This is part of Polestar China’s efforts to build its own charging service system, with the company building its own charging network and accessing more third-party chargers. Read more…
Audi could delay the launch of more EV models
Not only will the Q6 e-tron be launched much later than planned. According to a German media report, other electric models from Audi will also be noticeably delayed. One upcoming model series could even be completely redesigned. Read more…
Mullen to produce battery packs in Fullerton, California
The company will move existing battery testing and production equipment from its pilot facility in Monrovia, CA, to the new location. Operations there will kick off in December. Read more…
The Kia EV9 could just be the ultimate family car
The carmaker has done nearly everything right. Many aspects set the Kia apart from the competition, and the charging curve for this EV is quite impressive. However, there is room for improvement, especially when it comes to the driving assistance systems.
Mercedes’ fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday unveiled the first of a planned network of charging stations that the automaker claims will be the fastest in the U.S.—and it represents a template for the form and function of future stations on the network. Located at Mercedes’ headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia, near Atlanta, this first location features… Read more…
GAC Aion unveils Hyper HT with gull-wing doors
After a recent – and slightly confusing – tease, GAC Aion has officially unveiled the Hyper HT. And yes – it does come with a set of gullwing doors, but the story is not that straightforward. The Hyper HT is a mid-size fastback SUV and is quite an interesting addition to the growing list of electric cars. Starting at an attractive price of RMB 213,900 (approximately €27,500), the Hyper HT is the latest offering from the Hyper sub-division of GAC Aion. Following the Hyper GT sedan and the Hyper SSR supercar, the HT is the brand’s third model in what is a quickly expanding lineup. The… Read more…
USA increases funding for domestic battery production
The US government has announced a further 3.5 billion dollars in subsidies to boost domestic battery production. It is the second round of grants in this area. The first was in 2022. Read more…
Porsche invests in electric production in Zuffenhausen
Porsche has announced an investment of around 250 million euros in its plant in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. The goal is to make Porsche’s main plant fit for the future – i.e. for the production of electric sports cars. Read more…
BYD Yangwang concept car showcases ability to provide extra safety backups
The concept car has no conventional steering, nor conventional brakes, but is capable of driving normally. The technology will provide an extra safety backup on top of the traditional braking and steering devices. Read more…
Eramet practices EV battery recycling
The mining group Eramet has opened a pilot plant for recycling electric car batteries at its research centre in Trappes near Paris. It is a 1:1,000 scale model of the large recycling plant that Eramet is planning with Suez in Dunkirk. Read more…
The perfect European runabout: This new Twingo is so ’90s, and all electric
After referring to its upcoming tiny city EV as the “Legend,” French automaker Renault has officially unveiled what is now the all-electric Twingo and released some photos. And from the looks of it, this sweet little teal number, set to be released in 2026, takes a heap of inspiration from its original ’90s hatchback. Read more…
China is approaching one million new energy vehicles per month
In China, sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids reached a new record last month. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached around 956,000 units in October. Read more…
Renault publishes first images of upcoming small electric car
Shortly after announcing a new electric model for less than 20,000 euros, Renault revealed the first images of the corresponding study. Although the model was initially labelled “Legend,” it is now clear that it is an electric Twingo – with many designs borrowed from the first-generation Twingo. Read more…
BMW shifts gears – ICE production stops in Germany
BMW marks the end of an era in Germany, as the last internal combustion engine (ICE) has left its Munich production line. This does not signify a complete farewell to combustion engines for BMW, but it’s as symbolic a move as they come. BMW’s Munich factory, a site that has been synonymous with the roar of combustion engines for over six decades, is undergoing a transformation. The plant, which has been assembling the electric i4 since October 2021, is now set to become a hub for BMW’s future electric vehicles. Among the anticipated models are the electric 3-Series (i3), i3 Touring, and a… Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales at 222,000 in Nov 1-12, down 2% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 41.3 percent in the November 1-12 period. Read more…
Xerotech battery system
Unlike road EVs, off-highway vehicles need different battery solutions but in only small batches. Rory Jackson looks at how this company addresses that For on-highway vehicles, electrification is now seen as the way to go, but the future for electrified off-highway ones such as construction dozers, mining trucks and so on is less clear.
Off-highway mobile machines are often larger than the biggest on-road trucks, and vary widely in their size, power, cost, environmental harshness, and weight. For example, there are 0.5 t mini-excavators and 400 t haul trucks, and if you include non-terrestrial vehicles, there are 500 t aircraft and 55,000 t container ships in need of electrification. They are also usually supplied in tens of units or even single ones, even to major industrial operators. Read more…
Nio supplier Innovusion says its cumulative LiDAR deliveries exceed 200,000 units
Driven by demand, Innovusion’s new production line is in the works and will enter mass production in December, it said. Read more…
GAC Aion’s Hyper brand officially launches Hyper HT SUV with falcon-wing door option
The Hyper HT is only available in single-motor versions with a starting price of RMB 213,900, with the two highest-priced versions featuring Tesla Model X-like falcon-wing doors. Read more…
New Renault Twingo EV concept is official with incredible efficiency
Just as anticipated in a report from a few hours ago, today Renault has unveiled its new affordable electric city car, and, unsurprisingly, it’s called Twingo. This isn’t going to be the first electric Twingo – there was another one launched in 2020. The new Twingo EV is promised to cost “under €20,000” and come with incredible efficiency – a consumption of only 10 kWh per 100km has been mentioned. And that’s just about the only detail that we know about the next Twingo EV – aside from the pictures showing the concept, which you can see above and below. The Twingo EV will be the… Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N makes North American debut ahead of 2023 LA Auto Show and it’s a beaut
Nearly 18-months after the initial announcement of a new “N” performance line of EVs beginning with the IONIQ 5, Hyundai has brought its souped up model stateside to kickoff 2023’s AutoMobility LA event in California. Here’s the latest. Read more…
