Volkswagen is expanding its cooperation with Mobileye in the field of automated driving. Together, the two companies want to bring new automated driving functions into series production – for the Group’s premium brands and light commercial vehicles. Read more…
Watch How Easy It Is To Charge A Rivian R1T At A Tesla Supercharger
The NACS to CCS1 adapter that will be sent for free to R1S and R1T owners is made by Tesla. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Has The ‘Worst Panel Gap’ MKBHD Has Ever Seen
Musk later confirmed that 15 Cybertrucks have been in service due to a gap caused by an improperly torqued door striker. Read more…
Peugeot introduces its largest EV yet – the e-5008 SUV
Spacious, stylish, and packed with advanced technology – that’s how we can sum up Peugeot’s latest addition to its fast-growing EV portfolio. The all-new Peugeot e-5008 promises to redefine the electric SUV segment – yes, it’s a promise we’ve heard many times before. The new electric SUV is designed for those who demand exceptional performance, class-leading efficiency, and plenty of… Read more…
Germany’s north-east to develop a transnational H2 refuelling network
Parts of a transnational network of hydrogen refuelling stations for freight transport in the Baltic Sea region are to be installed in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Partners from Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden and Finland are participating in the ‘HyTruck’ project. Read more…
Germany: Legal tug-of-war over motorway charging infrastructure will probably not end until 2025
In Germany, the expansion of HPC chargers on motorways continues to be delayed due to a legal dispute filed by Tesla and Fastned. According to a media report, the roll-out at Tank & Rast petrol stations is now at a standstill. Fastned confirms that it will likely be another year before a judgment is reached. Read more…
Xpeng increases turnover and losses
Chinese electric car manufacturer and VW partner Xpeng has presented its business figures for the past year. Xpeng delivered a total of 141,601 electric cars in 2023, 17.3 per cent more than in 2022. Read more…
Zeekr aims to be profitable in 2024
Zeekr is targeting sales of 230,000 units in 2024 and will launch three new models to cover a wider market. Read more…
Nissan and SK On are reportedly planning a US battery factory
Nissan is negotiating with SK On regarding the supply of battery cells for its electric cars produced in the USA. According to a Japanese media report, the two companies are planning to build a joint battery factory in the USA for this purpose, which could start production in 2026. Read more…
New Citroën ë-Berlingo starts at 37,990 pounds
Citroën has opened the order books for the New ë-Berlingo in the UK. The new edition of the electric panel van Citroën New ë-Berlingo Plus (length M) is available from £37,990. Read more…
JLR launches recruitment drive for UK sites
JLR is currently in the process of recruiting 250 engineers at its UK sites in Gaydon and Whitley to support the development of its next-generation electric vehicles. Read more…
Peugeot presents seven-seater SUV – the e-5008
Peugeot has unveiled the new e-5008. Like the smaller e-3008, the electric seven-seater SUV uses the Stellantis STLA Medium platform and can travel up to 660 kilometres on one charge. Read more…
China’s NEV retail at 335,000 in Mar 1-17, up 115% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rebounded to 48.0 percent in the March 1-17 period. Read more…
BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu meets Apple CEO Tim Cook in Shanghai
BYD chairman and president Wang Chuanfu met with Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, who is visiting Shanghai, at Apple’s China headquarters today, according to local media. Read more…
BYD to begin producing EVs in Indonesia in 2026, local official says
BYD plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a factory in Indonesia this July, a senior local official said. Read more…
Xiaomi has finalized SU7 pricing, significantly lower from last year’s expectations, report says
Xiaomi has finalized the pricing of the SU7, which has been lowered by RMB 30,000 to RMB 50,000 compared to last year’s expectations, according to local media. Read more…
Polestar plugs into Tesla’s charging network in China
Polestar vehicles can charge at up to 120 kW at Tesla Supercharger stations, according to the EV maker. Read more…
XPeng announces new “AI-defined” global brand targeting $15,000 EVs
Brands focused on affordability, or even mere models with the same mantra, have traditionally been “youth-oriented” in China for whatever reason, at least in the mobile world, and apparently it’s the same with cars. Today XPeng has announced its intention to create a new car brand which aims to offer “the first AI-driven smart cars for young people”, with models… Read more…
GAC’s EV unit Hycan reportedly asks all employees to sell cars as sales remain weak
Hycan, previously known as GAC Nio, has sold fewer than 20,000 vehicles annually for the past two years. Read more…
Tesla NACS cables are showing up on ChargePoint EV chargers
Four of ChargePoint’s EV charger models can now support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector cables. Read more…
