Geely’s premium electric brand Zeekr is introducing improved electric car batteries with a charging rate of 5.5C. The first vehicle with this battery will be the 2025 model year of the Zeekr 007 electric saloon, deliveries of which will start in China next week. Read more…
Nikola posts a quarterly loss of over $133 million
The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola remains in the red. Although the company significantly increased turnover in the second quarter, this still only accounts for a small part of the loss reported on the balance sheet. Read more…
China NEV retail at 274,000 in Aug 1-11, up 25% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 52.59 percent in August 1-11, and 36.29 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Cadillac Recalls Over 20,000 Lyriq EVs Because The Brakes Might Malfunction
2023 and 2024 models with all-wheel drive are affected. Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 coming to Europe in autumn
Mazda will launch its EZ-6 electric saloon in Europe. The EZ-6, built by Changan Mazda in China, was initially intended for the local market – from autumn, it will also be sold as a global model in Europe. Read more…
Solaris to deliver eight hydrogen buses to France
The city of Belfort, located in eastern France, has ordered eight articulated H2 buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris. The Urbino 18 hydrogen will be delivered in the second half of 2025. Read more…
New EV Prices Continue To Fall, Despite Teslas Being More Expensive
EV incentives were 73% higher than the industry average last month. Read more…
Audi reportedly to equip China models with Huawei smart driving solution
The next-generation A5 will be the first Audi model to feature Huawei’s smart driving solution, which is expected to be unveiled at the Guangzhou auto show in November, according to local media. Read more…
Parker Hannifin unveils thermally conductive gap-filler pads
Parker Hannifin Corporation, a manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has introduced its THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 for EV battery packs. Read more…
Chinese startup WeRide gets nod to test robotaxis with passengers in California
WeRide has 12 active vehicles and will operate in San Jose and nearby areas. Read more…
Xpeng to launch Mona M03 on Aug 27
Xpeng will launch the first model of its Mona lineup, the M03, on August 27, after already starting to take pre-orders earlier this month. Read more…
BMW iX Owner Review: Summertime Brings Big Electric Range
Sure enough, we made it home without issue, a 351.5-mile round trip on a single charge with room to spare. Read more…
Hyundai wants to conquer the US truck market following a Tesla Cybertruck teardown
Is Hyundai already planning to go after Tesla’s new Cybertruck? Following a teardown and analysis of the Tesla Cybertruck, Hyundai wants to make a comeback in the US pickup truck market. Read more…
A Tesla RV, falling sales in Europe, SWTCH, and big Biden solar news
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a medium duty Tesla RV that could help stop sliding sales in Europe, Tom Kasper from SWTCH Energy shows up to talk EV charging in older buildings, and we cover Biden’s big bump to Chinese solar. Read more…
Mazda EZ-6 launches in Europe this fall as brand’s first truly global EV
In April Mazda announced the EZ-6 for the Chinese market, an EV co-developed with Chongqing Changan Automobile through the Changan Mazda company, a joint venture between Mazda and Changan. Today, Mazda has confirmed that the EZ-6 is going to be its first “truly global” EV, so we should expect it to launch across the world in the coming months. In… Read more…
Rivian Won’t Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan
Rivian’s Connect+ adds streaming apps like Audible and Apple Music, but it’s an extra $14.99 a month. Read more…
Biden doubles tariff-free solar cell import quota set by Trump
President Joe Biden has more than doubled the volume of solar cells made overseas that can be imported tariff-free to support US panel manufacturers.. Read more…
Tesla should make this electric camper van right now
Tesla should make this electric van, rendered by a visual artist, based on the Tesla Semi right now. In fact, it should have made it four years ago. Read more…
Vintage EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks unveils 402 HP electric Bronco in Monterey
Norcal-based EV conversion specialist Kindred Motorworks has pulled the sheet off its third all-electric model during Monterey Car Week 2024. The company’s EV conversion of the classic Ford Bronco features dual motors and all-wheel drive and delivers up to 402 horsepower – complete with modern-day EV upgrades while maintaining its original aesthetic. Read more…
In July, Tesla Model 3’s price was 30% higher than January (but EV prices are still dropping)
EV prices in July were higher month-over-month but lower year-over-year – and the Tesla Model 3 price was up an eyebrow-raising 30% from January, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
