A UCLA study has found that fast-charging hubs have twice as much fine particulate air pollution as urban areas. Researchers said this may be down to an ‘engineering issue’ with charger power cabinets. Read more…
Porsche reportedly planning ‘drastic’ cuts at battery subsidiary Cellforce
Porsche reportedly wants to almost completely shut down its battery unit Cellforce According to a media report, all that will remain at the Cellforce site in Kirchentellinsfurt, Swabia, is “at best a small unit for research and development.” Porsche itself has declined to comment. Read more…
The island where electric bikes are illegal
Key Biscayne, a small barrier island off the coast of Miami, has become one of the only places in the United States where all electric bikes are completely banned, regardless of speed class, rider age, or motor power. Read more…
Hyroad snaps up 113 Nikola hydrogen semi trucks, spares, and infrastructure
It’s been a decidedly weird month in the heavy truck world, and it just keeps getting weirder. Hydrogen shipping startup Hyroad Energy has acquired Nikola Motor’s hydrogen assets and IP, including 113 HFCEV semis, spare parts, and refueling infrastructure. Read more…
Nio hits 9 million battery swaps in Shanghai
Shanghai is the city with the most Nio battery swap stations, currently totaling 190.
William Li said in February that Nio’s battery swap stations in Shanghai were close to breaking even.
Rivian’s R1S And R1T Don’t Have CarPlay. This $400 Device Fixes That
The device fits under the dash and offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto–wired and wireless. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Robotaxi mocked by former Waymo CEO
Tesla has launched a ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area, calling it “Robotaxi,” but a key figure in the world of autonomous vehicles is just as unconvinced as we are. John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, suggests that Tesla’s offering is not the breakthrough in self-driving electric cars that its name implies. His main point is simple:… Read more…
Advanced battery recycling facility opens in USA
The US-based battery recycling company Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has just opened a commercial-scale Advanced Black Mass (ABM) and battery-grade cathode active material production facility. The site is now fully operational and located in Chester, South Carolina. Read more…
BlueOval SK opens battery cell plant in Kentucky
BlueOval SK, the battery cell joint venture between Ford and SK On, is celebrating the official start of production at its first plant. NMC batteries from the production facility in Glendale, Kentucky will be installed in the electric Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit – but will likely also be supplied to third-party customers in the future. Read more…
Model Y L now available at all Tesla showrooms in China
The Model Y L has arrived at all Tesla showrooms in China following its launch yesterday.
Deliveries of the six-seat SUV in China will begin in September, and it is expected to improve the Model Y’s sales performance in China.
Li Auto begins deliveries of i8 electric SUV with goal of up to 10,000 units by end of Sept
Li Auto aims to deliver 8,000 to 10,000 Li i8 units by the end of September.
Analysts estimate that Li Auto has secured more than 12,000 cancellable orders for the Li i8, which should support an optimistic delivery scenario by the end of September.
BYD partners with Finnish distributor Veho to upgrade local sales network
BYD plans to add retail outlets in multiple Finnish cities to establish a nationwide sales and service network.
Since entering the Finnish passenger vehicle market in 2023, BYD has launched eight models locally.
China NEV retail at 502,000 in Aug 1-17, up 9% year-on-year
In the first 17 days of August, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 866,000 units, up 2 percent year-on-year.
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales reached 58.0 percent from August 1 to 17, and 51.12 percent year-to-date.
Nio to report Q2 2025 earnings on Sept 2
In the second quarter, Nio Inc delivered 72,056 vehicles, within the guidance range of 72,000 to 75,000 units.
In the first quarter, Nio reported a net loss of RMB 6.75 billion, an increase of 30.19 percent year-on-year.
40 electric waste trucks for Amsterdam
City authorities in Amsterdam have purchased 40 electric DAF XD refuse lorries. They’re set to be delivered in 2026 and will be used for waste collection across the city. Read more…
Leapmotor reports first half-year profit as deliveries surge past 220,000 units
Leapmotor has reported its first-ever semi-annual net profit, making it only the second Chinese new energy vehicle startup to reach this milestone. With over 220,000 vehicles delivered in the first half of 2025 and revenue up 174% year-on-year, the company is scaling rapidly both domestically and abroad. Read more…
State of Maryland to gain new ‘hyperfast’ EV charging
The charge point operator Electrify America has teamed up with the supermarket chain Royal Farms to offer high-powered charging at 8 retail locations. Two charging hubs are already open with more on the way. Read more…
AAMG forges big plans for Lilium – including military applications
The acquisition of air taxi pioneer Lilium is not yet complete – but investor AAMG is already speaking openly about new products and business areas. These include applications in defence and logistics as well as autonomous flying. Read more…
Maxus introduces the eDeliver 75 in the UK
SAIC subsidiary Maxus plans to introduce the eDeliver 75, a fully electric truck with a gross vehicle weight of 7.5 tonnes, to the British market. Sales and deliveries should kick off in October. Read more…
Workhorse & Motiv Electric Trucks plan to merge
The two US electric commercial vehicle manufacturers Workhorse Group and Motiv Electric Trucks (aka Motiv Power Systems) entered into a definitive merger agreement to form a leading North American OEM for medium-duty electric trucks. The all-stock deal aims to cut costs and expand lineups. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
