Lilium, developer of an electric vertical take-off aircraft, is partnering with vertical port operator UrbanV and airport operator Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA). They want to enable regional flights in the south of France from 2026. Read more…
China NEV retail at 574,000 in May 1-26, up 2% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs stood at 47.51 percent in May 1-26, and 39.93 percent year-to-date. Read more…
BYD to focus on small electric cars in Europe
The Chinese car manufacturer BYD is placing small cars at the centre of its planned sales offensive on the European market. These vehicles are to be built in Hungary for Europe from the second half of 2025. In the short term, however, BYD is also bringing a plug-in hybrid to Europe for the first time. Read more…
Morgan Stanley cautions of possible new price competition following BYD’s launch of 5th-gen DM tech and new models
“While new launches should boost wholesale volume, we would monitor whether it could spark another round of price competition,” Morgan Stanley said. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 spotted testing in the US
Hyundai is getting ready to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the Ioniq 9, and the three-row SUV was again spotted testing on American roads. The Ioniq 9 promises to be a formidable contender in the growing electric SUV market. Hyundai’s EV sales have soared in the first quarter of this year, driven by the popularity of models like the… Read more…
Hozon Auto’s Neta forms long-term agreement with CATL
Hozon Auto’s EV brand Neta has signed a ten-year strategic battery cooperation with battery maker CATL. The Chinese companies have already collaborated for battery supply in the past. Read more…
China may devote about $830 million to support all-solid-state battery R&D, report says
Six companies, including CATL, BYD, FAW, SAIC, WeLion and Geely, may receive basic government R&D support, according to China Daily. Read more…
Freudenberg powers up XRANGETM battery pack for buses and trucks
Freudenberg e-Power Systems (FEPS) is set to launch its XRANGETM battery pack for the electrification of trucks and buses at the Busworld Europe and APTA Expo tradeshows in October. Read more…
Smappee introduces EV Wall charger in the US
Belgian energy management technology company Smappee has announced the US launch of its EV Wall charger designed for residential and commercial use. The compact wall-mounted smart charger has a power output of 48 A and an 18-foot cable. It integrates with the Smappee App energy management platform. It features solar-forecasting technology for optimization with solar… Read more…
Harbinger announces $400 million in electric truck pre-orders
Southern California-based medium-duty electric truck manufacturer Harbinger has received 4,000 binding pre-orders from customers that include Bimbo Bakeries USA, RV manufacturer THOR Industries, postal service operator Mail Management Services and several North American commercial vehicle dealers. These include Doggett Equipment Services Group (500 units), Campbell Supply (125 units), GATR Truck Center (500 units), ETHERO Truck… Read more…
FLO assembles its first Ultra chargers in Michigan
Canada-based EV charging company FLO has started production of its FLO Ultra DC fast charging stations at its facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The FLO Ultra charger has a dual-port 320 kW configuration and featues the company’s new motorized cable management system. The EZLift system is designed to keep cables off the ground, make them… Read more…
New technology platform enhances performance and lifespan of EV batteries
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Innovative product pinpoints EV battery hotspots, improves safety and extends battery life Lithium batteries offer the highest power density compared with other battery chemistries. Lithium batteries can store more energy in a smaller, lightweight package than any other type of battery. As a result, Lithium-based batteries are the battery type of choice… Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV looks even bigger in latest US testing video
A new Hyundai three-row electric SUV is set to hit the US market. Ahead of its official debut, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was caught testing in the US. From the looks of it, the electric SUV looks even bigger and bolder in person. Read more…
Top US coal producer Wyoming just approved a $1.2B solar farm
Wyoming just approved its largest solar farm – 771 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar plus battery storage. Read more…
Rivian May Offer Dual Motor Performance Pack As A Software Update
Dual-motor Rivians can’t match quad motor variants’ oomph, but the Performance Pack narrows the gap. Read more…
Volkswagen’s 20,000-Euro EVs Are Coming In 2027
Europe’s biggest automaker has a plan to stave off the Chinese EV competition. Read more…
Nissan embraces gigacasting to drive down electric vehicle costs
Nissan is set to join the ranks of electric vehicle manufacturers embracing gigacasting, an innovative production technique pioneered by Tesla. The company hopes to significantly reduce production costs and in turn make electric vehicles more affordable for consumers. The high price of EVs has been a major obstacle to their widespread adoption. However, gigacasting offers a potential solution by taking… Read more…
Which States Charge An Extra Fee To Own An Electric Car?
The number of states charging EV registration fees is on the rise. Read more…
Rivian R3: Everything We Know
The Rivian R3 has garnered an overwhelmingly joyous reception from car fans. Here are all its juicy details. Read more…
The Base Tesla Model 3 Has Just 148 HP In Singapore
Tesla has limited the power of the Model 3 to 110 kilowatts (148 horsepower) in Singapore and the Model Y to 159 kW (213 hp) in Turkey. Read more…
