At the Formula E premiere in Misano, Italy, Nissan works driver Oliver Rowland won the race on Saturday and Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won the race on Sunday. Although a Porsche crossed the finish line first in both races, Antonio Felix da Costa was disqualified on Saturday. Read more…
Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production
China already has enough battery manufacturing capacity to supply all global EV production, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. BNEF estimates to global battery-cell demand for both EVs and energy storage came in at around 950 gigawatt-hours in 2023—but manufacturing capacity was more than twice that, at around 2,600 gigawatt-hours… Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD Denza files for tri-motor Z9 GT electric sedan
The Denza Z9 GT is powered by three electric motors, including one front motor and two rear motors, with peak power of 230 kW, 240 kW and 240 kW respectively. Read more…
AFIR: Static QR codes remain permissible payment option at charging stations
The European Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) took effect this weekend, and with it, several requirements regarding payment options for newly deployed public charging points. The EU Commission now published a Q&A paper, as there are still question marks over the technical implementation. Read more…
Tesla May Be Headed For Massive Layoffs As Woes Mount: Reports
Plus, the EV world needs more technicians and both Volkswagen and Mercedes face a battle with a renewed UAW. Read more…
The Huge Screen In BMW’s Future Electric SUV Is Surprisingly Cool
We got hands-on with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a preview of the brand’s next-generation electric SUV. Read more…
CATL posts $1.45 billion net profit in Q1, 19% lower than Q4
CATL reported revenue of RMB 79.77 billion in the first quarter, a new low since the second quarter of 2022. Read more…
Cadillac reveals Optiq’s interior ahead of launch
Cadillac is about to launch its Optiq electric SUV as a more affordable version of the Lyriq. The company has now reavealed Optiq’s interior, featuring a three-spoke steering wheel and a massive, curved display merging the instrument panel with the infotainment system. And while those are shared with the Lyriq, the Optiq establishes its own identity with a different dashboard… Read more…
Honda is ahead of schedule for its Ohio EV production hub
Honda has announced progress in the establishment of its planned ‘Honda EV Hub’ in Ohio, which will serve as a roadmap for production of Honda’s EVs in North America. Production at the EV Hub is planned to start in late 2025. Read more…
Bel Fuse adds 800 V to its range of fuses
Bel Fuse has expanded its range of fuses for electric and hybrid vehicles with a complete line of 800 V offerings, complementing its 500 V and 1,000 V products.
The fuses come in a variety of formats and mounting options, and they are suitable for operating temperatures of -40 C to 100 C, with some featuring a range of up to 125 C. Read more…
Tesla is planning massive layoffs
Tesla could significantly reduce its staff. According to internal documents, one in ten employees could be affected. That also includes people with senior management positions. Read more…
Renault Espace could return as an electric car with a retro design
Renault is considering a purely electric edition of the Espace with a retro look. With an electric, seven-seater Espace based on the Ampr Medium platform (previously known as the CMF-EV), Renault could offer a competitor to the VW ID.Buzz and co. Read more…
Tesla lays off ‘more than 10%’ of its global workforce
Tesla has announced layoffs of “more than 10%” of its global workforce in an internal company-wide email. Read more…
Xiaomi exec disputes Citi’s forecast for Xiaomi EV sales in 2024
Citi analysts in a research note earlier this month expected the SU7 to deliver around 55,000 to 70,000 units for the full year. Read more…
Mahle receives record order for eMobility components
Mahle has secured two major orders for thermal management modules for use in electric vehicles with a total value of almost 1.5 billion euros. One of the two deals is the largest single order for the technology group in its corporate history. Read more…
GAC to launch electric cars with solid-state batteries in 2026
The Chinese car manufacturer GAC has unveiled a solid-state battery technology that should be ready for use in just two years. The company plans to first use it in series production vehicles of the Hyper brand from GAC Aion from 2026. Read more…
Jaguar Land Rover to make EVs using Chery’s platform, report says
Jaguar Land Rover will become the first luxury automaker to adopt Chery’s platform, with the partnership close to being finalized, according to local media. Read more…
Xiaomi allows order modification as SU7 faces delivery delays
Electronics giant Xiaomi is making waves in the automotive world with its debut electric vehicle, the SU7. However, the overwhelming popularity of this new EV has led to extended delivery times for some customers, a situation the company is working quickly to address. The huge demand became clear immediately after the SU7’s launch when pre-orders surpassed 100,000 in just a… Read more…
Audi could set up module production at Böllinger Höfe
According to a media report, Audi is planning to set up a production facility for battery modules at its Böllinger Höfe site in Germany in addition to its car production. The modules are probably intended mainly – but not only – for the nearby Neckarsulm vehicle plant. Read more…
Euro 7 regulation clears next hurdle
The EU Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which defines rules on emission standards for on-road vehicles and the durability of batteries. It is the final step in the decision-making process. Read more…
