Arriving sometime in 2025, the Polestar 5 has ditched all camouflage at the Polestar Day event yesterday, so it’s time for a recap. More…
Samsung’s SmartThings announces first EV charger integration
Samsung’s SmartThings is possibly the biggest smart home platform in the world and is now offering integration with EvLoop’s EV charging network. The integration is also working with some EVs. The SmartThings app now allows you to track and control the charging process, just like the native Loop EV Charger app. For instance, you can schedule the charging process to start during off-peak hours. Additionally, the SmartThings app can monitor and manage your charger with the app available on your smartwatch, tablet, TV and even the fridge. The future is now! EvLoop is a charging network… More…
Volvo Group buys Proterra
The Volvo Group has announced the acquisition of Proterra’s battery business for a purchase price of 210 million dollars. The deal comes just a few months after the US electric bus and battery manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US. Read more…
German newcomer selects latest Plug&Charge software by Switch
Charge Construct, a developer of high-power charging parks, announces new cooperation with London’s Switch to use its charging software. The partners intend to “dramatically expand” EV infrastructure in Germany. Read more…
Lucid Air has range to spare—for charging other EVs
The Lucid Air tops other EVs in EPA-rated range, meaning drivers will have plenty to spare after most trips. Now they can use it to charge other EVs. Lucid on Thursday announced that it is enabling this function, dubbed RangeXchange by the automaker, via an over-the-air (OTA) software update and adapter. This will enable an Air to charge another… More…
Veer Presents New Shift Drive System For Belt-Drive E-Bikes
Could this be the future of belt-driven e-bikes? More…
Mercedes announces another location partner for its HPC network in the US
Mercedes-Benz has entered into another partnership to build its HPC charging stations in North America. The carmaker intends to set up high-power charging hubs at most of Buc-ee’s travel centres across the US. Read more…
VW pauses electric car production in Emden
Due to supply issues, Volkswagen has to halt the lines at another German plant. Assembly of the ID.4 and ID.7 electric cars was suspended in Emden yesterday and will only continue on Monday due to a lack of electric motors. Read more…
Guangzhou auto show to open on Nov 17 with 41% of cars on display to be NEVs
The auto show will feature a total of 1,132 vehicles, including 469 NEVs. Read more…
Denmark invests millions in electric truck charging
Denmark has announced that it will set up 25 new charging parks for electric trucks nationwide. The locations will be a maximum of 60 kilometres from one another, each with 175 charge points. Read more…
BMW starts making Mini cars in Germany
BMW kicked off series production of the new Mini Countryman and its all-electric offshoot in Leipzig. It is the first time, a Mini model is being made in Germany. The new Mini Countryman is scheduled to hit dealerships on 17 February 2024. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U8 production begins
The first production models of the BYD Yangwang U8, an electric SUV under BYD’s premium Yangwang brand, have started rolling off the factory line, marking a significant milestone for the new brand. Officially launched on September 20, the Yangwang U8 has already generated over 30,000 orders – a clear indication of the market’s enthusiasm for this luxury electric SUV. This high demand could be attributed to its unique blend of off-road prowess and advanced technology. The U8, priced at approximately RMB 1.098 million (just over â¬140,000), is assembled at a BYD production site in… More…
SAIC-GM partners with Tesla in China
SAIC-GM is the first Chinese car manufacturer to announce a charging infrastructure partnership with Tesla. However, this partnership applies to China and not the US, as most of the previous deals concerning Tesla’s charging infrastructure in recent days. Read more…
Pepper Motion to build electric trucks and buses in India
German Pepper Motion has confirmed plans for a major factory in India. As previously leaked, Pepper will come to Andhra Pradesh for a fully integrated vertical production to convert diesel buses and trucks to electric and build new vehicles and batteries. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted climbing stairs off-road – showing great ground clearance
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted climbing stairs off-road, and it gave us our best look at the electric pickup truck’s ground clearance. More…
Cruise robotaxis in crisis: layoffs, recall, and algorithm found to have blind spot for kids
The news has been epically bad for Cruise robotaxis these past few weeks. GM’s driverless car subsidiary has announced a round of layoffs this week, with the CEO Kyle Vogt reportedly telling employees this week in an all-hands meeting. Plus investigations have dredged up some incriminating news that the software’s algorithm had trouble detecting children. More…
Zeekr reveals exterior of Zeekr 007 electric sedan
Zeekr will hold a pre-sale launch event for the Zeekr 007 on November 17, the first day of the Guangzhou auto show, starting at 10:00 am. Read more…
EU Parliament agrees to water down Euro 7 emissions standard
The EU Parliament has agreed to weaken pollution rules for combustion engines and trucks after lawmakers voted for a watered-down Euro 7 standard as a negotiating position. Insiders in Brussels suspect a tacit deal between politicians and the car industry. Read more…
Li Auto Oct deliveries breakdown: Li L7 at 15,525, Li L8 at 12,142
All three Li Auto models delivered more than 10,000 units in October, and all were record highs. Read more…
Xpeng Oct deliveries breakdown: G6 at 8,741, G9 at 4,593
October was the first full month of deliveries for the updated G9 since its launch on September 19, and monthly deliveries were an all-time high for the model. Read more…
