Lately, EV boo-birds have been trumpeting some surveys that found that substantial numbers of EV owners would consider going back to burning gas. New research by Cox Automotive found that the opposite sentiment prevailed among fleet owners operating both EVs and legacy vehicles. The Future of Fleets: Path to EV Adoption found that, compared to… Read more…
VW’s PowerCo to help produce QuantumScape solid-state battery cells
Volkswagen’s battery company PowerCo SE and US solid-state lithium metal battery developer QuantumScape have agreed to industrialize QuantumScape’s technology. QuantumScape’s platform is based on its solid-state ceramic separator, which enables the use of a pure lithium metal anode. Once certain technical milestones and royalty payments have been reached, QuantumScape will grant PowerCo a non-exclusive license… Read more…
TU Wien is working on predictive energy management for H2 cars
A team from the Institute of Mechanics and Mechatronics at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) is working on predictive energy management strategies for hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. In an initial field test, hydrogen consumption was reduced by six per cent. Read more…
Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class arriving in 2026
An electric iteration of Mercedes’ compact sedan is just around the corner. On Friday, Autocar reported Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said during the automaker’s second-quarter earnings call that the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV will arrive in two years. Källenius said the electric C-Class will arrive alongside the electric GLC-Class SUV… Read more…
BMW iX: Don’t Buy One Unless You Spring For This Option
BMW’s electric iX can be a near-perfect luxury SUV. But you need this $1,000 option, and other things about it are baffling. Read more…
Foxconn wants to produce batteries in China
According to media reports, Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Henan provincial government in China. The goal is to set up trial production plants for EV and solid-state batteries. Read more…
Electric sportscar production takes off in China
BYD has started production of its Yangwang U9 electric super sports car. At the same time, GAC Aion has also announced that the Hyper SSR is now rolling off the production line for export. The Hyper sub-brand will be renamed Hyptec. Read more…
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Gets New N Line Trim
The sporty appearance does not come with more power or range. Read more…
Zeekr launches Zeekr X in Singapore, starts deliveries in Thailand
Zeekr’s first store in Singapore will open at the end of August. The first right-hand drive version of the Zeekr X has been delivered in Thailand. Read more…
International version of GAC Aion Hyper SSR enters production, gets renamed
The GAC Aion sub-brand Hyper has been rebranded to Hyptec in preparation for its global debut. The first international models rolled off the production line on August 1 and are set to hit Southeast Asian markets later this month. Following a showcase at the Paris auto show last year, it intends to introduce the SSR to the Middle East, South… Read more…
2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275
The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series mid-size luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40, which costs $68,275 with the mandatory $1,175 destination charge. It’s still rated at 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, with a… Read more…
Why A Failed Startup’s Cheap EVs Are Piling Up In This Junkyard
Remember the ElectraMeccanica Solo? This is its final resting place. Read more…
Alpitronic to cut back hypercharger production
Alpitronic will soon be reducing its production of charging stations due to falling demand. While the official statement has not been released, due to the source of this information, the adjustment of production can be considered certain: The statement comes from Alpitronic CEO and co-founder Philipp Senoner. Read more…
Seoul limits EV charging at public fast-chargers to 80%
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will allow EVs to charge only up to 80% state of charge (SoC) at public fast-chargers to limit the time they stay plugged in and essentially block a charging station. Read more…
China Jul NEV wholesale at 950,000, down 3% from Jun, CPCA estimates show
July was traditionally a slow production season, while a lack of demand and extreme weather in some regions led to overall weakness in the auto market, according to the CPCA. Read more…
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi: Alliance for smart EV takes shape
Honda and Nissan have been exploring how they can cooperate on software-defined EVs since spring. The first results are now available: The main areas of the intensified collaboration are to include batteries and e-axles. It has now also been officially confirmed that Mitsubishi will be involved. Read more…
Dehli expands electric bus fleet to nearly 2,000 units
With the addition of 320 new electric buses, the city of Delhi now has the largest electric bus fleet in the country. Nearly 2,000 of them are in service across the Indian capital. Read more…
Audi’s new EV series for China won’t feature signature four-ring logo, report says
The new EV series, internally codenamed “Purple,” will have a concept car unveiled in November, when Audi will explain the series’ “brand story,” according to Reuters. Read more…
Tesla China sells 74,117 cars in Jul, up 4.38% from Jun
In the January-July period, Tesla China sold 500,740 vehicles, surpassing the 500,000 mark, albeit down 7.41 percent year-on-year. Read more…
VinFast VF 3 deliveries start, price is under €12,100
VinFast’s affordable mini SUV has officially started deliveries in Vietnam, about six months after the announcement earlier this year. The EV starts at VND 322 million (€11,900) with the battery included in the price, but customers can get a VF 3 for just VND 235 million (€8,620) through the company’s battery subscription model. VinFast offers its cheap mini SUV through… Read more…
