Mobility provider Uber and Chinese manufacturer BYD have signed a multi-year strategic partnership. To that end, BYD will deliver 100,000 electric vehicles to Uber fleets “across key global markets.” The companies will also collaborate on “autonomous-capable vehicles.” Read more…
Zeekr hits 300,000th unit delivery milestone as it makes 3-week production line upgrade
Zeekr’s production line upgrade will continue until mid-August. It said it will challenge single-month deliveries of 30,000 units in the fourth quarter. Read more…
The Battery Show continues to grow globally and opens 2024 registration for new Detroit location
The Battery Show, North America’s premier event in advanced battery manufacturing and electric vehicles, has opened registration for its new Detroit location, October 7-10 at the Huntington Place. Following record attendance and a 30% increase in exhibitors last year, the show will now host over 1,150 suppliers. Read more…
US delays start of new tariffs on imports from China including EVs
The USTR expects its final ruling to be issued in August, and the new tariffs, which had been planned to take effect on August 1, will go into effect about two weeks after the publication of the final determination. Read more…
BYD launches 2025 Seagull with unchanged starting price of $9,650
The launch of the 2025 BYD Seagull comes just five months after the model’s last Glory Edition update on March 6, with unchanged pricing and core specs. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries exceed 10,000 units again in Jul
Xiaomi SU7 deliveries exceeded 10,000 units in July and will continue to exceed the mark in August, Xiaomi EV said, adding that it expects to meet its full-year 100,000-unit delivery target ahead of schedule in November. Read more…
Tesla’s 10 millionth electric drive system rolls off line at Shanghai plant
Tesla’s latest electric drive system is the Performance 4DU for the 2024 Model 3 Performance, claiming a 32 percent peak power increase over its predecessor. Read more…
The US to turn a Manhattan Project nuclear site into a 1 GW solar farm
The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to build a 1 GW solar farm on a former top-secret Manhattan Project nuclear site in Washington State.. Read more…
For Just $995, Your Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Can Outrun A Tesla Model Y Performance
I mean, c’mon, all that torque is cheaper per pound than some deli meat. Read more…
Half Of All Cars Sold In China Are Plug-Ins
Plug-in cars—both EVs and PHEVs—will soon make up the majority of Chinese car sales. Read more…
Kia EV4 spotted testing in Europe for the first time: A new Tesla Model 3 rival?
The upcoming Kia EV4 was spotted testing in Europe for the first time as the Korean automaker’s latest affordable EV. Kia’s EV4 is an electric sedan similar in size to Tesla’s Model 3. Can it compete with Tesl. Read more…
Oregon to get a massive 900 MW solar + battery storage project
Brookfield Renewable US has filed a Notice of Intent to develop one of Oregon’s largest solar + battery storage projects. Read more…
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices start at under $35,000 with sporty new N Line trim
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades. Read more…
Tesla ‘Full Self-driving’ was on during fatal crash with motorcyclist, police says
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-driving’ features were reportedly on during a previously reported fatal crash with a motorcyclist, according to the police. Read more…
Lucid’s Gravity SUV Is One Step Closer To Reality Now
The first pre-production Lucid Gravity just rolled off the assembly line. Will it still be in customers’ driveways before 2024 ends? Read more…
Elon Musk claims Tesla Roadster will arrive in 2025, defy gravity
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is once again trying to ignite excitement for the forever-awaited next-generation Roadster. Known for his bold statements and outlandish promises, this time, he envisions a groundbreaking demonstration in 2025 that will showcase the electric sports car’s ability to “fly.” Speaking at the recent Tesla-focused X Takeover event, Musk reiterated his ambitious timeline for the Roadster, stating… Read more…
Musk Says Tesla Roadster Will Take The Place Of Canceled Model S Plaid Plus
The Model S Plaid Plus was supposed to offer 520 miles of range and even quicker acceleration than the standard Plaid. Read more…
BYD EVs Are Coming To Canada
The biggest Chinese EV maker is already in Mexico. Now, it’s preparing to enter the U.S.’ Northern neighbor. Read more…
Police Determine Tesla Driver Had FSD Enabled In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Police used information from the event data recorder in the Model S to determine that FSD was in use during the crash. Read more…
onsemi to provide SiC power box solution for Volkswagen Group’s next-gen EVs
Power and sensing technology specialist onsemi has signed a multi-year deal with the Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of a next-generation traction inverter for the automaker’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale across all… Read more…
