pleas to let them lose the EV race to China
European automakers asked the EU Commission to review and potentially modify the bloc’s 2035 all-EV target at an auto summit on Friday, but the commission is reportedly standing firm despite the industry’s big push this week for more leniency. Read more…
107 global partners back XCMG push to electrify the mining industry
Heavy mineral and metals mining is one of the dirtiest industries on the planet, but Chinese equipment giant XCMG doesn’t think it has to stay that way. To prove it, the company has unveiled a sweeping pledge to electrify and decarbonize mining — and they’re dragging over 100 global partners with them. Read more…
This week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Monday, September 15th Webinar Topics:… Read more…
Volkswagen’s EV Battery Dreams Are Coming Together
The VW Group showed off the production version of its standardized battery cell, which will power 80% of the automaker’s future EVs. Lire la suite…
Tesla Loses The Most Range In Extreme Hot Weather Test
All the cars in the test fell way short of their official claimed range because of the heat, but the Tesla suffered the most. Lire la suite…
How Xpeng Aims To Out-Tesla Tesla In Europe—And Beyond
Chinese brands like BYD and MG are thriving. But Xpeng, with both affordable and high-tech EVs, deserves attention too. It’s even making robots. Lire la suite…
Get EV questions answered or test drive one at Drive Electric Month, in your area
Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends all across the US, plus a few in Canada and one in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read more…
Tesla discontinues cheapest Cybertruck, no one wanted it
Tesla has discontinued the cheapest version of the Cybertruck just a few months after launching it.. Read more…
Budget-Friendly Porsche 924S EV Conversion Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
Classic looks with more than decent performance for less money than any new EV. What’s not to like? Lire la suite…
Gdańsk orders 30 Solaris electric buses
Solaris has signed a contract with the Municipality of Gdańsk, Poland, for the delivery of 30 battery-electric buses. The order includes 18 Solaris Urbino 12 and 12 articulated Urbino 18 vehicles, all due to enter service by September 2026 with Gdańskie Autobusy i Tramwaje. Read more…
Major US recall for EVs on Toyota’s eTNGA platform
Toyota, Subaru and Lexus must recall 94,320 electric vehicles in the United States – covering the Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra and Lexus RZ – due to an issue with the climate control system. With affected vehicles also reported in Australia, the recall could expand globally. Read more…
