The German research project ‘Re-use’ has gotten the green light from the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which supports the undertaking. Researchers from the University of Wuppertal and their partners will test how old EV batteries can be used in second-life projects. Read more…
Nio Phone 2nd-gen to feature AI-powered voice assistant NOMI GPT
NOMI GPT will be featured on the new Nio Phone to bring more cutting-edge AI innovations, said Nio’s vice president for hardware. Read more…
Zeekr reveals another set of official photos of the MIX, changes inbound
Zeekr has unveiled yet another set of photos of the MIX, a compact electric MPV that blends MPV practicality with SUV-like styling. The MIX, set to launch later this year, has been stirring a lot of opinions with its unique design and innovative features. The latest set of the official photos of the MIX reveals significant changes from earlier prototypes… Read more…
GKN & partners launch hydrogen flight project in the UK
Together with partners, GKN Aerospace has launched the UK government-funded H2FlyGHT project to develop a 2MW cryogenic hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for aircraft. Read more…
Zeekr considers production in Europe
The Chinese electric car brand Zeekr is considering building its vehicles in Europe. This would allow the company to avoid EU import duties. However, Zeekr is not planning its own plant in Europe, but would use the production facilities of its parent company Geely. Read more…
BYD sees over 10,000 fresh graduates joining, nearly 80% in R&D
By the end of 2023, BYD’s workforce totaled 703,504, including 524,673 production workers and 104,003 technicians. Read more…
The UK brings the ICE phase-out back on track
Just last year, the UK government pushed a sales ban on new cars with internal combustion engines from 2030 to 2035. Now, with a new government residing at Downing Street 10, the 2030 date will be restored. Read more…
Tesla plans to unveil Robotaxi on 10 October
Elon Musk caused a stir a few months ago when he announced that the Robotaxi would be unveiled on 8 August. The project was later postponed – now a new date for the premiere has been set. Tesla has also commented on the more affordable ‘next gen vehicles.’ Read more…
Olympic sprinters are using this electric go-kart to run even faster
Many of us have heard of the supposed boogeyman of electric doping in the cycling world, where riders have sometimes been accused of electric ‘juicing’ by hiding electric motors in their bicycles. But what if I told you that electric motors could also help track runners go even faster? It’s true, but perhaps not how you expected. Read more…
China Jul EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 21,000 units, Xpeng 10,000, BYD 300,000
Deutsche Bank also expects Tesla to sell 45,000 units at retail in China in July, Li Auto at 48,000 units and Zeekr at 15,000 units. Read more…
Indian Navy to start trials of a hydrogen fuel cell bus
The Indian Navy plans to induct hydrogen fuel cell buses in its transport fleet. It has procured its first hydrogen fuel cell bus for trial purposes from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a national oil and gas company gradually venturing into alternative energy. Read more…
Lexus seeks to build wholly-owned plant in China, starting with production of UX hybrid and 1 BEV, report says
The models will be sold in China and also to overseas markets such as Japan, according to local media. Read more…
GAC Aion launches updated Aion V SUV to target global markets
The updated Aion V is GAC Aion’s first model to be built in both its China and Thailand factories, and GAC Aion said the model will be available in a battery swap-enabled variant in the future. Read more…
Tesla expects FSD approval in China by year-end
Tesla is likely to get regulatory approval to launch FSD in markets such as Europe and China by the end of this year, Elon Musk said. Read more…
Rivian CEO spills the tea on why Ford, Mercedes tie-ups fell through
It wasn’t too long ago that Rivian and Ford were expected to build EVs together. Then, Rivian and Mercedes-Benz announced plans to produce electric vans. Although both fell through long ago, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently spilled the tea on why the tie-ups really failed. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
Tesla has confirmed a new date for the unveiling of its upcoming Robotaxi, a dedicated self-driving vehicle. Read more…
Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year
Elon Musk says that he would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have “unsupervised” self-driving next year. Read more…
Jaw-dropping Cadillac concept, new Hyundai IONIQ, and Zeem CEO stops by
. Tesla’s Q2 2024: a paradox of growth and decline in the EV market
Tesla has unveiled its Q2 2024 earnings report, revealing a complex narrative of growth and setbacks in the ever-evolving EV landscape. While the company surpassed revenue expectations, reaching €23.76 billion with a 2% year-over-year increase, its automotive sales experienced a 7% dip, settling at €18.54 billion. This decline, coupled with earnings per share falling short of Wall Street’s projections at… Read more…
Musk Says Tesla Will Have “Unsupervised” Self Driving Soon, Like He Said In 2016
Musk claims that Tesla will have the “miles between interventions” to support unsupervised FSD in the next five months, probably. Read more…
