Most of Nio’s businesses will see layoffs, with the battery and phone businesses likely to be adjusted the most, according to local media. Read more…
VW’s joins forces with vivo to forge the future of car-smartphone symbiosis
In a significant stride towards enhancing the synergy between automobiles and smartphones, Volkswagen’s software entity, Cariad, has joined forces with Chinese phone maker vivo to push the boundaries of vehicle-smartphone integration. This alliance heralds a new chapter in the growing electric vehicle market, where digital convenience is fast becoming as prized as horsepower once was. Cariad and vivo created the Mobile & Mobility Fusion Joint Innovative Lab (M2 Lab) to bring the seamlessness of smartphone usage to smart cars. M2 Lab aims to pioneer software and hardware solutions… More…
Fiat opens order books for its revised electric vans
Fiat Professional has opened orders for its revised model range in the first European countries. The new editions of the E-Ducato, E-Doblò and E-Scudo, presented a few days ago along with the vans and transporters from other Stellantis brands, can now be ordered in Italy and France. Read more…
Pepper discontinues end customer business
German conversion specialist Pepper Motion is continuing to change the core of its business. After the company shifted its focus from German public transport to customers abroad and lorry orders in May, the company is discontinuing its end customer business altogether to become a pure technology supplier. To this end, the workforce is to be “streamlined.” Read more…
Volvo Sold 29 Percent More EVs In October
Sales of battery electric vehicles increased even more in the U.S., compared to the same period last year. More…
BREAKING: Nio lays out organizational optimization plan: To cut 10% of positions, emphasize on improving efficiency
Nio said it will improve resource efficiency and defer or cut investments in projects that do not contribute to the company’s financial performance in three years. Read more…
Mack Trucks offers EV subscriptions in the US
US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, now offers ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models. Read more…
Tesla Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Chinese Crash That Killed Two: Report
After the crash, Tesla sued a local influencer who claimed the accident happened because of a malfunctioning Model Y. More…
Xpeng to launch new P7i variant on Nov 6, possibly lower-priced LFP version
Xpeng made a filing earlier this year for the P7 with an LFP battery pack, with cell supplier Eve Energy. Read more…
Tata to use JLR’s 800V EMA platform
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited (TML), have signed an agreement to this effect. It will first be used in the Avinya – which, as it turns out, will not remain a single EV, but become a “Premium Pure Electric” vehicle series. Read more…
USA: Mercedes-Benz announces location partner for own HPC network
The carmaker’s plan to build its own global high-power charging network in North America is starting to take shape. Mercedes-Benz HPC North America announces a partnership with Simon Property Group, the largest shopping mall operator in the US. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Has Under-Bed Storage But It Might Not Fit A Spare Tire: Video
It looks about half the size of the Rivian R1T’s bed trunk. More…
Stellantis opens order books for the new all-electric Fiat vans
In a bold stride into the electrified future, Fiat Professional has officially opened orders for its latest generation of commercial vehicles, including the E-Ducato, E-Doblò, and E-Scudo, along with their internal combustion engine counterparts. This move signifies a substantial pivot towards sustainable practices within the industry, offering a suite of options that blend traditional powertrains with cutting-edge electric ones, new design elements, and smart connectivity. Fiat E-Ducato The E-Ducato stands out with its in-house developed electric powertrain, boasting a 110-kWh… More…
Electric motors for aircraft
Developments in motors for e-aircraft are becoming intertwined with issues of energy storage and certification. Nick Flaherty reports
There are many different designs for motors being developed for a variety of electric aircraft platforms, from vertical take-off air taxis to 100-seaters with a flying time of an hour or so for regional flights. This is leading to a range of design architectures to reach and exceed the 13 kW/kg power density needed for flight. More…
VW’s software arm Cariad sets up joint lab with Vivo to explore phone-car integration
Cariad China’s partnership with Vivo comes at a time when Chinese consumers are increasingly valuing the seamless experience of connecting their smartphones to EVs, which has even driven some EV makers, including Nio, to enter the phone making space. Read more…
Actor in Nio’s new EC6 launch event, buys an EC6
The EC6’s contribution to Nio’s sales is modest, but the actor’s move to buy the coupe SUV is an endorsement of the model and the Nio brand. Read more…
Leapmotor extends promotion to full range of models
One day after announcing discounts of up to RMB 10,000 for its least expensive model, the T03, Leapmotor announced benefits including loan interest subsidies for two other models. Read more…
Tesla launches virtual power plant in Puerto Rico, could become world’s biggest
Tesla has officially launched its virtual power plant in Puerto Rico and it could quickly become the world’s biggest thanks to the large Powerwall user base in the region. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 2, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Polestar now offers Flexible Lease in the States
Polestar now offers a Flexible Lease option in the US. It allows customers to terminate their lease after just five monthly payments or opt to continue the full 24 months. The Flexible Lease program applies to the new Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and the upcoming Polestar 4. The Flexible Lease program means you choose a period of ownership (24 months in this case), choose how many miles you’ll do yearly (7,500, 10,000, 12,000, or 15,000), choose a downpayment, and you’ll get a calculated monthly payment. After the term is over, you give the car back to Polestar and you move on to… More…
