Thomas Schäfer will remain Brand CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars until 2030. The Supervisory Board extended his contract by five years – and wants to tackle the upcoming challenges of the shift to electric mobility together with Schäfer. Read more…
Hyundai to introduce an India-focused electric micro SUV
Hyundai could launch a new electric micro SUV in India. The new model will be different from the Inster (Casper EV), tailored to the specific needs of customers in the emerging nation. Read more…
Hyzon to withdraw from Europe & Australia
The US developer of fuel cell commercial vehicles Hyzon Motors is discontinuing its activities in the Netherlands and Australia and is focussing fully on the North American market. However, the withdrawal is only intended to be temporary – the company wants to keep all options open for the future. Read more…
LGES purchases more lithium from Liontown Resources
LG Energy Solution has entered into an extensive strategic partnership with the Australian lithium supplier Liontown Resources. The partnership involves a further supply of lithium spodumene and a possible lithium refinery from the two companies. Read more…
Tug-of-war over motorway chargers: Fastned hopes for a quick ruling
Fastned and Tesla do not want to accept that the de facto monopoly of Tank & Rast and Autobahn GmbH motorway service stations in Germany will also extend to fast charging. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) must rule in the ongoing legal dispute, but it could still take some time. One of the plaintiffs is confident. Read more…
Is NASCAR getting ready for EVs—or hybrids?
NASCAR surprised attendees at its Chicago Street Race on Saturday with the debut of a fully electric SUV prototype. It’s so surprising, perhaps, because the race series hasn’t even gone hybrid yet. NASCAR remains a race of thirsty, loud V-8 engines and rear-wheel-drive cars with rear-mounted manual transmissions. And while the… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Is Becoming The U.S.’ Best-Selling Electric Pickup
But the numbers also suggest a significant decrease in Model S and Model X sales. Read more…
Renault launches conversion offer for Master with combustion engine
Renault is launching electric retrofit kits for the Renault Master III with combustion engine in France in cooperation with the conversion specialist TOLV. Assembly will take place at the Renault Refactory in Flins. The vehicles converted to electric drive should then be able to travel 200 kilometres on a full battery. Read more…
5 EV Tire Myths Discharged
It’s more important than ever to combat these EV myths to stop them from spreading and preventing the next potential owner from making the switch. Read more…
Rivian continues to record declining production over Q2
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has kept deliveries constant in the second quarter of the year, but production has fallen sharply compared to the first three months of the year. Rivian is nevertheless sticking to its production forecast of 57,000 vehicles for 2024 as a whole. Read more…
Nio, Xpeng’s in-house developed smart driving chips closer to being put to use, report says
Nio’s Shenji NX9031 has taped out and is currently in testing, while Xpeng’s smart driving chip is already in the process of being taped out. Read more…
Tesla’s “Juniper” refreshed Model Y spotted in California
A heavily camouflaged Tesla Model Y has been spotted near the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, sparking speculation about the much-anticipated “Juniper” refresh. Despite CEO Elon Musk’s assurances that no new Model Y would debut in 2024, the sighting suggests work on the new model is well advanced. Could this be Tesla’s way of drumming up excitement for a… Read more…
Lexus slashes UK prices for most of its line-up
The Toyota subsidiary has cut prices for its electric vehicle lineup in the UK. Biggest savings are found in the entry-level model, where prices were cut by £7,100. Read more…
Software prompts another Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall
72 Bolt EV and EUV models missed software to signal a bad battery Those models need to return to dealerships for the software Affected owners should park outside, not charge above 90% A small subset of Chevrolet Bolt EVs previously recalled for potential battery fires have once again been recalled for the same. While this isn’t a new issue… Read more…
Rimac Marks 15th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Copper Nevera
The 1.813-hp all-electric hypercar gains a special edition that helps it stand out. Not that it needed help for that. Read more…
VW introduces new ID.7 variant with bigger battery in the UK
Volkswagen is adding the ‘Pro S’ variant to its lineup of ID.7 models in the UK, introducing a bigger battery and faster charging. Read more…
Electrify America to charge batteries to 85% only
VW subsidiary Electrify America has kicked off a pilot at ten locations in the US. There, EVs can only charge their batteries up to 85 per cent SoC. The goal is to free up the stations more quickly and serve more customers. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Jun: BYD tops with 32.7%, Tesla 3rd with 6.9%
In the first half of 2024, BYD was No. 1 in China’s NEV market with a 33.8 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with a 6.8 percent share. Read more…
Canada funds 180 electric buses in Ontario
The Canadian government has allocated 76 million Canadian dollars (51.5 million euros)for the York Region in Ontario to buy 180 electric buses. The money will also be invested in infrastructure at the depot and on route. Read more…
Indian Armed Forces to add 113 electric buses to their fleet
The Indian Army will add 113 electric buses to its fleet, supporting the nation’s green initiatives. It will use the buses to transport troops in the plains and semi-hilly areas and is conducting trials for the procurement. Read more…
