The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has made an analysis of the progress made by European truck manufacturers in meeting the EU’s first CO2 targets for trucks and buses. Five out of the seven main manufacturers in the European Union are already compliant with their 15% target two years in advance. Read more…
BMW Group and E.ON launch first V2G offer
The BMW Group and E.ON are jointly launching the first commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) offering for private customers in Germany. The bidirectional charging technology will initially be available on the market with the BMW iX3 and will gradually be introduced in other BMW model series. Read more…
PEM project ‘Kreisläufer’ conducts research into recyclable electric motors
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has launched the Kreisläufer research project. The aim is to design electric motors in such a way that their rotors can be easily recycled at the end of their service life. Read more…
Toyota Tsusho acquires decisive stake in LG Chem cathode plant in South Korea
Toyota Tsusho is purchasing Huayou Cobalt’s 25 per cent stake in a cathode material plant owned by LG Chem and Huayou Cobalt in Gumi, South Korea. The plant is aiming to sell to battery manufacturing customers in North America. Read more…
EVE Energy: Dr. Liu Jincheng on Four Decades of Battery Innovation and the Road Ahead
At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Dr. Liu Jincheng, Founder and Chairman of EVE Energy, offered rare insights into the evolution of the global battery sector, the company’s growing role in automotive electrification, and the technological and strategic challenges shaping the industry’s next decade. Read more…
Reborn Austin Arrow EV gets real as customer deliveries begin [video]
The legendary Austin brand is reborn as an ultra-minimalist electric roadster that recalls all the thrills of pre-war motoring without the rattle, clank, and soot of pre-war internal combustion. The best part? This isn’t a concept: the new Arrow is on its way to customers. Read more…
Xpeng opens Munich R&D center, bolsters European presence
The Munich R&D center is Xpeng’s ninth globally, aimed at directly listening to European voice.
Xpeng aims for overseas markets to contribute half of its sales within the next decade.
Xpeng opens Munich R&D center, bolsters European presence
The Munich R&D center is Xpeng’s ninth globally, aimed at directly listening to European voice.
Xpeng aims for overseas markets to contribute half of its sales within the next decade.
‘Myth’: Most Drivers Don’t Rely On CarPlay As Much As You Think, BMW Says
The internet is still mad because several EVs don’t have CarPlay. But BMW’s internal data shows it’s not such a big deal. Lire la suite…
Dreame’s 1st model resembles Bugatti, prototype to debut at next CES
Dreame’s founder led his team to Germany this week to scout factory locations for vehicle production.
Dreame’s inaugural model will be an ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle benchmarked against the Bugatti Veyron, slated for a 2027 debut.
Tesla Driver Doesn’t Get Chick-Fil-A Sauce. So He Uses His Megaphone
The electric vehicle’s function seems perfect for pranks. Lire la suite…
Mercedes-Benz shrinks the legend: electric “Mini G” is officially coming
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is an unmistakable icon on and off the road. Its boxy, military-derived shape is a symbol of rugged capability and unapologetic luxury. But now, the German automaker is officially preparing to bring that legendary formula to a smaller package. After years of rumors, top executives have confirmed that a “Mini G-Class” is in development, and it’s bringing… Read more…
GAC Aion V launches in Europe at €35,990
Chinese manufacturer GAC announced the European market launch of the Aion V at the IAA. As GAC’s first global model, the Aion V will officially arrive in Europe with a price tag starting at €35,990. It will be available in the first EU markets later this month. Read more…
BREAKING: Nio announces plans to issue new shares for financing
Nio shares halt trading in Singapore pending announcement
Nio shares traded in Singapore have been suspended pending an announcement. Read more…
China launches 3-month campaign to rectify online abuse in auto industry
The campaign will target illegal profiteering, exaggerated and false advertising, and malicious defamation targeting the automotive sector.
The joint statement calls on automakers and online platforms to conduct self-inspections and rectify violations.
You Can Now Charge Your EV At Over 200 Pilot And Flying J Gas Stations
Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo installed 350 kW fast chargers along interstates in nearly 40 states. Lire la suite…
BYD reportedly preparing for renewed push in India, eyeing rollout of Atto 2 SUV early next year
BYD has begun securing visas for executives to visit India and plans to launch its Atto 2 SUV in the country early next year, according to Bloomberg.
Despite India imposing a 70 percent local tax on imported vehicles, BYD still plans to price the Atto 2 well below the 2-million-rupee ($22,690) threshold.
Huawei’s Aito electric cars debut in Europe
At the IAA Mobility 2025 show in Munich, Huawei unveiled three electric SUVs from its Aito brand. The models on display – the M5, M8, and M9 – offer advanced technology, flexible powertrains, and competitive pricing that could shake things up on the busy European EV market. The Aito brand is the product of a collaboration between Huawei and Seres,… Read more…
BYD Denza to launch updated N9 on Sept 17, just 6 months after SUV’s rollout
The updated N9 arrives just six months after the SUV’s March launch, making it one of the fastest-refreshed models under BYD’s umbrella.
The N9 sold 2,021 units in August, bringing cumulative sales to 20,136 units.
