BMW will invest 2.8 billion dollars in its plant in Shenyang, China, to prepare for the production of electric cars from its Neue Klasse (New Class) model family. BMW and the province of Liaoning, where the BMW plants are located, have signed a letter of intent to this effect. Read more…
Nio starts trial run of 150-kWh semi-solid battery packs, official operation to begin on Jun 1
Customers who rent a Nio vehicle for three or more days between May 1-31 will have the chance to experience the 150-kWh battery pack. Read more…
Xpeng CEO says he welcomes Tesla to bring FSD to China
Tesla has great autonomous driving technology and brand, and only with the entry of more good products and technology can the whole market and customers have a better experience, Xpeng CEO said. Read more…
Wevo-Chemie prevents leakage during immersion cooling
Immersion cooling is an innovative technology being researched as a solution for cooling electric vehicle batteries, but one challenge is the need to prevent leakage. With this in mind, Wevo-Chemie has developed polyurethane-based products especially optimised with respect to their thixotropy. Read more…
Tesla clears key hurdle for assisted driving in China with Baidu deal, report says
Tesla is set to clear a key hurdle to launching advanced assisted driving features in China by partnering with Baidu on mapping and navigation features, Bloomberg reported. Read more…
CATL aims to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027
CATL aims to produce all-solid-state batteries in small batches by 2027, but high-volume production will still face challenges including cost, an executive said. Read more…
Tesla passes data security requirements in China amid Elon Musk visit
This is expected to pave the way for the lifting of access restrictions on Tesla vehicles in some areas and the launch of the US EV maker’s FSD in China. Read more…
Xiaomi EV sees 10,000th mass-produced SU7 roll off line
Xiaomi EV has seen the 10,000th mass-produced SU7 roll off the production line, 32 days after the model was launched. Read more…
RIZON class 4 and 5 electric MD trucks arrive in Canada
Daimler’s new, all-electric truck brand made its Canadian debut this week with the official market launch of its battery electric class 4 and 5 medium duty work trucks. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro review
Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…
777 hp electric overland concept from Italdesign bows in Beijing [video]
The all-new, all-electric Italdesign Quintessenza concept is a high-tech Italian take on the Porsche Dakar concept that’s just begging to be put into production. Read more…
Watch Porsche’s Portable DCFC Charger Juice Up The Macan Electric
This portable charging trailer has 2.1 MWh of capacity and can charge at up to 320 kW. Read more…
Kia EV9 GT is coming in January 2025
The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…
Toyota launches two electric SUVs for China
Toyota presented two new BEV models for the Chinese market at the Auto China in Beijing. The electric mid-size SUVs were developed with joint venture partners FAW and GAC. Read more…
Volvo EX30 AWD Performance Long Distance Driving Test Shows What To Expect
The car completed Bjørn’s 622 miles (1,000 km) challenge in 11 hours but needed eight charging stops. Read more…
Month Of Hell: Tesla Cybertruck Owner Frustrated By Quality Issues
A creaking console, a dangling gear shifter, a busted tailgate and a botched pedal recall fix. What more could go wrong? Read more…
Flexible controls could boost EV charging station reliability
EVs and charging stations have aspired to provide EV drivers with something that rivals the turnaround time of gas stations. While charge rates are important, reliability and simply being able to get a charge, ultimately, are perhaps more important points that some charging networks seem to have glossed over in the process. According to a 2023… Read more…
Modded Tesla Cybertruck and Toyota Land Cruisers Explore Death Valley
Their trip was disrupted by landslides, road closures and broken down gas pumps. Read more…
Would You Pay $70,000 For A 2.5-Second Rivian R2? Rivan Wants To Know
How about $43,500 for AWD and a 275-mile range? Rivian is asking interested buyers just how much they would pay and what features they want. Read more…
The new Momentum Cito E+ dares you to leave the car at home [Video]
All the cool suburbanites are already taking their kids to school, loading up at the farmers’ market, and making deliveries on clever and capable cargo e-bikes, but the new Momentum Cito E+ from Giant raises the cargo bike bar even higher — and makes leaving the car at home easier than ever. Read more…
