US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has been awarded a $10-million grant from the Minnesota Forward Fund to support the construction of its production site for iron nitride-based rare earth-free permanent magnets in Sartell, Minnesota. The financing will help the company advance the development of Plant 1, a 190,000-square-foot facility. Construction of the plant, located on… Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
European truck manufacturers want to weaken CO2 targets
Truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks, Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN, Iveco and Ford have sent a letter to the EU calling for the CO2 emission regulations for the sector to be relaxed. While they do not question the cornerstones of the current standard, they do question the stages between the annual targets. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
Gotion kicks off factory construction in Slovakia
Gotion InoBat Batteries has begun construction of its announced battery factory in Slovakia. In the first development phase, the future factory in Šurany in the south of the country will initially offer an annual capacity of 20 GWh. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck’s Glued-On Lightbar Is Falling Off, So Here Comes Another Recall
Tesla is recalling over 6,000 trucks after it received more than 600 warranty claims about detaching off-road lightbars. Lire la suite…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 surpasses 10,000 deliveries 40 days after launch
Nio launched the third-generation ES8 on September 20 with a starting price of RMB 406,800 ($57,200), commencing deliveries the following day.
The third-generation ES8 sold out its annual production capacity of 40,000 units on its second day of availability.
50 new electric buses for Aarhus
Aarbus, the public transport operator for the Danish city of Aarhus, has just signed a contract with Solaris for the delivery of 50 Urbino 18 electric buses. The vehicles are said to hit the road in 2027. Read more…
Hived to expand UK electric parcel delivery service
Hived, a UK-based electric parcel delivery logistics firm, is set to expand beyond London for the first time. The firm will establish services in a number of other UK cities and towns. Read more…
California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead
California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years… Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
BREAKING: Li Auto recalls 11,411 Li Mega MPVs due to battery thermal runaway risk
Li Auto will recall 11,411 units of 2024 Li Mega MPVs starting November 7 due to potential thermal runaway in the power battery under extreme conditions. Read more…
Ford Owners: Your Phone App Just Got A Lot Better
The redesigned app makes it easier to access the climate settings, and there’s an upgraded charging screen. Lire la suite…
WeRide CFO accuses Pony AI of defamation in Hong Kong listing roadshow as rivalry intensifies
WeRide CFO alleges Pony AI used deliberately disparaging language about WeRide in its roadshow materials, calling it a deception of investors.
WeRide demanded Pony AI immediately correct all misrepresentations and reserved all legal rights.
Lucid’s new $50K EV promises Level 4 autonomy
Lucid Motors is finally planning a vehicle for people who don’t have a six-figure car budget. The American EV maker is developing a new midsize crossover, currently known only as “Project Midsize.” But Lucid isn’t just building a cheaper car; it’s partnering with tech giant NVIDIA to stuff it with some of the most advanced self-driving technology on the market.… Read more…
GAC Aion to start pre-sales of its 1st EREV i60 on Nov 3
The Aion i60 measures 4,685 mm in length and will be available in both EREV and BEV versions, according to a previous regulatory filing.
Hyptec, a sub-brand of GAC Aion, launched the EREV version of the Hyptec HL in August.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao hits 100,000 Bao 5 delivery milestone
The Bao 5, Fang Cheng Bao’s first model, has achieved an average transaction price of RMB 271,400 ($38,160) to date.
As of October 30, at least 3,395 Bao 5 units were delivered this month.
Xpeng to debut X9 EREV with 452-km battery range next week
The X9 EREV boasts a combined CLTC range of 1,602 km and will feature three of Xpeng’s in-house developed Turing AI smart driving chips.
The X9 EREV is expected to debut on November 5 during Xpeng’s 2025 AI Day event.
US reshores entire solar supply chain – as Trump puts $31B at risk
New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that the US solar supply chain has been fully reshored, with manufacturing capacity growing across every part of the solar and storage sector. Read more…
BYD Sealion 06 SUV hits 100,000th production milestone in 100 days since launch
The Sealion 06 is replacing the discontinued Song Plus — the only model in BYD’s Ocean series named after a Chinese dynasty.
The BYD Sealion family sold 54,065 units in September, becoming BYD’s second-highest selling model for the first time.
