The new BMW i3 delivers where it matters most with 440 miles of range, 800V ultra-fast charging, and Neue Klasse EV style. Read more…
Former Uber CEO says Waymo ‘obviously’ ahead of Tesla in robotaxi race
Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber who helped pioneer the ride-hailing industry, says Waymo is “obviously” ahead of Tesla in the robotaxi race, and that Elon Musk’s company needs a “ChatGPT moment” for its vision-based autonomous driving to catch up. Read more…
Chery targets 1,500 km range with new solid-state battery, Exeed ES8 to test next year
Chery also unveiled the Rhino liquid battery, capable of adding 500 kilometers of range with an 8-minute charge.
Chery’s technology launch follows the rollout of BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging technology.
Xpeng shifts P7 strategy with cheaper trims and tiered AI chips
Xpeng has adjusted the trim levels of its P7 sedan to lower the starting price and offer consumers more flexible autonomous driving hardware options.
The pricing and configuration shift comes as deliveries of the new-generation P7 plunged, with the model’s sales dropping to 681 units in February.
Damen Shipyards unveils electric ferry for public transport
Dutch shipyard Damen Shipyards has produced the first unit of its fully electric ferry, the Waterbus 2907 Electric. The electric ferry is designed for sustainable public transport in urban areas, accommodates 130 passengers, and is characterised by extremely low wake and zero emissions. Read more…
Private equity firm KKR enters India’s electric bus market
As part of its global climate protection strategy, the financial investor KKR is investing in Indian e-bus manufacturer PMI Electro Mobility and its bus operator platform Allfleet. Up to $310 million will be allocated to expand Allfleet’s e-bus platform and further strengthen PMI Electro’s manufacturing capacities. Read more…
Rivian’s R2 Will Be Its First Global EV–And It’s Hiding A Cost-Cutting Trick
The R2 is Rivian’s make-or-break moment, so it has to do everything right. A big part of that is slimming down the parts bin. Lire la suite…
Velotric launches super lightweight e-bike that’s even lighter on your wallet
Velotric is taking a notable step into the growing lightweight e-bike segment with the launch of its new Tempo, a city-focused electric bike designed to feel much closer to a traditional bicycle than most of today’s heavier commuter models. Read more…
Candela raises more cash scaling their flying electric ferries as global demand surges
Electric hydrofoiling boat maker Candela just pulled off something that’s getting harder to do in today’s climate tech landscape: raise a significant new round of funding – and do it while the rest of the sector is cooling off. Read more…
In China, even electric two-wheelers are starting to use LiDAR
As LiDAR costs drop significantly to around $200, the sensor is beginning to penetrate from passenger cars into the two-wheeler market.
Hesai’s FTX LiDAR will be used in Niu’s newly released NXT2, aiding safety perception on complex urban roads.
Updated Arcfox Alpha S5 enters highly competitive Chinese EV market at $14,520
The updated Arcfox Alpha S5 measures 4,886 mm in length and offers both BEV and EREV options.
The EREV version has a combined range of 1,450 km, while the BEV version offers a range of up to 720 km.
Entries open as CWIEME Awards return to spotlight electrification innovation
CWIEME Berlin, the leading exhibition for the electrification supply chain, is bringing back its industry awards for the first time in four years, following strong interest from the electrical engineering community. Celebrating the people and projects driving the next era of electrification, the awards ceremony will take place during the exhibition on May 21, 2026…. Read more…
Germany: Lyten to launch battery production at former Northvolt site in Heide by 2028
US battery manufacturer Lyten plans to create around 1,000 jobs at the Northvolt site in Heide (Schleswig-Holstein). Lyten CEO Dan Cook has now informed representatives of the state government about this. The battery factory is scheduled to begin operations in 2028 and will produce cells for a wide range of applications. Read more…
New DS N°7 delivers up to 740 km electric range
The Stellantis brand DS Automobiles presents the new DS N°7, the successor to the DS 7. The redesigned compact SUV, based on the STLA-Medium platform, is available with both purely electric and hybrid powertrains. Prices have not yet been announced. Read more…
BMW unveils i3 design: this is what the electric 3 Series looks like
BMW has unveiled the i3 as the second model of its Neue Klasse. Officially a design premiere, it already reveals key details of the upcoming electric mid-size saloon ahead of its world debut. We attended the unveiling in Munich and gathered all the essential information. Read more…
KGM launches Musso EV electric pick-up in the UK
The Musso EV marks KG Mobility’s entry into the UK electric pick-up segment, combining an 80.6 kWh LFP battery, a WLTP range of up to 240 miles and a 2.3-tonne towing capacity. Prices start at £42,495. Read more…
USA: Ionna reports 100 operational charging sites
The North American fast-charging joint venture Ionna, formed by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota, has opened its 100th location two years after its establishment. An additional 340 charging hubs are already under contract and partially in the implementation phase. Read more…
Tesla Model Y hits 4 million global sales
Despite falling sales, Tesla is proving that many people still want to buy its electric cars. The company announced this week that its popular Model Y has been the best-selling passenger vehicle in the world for three years in a row. The Model Y beat out every gasoline car, every hybrid, and every other electric model on the market to… Read more…
The New BMW i3 Has More Range Than Any Tesla
The first all-electric BMW 3 Series is here. And, with an 800-volt architecture and ultra-fast charging speeds, it means business. Lire la suite…
VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown
The Vietnamese EV maker’s U.S. sales are a mystery. Despite that, it wants to resume construction on its North Carolina plant. Lire la suite…
