Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has officially entered the French market, expanding its international presence by launching two SUVs, the G9 and G6. This is a significant step in Xpeng’s “V 2.0” global strategy, bringing its advanced EV technology to a wider audience. XPeng G9 The G9, XPeng’s flagship model, is now available in France in three versions: Standard Range,… Read more…
Aptera to close crowdfunding and begin Solar EV production with the help of a private financial group
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors announced it is leaving its “crowdfunding nest” of sorts, putting a bookend on three years of its Regulation A offering to pursue private funding. The startup shared a deadline for public investors while it engages in discussions with private financial group US Capital to help (finally) get its solar EVs into scaled production. Read more…
VinFast (VFS) secures nearly 30K pre-orders for new $10,000 VF 3 in under three days
In under 66 hours after launching its new low-cost electric SUV, VinFast’s VF 3 racked up nearly 30,000 pre-orders. Starting under $10,000 (235 million VND), the VinFast VF 3 is already creating a buzz. Following the special price promo, the VF 3 will cost around $20,000. Read more…
Honda Details $65 Billion Plan To Become An EV Powerhouse
“EVs are the most effective solution,” Honda says in a major strategy shift. Can the Japanese automaker deliver? Read more…
Kia EV9-Like Electric Pickup Truck Spotted Testing In The U.S.
Kia’s all-electric Honda Ridgeline rival could land stateside in 2026. And no, it’s not the Tasman. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Beat The Rivian R1T In U.S. Registrations
The Ford F-150 Lightning was still the top pick in March, though. Read more…
Accelera to supply powertrains for Isuzu
Cummins subsidiary Accelera has announced plans to launch a battery electric powertrain for Isuzu’s F-series electric trucks in North America. Read more…
Eli Electric Vehicles introduces affordable EV
Eli Electric Vehicles has opened reservations in the USA for its Eli Zero micro-EV with a starting price of $11,990. Read more…
BMW sticks to 50% EV target by 2030—not including hybrids, PHEVs
BMW still aims for about 50% global EV sales by the end of the decade, in line with a plan the automaker rolled out in 2021, but still isn’t ready to declare an end date for internal combustion. “By 2030, all-electric vehicles should account for about half of our deliveries,” CEO Oliver Zipse said Wednesday in a speech to shareholders. But the… Read more…
Onvo will contribute positively to Nio’s ‘P&L’ when it reaches 20,000 monthly sales, William Li says
Li said this in response to a question about Nio’s sales expectations for Onvo’s first model, and used English when referring to ‘P&L’. Read more…
Milence announces plans for two truck charging parks in Germany
Milence plans to open its first two truck charging parks in Germany in the second half of 2024. These are located to the north and south of Leipzig. Read more…
Chargepoint holds out the prospect of MCS chargers with up to 3 megawatts
Chargepoint has developed a megawatt charger that supports the upcoming Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The charging capacity of the device will initially be 1.2 MW and will later be increased to up to 3 MW. Chargepoint is now offering truck manufacturers tests with the charging system. Read more…
Oakland School District to fully electrify bus fleet
The Oakland Unified School District will be the first major school district in the USA to transition to a 100% electrified school bus system with vehicle-to-grid technology. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 Has Its Sights Set On The Tesla Model Y
Onvo is a brand new Nio sub-brand, and the L60 electric coupe-like crossover is its first model. Read more…
Why Biden’s Chinese EV Tariffs May Succeed Where Trump’s Failed, For Now
The only way it may fail is if U.S. consumers and automakers turn away from the electric car revolution. Read more…
Li Auto hit with class lawsuit over Li Mega debacle
Li Auto is accused of exaggerating market demand for the Li Mega and the effectiveness of its operational strategy when it launched the model, allegations that the company refutes. Read more…
Google is bringing more apps to cars with a new approach
At its annual developer I/O conference, Google announced a new strategy that should ultimately bring more apps to cars. As of now, about 200 million cars on the streets support Android Auto, while 40 car models offer Google built-in. So that’s why the company believes it’s about time to bring more apps to drivers. Obviously, cars with Android Automotive OS… Read more…
Battery repair and recycling
Electric vehicles (EVs) are facing some stiff headwinds in the market. Many are affected by depreciation significantly worse than that of comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, the reluctance of dealerships to take them at trade-in time, along with escalating insurance premiums and some insurers refusing to cover them altogether, writes Peter Donaldson. Read more…
Tesla’s solar division to be responsible for Supercharger charging network
Tesla is said to have transferred responsibility for the Supercharger charging network to its team responsible for the solar and battery storage business. An agency report reconstructs how the dismissal of Tesla’s Supercharger team came about – and what is likely to happen now. Read more…
Battery energy density
Nick Flaherty looks at strategies to get more power out of battery cells, which brings thermal management challenges.
There are many ways to boost the energy density of an e-mobility platform’s powertrain. The materials in a battery cell can be improved to produce more energy, from silicon in the anode to new electrolytes. Solid state batteries under development, for example, can provide higher energy densities, stacking more cells closer together by addressing the materials and the packaging. Read more…
