BMW just received its SAE Level 2 and Level 3 certification for certain hands-off ADAS features found in the 7 Series vehicles. Notably, this doesn’t mean BMW earned a full Level 3 advanced driving assistance certificate from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), but it allows BMW to make certain “hands-off” functionalities available to the public. For those unaware, Level… Read more…
Martin Brower orders more Volvo electric trucks for MacDonald’s in Canada
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) customer Martin Brower, a supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, is taking delivery of ten additional Volvo VNR Electric vehicles. The electric trucks will support food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas. Read more…
Facelifted Genesis Electrified G80 Packs Bigger Battery, 27-Inch Screen
The updated battery-powered sedan debuted in its home country of South Korea with a longer wheelbase and more niceties inside. Read more…
Toyota seeks to build EV plant in Shanghai, hoping for Tesla-like treatment, report says
Toyota is in discussions with Shanghai authorities about the possibility of building a wholly owned factory to produce Lexus’ EVs, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Rock Tech’s German lithium plant receives funding from Brandenburg
Rock Tech Lithium has been granted up to 100 million euros from Brandenburg state government for its German lithium refinery in Guben, Brandenburg. Rock Tech Lithium recently received a funding rejection from the German federal government. Read more…
WEVC reveals eCV1 electric van in production guise
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has introduced the eCV1 electric van in its production version. The British startup plans to begin manufacturing it in 2026. Read more…
Tesla’s battery shuffle is a clever move for tax credits
In the latest twist, Tesla introduced a unique option for potential Model 3 and Model Y buyers: choosing their vehicle’s battery supplier. This isn’t all about preferences; it’s all about the sweet $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. The latest federal regulations around EV tax credits mean not all Tesla models are created equal when it comes to eligibility. The… Read more…
BeyonCa to set up global headquarters and EV plant in HK
BeyonCa, which operates mainly in Beijing, hopes to become the first international luxury EV brand to be “Made in Hong Kong”. Read more…
Polestar 3 gets new entry-level version
Polestar has unveiled a new entry-level version of the Polestar 3 for Europe and started deliveries of the SUV model in Europe and the US. With the new rear-wheel drive, the starting price in the UK drops to under 70,000 pounds. Read more…
Nio opens new showroom in Germany
Nio has opened a new Nio Hub in Cologne, the second showroom it has opened in Germany this month. Read more…
VW ID. Buzz LWB & VW ID. Buzz GTX UK details revealed
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched the ID. Buzz LWB (long wheelbase) in the UK for a starting price of £59,545. The company has also released the specifications of the ID. Buzz GTX for the market and it plans to announce the pricing soon. Read more…
Mercedes ups investments in combustion technology
Mercedes-Benz will once again invest more in combustion technology, Group CEO Ola Källenius told a German newspaper. The drivetrain of the hybridised combustion engines is to be “properly” reworked so that “it will last well into the 2030s.” Read more…
ZF helps cut emissions with hybrid transmission system
ZF’s Commercial Vehicles Solutions division has developed a new hybrid transmission system, the TraXon 2 Hybrid,which enables commercial vehicle operators to significantly reduce their carbon emissions while maintaining the capability advantages of a combustion engine. Read more…
Kia EV4 electric sedan to enter production in March 2025
Kia could start manufacturing the EV4 in South Korea in March next year. The company may also build the upcoming EV in overseas plants. Read more…
Li Auto to hold event on Jul 5 to showcase its progress on smart driving
Li Auto is expected to unveil new developments on its HD map-free NOA (Navigate on Pilot) feature. Read more…
Neta opens its 1st African flagship showroom in Kenya
Neta plans to expand its presence in Africa to 20 countries in the next two years and build 100 stores there within three years. Read more…
BYD Uzbekistan plant sees 1st mass-produced cars roll off line
The first phase of BYD’s Uzbekistan plant will produce the plug-in hybrid models Song Plus DM-i and Chazor DM-i, with an estimated annual capacity of 50,000 units. Read more…
Here’s what Americans think of local wind and solar development
The Pew Research Center surveyed Americans about how they feel about local wind and solar development in their communities – this is what they found. Read more…
Polestar 3 lineup updated with a more affordable RWD version
Polestar is expanding its Polestar 3 lineup with a new Long Range Single Motor variant, offering a more affordable entry point into their flagship electric SUV. The the new model is the cheapest in the lineup, starting at €79,890 in Europe, and promises an impressive range of up to 650 km (WLTP). It maintains the same luxurious features, technology, and… Read more…
Factorial delivers B-samples of solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz
US-based Factorial Energy, which is developing solid-state battery technology for EVs, has delivered B-samples of its 106+ Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as part of the companies’ ongoing joint development agreement. The cells use Factorial’s Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) platform, which includes a lithium metal anode and delivers specific energy of 391… Read more…
