A sufficient number of self-operated supercharging piles are necessary to sell all-electric SUVs, Li Auto management previously said. Read more…
Meridiam takes full hold of Allego with delisting and fresh capital
The Dutch fast-charging network operator Allego has concluded a major framework agreement with its majority shareholder, French infrastructure provider Meridiam, involving 356 million euros in fresh capital and delisting the charging provider from the New York Stock Exchange. Read more…
2024 Wuling Binguo with minor updates launched in China
SAIC-GM-Wuling has launched the 2024 Wuling Binguo in China. The new small EV features minor cosmetic & technical revisions over the previous model. Read more…
The Mobility House changes CEO and starts V2G business
Founder Thomas Raffeiner has once again taken over the CEO position at The Mobility House as the previous CEO Robert Hienz left the company a few weeks ago to join Solarpack Germany. At the same time, the Munich-based company has bundled the topics of energy and bidirectional charging under a new business unit called “The Mobility House Energy”. Read more…
Cadillac Optiq to be made alongside Chevrolet Equinox EV in Mexico
The Cadillac Optiq could be made in Mexico from the fourth quarter of the year. Mexico would be its second production location globally after China. Read more…
Tesla Model Y tops list of most American-made cars
Tesla Model Y has again topped the list of most American-made cars, but the electric automaker has lost its clean sweep of the top 4. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range now down to $40,000 with EV tax credit
Tesla has good news for potential EV buyers. The company secured eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit for its popular Model 3 Long Range model, currently priced at $47,490. Together with the tax credit, this brings the effective price down to $39,990. The Model 3 Long Range, known for its impressive range and sleek design, has always been a… Read more…
Berlin cuts BVG budget for electric bus procurement
The Berlin Senate has massively reduced the funds for the procurement of electric buses for the Berlin public transport operator BVG. The reason for this is apparently the delayed construction of the depot in Marienfelde, which has also delayed the arrival of new electric buses. Read more…
Voyah to launch new SUV in Q3 to take on Tesla Model Y, report says
The model Zhiyin will be built by Voyah in collaboration with Huawei and is currently in the production validation phase, according to local media. Read more…
Sumitomo builds production facility for high-voltage wiring systems in Spain
The automotive supplier Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze (SEBN) is to build a new production facility in Cuenca, Spain, for the manufacture of high-voltage wiring harnesses for Seat and VW electric cars. Read more…
WHW Recycling & BASF join forces on battery recycling in Germany.
BASF and WHW Recycling have signed an agreement on the processing of cathode and anode waste to create new raw materials. The partnership aims to make battery cell production in Europe more sustainable. Read more…
Tesla starts deliveries of updated Model 3 Performance in China
Tesla has begun deliveries of the updated Model 3 Performance in China, ahead of the third quarter expected when the model was unveiled in the country two months ago. Read more…
Polestar plans to tap seven new markets in 2025
As part of its global expansion, Polestar plans to enter seven new countries in 2025. The company will also increase its retail presence in existing markets in Europe. Read more…
FFB launches cooperation with PEM Motion
The Fraunhofer Research Centre for Battery Cell Production FFB and the engineering service provider PEM Motion want to further advance technological developments in battery cell production through joint research and development activities. Read more…
The time has come: Fisker has filed for bankruptcy
After many signals suggesting that it would happen, Fisker has officially filed for bankruptcy. Read more…
Fisker, Maker Of The Ocean SUV, Files For Bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 protection in the District of Delaware yesterday and is planning on selling its assets. Read more…
Vibracoustic optimises bundling of thermal car components
Vibracoustic has designed, developed and tested its innovative Thermal Management Decoupling System, which supports and isolates the co-located thermal technologies commonly used in next-generation battery electric vehicles (EVs). Read more…
Leapmotor T03 European production starts ahead of September launch
A new report says that the Leapmotor T03’s European production has commenced. The Chinese brand is scheduled to be introduced in the region in September. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 16: Nio 3,400, Tesla 11,700, BYD 57,200, Xiaomi 2,500
Xpeng had 2,100 insurance registrations last week, Zeekr 4,100 and Leapmotor 3,400. Read more…
Audi makes the e-tron GT sportier
Since its premiere in 2021, the Audi e-tron GT quattro has been the electric and sporty top model in the Audi product portfolio. The carmaker has now unveiled the improved new version, which offers advances in range, performance and charging – similar to the Porsche Taycan. Read more…
