Customers can reserve the Li Mega by paying a refundable RMB 5,000 for priority delivery. Deliveries of the model will begin at the end of February. Read more…
Xpeng officially unveils X9 MPV, starts pre-sales at far lower price than Li Mega
Xpeng X9 starts at RMB 388,000 for pre-sales, with deliveries to begin in January, while Li Auto’s Li Mega will be priced between RMB 500,000 and 600,000. Read more…
Frito-Lay unveils its first all-electric truck fleet in the US
Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites.. Read more…
Li Auto officially unveils its 1st BEV Li Mega and starts pre-sales
Li Auto said the Li Mega will be priced at less than RMB 600,000, with an official launch in December and deliveries starting in February. Read more…
BYD says Atto 3 well received in several countries, to launch more models in global markets
In addition to the Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal, BYD said it will launch a number of competitive NEV models in global markets. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
Tesla Cybertruck’s range is put into question after a prototype is shown to have about 267 miles. Read more…
Cybertruck isn’t even out yet, and it already has a knockoff: meet Robotruck
You may be eagerly waiting for the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck, but while you wait, we found something at the LA Auto Show that might satiate you: meet the Robotruck, from a new startup called Aitekx. Read more…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 electric vehicles in the US. The recall is over a lack of fireproofing on the ID.4’s interior sunshade.. Read more…
Tesla Could Be Preparing to Software Lock Heated Seats Behind Paywall
Clues of the automaker’s plan were found in its newest vehicle firmware by a well-known Tesla software hacker. Read more…
Porsche readies Zuffenhausen plant for electric Macan and Boxter
Stuttgart-based automaker Porsche is now channeling its prowess into an electrifying new venture: the production of electric versions of its iconic Boxster and the much-anticipated and repeatedly delayed Macan EV. At the heart of this ambitious project is a major overhaul of its Zuffenhausen factory, marking a pivotal shift in the company’s direction. Porsche’s commitment to electrification is evident in its hefty investment of over €250 million to revamp its Zuffenhausen facility. This plant, already home to the legendary Porsche Taycan and various two-door sports cars, is being retooled… Read more…
Omni introduces an electric powertrain for skid steers
Omni Powertrain Technologies provides electrical, hydrostatic and mechanical powertrain solutions to on- and off-highway markets, including agricultural and construction equipment and commercial vehicles. Omni products include enclosed transmissions, planetary drives, PTO shafts, electric motors and power electronics. The firm has operations in the US, China and Italy. Now Omni has developed a new electric powertrain… Read more…
Emerging strategies to improve EV charger uptime (Webinar)
The growth of the EV market is driving an increase in the demand for public fast charging station infrastructure. However, the uptime reliability of these charging stations remains a problem for EV drivers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs). Join this session on December 4th at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, where Franklin Electric will… Read more…
Toyota EV chief details developing brand’s first electric sedan, working with BYD
As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD, will help with its next-gen EVs. Read more…
Kia shows its EV3 and EV4 concepts at LA Auto Show
Kia introduced its EV3 small SUV and EV4 sedan concepts, which are expected to become the next additions to the company’s EV lineup, to the US at the LA Auto Show today. Read more…
Archer Aviation expands UAE presence with purchase plan up to 100 eVTOLs valued at $500M
One month to the day after announcing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its initial eVTOL operations in the Middle East, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is celebrating another potential deal worth up to $500 million. Here’s the latest. Read more…
Amazon launches online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year
You will soon be able to buy your next car on Amazon. Amazon is launching online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year.. Read more…
New Specialized Kenevo SL2 Boasts Light Build And Impressive Performance
Specialized promises improved performance and riding dynamics versus the previous generation Kenevo SL. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Offers ‘Guided Meditations’ With Lucid Sanctuaries
If you need your car to be a “multi-sensory wellness space,” Lucid has you covered. Read more…
Porsche Preparing Main Plant To Build 718 EV Sports Car, Macan EV Motors
The next-generation 718 electric sports car will be built on the same line as Porsche models with a boxer engine. Read more…
Live Wire: What’s Your Worst Experience With A Car Dealer And An EV?
Did you ever look for hidden cameras to make sure you weren’t pranked when shopping for an EV at a dealership? We want to hear more. Read more…
