The average price of the most popular used EVs has dropped by up to $5,000 compared to last year, according to retailer CarMax. Sales data from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, showed that the top EVs at CarMax were the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, and Nissan Leaf. They were also the top-sellers in a previous CarMax report published in… Read more…
Mercedes Says ‘No Thanks’ To The Apple CarPlay Takeover
But that’s only part of the story. In a new interview, Mercedes’ CEO explains where the German automaker’s software game is headed. Read more…
Battery cell production research: FFB PreFab opens in Münster
The first construction phase of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production FFB, also called PreFab, has been opened in Münster. The smaller PreFab is seen as an important step towards the establishment of the FFB Fab – which should then contribute to “successfully establishing Germany as an international leader in the long term.” Read more…
Nissan and Ecobat to give EV batteries a second life
Nissan and Ecobat have teamed up to give old batteries from the Nissan Leaf a second life. The goal is to investigate how the EVs’ batteries can be “recovered, repaired, recycled or repurposed.” Read more…
Nio starts deliveries of 2024 ET7 sedan
Nio launched the 2024 ET7 on April 25, starting at the same price as its predecessor while bringing 180 upgrades. Read more…
New Flyer & Boston sign framework agreement for up to 460 electric buses
The North American bus manufacturer New Flyer has revealed an order for the supply of 80 electric buses to Boston. The contract includes an option for 380 more buses. Read more…
HiPhi Motors secures funds, prepares to resume production
After a production halt in February, the luxury Chinese EV brand HiPhi looks poised for a return. Financial woes forced HiPhi to press pause, but according to local media sources, the company got a much-needed financial boost and it’s now gearing up to revive production lines. The lifeline came from a Hong Kong-based company, providing HiPhi with a crucial strategic… Read more…
CATL plans 10,000 fast chargers in China
CATL has unveiled major ambitions to cover another link in the electric car value chain. The Chinese battery manufacturer is entering the business of fast-charging stations and wants to build a large network in China at record speed. Read more…
BYD recalls 16,666 Seagull EVs in China due to software issue that may prevent reverse camera image from displaying
BYD will upgrade the software for the recalled vehicles free of charge via OTA to ensure that the reversing image is displayed properly. Read more…
Nio starts rolling out NOP+ driver assist feature to all NT 2.0 cars
Nio vehicles on the NT 2.0 platform will be able to choose to turn on the NOP+ feature covering urban roads and highways in the settings after the in-vehicle system is upgraded to Banyan 2.6.0. Read more…
Affordable Tesla could be stripped-down versions of Model Y and 3
Following Tesla’s announcement that it will introduce more affordable electric cars earlier than planned, industry experts anticipate that these will not be entirely new models. They assume these will merely be toned-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
Polestar 5 with StoreDot cells charges to 80 per cent in ten minutes
Polestar and StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the Israeli battery developer’s Extreme Fast Charging technology (XFC) for the first time: A prototype of the Polestar 5 was charged from ten to 80 per cent in only ten minutes. Read more…
CATL supplies batteries to Beijing Hyundai
CATL and Beijing Hyundai extended their strategic partnership at Auto China. The two companies intend to continue working together on EV projects in China and equip new electric models from Beijing Hyundai with CATL batteries. Read more…
Tesla allegedly fires the entire Supercharger team
According to unconfirmed information, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is laying off the entire Supercharger team led by Rebecca Tinucci. Other departments are also allegedly about to be dissolved. The company is also said to be increasing the pressure on its managers with an internal letter. Read more…
Opel reaffirms plans for electric Manta
Opel CEO Florian Huettl has denied rumours that the Manta will not be resurrected as an electric car after all. At the same time, Opel is aiming to bring out an affordable electric car for 25,000 euros. Read more…
Li L6 orders exceed 20,000 units, says Li Auto
More than 2,000 units of the Li L6 have been delivered in the past six days, and delivery centers will be delivering vehicles as normal for the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Li Auto said. Read more…
Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team
Just after laying off “more than 10%” of its global workforce, Tesla is laying off even more employees – including senior executives and long-time veterans of the company, most notably the entire Supercharging team and the executive responsible for negotiating NACS adoption across the industry. Read more…
Stellantis significantly expands FCEV production
Stellantis wants to significantly expand its production capacities for fuel cell vehicles. The goal is to produce 100,000 such vehicles per year by 2030 – primarily light commercial vehicles. Read more…
Matchbox marks Mercedes’ electric G-wagen with a sustainable twist
The first-ever electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the “Gelandewagen” or “G-wagen”—is getting the Matchbox treatment—with a sustainable twist to match its electric powertrain. Formally known as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (a name that might prove difficult to fit on the packaging), the… Read more…
Powered by Everrati reveals growth for luxury vehicle business
The ‘Powered by Everrati’ business-to-business (B2B) division has announced significant growth with the signing of multiple electrification agreements with global specialist and luxury vehicle brands.
The brand enables B2B clients to bring almost any type of specialist electric vehicle (EV) to life quickly. Read more…
