Volkswagen is apparently restructuring its research and development in China. The entire R&D resources for battery electric vehicles are to be centralised at Volkswagen China Technology in Hefei in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui. This would downgrade the strategic importance of Beijing. Read more…
Ganfeng Lithium wants to build batteries in Turkey
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has signed an agreement with Turkish battery manufacturer Yiğit Akü to establish a $500 million joint venture. The goal is the production of lithium batteries. Read more…
Missing parts: Rivian has to put Amazon van production on ice
According to US manufacturer Rivian, it cannot currently produce its delivery vans for Amazon, as it faces a shortage of parts. The production of Rivian’s other models are not affected. Read more…
Nio renames Power Day to Power UP, 2024 event to be held on Aug 20
Power UP 2024 will be held on August 20 in Wuhan, Hubei, central China. For the past three years, Nio had held the Nio Power Day events in the summer of each year. Read more…
Volkswagen says ID. GTI will be way more than just a powerful EV
Volkswagen is almost ready to electrify its iconic GTI badge with the upcoming ID. GTI, a hot hatch that promises to deliver driving thrills in a zero-emissions package. Set to debut in 2026, the ID. GTI is built on a new front-wheel-drive version of the MEB platform. While the new hot hatch may not boast the raw power of its… Read more…
Cheapest Tesla Model 3 With LFP Battery Impresses In Real-World Efficiency Test
At highway speeds, the refreshed Model 3 bests the outgoing model, the previous efficiency record holder. Read more…
BYD’s auto insurance unit posts net income of $850,000 in Q2
BYD set up its own auto insurance business through an acquisition, which began operations in May this year. Read more…
Porsche invests in Varta; takes majority stake in battery production
The German car manufacturer Porsche has agreed to acquire a majority stake in V4Drive Battery. It is a major aspect of the parent company’s restructuring concept, which Porsche will also support with the investment of 30 million euros. Read more…
Saudi Arabia’s bold plan to ferry people around in flying electric boats
Saudi Arabia has its sights set on shuttling people around its desert megacity on flying electric boats. While it may sound like science fiction, the wings are already in motion. To achieve its goal, Saudi Arabia even already purchased eight of the Swedish electric boatmaker Candela’s new P-12 electric ferries. Read more…
AEHRA fuses beauty and innovation in two new EVs
AEHRA has revealed two new electric vehicles: the Impeto SUV and the Estasi Sedan.
The company has also submitted a €1.2 billion development plan to the Ministry of Industry and Made in Italy for the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Read more…
Nio opens UAE website and X account as market entry nears
“We are committed to fostering a growing community in the UAE and building strong networks to provide the best possible experience for NIO users,” the company wrote on its UAE website page. Read more…
Industry first: CASE introduces new 580EV electric backhoe
CASE is giving construction fleets more ways to meet ever-tightening emissions and noise regulations with the world’s first electric backhoe. Meet the CASE 580EV. Read more…
Hesai, Westwell to partner on autonomous yard tractors & electric semi trucks
Hesai is putting its lidar expertise to work no Westwell’s industry-leading autonomous yard tractors – a partnership that both companies will advance the state of the autonomous art. Read more…
This Ford Bronco Is Electric
Electric restomods are nothing new, but California tuner Kindred Motorworks’ Ford Bronco EV is something we need in our garage ASAP. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck: Best-Selling Vehicle In U.S. With Price Tag Over $100,000
The average transaction price for the Cybertruck was $111,018. Read more…
How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea
The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire. Read more…
EAFO report finds majority of EU consumers are curious about electric cars
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory asked European consumers about their attitudes towards electric cars. According to the survey, a third of respondents are willing to switch to an electric car within five years. In the longer term, the figure is more than half. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one
Tesla Cybertruck might enter the war in Russia and Ukraine on the Russian side, as the leader of the Chechen region got one and put a machine gun on it. Read more…
A Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Has Arrived. But It’s Not What You Think
Tesla has been promising more affordable models for a while. But this de-contented Model 3 from Mexico may not be what you had in mind. Read more…
Acura confirms NSX-like EV sportscar for production in ’27-28
Acura will make an “NSX-type” electric sportscar, expecting to bring it to market in 2027 or 2028, says Acura Global Executive VP Shinji Aoyama. Read more…
