Micromobility concepts, shuttles, and ridesharing services can now all receive funding in the US state of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul has earmarked $32 million for the sector. Read more…
Evri to increase electric fleet
British parcel delivery service Evris wants to triple the number of electric bikes in its fleet, and increase the number of electric vehicles by roughly 50 per cent. And that is just the beginning. Read more…
China, EU to meet over electric vehicle subsidies as trade tensions rise
Beijing and Brussels are set for high-stakes discussions over the European Union’s investigation into subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles. This comes after the EU announced preliminary tariffs on Chinese EV imports, sparking strong opposition from China. The announcement of the talks followed a video conference between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis on… Read more…
The US state that just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road
In what appears to be a first of its kind, a new law was just enacted in Arizona that seems to have swept up some electric bicycles in an effort to outlaw kids operating off-road vehicles. Read more…
New negotiations between the EU and China on EV tariffs
During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs. The Chinese government and the EU want to start intensive negotiations, fuelling hopes of a short-term solution. Read more…
First Ferrari EV’s factory opened a year ahead of its debut
The first Ferrari EV is coming in 2025 and preparations for its launch are underway. On 21 June, Ferrari inaugurated a new factory where it plans to build the upcoming electric car. Read more…
Zeekr to launch seven new EVs by 2026
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding)’s premium EV brand Zeekr is said to have seven EVs in the pipeline. The company could launch all these models by 2026, expanding its line-up to 11 EVs. Read more…
Nio Day 2024 to be held in 1 of these 8 cities
Nio Day 2024 will be held in one of eight cities — Guangzhou, Harbin, Haikou, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Zhengzhou. Read more…
Alibaba’s online shopping app allows users to virtually experience Xiaomi SU7 in Apple Vision Pro
The Taobao App for Vision Pro has seen a V 2.0 update, allowing users to virtually experience the Xiaomi SU7 with the device. Read more…
FAW Hongqi plugs into Nio’s charging network
This is the first project to begin implementation since Nio and FAW Group announced a strategic partnership framework agreement a month ago. Read more…
Deutsche Bank expects Nio to deliver 18,200 cars in Jun, Q2 volume in line with guidance
Nio’s new order flow is estimated to be around 22,000 units as it extends its “demo car” discount in June, analysts at Deutsche Bank said, citing dealer feedback. Read more…
Ford Lightning SuperTruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Dominate At Pikes Peak
An unmodified Hyundai Ioniq 5 N also just barely edged out a Rivian R1T. Read more…
EVs shatter records at Pike’s Peak: Ioniq 5N, Rivian and Ford SuperTruck impress
The Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb is in progress, and several EVs which set out to post new records have done so today, with the Rivian R1T and Ioniq 5N both claiming records, and the Ford SuperTruck being the fastest vehicle up the hill on the day. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak
Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously. Read more…
Surging EX30 Boosted Volvo’s Sales In Europe In May
Meanwhile, Tesla fell significantly and is expected to increase the number of idle days at the Giga Berlin factory. Read more…
Electric BMW M3 coming to “beat everything”
An electric BMW M3 variant is in the works BMW M division’s boss expects his electric sports car to “beat everything” The electric M3 variant, possibly called i3 M, probably won’t arrive until 2026 or 2027 Luxury automaker BMW, known for making sports car icons, has mapped out a performance plan for its next-gen EVs. Work is underway on those… Read more…
China, EU agree to consult on EV subsidy probe
China’s Commerce Minister held a video talk with an executive vice president of the European Commission. Read more…
Testing the BMW i5 eDrive40: The near-perfect long-distance cruiser
The 5 Series is a classic business model from Munich. In the current generation, both the saloon and the estate are purely electric. Robin Engelhardt tested the i5 for over 1,700 kilometres and enjoyed driving it, as well as travelling in it. However, some hiccups remain.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro review
Volkswagen has a long and successful history of making reliable and practical sedans that serve families and businesses all around the world. Now the guys at Wolfsburg delivered their first fully electric sedan that aims to carry the legendary Volkswagen Passat’s legacy into the new era. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort… Read more…
Omron debuts high-capacity DC relay for use in bidirectional EV charging applications
Omron Electronic Components Europe has announced a new high-capacity DC relay for use in household electricity storage systems, bidirectional EV chargers and UPS systems. The G9K8-F general-purpose relay offers a maximum voltage of 800 VDC and maximum current of 100 A. It is suitable for battery applications within the 15 to 40 kW range and,… Read more…
