Global commerce platform WEX has formed a partnership with EV charger installation provider Qmerit to streamline the installation of chargers at the homes of commercial fleet drivers. Qmerit will provide end-to-end home EV charging installation and integration services from its national network of more than 23,000 electricians. WEX EV At-Home provides access to WEX’s fleet… Read more…
Lucid (LCID) Gravity SUV will use new Panasonic EV batteries to unlock +450 miles range
Lucid (LCID) confirmed that its new Gravity SUV will provide up to 450 miles of EPA-estimated driving range. Powered by Panasonic’s high-performance EV batteries, Lucid promises the Gravity is “a groundbreaking new class of SUV.” Here’s what you need to know about Lucid’s new EV. Read more…
Tesla is under investigation for ‘Actually Smart Summon’ crashes
Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over reported crashes involving ‘Actually Smart Summon’, Tesla’s driverless system for parking lots. Read more…
Hyundai is selling vehicles on Amazon? ‘You’re gonna need a bigger cart’
How about a new EV with your next Amazon order? As the first brand to sell vehicles on Amazon, Hyundai says, “You’re gonna need a bigger cart.” Hyundai is now selling cars directly on Amazon, including popular EVs like the IONIQ 5. Here’s how you can snag one. Read more…
ZEEKR to deliver multiple EVs in 2025 with NVIDIA Thor tech, including a US model for Waymo
Chinese EV Automaker ZEEKR is marking its third consecutive presence on the display floors of CES. During this year’s event, ZEEKR began teasing at least three new models scheduled to launch in 2025, some of which will feature an NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-based smart driver domain controller. In addition to those codenamed models, ZEEKR is also planning to launch another NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-equipped EV called “RT” in the US to be used by robotaxi developer Waymo. Read more…
BMW’s New Panoramic iDrive Adds More Screens, But With A Twist
I checked out BMW’s new Panoramic Vision display which will be featured in the upcoming Neue Klasse models. Is it a game-changer? Read more…
Sony and Honda’s $89,900 Afeela 1 unveiled in Las Vegas
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, Afeela, the electric vehicle brand born from a partnership between Sony and Honda, unveiled a near production-ready version of its inaugural car, the Afeela 1. This midsize liftback, first teased at the CES last year, promises an array of cutting-edge technology and impressive specifications. The Afeela 1 will make its debut in two trims:… Read more…
EVs don’t need to charge as quickly as gas cars fill up, US consumers say
Long charging times and lack of available public charging stations have been cited as major roadblocks to EV adoption in countless studies and surveys, but a new survey of U.S. consumers conducted by Deloitte indicates that attitudes may be changing. While it included about 31,000 responses from thirty different countries, the survey found that… Read more…
Hongqi launches Tiangong 08 all-electric SUV, priced from $32,730
The Tiangong 08 measures 4,925 mm in length and has a starting price range of RMB 239,800 ($32,730) to RMB 339,800.
The SUV is available with three battery pack options and a CLTC range of 520 km to 730 km.
BYD Hefei sets sail as NEV maker’s 3rd car carrier joins fleet
BYD Hefei set sail today, the second for BYD as owner and the third in its fleet.
The first vessel in BYD’s fleet, BYD Explorer No. 1, entered service in January 2024, and the second vessel, BYD Changzhou, entered operation in December 2024.
Tencent and CATL caught in the US political crossfire
The US Department of Defense decided to add two major Chinese companies, Tencent and CATL, to its list of “Chinese military companies.” This designation is not an outright ban, but it will create significant hurdles for these companies in the US market. Tencent is known for its messaging app WeChat, and its prominent role in the gaming industry. It owns… Read more…
RoboSense unveils EM4 LiDAR with world’s most laser channels
RoboSense unveiled its new EM4 LiDAR with 1,080 laser channels, saying it’s the world’s first LiDAR with more than 1,000 channels.
The EM4 has detection range of up to 600 meters and can increase the response time of smart driving systems by up to 70 percent.
Zeekr releases Nvidia Thor-based smart driving kit at CES 2025, to deliver Waymo-customized cars in US this year
Zeekr will launch a large SUV this year that will feature the Nvidia Drive Thor-based smart driver domain controller.
It will begin delivering mass-produced Zeekr RTs to Waymo for further testing this year in preparation for a future public robotaxi launch.
Insurance registrations of major car brands in China in 2024: Nio 205,300, Xiaomi 136,800, Tesla 659,400
For the full year 2024, Nio had 205,300 insurance registrations in China, ranking 5th among new car-making brands and 8th among premium brands.
Tesla was 659,400 units, ranking 4th among premium brands behind Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
China EV insurance registrations by brand for week ending Jan 5: Nio 3,000, Onvo 2,300, Tesla 5,500, BYD 36,500
Major EV makers all saw a significant drop in insurance registrations in China last week, as deliveries are usually slow at the beginning of the month.
Xpeng overtook Li Auto at No. 1 in the new brands list for the first time.
Porsche Macan 4 real life winter test
In the latest video, the YouTube channel Car Explorers takes the new electric Macan 4 on a winter road trip from Stockholm to Dalarna, providing a comprehensive review of its performance, features, and overall driving experience. The Macan 4 is one of the hottest electric SUVs on the market and there’s no shortage of interested buyers that will benefit from… Read more…
Thomas Built Buses debuts its next-gen electric school bus
Thomas Built Buses just launched the second generation of its Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus originally unveiled in 2017 – here’s what’s new.. Read more…
Sony’s AFEELA 1 EV gets $90k price (+subscription), reserve now for $200
Sony Honda Mobility has introduced its AFEELA 1 EV at the Consumer Electronics Show, finally giving a (nearly) full unveil to the car that’s expected to go on sale in California in 2026. Read more…
BYD begins pre-sales of Seal 05 DM-i hybrid sedan, starting at $12,250
The Seal 05 DM-i will be the fifth model in BYD’s Seal family, targeting the affordable family sedan market.
The Seal family sold 389,339 units in 2024, contributing 9 percent of BYD’s full-year NEV sales.
European logistics firm Contargo adds 20 Mercedes eActros electric semi-trucks to its fleet
European logistics firm Contargo has become one of the first customers to take delivery of the new Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi-truck. The company is adding 20 units to its trimodal delivery fleet. Contargo’s battery-electric fleet now numbers 60 trucks, and that number will soon increase to 90. Contargo’s electric trucks were funded in part… Read more…
