The BYD Seal Performance, a sporty Chinese electric sedan, found itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. It turns out the AWD version actually isn’t. Swedish automotive reviewers at Teknikens Varld put two BYD Seal AWD models through the wringer, expecting the vehicles to deliver the enhanced traction and stability that AWD promises. Instead, they found out that the… Read more…
StoreDot opens new US HQ in California
Israeli battery developer StoreDot announced the official opening of its new Advanced Technology Campus in Irvine, California. Read more…
Van Hool applies for creditor protection
The Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has applied for creditor protection at the Commercial Court of Mechelen. It wants to ensure that operations can continue for the time being to give negotiations with banks and potential takeover candidates another chance. Read more…
Connected Kerb to expand charging infrastructure in NE England
UK charge point operator Connected Kerb announced plans to more than double the number of electric vehicle chargers in North East England, following its partnership with South Tyneside Council. Read more…
What The 2024 Election Could Mean For EV Tax Credits
Campaign rhetoric points to an uncertain future for EV incentives if Republicans win big this fall. Read more…
EU and Norway conclude battery raw materials partnership
The EU and Norway have agreed on a strategic partnership for raw materials and battery value chains. The memorandum of understanding provides for cooperation in five areas, including joint investment projects for the integration of value chains for raw materials and batteries and cooperation in research. Read more…
Renault Trucks to open service hub in Lyon
Renault Trucks will open a service outlet in the French city of Lyon. It will be called ‘Renault Truck City’ and will be located in the heart of the Urban Logistics Hotel (ULH), which will open its doors this week. Read more…
Nissan’s Comeback Plan Includes EVs 30% Cheaper Than Ariya, More Models
We look at Nissan’s updated strategy for the next few years, and ask: is the threat of Chinese EVs overblown? Read more…
CATL and Tesla launch cooperation to optimise charging times
CATL is working together with Tesla on new battery chemistries to enable faster charging of cells. The Chinese battery giant also sees great potential for reducing the costs of Tesla’s upcoming compact model. Read more…
Hyundai to double the number of fast chargers in South Korea
Hyundai plans to almost double the number of fast-charging stations in its own HPC network “E-Pit” in South Korea. The carmaker currently operates 286 fast-chargers at 54 locations across the country. Next year, it wants that number to reach 500. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Now The Cheapest Car To Lease In The U.S.
How does $239/month with no down payment sound? Read more…
Only The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Has Everything ‘Next-Wave’ EV Buyers Want: Study
How do EVs get past early adopters and break into the mainstream? Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 may offer some clues. Read more…
IM Motors says its new L6 model to feature solid-state batteries with over 1,000 km range
The IM L6 will be built on a quasi-900 V high-voltage platform and will be the industry’s first to feature ultra-fast-charging solid-state batteries in a production vehicle, IM Motors co-CEO said. Read more…
Eve Energy considers building battery factory in Coventry
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and BMW partner Eve Energy is planning a factory at Coventry Airport, according to British media. Eve Energy is in talks with politicians to initially invest around £1.2 billion for 20 GWh of annual capacity in the future factory. Read more…
Northvolt breaks ground for German battery factory
Northvolt has begun construction of its battery cell factory in Germany. The official starting signal for the construction work at the gates of the town of Heide in the Schleswig-Holstein district of Dithmarschen was given in the presence of Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck. Read more…
Tesla allegedly cuts production in Giga Shanghai
Tesla has reportedly reduced production at its plant in China because sales of electric cars are growing slowly and competition in the world’s largest car market is very intense. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan’s launch event detailed
The anticipation among electric vehicle enthusiasts is reaching a fever pitch as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi prepares to open the order books for its first-ever EV model, the Xiaomi SU7. With a sleek design, the SU7 sedan aims to shake up China’s booming electric car market and attract buyers away from more established competitors. Xiaomi, known worldwide for its smartphones… Read more…
Alibaba’s stake in Xpeng drops to 4.94% after latest reduction
Alibaba’s Taobao China completed the sale of 33 million Xpeng ADSs on March 22, according to a Hong Kong stock exchange announcement. Read more…
Stellantis considers building electric cars for Leapmotor in Poland
Stellantis could start producing electric cars for its Chinese partner Leapmotor in Poland before the end of June. Production could be up and running as early as the second quarter of 2024. Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht applies for type certificate for its modular flying car
Xpeng Aeroht has filed a type certificate application for its modular flying car, which has been accepted by the civil aviation regulator. Read more…
