In a move that could significantly shake up the European electric vehicle market, Volkswagen announced plans to introduce a compact EV priced at approximately €20,000 by 2027. This is a direct response to the growing dominance of Chinese EV manufacturers, who have successfully captured a significant market share with their affordable electric offerings. Volkswagen’s announcement comes at a time when… Read more…
Volvo CE commissions new facilities for electric mobility
Construction equipment manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has inaugurated two new plants in Sweden and South Korea to help build more electric construction machines. The company invested over 38 million euros in the new facilities. Read more…
Audi Q6 e-tron with rear-wheel drive achieves over 640 kilometres
Even before the official market launch in August this year, Audi has announced a further drive variant for the Q6 e-tron. The rear-wheel drive increases the range and reduces the base price. However, the new Q6 e-tron Performance will not be the cheapest model in the Q6 range for long. Read more…
Volkswagen Group confirms €20,000 EV
After much deliberation, the Volkswagen Group has given the green light to launch electric cars with a starting price of 20,000 euros. The first model will premiere in 2027. Read more…
Lilium plans flights on the Côte d’Azur
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…
