Shanghai-based IM Motors, the electric vehicle subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp, has officially launched its latest offering, the IM L6 electric sedan. Designed to compete directly with Tesla’s Model 3 and Xiaomi’s SU7, the IM L6 is among the first EVs to offer a semi-solid battery option. The IM L6 is available in five distinct variants, with prices starting at… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 12: Nio 4,400, Tesla 9,800, BYD 68,500, Xiaomi 1,100
For May 1-12, Nio was 5,600, Xpeng 2,800, Li Auto 10,800, Tesla 16,900, BYD 101,300. Read more…
Xiaomi EV reportedly ups orders to supply chain by 80%
Xiaomi EV is asking its upstream suppliers to boost the supply of components, increasing orders by about 80 percent, according to local media. Read more…
Testing power electronics components reliably
Alongside assembly systems, Sonplas also offers extensive expertise in testing.
The power electronics in electric and hybrid vehicles is improving all the time. In order for manufacturers to remain competitive at this high level, they require systems that not only allow them to safely assemble the individual components – inverters, chargers and DC/DC converters – but also to test them. Sonplas delivers everything from a single source. Read more…
Nio Onvo’s 1st official images show design of L60’s lights
The designer of the Onvo L60 is Onvo’s head of global design, Raul Pires, who has more than 20 years of design experience with Volkswagen, designing several Bentley models. Read more…
IM Motors launches new electric sedan IM L6, starting at $30,400 with semi-solid-state battery option
Deliveries of the regular variants of the IM L6 will begin at the end of May, while deliveries of the variant with semi-solid-state batteries are expected to begin in October. Read more…
Xiaomi will challenge Tesla with Model Y rival set for 2025 debut
Tech giant Xiaomi isn’t just about smartphones anymore – it’s charging full speed ahead into the electric vehicle market with a new SUV designed to compete directly with Tesla Model Y. Whispers from within the company reveal that Xiaomi has been diligently benchmarking its upcoming SUV against Tesla’s popular model. This isn’t just a passing fancy; the SUV has been… Read more…
Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. And it’s a sort of… Read more…
In a first, the US will require grid planning for 20 years into the future
US grid operators haven’t been practicing long-term transmission planning, but for the first time, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) just made it mandatory. Read more…
Subaru, Toyota join forces on 3 new electric SUVs citing a ‘huge risk’ of building EVs alone
Subaru and Toyota are building on their partnership with plans to build three new electric crossovers. The company said that teaming up with Toyota will help minimize the “huge risk” of building EVs alone. Read more…
Tesla now spends ad money to influence shareholders approval of Elon Musk’s $55B payday
Tesla has now disclosed that it is spending money to promote its shareholders vote to approve of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package. Read more…
Scout Motors will unveil two flagship EVs this summer, here’s what we know so far
Revived truck brand Scout Motors has set the timetable for the debut of its first-ever EVs. This summer, the public will catch a glimpse of an all-electric pickup and an SUV the Volkswagen sub-brand has been developing since its recent inception. Here’s what we know. Read more…
The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One
The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence. Read more…
LG Energy Solution strengthens partnership with WesCEF to secure lithium supply chain
Battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has signed an offtake agreement with Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilizers (WesCEF) for lithium concentrate. Under the agreement, WesCEF will supply LG Energy Solution with up to 85,000 tons of lithium concentrate, which could be used to produce around 11,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, a cathode raw material. WesCEF’s lithium… Read more…
Subaru Is Teaming Up With Toyota On 3 More Electric SUVs
Three more electric Subies should hit the market by 2026. The company says four in-house-developed EVs will arrive by 2028. Read more…
Jaguar to debut ultraluxury GT EV in the US
Jaguar is about to unveil a bold new model in the United States later this year. This is a significant shift for the brand, positioning it as a direct competitor to luxury EV powerhouses like Bentley and Porsche. The yet-to-be-named electric GT, expected to go on sale in 2025, is projected to carry a price tag exceeding €116,500, marking Jaguar’s… Read more…
Hover-1’s Altai Pro R750 e-bike $1,184 off, Jackey Explorer 1000 Plus power station hits $849 low, and more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is a rare discount on Hover-1’s white Altai Pro R750 e-bike for $1,816. It is joined by the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its $849 low, as well as the Greenworks 40V 25-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower at $525. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing is out
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck manufacturing has left the company. It’s unclear if he was involved in yet another round of layoffs or if he left on his own accord. Read more…
Kia’s most powerful electric car, the new EV6 GT spotted ahead of its official debut [Video]
Kia is expected to reveal the new EV6 GT later this year as its most powerful electric car yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s new EV6 GT was spotted in a new 360-degree video, giving us our closest look yet. Read more…
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Comes To America With 91 kWh Battery, Up To 335 HP
The long-awaited electric bus comes in three trims and available AWD. Read more…
