There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards. Now a fresh mobility startup, Bingo, says they have the solution: a new battery standard. Read more…
Li Auto reaches 1,000 supercharging stations but will face challenges in meeting year-end target
Li Auto put its 1,000th supercharging station into operation today, but will face challenges in reaching its goal of more than 2,000 by the end of the year. Read more…
BYD Denza to formally launch Z9 sedan on Nov 15
Denza will officially launch the Z9 on November 15, the first day of the 2024 Guangzhou auto show, after having started pre-sales of the sedan on August 20. Read more…
Nissan launches its own version of the electric Renault Twingo
Nissan is planning its own offshoot of the electric Renault Twingo planned for 2026 at a sales price of less than 20,000 euros. This means that Ampere will not only build a Nissan offshoot of the Renault 5, but also of the upcoming Twingo. Read more…
Aftermath of the H2 subsidy scandal sees Werner Diwald step down as DWV boss
The German Hydrogen Association (DWV) is drawing the consequences of the lobbying scandal surrounding questionable subsidies for hydrogen projects that came to light at the beginning of the year. The head of the association, Werner Diwald, is to step down at the end of the year. Read more…
2025 Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer interior, design and features review
The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is the station wagon version of the ID.7, aiming to add even more practicality to what was an already great formula. Compared to its sedan ID.7 sibling, the ID.7 Tourer is no different in terms of dimensions, drivetrain and features. It’s available in the same Pro, Pro S and GTX trims. VW ID.7 Tourer The Tourer… Read more…
Li Auto sees Q3 net income rise to year-to-date high as revenue hits record
BYD forms new team to focus on end-to-end tech use in smart driving
BYD formed a forward-looking team this week to focus on the use of end-to-end technology, according to local media. Read more…
Denver’s newest police cars are now police e-bikes
Denver is joining the ranks of several other cities around the US by adding a fleet of electric bikes to its police department’s patrol vehicles. Read more…
Parker Chomerics to show thermal interface materials at electronica
The Chomerics division of Parker Hannifin Corporation will present a trio of new thermal interface materials at Electronica 2024, staged on November 12-15 in Munich, Germany.
Exhibiting at booth B3.236, the innovations on show will include new thermal, cure-in-place, gap-pad and dispensable gel products. The company is also planning to announce the launch of a rapid sampling and prototyping service. Read more…
Li Auto puts overseas market expansion back on table, targets Middle East, Latin America, report says
Li Auto has recently created a first-tier division responsible for overseas market expansion, putting a much-changed international expansion plan back on the table. Read more…
Xpeng to formally launch P7+ electric sedan on Nov 7
Xpeng began pre-sales of the P7+ on October 14 at a starting price of RMB 209,800 ($29,450) and received more than 30,000 pre-orders in the first 1 hour and 48 minutes. Read more…
Nio hiring senior talent in China to expand Middle East team, report says
Nio has recently been hiring in China to expand its Middle East team, offering positions at senior director and above, up to assistant vice president level, according to local media. Read more…
BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series: the ultimate solar power station for adventurers and creatives
Outdoor exploration just got a lot more nimble and high-tech with the new BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series – Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2. This all-in-one backpack power station redefines what it means to stay powered on the go.. Read more…
Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to upgrade Georgia’s grid with grid-enhancing tech
Georgia utility Southern Company is teaming up with Georgia Tech and Smart Wires to roll out a US Department of Energy (DOE)-backed project aimed at boosting Georgia’s electric grid.. Read more…
Biden-Harris administration awards $3 billion in Clean Ports grants
President Joe Biden takes a trip to Baltimore to announce $147 million in EPA awards to the city’s Ports, which will support electrification efforts, clean up carbon emissions, and support some 2,000 union jobs at the Port — but that’s just a small part of the larger, $3 billion announcement. Read more…
China tells automakers to pause investment in tariff-supporting countries
China has reportedly already told its major automakers to hold off investments in EU countries that supported Europe’s new EV tariffs, according to Reuters. Read more…
Toyota is getting a new electic SUV from Suzuki next year: Here’s what to expect
Toyota and Suzuki are teaming up to catch up in the global EV race. Next year, Suzuki will supply Toyota with its first electric SUV, which is set to roll out worldwide. Here’s what to expect from Toyota’s new electric SUV. Read more…
Tesla’s new Cybercab promo video says “The future is autonomous”
Tesla unveiled its ‘please buy more shares so the share price goes up and investors (including yourself) are happy’ Hail Mary hype play, the Cybercab (or is that Robotaxi?), earlier this month. We’d call it a pipe dream, but it’s more obviously a hype dream, meant to keep people investing in Tesla shares and making Elon Musk richer and richer… Read more…
Volkswagen to shutter Brussels EV factory, sparking union backlash
Volkswagen has announced the closure of its Audi plant in Brussels, Belgium, just days after revealing plans to shutter three factories in Germany. The Brussels factory, which produces the Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV, is slated to cease operations on February 28, 2025. The closure will result in the loss of approximately 3,000 jobs, prompting strong opposition from unions and… Read more…
