VW and Xpeng are expanding their agreement on technical cooperation for an E/E architecture. From 2026, this will not only be integrated into VW’s China-specific CMP electric car platform, but also into all VW brand models based on the global MEB platform for the Chinese market. Read more…
Robot makes light work of wiring harnesses
The first version of Q5D’s robot for automating the assembly of wiring harnesses for electric vehicles (EVs) is being shipped, writes Nick Flaherty.
Q5D is using its CY1000 system to assemble the wiring harness in the roof lining of a prototype SUV being tested in the UK. Read more…
Ford abandons goal to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford initially wanted to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030. The US carmaker now says it will continue to offer combustion engine vehicles and hybrids, citing the slowing EV uptake in Europe. Read more…
EU holds hearing on additional tariffs at SAIC’s request
SAIC said in the hearing that the European Commission’s anti-subsidy investigation involves commercially sensitive information and that there were errors in the determination of subsidies. Read more…
Nio confirms 2nd-gen Nio Phone to be launched on Jul 27 tech day
The new Nio Phone will see smoothness and performance improvements, as well as incorporate the utilization of AI large models, said Nio’s vice president for hardware. Read more…
Zeekr launches Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Mexico
Geely Auto and Zeekr signed an agreement earlier this year to help fast-track Zeekr vehicles into the Mexican market. Read more…
BYD launches M6 electric MPV in Indonesia
The M6 is the first MPV model launched by BYD in the Indonesian market and the first all-electric MPV in the local market. Read more…
Nio to hold Nio IN 2024 tech day event on Jul 27 in Shanghai
Nio said it will officially launch SkyOS, its new vehicle operating system. The company is also expected to launched the second-generation Nio Phone. Read more…
Xpeng, VW expand collaboration from China-only to global MEB platform
Xpeng and Volkswagen have established project centers in Guangzhou and Hefei, and the first vehicle with the jointly developed E/E architecture will start production in about 24 months. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Owner Bought A Rivian R1T And He Loves It. Mostly
While the R1T has a lot to love, several small issues bug the owner of this electric truck. Read more…
E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US
Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy. Read more…
Don’t Let The Quad Exhaust Fool You: This Pontiac Fiero Is An EV
This Pontiac Fiero GT was converted using the powertrain and battery pack from a Tesla Model S donor car. Read more…
Chevrolet Blazer EV For $250 A Month? Lease It Now
With a monthly lease this affordable, Auto Buyers Guide can even look past the missing Carplay and Android Auto. Read more…
Tesla Is Losing Ground In The U.S. And Europe: Here’s Why
In the first half of 2024, Tesla’s US sales fell eight percent. It’s worse in Europe with a 13-percent drop. Read more…
Nio Day 2024 to be held in Guangzhou
Guangzhou is one of the most economically developed cities in China and home to the headquarters of Xpeng and GAC Group. Read more…
Watch The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Conquer The Nurburgring
Porsche claimed a record as the fastest “top-class” sedan with a hybrid powertrain. Here’s how it went. Read more…
CNH puts CASE, New Holland electric wheel loader into production
Just weeks after its official unveiling, CNH inaugurated a new production line for the company’s first-ever, all-electric compact wheel loader. The new line will produce the machines for international markets under both the CASE (C) and New Holland (NH) brands. Read more…
Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet
Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. Read more…
CrowdStrike is grabbing headlines but Luxaviation is busy electrifying airports
A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport . Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Smokes Tesla Model 3 Performance. But There’s A Catch
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the better performance vehicle, but is the Tesla Model 3 Performance the better buy? Read more…
