GAC Aion’s Thailand plant has an annual capacity of 50,000 units in the first phase and will be expanded to 100,000 units in the future. Read more…
Avatr cancels its last directly-managed stores, shifts fully to dealer model
Previously, 90 percent of Avatr’s stores have been converted from directly-managed stores to dealerships, with only a few directly-managed stores remaining in a few cities. Read more…
NEXTBMS aims to advance battery management systems
By 2050, the EU aims to become climate-neutral and batteries play a crucial role in the transition to clean energy.
European research project NEXTBMS, coordinated by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, aims to develop an advanced battery management system (BMS) on the basis of fundamental knowledge and experience with the physico-chemical processes of lithium-ion batteries. This enables a significant improvement of current modelling approaches. Read more…
Porsche offers two new versions of the electric Macan
Porsche now offers two new versions of the all-electric Macan. The new entry-level version is the Porsche Macan with rear-wheel drive, while the new Macan 4S sits between the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. Read more…
Ioniq 5 & EV6 spotted supercharging, native NACS coming soon?
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 have been spotted at a supercharger, but not charging with an adapter – this time they were using a native NACS port, suggesting native NACS support could be coming soon. Read more…
Li Auto follows Nio to form smart driving team focused on end-to-end tech, report says
Li Auto recently set up an end-to-end large model autonomous driving team of slightly over 200 people, according to local media. Read more…
Huawei’s HIMA unit plugs into Nio’s charging network
Starting July 17, Huawei HIMA users can find and use Nio charging piles via the HIMA App, Aito App, and in-vehicle screens in Aito, Luxeed, and Stelato cars. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger deployment is already slowing down in critical time
Tesla Supercharger deployment has already greatly slowed down compared to the same period last year and it is coming at a critical time for the charging network. Read more…
Great Wall’s Tank brand to halt production till end of Jul amid high temperatures
China has entered a hot spell this month, with temperatures expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius in nearly 20 regions today. It’s not clear if other local car makers’ factories have also been affected. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 wait time in China further extended to 3-5 weeks
The latest wait times in China for all three variants of the Model 3 are 3-5 weeks, extended from the previous 2-4 weeks. The Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the inside of Kia’s new electric van [Video]
With the launch of Kia’s first electric van nearing, we are finally starting to see the PV5 out in the wild testing. The inside of Kia’s electric van was recently captured for the first time, giving us a closer look at what we can expect. Check out the video below. Read more…
More EVs = more mining = more equipment, but not necessarily more miners
In this special, second vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and how the proliferation of EVs large and small is driving growth in the global mining industry – which, in turn, is driving growth in both the electric & autonomous mining equipment markets. Read more…
Tesla launches new Cybertruck tailgate shield and jumpseats
Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories: a tailgate shield and jumpseats that attach to the tailgate. Read more…
Score deals on the AC70 Power Station and other BLUETTI products during Prime Day
It’s now July, which means Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is on the horizon. With summer in full swing and fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on portable power solutions from BLUETTI, like its AC70 power station, and plenty of other surprise deals promised to pop up during this year’s Prime Day. Learn more below. Read more…
Judge Approves Fisker’s Plan To Offload Ocean EVs
The bankrupt EV startup plans to sell some 3,000 Ocean SUVs to a leasing company in New York for a shockingly low price. Read more…
Genesis Electrified GV70 gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in 2025
Genesis is upgrading its best-selling EV in the US with new features. The 2025 Genesis Electrifed GV70 is gaining Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as the all-electric luxury SUV continues winning over US buyers. Read more…
Ford is launching an all-electric Puma EV: Here’s what we know so far
An all-electric Ford Puma is expected to arrive by the end of this year. Based on the new Ford Puma, the EV version is expected to start at under $40,000 with distinct elements to help it stand apart. Read more…
China is on track to reach its clean energy targets this month… six years ahead of schedule
China, the world’s largest pollution emitter, is going green with clean energy alternatives and doing so quickly. Recent energy reports detail the nation’s commitment to implementing solar and wind power, so much so that it is expected to achieve its 2030 clean energy targets by the end of the month. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group Led U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales To New Record In Q2 2024
The Korean auto conglomerate remained at the top among automotive groups, ahead of Ford and General Motors. Read more…
GM CEO backs away from 1M EV target, says market’s “not developing”
GM announced in 2022 it could build 1M EVs annually in 2025 It aimed to make 400,000 EVs over 2022 and 2023—later extended into 2024 Backpedaling on both targets, CEO Barra now says an undeveloped EV market is to blame General Motors CEO Mary Barra has walked back the automaker’s target of having production capacity for one million EVs in… Read more…
