Lotus has long produced fast cars. Now it’s also producing fast chargers. The automaker on Tuesday unveiled fast-charging hardware it claims to have developed in-house, including a liquid-cooled DC charger capable of up to 450 kw. It’s designed to be used with a Lotus-developed power cabinet and 600-amp charging unit in a setup Lotus claims can… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘Beast Mode’, Trim Details Uncovered By Software Developer
A developer who deconstructed the Tesla app revealed the name of the two trim levels. Read more…
BYD sees 200,000th Seagull compact EV roll off line
The Seagull, the least expensive model under the BYD umbrella, sold 43,350 units in October, making it the second-highest selling BYD model. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e coming to the US with sun-$33K price
The Fiat 500e is set to make a return to the US market, aiming to become one of the most affordable electric vehicle options on the market. Fiat, a brand that has faded into relative obscurity in recent years in the US, is making a strategic move to revitalize its presence in North America with the 2024 Fiat 500e, priced starting at under €30,800. Read more…
US foreign content battery regulations under consideration
The US government is considering granting car manufacturers a temporary exemption from new regulations for battery materials sourced from abroad. This would allow electric cars with such batteries to benefit from the full tax credit of USD 7,500 for longer than previously planned. Read more…
Toyota wants to sell Denso shares
In order to free up further capital for investments in the transition to electric cars, Toyota and two subsidiaries are planning to sell shares in supplier Denso worth several billion dollars. Read more…
Mercedes EQS SUV production may move to Bremen
Mercedes-Benz is considering the relocation of production of its all-electric EQS SUV from the USA to Germany. According to a media report citing suppliers, the Stuttgart-based company’s largest electric SUV is to come from the Bremen plant in future. Read more…
EU member states seek solution for EV tariffs between EU and UK
In the struggle for a compromise solution between the EU and the UK on the so-called rules of origin for electric cars, three solution options are now being discussed among the EU states. An agreement must be reached by the end of the year, first within the EU and then with the UK. Read more…
Honda e sales discontinued in Europe
Honda has withdrawn its Honda e electric model from the European market. The European headquarters of the Japanese car manufacturer confirmed to our editorial team that the Honda e can no longer be ordered in Europe. Read more…
China NEV retail sales at 563,000 in Nov 1-26, down 7% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 40.5 percent from November 1 to November 26, and 34.9 percent year-to-date. Read more…
BYD posts tribute to Charlie Munger: ‘We have lost a great mentor and dear friend’
BYD was recognized by Munger in 2008 when Berkshire Hathaway became a significant shareholder in the company, the company said. Read more…
Geely joins Nio’s EV battery swap alliance
In a strategic move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, Geely Holding Group, one of China’s auto giants, has joined forces with Nio to on its battery swapping technology. Read more…
Tie-up with Geely paves way for Nio’s swap network to serve both private and commercial vehicles
Nio’s battery swap system will go from private domain exclusive service to public service and is expected to turn a profit, local media said. Read more…
The Battery Show report
Peter Donaldson gives his round-up of the products on display at this show, where the focus was on tackling thermal issues
This year’s Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, held in Novi in Michigan, had if anything an even greater emphasis on battery safety than usual, with many innovations aimed at stopping a thermal runaway in its tracks, as well as on thermal management. Read more…
Factbox: What brands are under Geely umbrella
Geely Holding Group is one of China’s largest car companies, operating in eight sectors and owning dozens of brands. Read more…
Nio battery swap alliance adds Geely as new member
Geely becomes the latest Chinese auto giant after Changan to enter into a partnership with Nio on battery swap. Read more…
Lotus launches its own liquid-cooled charger technology including 450 kW DCFC
UK-based automaker Lotus is taking its 2028 electrification goals to another level, announcing a new line of EV charger options to support its growing lineup of all-electric hypercars. The new chargers are are available in China en route to other markets soon. Read more…
America’s Car Dealers Want To ‘Slow Down’ On EVs. But For Who, Exactly?
Car dealers have never embraced an electric transition. Now they’re stepping up their fight against it. Read more…
Nvidia expanding its autonomous driving team in China
Nvidia has posted a job ad for its autonomous driving China team, led by former Xpeng smart driving chief Wu Xinzhou. Read more…
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 gets improved EPA range rating
Earlier this year, Volkswagen unveiled plans for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4, boasting an 82-kilowatt-hour battery pack that promised more power and, most importantly, increased driving range. The standout feature of this upcoming model is the introduction of a new rear drive unit rated at a remarkable 210 kilowatts, a significant improvement over the previous 150-kilowatt unit. And the best bit is it doesn’t come with a range penalty either. Read more…
