The joint venture Milence, founded by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group, has opened its third truck charging park in the port of Antwerp-Bruges. Ten CCS (Combined Charging System) chargers with a charging capacity of up to 400 kW per bay supply a total of 20 parking spaces. Read more…
Germany to launch tender for 350 electric truck charging locations
The German Federal Ministry of Transport has confirmed it will launch a nationwide tender for an electric truck charging network this summer. Specifically, 350 charging locations will be available—220 at managed and 130 at unmanaged motorway service areas. Read more…
$25,000 Jeep EV will be an electric Renegade
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in a recent interview that a $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the U.S. soon. Now we know that it will expand on the Renegade nameplate, which was previously given to a small gasoline crossover that was discontinued after the 2023 model year. First spotted by MoparInsiders, the Renegade name was confirmed in… Read more…
On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars
Golf carts are no longer just for cruising the country club. In fact, these days, they’re more commonly found zipping through neighborhood streets or joy-riding around beach communities. These smaller, more efficient alternatives to traditional cars might just be a good choice for your ‘second car’, believe it or not. Read more…
China EV battery installations in May: CATL’s share 43.87%, BYD 28.97%
CATL’s share of China’s EV battery market declined further in May, while BYD continued to increase, as the latter’s NEV sales grew further. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils all-electric Bao 3 SUV
Emerging from BYD’s latest sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, the all-electric Bao 3 SUV is the latest arrival to the China EV market. As certification papers revealed most of its specs the company shared official images of the model. The Bao 3 is available in three exterior colors – black, white, and green and we can’t help but see some influence… Read more…
Smart #5 will be a 4.7 metre long electric SUV
Tesla recalls 5,836 imported cars in China over software issue
Some of the vehicles included in this recall fail to deliver an audible or visual warning from the seat belt reminder device after startup and when the driver is not wearing a seat belt. Read more…
China sells 955,000 NEVs in May, up 12% from Apr, CAAM data show
Excluding exports, domestic NEV sales were 856,000 units in May, up 40.8 percent year-on-year and up 16.3 percent from April. Read more…
BYD Seal 06 GT electric hatchback leaked in China
The production version of the BYD Ocean-M concept has been leaked again, this time through spy shots. Called ‘BYD Seal 06 GT,’ the upcoming model will be a large electric hatchback. Read more…
Tesla: Musk get his compensation package, teases new EVs
Tesla shareholders have voted in favour of the controversial remuneration for CEO Elon Musk in the form of a 56 billion dollar share package. Tesla will also formally move its headquarters from Delaware to Texas, and its portfolio could grow soon. Read more…
Nio president calls on Huawei to join battery swap alliance
Nio president calls on more players including Dongfeng, BAIC, Huawei’s HIMA to join the battery swap camp to better address battery life issues. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao releases official images of Bao 3 after core specs revealed in regulatory filing
The 5-seat Bao 3 measures 4,605 mm in length, weighs 2,150 kg and supports a top speed of 201 km/h. Read more…
Nio launches process to determine Nio Day 2024 host city
Nio Day 2024 candidate cities will need to have venues available for 10 consecutive days from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025 that can accommodate at least 8,000 people. Read more…
Eaton showcases safety focused EV tech
Eaton plans to show its suite of safety focused electric vehicle (EV) technologies on June 18-20 at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany.
“Safety is always a priority, whether the vehicle is powered by gasoline or electricity, and our EV solutions ensure occupants and the vehicle itself remain secure,” said Mark Schneider, president of Eaton’s e-mobility business. Read more…
Lynk & Co Z10 unleashed as the brand’s first electric car
Lynk & Co has revealed its first electric car – the Lynk & Co Z10. The new electric sedan is the production version of the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries have exceeded 20,000 units
Xiaomi EV has re-emphasized that it will surpass 10,000 units delivered in a single month in June. Read more…
China NEV retail at 180,000 in Jun 1-10, down 11% from same period last month
China’s NEV penetration at retail was 50 percent in June 1-10, and 40.74 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Tesla shareholders officially approve all company proposals, backing the board on almost everything
Tesla shareholders have officially approved all company proposals at their annual shareholders meeting. They are backing the board – though they voted to shareholder proposals that the board recommend against. Read more…
Elon Musk bets Tesla on Optimus, says over 1,000 robots working in factories next year
Elon Musk is betting Tesla on its Optimus program, which he now says will add tens of trillion of dollars to its valuation. Read more…
