In a move that blends style with rugged capability, Audi introduced the Q8 e-tron edition Dakar, an electric SUV inspired by the world-renowned Dakar Rally. This off-road-ready vehicle boasts increased ground clearance, striking design elements, and a powerful drivetrain for those who crave adventure beyond the asphalt. The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar has its ground clearance raised by 31 mm… Read more…
Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q4 2023
The target of 1.8 million EV sales for 2023 was achieved, but things are getting challenging. Read more…
Zeekr partners with local dealer to tap Singapore market
Zeekr will launch the right-hand drive versions of the Zeekr 009 and Zeekr X in Singapore, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2024. Read more…
Updated Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Pre-Production Reportedly Underway In The U.S.
Photos of several facelifted Model 3s that were spotted in Fremont surfaced online. Read more…
BYD’s Next Stop: World Domination
Plus, VinFast has plans for CES and we look at Hyundai’s sales projections for the year. Read more…
SK On and six partners to make battery production smarter
South Korea’s manufacturer SK On announced cooperation agreements with foreign and domestic companies to increase the efficiency of its battery production. The initiative is to lay the foundation for a “smart factory”. Read more…
India: Servotech and Lloyd Institute to train future EV experts
Indian EV charger manufacturer Servotech Power Systems and the Lloyd Institute of Engineering have agreed to promote training and research in electric mobility and charging infrastructure. Together, they will set up a research and development lab and a Centre of Excellence on EV charging technology and infrastructure at Lloyd’s campus. Read more…
CTNS signs battery supply deal with Aptera
South Korean battery pack manufacturer CTNS has signed a contract to supply EV battery pack facilities and initial production volume worth more than 12 billion won (9.2 million USD) with US solar electric car startup Aptera. Read more…
Muli Cycles’ New Motor ST Pro Cargo E-Bike Promises Urban Versatility
Compact and equipped with a folding frame, the Muli Motor ST Pro boasts an impressive payload capacity in excess of 400 pounds. Read more…
Updated Porsche Taycan Trounces Tesla Model S With New Nurburgring Record
A “pre-production” Taycan went a whopping 17 seconds faster than the Model S Plaid around the Green Hell. Read more…
With The Cybertruck, Tesla Signals The Death Of The CCS1 Port In The U.S.
To mark the death of the connector in Tesla’s eyes, the truck is designed to physically reject a CCS1 to NACS adapter. Read more…
Porsche Taycan breaks its own Nürburgring record
Porsche development driver Lars Kern has lapped the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring in 7:07.55 minutes in a pre-series car of the revised Taycan electric model. That is 26 seconds faster than his last record drive in August 2022. Read more…
Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4
Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla ultimately sold more EVs over the entire year, but BYD pulled ahead of the U.S. automaker in the fourth quarter. On Tuesday, Tesla said it delivered 1.8 million vehicles in 2023, including a record 484,507 in Q4, which represents October through… Read more…
Scout Motors to unveil its first electric off-roaders this summer
Scout Motors, Volkswagen’s upcoming American off-road EV brand, teased its first electric SUVs. Unfortunately, we will have to wait a while for the real deal since the actual unveiling is scheduled for this summer. The wait gets even longer with the production slated for 2026. The brand decided that customers could not wait any longer and offered a sneak peek… Read more…
Komatsu launches electric excavator
In January, the Japanese construction machinery manufacturer Komatsu is bringing the PC138E-11 electric excavator to its customers as a rental machine – initially in Japan and then also in Europe. According to the company, the 13-tonne machine is particularly suitable for urban construction. Read more…
VW to delay ID.2 production ramp-up to 2026
Volkswagen apparently does not intend to ramp up production of the ID.2 to significant numbers until May 2026. In March 2023, VW provided a preview of the Polo-sized small electric car, for which a base list price of just under €25,000 is being targeted. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Dec 31: Nio 5,700, Xpeng 4,800, Li Auto 14,100, Tesla 15,800
In December, 17,700 Nio vehicles were registered for insurance in China, 17,300 for Xpeng and 76,000 for Tesla. Read more…
Changan and Ganfeng team up for solid-state batteries
In China, car manufacturer Changan and lithium and battery producer Ganfeng Lithium are joining forces to develop solid-state batteries. Against this backdrop, the two sides intend to establish a joint venture, among other things. Read more…
Giga Fuel Cell truck by Honda and Isuzu enters testing
Honda and Isuzu have started testing their fuel cell truck on public roads in Japan. The jointly developed ‘Giga Fuel Cell’ will go through its paces through September 2024. The schedule is in line with earlier announcements. Read more…
Riga rolls out electric bus fleet in freezing conditions
35 electric buses began entering regular service in Latvia’s capital, Riga, in December 2023. However, it’s a gradual roll-out preceded by a series of test drives through wintry Riga and technical checks. Read more…
