The Seal 06 DM-i and Qin L DM-i are the first two models to feature BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology, both available in five variants and with a price range of RMB 99,800 ($13,770) to RMB 139,800. Read more…
Great Wall to close its European headquarters in Munich
According to a German media report, Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall plans to close its European headquarters in Munich at the end of August and lay off all 100 employees. The company will stop its expansion into other European markets, but does not intend to withdraw from Europe. Read more…
Why The Lack Of Oil Changes Hurts Your EV
Your tires are suffering the most without those regular checkups. Read more…
2024 Rivian R1S: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price Overview
The electric SUV can travel between 255 and 400 miles on a full charge and averages up to 2.4 miles per kWh. Read more…
BYD launches 5th-gen DM hybrid tech with lower fuel consumption
BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology allows the vehicle to consume as low as 2.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at low charge, with a combined range of up to 2,100 kilometers. Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Tesla Supercharging Test: A Mixed Bag
The Mach-E charged from 10-80% a bit faster than Ford claimed. But it took more than a couple of tries to get it right. Read more…
Nissan Turns To Gigacasting To Slash Costs And Complexity Of Future EVs
The automaker follows Tesla as it aims to reduce parts expenses by 10% and save a billion dollars in development costs. Read more…
Volvo ES90: Everything We Know
Volvo has made zero announcements about the electric sedan’s existence, but employee leaks say otherwise. Read more…
XCharge NA to supply charging ports for Kaptyn’s Las Vegas EV fleet
Charging systems provider XCharge North America (NA) will replace 10 of transportation service Kaptyn’s Level 2 EV charging stations with its direct current fast charging (DCFC) equipment to reduce its vehicle charging times. Kaptyn operates 100 EVs throughout the US, including a fleet of 55 EVs—mainly Tesla vehicles—in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas fleet was… Read more…
Newest Mouser series explains zonal architectures for software-defined vehicles
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems, modern designs require significant hardware and software upgrades. Mouser Electronics, a global distributor of semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products, explains that designers are increasingly relying on zonal architecture to maximize efficiency within individual subsystems while allowing for easier management of… Read more…
Hyundai gears up to equip its fuel cell truck for autonomous driving
Together with its software partner Plus, Hyundai has presented an Xcient Fuel Cell equipped with technology for Level 4 automated driving, which is now undergoing tests in the USA. Read more…
Evergrande NEV extends lifeline with new investor
There may be hope again for Evergrande New Energy Vehicle, the EV division of the Chinese property group Evergrande. The insolvency administrators of Evergrande NEV are said to have reached a provisional agreement with an unknown buyer who is considering a step-by-step takeover. Read more…
Wates Property expands UK fleet with 30 ID. Buzz Cargo
The UK-based Wates Property Services, which specialises in property maintenance and zero-carbon retrofit services, has added 30 ID. Buzz Cargo vans to its fleet of maintenance vehicles. Read more…
Review: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT goes with Lightning
The Mach-E is Ford’s only dedicated electric vehicle, with no gasoline equivalent. Yet it won’t let you, or anyone driving near you, mistake it for anything but a member of the Mustang family. In the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, the design cues and prancing-horse logos still deal out an overstated hand of pony-car attitude. I reach… Read more…
Production ready Avatr 07 photographed in China
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Avatr is preparing to launch its latest EV, the Avatr 07. This mid-sized electric SUV is designed to challenge the dominance of the Tesla Model Y. Set to launch by the end of June this year, the Avatr 07 sports a striking design, impressive performance specs, and a competitive starting price of under €27,000. Visually, the… Read more…
Lion Electric presents Lion8 Tractor electric truck
Lion Electric has officially unveiled the Lion8 Tractor. The battery-electric Class 8 commercial truck is expected to be commercially available by mid-2024. Read more…
How The BYD Seal Does In A Real-World Range Test
The Chinese electric sedan is one of the biggest rivals to the Tesla Model 3. Can its range keep up? Read more…
India: BluSmart wants to triple its fleet and expand oversees
Indian EV ride-hailing service and charging infrastructure network provider BluSmart is chalking big plans to grow its business. The company wants to raise more than $300 million in three years and expand internationally. Read more…
MG Motor India signs MoU with Vertelo
MG Motor India has signed a Memorandu of Understanding with fleet electrification platform Vertelo. This partnership will see the delivery of 3,000 MG electric vehicles to Vertelo over multiple phases. Read more…
Hedin to install megawatt charging site with Kempower hardware in Sweden
Kempower will supply its megawatt charging solutions to Hedin Supercharge in Linköping, Sweden. Hedin Supercharge is currently opening a charging hub with hardware from Kempower at a new location in Linköping. Read more…
